# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=243

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## [A suggestion: Share designs between iPad and mac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-suggestion-share-designs-between-ipad-and-mac/12591)

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**Author:** [@nachogil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nachogil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-suggestion-share-designs-between-ipad-and-mac/12591 "2021-05-02T15:41:10Z")

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Hi, To work on same designs, I’m exporting and importing through dropbox between my Mac and my iPad. Probably must be an easily way to work designs form different devices from the same account, don’t? Otherwise here i…

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## [Scale ( echelle )](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-echelle/12594)

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**Author:** [@Nefario](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nefario)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-echelle/12594 "2021-05-02T13:24:59Z")

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hello, I am unable to scale my creation beyond 300%. Do you have a solution?

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## [Shapr3d crashes after trying to export geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashes-after-trying-to-export-geometry/12590)

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**Author:** [@renanalmeids](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/renanalmeids)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashes-after-trying-to-export-geometry/12590 "2021-05-02T12:32:54Z")

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Hello everyone, I am actually working on a machine with around 1050 elements. So far so good, but I dont know why bu the app keeps closing after ttrying to export the file. Coud anyone give a help:?

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## [Area select tool in the macOS version - feedback needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-select-tool-in-the-macos-version-feedback-needed/12481)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-select-tool-in-the-macos-version-feedback-needed/12481 "2021-05-02T07:08:06Z")

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Hello everyone - with last week’s macOS release we have introduced area select. We would love to know what you think about it so far! In the first version of the tool you can: create include/crossing selections have …

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## [Creating a logarithmic shape/curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-logarithmic-shape-curve/12581)

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**Author:** [@greyfox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/greyfox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-logarithmic-shape-curve/12581 "2021-05-02T05:46:31Z")

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I’m designing a logarithmic wing-like shape for a project I’m working on. I’m new to CAD, and would like the logarithmic shape to be mathematically precise. How would I go about drawing this shape?

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## [Pro subscription and family sharing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-subscription-and-family-sharing/2482)

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**Author:** [@Drone2537](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drone2537)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-subscription-and-family-sharing/2482 "2021-05-01T20:26:17Z")

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I have a Pro subscription and am curious whether my father will be able to use it as well so we can collaborate on designs… the iOS App Store shows your app supports family sharing, but it is unclear if in-app purchases …

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## [License](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/license/6258)

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**Author:** [@Dave\_P](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dave_P)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/license/6258 "2021-04-30T18:37:11Z")

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How do I find out if I have the educational license. Nothing shows up in the app subscription folder. In Shapr3D it shows educational license for one year.

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## [Is it possible to Fillet a cylinder to a flat base?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-fillet-a-cylinder-to-a-flat-base/7953)

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**Author:** [@bruck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bruck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-fillet-a-cylinder-to-a-flat-base/7953 "2021-04-30T18:08:06Z")

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I am working on a design that is similar shaped to a wine glass, to improve the strength of my connection point betweeen the stem and the base, I’d like to fillet the stem into the base, but I seem to be only able to fil…

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## [Feature  suggestion: vector file import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-vector-file-import/8799)

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**Author:** [@Vencac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vencac)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-vector-file-import/8799 "2021-04-30T07:13:25Z")

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Hello, everyone, I am really enjoying Shapr3D, it’s already a brilliant app and the updates are only making it better. Could you maybe implement a vector file import in the upcoming updates? So that you could, for exam…

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## [Sensel Morph with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sensel-morph-with-shapr3d/12545)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sensel-morph-with-shapr3d/12545 "2021-04-29T22:15:26Z")

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Any thoughs? Many use it for music. But there is also keyboards and media editing layouts you can just slap on it. You could 3D print your own shapr3d shortcuts layout in multiple colour flexible filament …

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## [I want to participate in Sharp3D for WIN beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-participate-in-sharp3d-for-win-beta/12539)

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**Author:** [@cyanide227](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cyanide227)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-participate-in-sharp3d-for-win-beta/12539 "2021-04-29T17:48:57Z")

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Hello there i see a great potential in this software. Maybe swapping Moi3D for Sharp. Wanted to try it out and check the possibilities of it. Also would give a feedback. Thank you in advance!

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## [USDZ Converter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-converter/12533)

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**Author:** [@andri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-converter/12533 "2021-04-29T01:05:43Z")

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Does anyone know of a good converter USDZ augmented reality files into android augmented reality files?

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## [Brain melting please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/brain-melting-please-help/12360)

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**Author:** [@Em81](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Em81)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/brain-melting-please-help/12360 "2021-04-28T16:26:59Z")

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Hi I’m new to 3D design and I’m trying to create the attached shape I can model it flat but can’t get the facets to work.I’m sure it’s quite simple but have had no luck so far can anyone suggest how I could go about th…

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## [Adding feature to ellipse surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-feature-to-ellipse-surface/12441)

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**Author:** [@Arma72](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arma72)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-feature-to-ellipse-surface/12441 "2021-04-28T13:55:13Z")

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Hi - I am trying to add a cone shape on the 3rd ellipse body but i cant copy it by rotating. can someone help please - thank you

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## [Payment problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/payment-problems/12523)

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**Author:** [@Eduardo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eduardo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/payment-problems/12523 "2021-04-28T13:11:05Z")

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So i paid for the a standard license from the website using paypal, it already cleared my bank account, yet when i go into the app, is says im still on the free tier, haves anyone else had this problem before?

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## [weight ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/12495)

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**Author:** [@shiunqi8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shiunqi8)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/12495 "2021-04-27T10:58:13Z")

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How to calculate the weight of the model? Input density like SOILDWORK to get weight

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## [Resize edges by entering dimensions (not using scale)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-edges-by-entering-dimensions-not-using-scale/12475)

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**Author:** [@Cyfermaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyfermaster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-edges-by-entering-dimensions-not-using-scale/12475 "2021-04-27T08:09:59Z")

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Is there any way to resize an edge by entering the new size? Having an extruded object, there seems to be only the possibility to use rescale by dragging or entering a percentage. This is kind of annoying as hitting the …

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## [Drawing onto complex model + extrude - no subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-onto-complex-model-extrude-no-subtract/12352)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-onto-complex-model-extrude-no-subtract/12352 "2021-04-27T00:43:16Z")

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Hey guys!, So quick little thing that bugs me as I do this 1000’s of times. So I do tons of double-tap \> sketch on face \> push it extrude and the initial option is subtract. At first glance not a big deal, but when i …

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## [My self-made models cannot be 3D printed correctly. Bulgs on different Levels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-self-made-models-cannot-be-3d-printed-correctly-bulgs-on-different-levels/12454)

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**Author:** [@robs3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robs3d)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-self-made-models-cannot-be-3d-printed-correctly-bulgs-on-different-levels/12454 "2021-04-26T19:35:27Z")

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Hello, I need help as my self-made models cannot be 3D printed correctly. Whenever there are several levels there is a bulge on the outside. With this model I made an edge offset and extruded it downwards. At the point…

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## [Need to edit IGES imported files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-edit-iges-imported-files/12439)

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**Author:** [@RonK71](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonK71)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-edit-iges-imported-files/12439 "2021-04-26T16:45:10Z")

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I have imported an IGES file for extruded aluminum. I can reposition item as needed but need to extend the length. How do I edit the length?

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## [iPhone project viewing + VR support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-project-viewing-vr-support/12470)

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**Author:** [@Mikael](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikael)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-project-viewing-vr-support/12470 "2021-04-26T13:31:31Z")

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Hello, I would suggest to get iPhone app for just viewing the projects you’ve created and being able to put them into VR if your iPhone have the lidar sensor. Its been now several times where I am seeing some of my frie…

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## [Update on 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-on-2d-drawings/12445)

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**Author:** [@HockeyPlayer22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HockeyPlayer22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-on-2d-drawings/12445 "2021-04-26T12:37:23Z")

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Any word on when the “section” and “detail” settings will come out on 2D drawings

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## [Working with Scanned Mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-scanned-mesh/12293)

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**Author:** [@TinyWorkshop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TinyWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-scanned-mesh/12293 "2021-04-26T07:03:34Z")

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Is there a way to work with imported mesh from a 3D scan? I mean, I Have imported the scanned surface but then I haven’t find a way to transform it in a solid body or closed mesh to do boolean operations. Is there a wa…

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## [How to create video clip of actions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-video-clip-of-actions/12469)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-video-clip-of-actions/12469 "2021-04-26T05:56:51Z")

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How do I make a video of actions to show what is happening. I have an anomaly that happens and would like to get an answer as to why it is happening.

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## [Holes around curved edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes-around-curved-edge/12464)

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**Author:** [@Glav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Glav)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes-around-curved-edge/12464 "2021-04-25T20:38:42Z")

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So I am trying to get holes in concentric circles around a curved surface. Picture a hockey puck that has been shelled to 3mm, and then 3 rings of holes down the side all the way around the outside of the puck. I have …

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## [Bending sheet metal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-sheet-metal/4241)

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**Author:** [@Marrewijk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marrewijk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-sheet-metal/4241 "2021-04-25T08:06:27Z")

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Can anyone help how to easily make this corners in na open box.

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## [Unhealthy export geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unhealthy-export-geometry/12448)

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**Author:** [@seuren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seuren)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unhealthy-export-geometry/12448 "2021-04-25T00:53:28Z")

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Hello, I primarily use Shapr to export to use in Blender (and some models in games). However, every time I export an object from Shapr, the geometry is pretty ugly (see screenshots). Many of the surfaces in these images …

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## [Tapered thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-thread/9312)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-thread/9312 "2021-04-24T12:51:08Z")

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I need to draw up and print a tapered thread and I see there were a couple of threads started several years ago but none seemed to go anywhere. One was requesting advice to do exactly what I need to draw up but unfortuna…

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## [How to keep selected opacity when scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-keep-selected-opacity-when-scaling/12443)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-keep-selected-opacity-when-scaling/12443 "2021-04-24T02:28:08Z")

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How can I keep the opacity at my selected value on an imported image when I am trying to scale the image. I can change the opacity fine, when I try to scale the image to my existing shape it reverts back to full opacity. …

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## [Modifying the output menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-the-output-menu/12436)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-the-output-menu/12436 "2021-04-23T22:57:36Z")

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Is there any way to re-order the options in the output menu? I pretty much only use the “Export as Hi Quality STL” and “Save in Shapr3D” formats. In the past both icons were on the same screen but lately the “Save as S…

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