# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=256

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## [Help making a pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-a-pattern/10519)

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**Author:** [@Roly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-a-pattern/10519 "2020-12-26T15:43:12Z")

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Trying to copy a simple pattern of circles down a line all 6” apart. When I copy the first circle it doesn’t allow me to put in the distance I want the copy to go. Is there a simple way to make a pattern of sketches. Thi…

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## [Make eye dropper tool work on imported pictures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-eye-dropper-tool-work-on-imported-pictures/10515)

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**Author:** [@mvmaastricht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mvmaastricht)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-eye-dropper-tool-work-on-imported-pictures/10515 "2020-12-25T04:51:35Z")

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I’m happy there’s an eye dropper tool to select colours, but I’d like to be select colours in an imported photo. Especially natural colours like wood are hard to emulate and not being able to use the eye dropper on pict…

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## [Kinematic linkage simulator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kinematic-linkage-simulator/8666)

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**Author:** [@Dangcl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dangcl)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kinematic-linkage-simulator/8666 "2020-12-24T20:21:54Z")

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Is it possible to model kinematic linkage simulator ?

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## [Christmas Discount for Pro?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/christmas-discount-for-pro/10509)

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**Author:** [@JhayVoSolo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JhayVoSolo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/christmas-discount-for-pro/10509 "2020-12-24T10:18:50Z")

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New user. Would like to support but I’m just a hobbyist and I’m usually using desktop apps like Zbrush. Any plans for discount on subscription in the near future?

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## [Sheet Body Cannot be Selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-body-cannot-be-selected/5119)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-body-cannot-be-selected/5119 "2020-12-23T19:10:26Z")

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Hi guys I wonder if someone can help to explain my problem… I’ve imported a stp file and unable to edit it, being shown the “sheet body cannot be selected” message But with a similar/same model/process the other day …

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## [Cannot import STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-step-file/10495)

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**Author:** [@shahmirj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shahmirj)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-step-file/10495 "2020-12-23T14:30:42Z")

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Hi, I’m simply uploading STEP files from McMaster (as per the tutorials) and gives me import errors. https://www.mcmaster.com/90294A633/ is the file I am trying to import, and attached is what get when I try to import. …

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## [Where can I download DIN elements?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-i-download-din-elements/10490)

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**Author:** [@Jorge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jorge)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-i-download-din-elements/10490 "2020-12-23T09:49:27Z")

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Hello, can you recommend a library where you can download DIN elements such as screws, pins and washers? Thanks :wink:

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## [I was told there would be Lidar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-was-told-there-would-be-lidar/8049)

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**Author:** [@Klas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Klas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-was-told-there-would-be-lidar/8049 "2020-12-23T01:11:56Z")

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…and somebody stole my stapler. But seriously, yours is the only 3D app I’ve seen that features use of the LIDAR camera in the creation process, which is why I downloaded it. It is an awesome app in itself, and I will d…

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## [Export stl and obj results differences](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-and-obj-results-differences/10475)

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**Author:** [@Tellojsu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tellojsu)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-and-obj-results-differences/10475 "2020-12-22T21:20:46Z")

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Hi, When I export a simple drawing and import to prusaslicer i get different results. The stl results in much larger diameter circles while the obj results in slightly more accurate size circles. I have attached screens…

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## [Creating complex shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-complex-shape/10146)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-complex-shape/10146 "2020-12-22T16:48:06Z")

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!\[image|346x500\](upload://zzaDygW2eJm7Vsz3yQJWigW8ivv .jpeg) I am trying to create the fuselage fairing below the tube structure, there is a longer one and a shorter one. You will see I have the fuselage profile …

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## [Flat to round](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-to-round/6081)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-to-round/6081 "2020-12-22T16:25:24Z")

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How can you wrap a flat image to a round image. I’m trying to take away from the round image, so it looks inprinted

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## [Double Locator Cube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-locator-cube/10473)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-locator-cube/10473 "2020-12-22T14:46:23Z")

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Not sure how it happened but at some point while working on the house plan design the location cube (I’m sure it has another name) duplicated. Both would move together with the main one and both were fully functional. It…

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## [Can’t get spline tool to work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-spline-tool-to-work/4620)

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**Author:** [@Guillermorage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Guillermorage)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-spline-tool-to-work/4620 "2020-12-22T08:30:14Z")

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Hi, I’m using an IPad Pro new gen 2018 with an Apple Pencil (2nd gen), ive seen the tutorials and practicing, it might be a problem with this current software version and the new pencil because it’s not recognizing the p…

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## [Dimensions different from Autocad export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-different-from-autocad-export/10472)

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**Author:** [@Brett-o](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brett-o)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-different-from-autocad-export/10472 "2020-12-22T07:42:13Z")

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Drawing dimensions change when I save from Autocad (DWG or DXF) and open in Shaper3D. I have created a drawing in Autocad mechanical 2018 and the dimension of a particular object is 10mm. When I open the file in Shaper…

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## [First-time launch experience](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-time-launch-experience/10427)

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**Author:** [@jwr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jwr)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-time-launch-experience/10427 "2020-12-21T23:06:08Z")

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Hi, I’ve been watching Shapr3D closely for a while now (in fact, I’d probably be a paid subscriber by now if only it had history-based parametric modeling). I recently thought it would be a good idea to install it on my…

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## [Connecting spheres with cylinders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-spheres-with-cylinders/9918)

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**Author:** [@Saleh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Saleh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-spheres-with-cylinders/9918 "2020-12-21T18:02:54Z")

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Hello, I am trying to draw multiple spheres connected with cylindrical shapes for a chemistry topic. But I am having difficulties aligning the cylinder in different direction. I would appreciate any help. Thanks

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## [Simple 3D dimensions not printing as designed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-3d-dimensions-not-printing-as-designed/10460)

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**Author:** [@Bapski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bapski)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-3d-dimensions-not-printing-as-designed/10460 "2020-12-21T03:42:23Z")

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Hello everyone! My first post and foray in 3D design. I designed a simple headset spacer 15mm high about 34mm OD and 26mmID but when i printed it it was way bigger than the dimensions i drew. What did i do wrong? Thank…

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## [Unable to move screw straight into surface from tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-move-screw-straight-into-surface-from-tutorial/10462)

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**Author:** [@jfornelli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jfornelli)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-move-screw-straight-into-surface-from-tutorial/10462 "2020-12-20T22:06:46Z")

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I don’t have a subscription yet as I’m trying to learn what I can in advance. I was following the Shapr3D tutorial on YouTube and couldn’t figure out why I am unable to move the screw straight into the end cap as shown …

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## [One body multiple faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-body-multiple-faces/10451)

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**Author:** [@Tsprkle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tsprkle)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-body-multiple-faces/10451 "2020-12-20T21:18:07Z")

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I created a body but it has multiple sections on its top and bottom faces…sides are all one face. How do i eliminate these lines on the top and bottom face? And how do i avoid creating them in the first place.

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## [How to put the corner on the Edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-the-corner-on-the-edge/10428)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-the-corner-on-the-edge/10428 "2020-12-20T18:05:59Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Community, I am trying to put the edge lower or almost to the other corner. So that it is like a ramp within the flat surface. See the red markers. How can I do this? When I try to adjust it the other corn…

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## [OBJ exporting as watertight mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-exporting-as-watertight-mesh/8562)

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**Author:** [@kelsey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kelsey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-exporting-as-watertight-mesh/8562 "2020-12-20T14:26:25Z")

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Hello, I’m attempting to export an OBJ file of a simple ring into the Forger program for sculpting on. When I import the shape breaks apart and will not sculpt and remesh correctly. I contacted their support and recomme…

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## [How to get Shapr 3D for mac beta?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-shapr-3d-for-mac-beta/10449)

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**Author:** [@shuwn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shuwn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-shapr-3d-for-mac-beta/10449 "2020-12-20T06:07:06Z")

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Hi, I have registered to the website, but i have not received the mail

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## [Add image not working properly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-image-not-working-properly/10436)

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**Author:** [@domingomartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/domingomartin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-image-not-working-properly/10436 "2020-12-19T20:00:48Z")

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Jpeg image visible in items but blank in active screen. New to shapr3d (beta or otherwise) so perhaps I am just doing something wrong.

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## [Where to find free/cheap human body models that can be imported into Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-to-find-free-cheap-human-body-models-that-can-be-imported-into-shapr3d/10421)

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**Author:** [@LouiCAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LouiCAD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-to-find-free-cheap-human-body-models-that-can-be-imported-into-shapr3d/10421 "2020-12-19T00:58:33Z")

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Hello, After searching a little on this forum and unsuccessfully trying to wrap my head around how some 3D file formats are different, I’m asking my first question on this forum. My use case is designing something arou…

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## [macOS BETA Bug Report](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-bug-report/10305)

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**Author:** [@handshaper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/handshaper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-bug-report/10305 "2020-12-18T21:58:21Z")

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When the layer view is visible it is truncated to only show 5 layers even though there can be many more if the view is scrolled. There is no indication that there are more layers below the last one. I don’t seem to remem…

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## [How do I make something on the curve of a dome?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-something-on-the-curve-of-a-dome/10413)

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**Author:** [@PolarPanda01](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolarPanda01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-something-on-the-curve-of-a-dome/10413 "2020-12-18T19:41:46Z")

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Hello! I’m new to Shapr3d but I only have one question… I built a dome shape by building a cylinder and curving the top corners. But how do I. do a sketch and exruded shape onto the curve, 9for example a curved tank turr…

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## [Move and rotate tool & Replacing face tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-and-rotate-tool-replacing-face-tool/10382)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-and-rotate-tool-replacing-face-tool/10382 "2020-12-18T09:58:34Z")

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I tried to use replace face tool on these objects and it gave me this While I’m at it I tried using “MOVE” and rotate tool Here is the result I forgot about the whole body selection nevermind the video …

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## [I've been wrestling with tolerances and designing parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ive-been-wrestling-with-tolerances-and-designing-parts/10386)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ive-been-wrestling-with-tolerances-and-designing-parts/10386 "2020-12-17T23:57:14Z")

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Lets say I import a bolt STL and use that bolt to subtract from a body to make mating threads. However naturally the bolt would be near impossible to be screwed into the threads because of tolerances. Is there a practica…

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## ['Select All' Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-tool/10388)

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**Author:** [@Dsuarezde](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dsuarezde)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-tool/10388 "2020-12-17T19:14:06Z")

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Hi, it would be great to be able to select multiple things easier. I’ve seen that in the ‘Concepts App’ you can achieve this by pressing down your apple pencil with more force than usual to enhance the selection tool and…

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## [Is there a max file size for a shapr design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-max-file-size-for-a-shapr-design/8451)

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**Author:** [@Capnok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Capnok)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-max-file-size-for-a-shapr-design/8451 "2020-12-17T19:11:10Z")

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Just curious if there are any hard maximum limits of any kind. My current design is around 100mb and was just curious what would be considered large. Thanks!

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