# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=259

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## [How is it converted to USDZ?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-it-converted-to-usdz/9865)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-it-converted-to-usdz/9865 "2020-11-24T21:41:16Z")

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How does the app deside when exporting to usdz?: Shiny vs Matt? Plastic vs metalic? And also Transparent doesn´t work? Is it possible to add sliders for this? It doesn´t have to show in the design mode, but If it cou…

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## [Need advice on modeling a car](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-advice-on-modeling-a-car/9676)

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**Author:** [@Beblessed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beblessed)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-advice-on-modeling-a-car/9676 "2020-11-23T17:40:12Z")

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Hi Group, I scanned a car using lidar and imported it in. Created the wheels and placed a plane on the center line. Now I am stuck. Where / how do I begin modeling the body? I can’t seem to find any tutorial videos on …

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## [Can I get full functionality back to my file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-get-full-functionality-back-to-my-file/9648)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-get-full-functionality-back-to-my-file/9648 "2020-11-23T09:45:53Z")

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I recently exported a copy of a part from a main file to start a new file, it copied fine. When I try to cut or sever the part in half it refuses to. I did not notice the format I copied, so can I reexport it to a new fi…

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## [Adding texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-texture/9838)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-texture/9838 "2020-11-23T09:36:35Z")

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Does Shapr3D have a texture option/tool. I want to create a castle that has stone brick etc texture… Thanks in advance for any tips or suggestions…

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## [Non uniform scaling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling/9822)

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**Author:** [@jeremyocooney](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jeremyocooney)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling/9822 "2020-11-23T05:29:59Z")

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I saw that this is a pretty common question but is there any plan to bring this feature into Shapr? The app itself works great but you shouldn’t have to export to another Cad software just to do one operation. This and …

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## [Lofting improvements?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-improvements/9818)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-improvements/9818 "2020-11-20T21:20:47Z")

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Hey team, So recently i had to give up on shapr3d curve lofts as they are super super limited. i was wondering if anyone had an update on when thats being worked on?. Generally all organic shape work i pass through UMa…

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## [How to achieve misc. holes in any shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-achieve-misc-holes-in-any-shape/9808)

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**Author:** [@claudefrancois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/claudefrancois)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-achieve-misc-holes-in-any-shape/9808 "2020-11-20T14:48:53Z")

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Hi - I wonder how you would do to achieve this kind of design. I would like to give my creation a biomesh holes look like that. cheers

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## [A few different questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-different-questions/9799)

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**Author:** [@Miniaturemisfits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miniaturemisfits)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-different-questions/9799 "2020-11-20T12:13:28Z")

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Hey folks! Alright so I am using Shapr3D for something that doesn’t seem like something people are generally using it for. Namely I am using it for laser cutting. I made laser cut buildings and terrain for hobbyist doing…

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## [Replace face tool vs revolve for arc in model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-tool-vs-revolve-for-arc-in-model/9682)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Benjamin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-tool-vs-revolve-for-arc-in-model/9682 "2020-11-20T09:52:00Z")

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I have followed a couple of different watch modeling tutorials. I have learned a lot but also left having some questions. I am looking for the best approach to creating the end lugs on an angle while having the middle p…

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## [App used for Photos in the Reverse Engineering Webinar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-used-for-photos-in-the-reverse-engineering-webinar/9756)

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**Author:** [@chrissayre](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrissayre)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-used-for-photos-in-the-reverse-engineering-webinar/9756 "2020-11-18T13:03:09Z")

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Hi All, I am watching the reverse engineering webinar and it is very informative. The instructor may have said in the video what app he used to take the side view photos used, but I missed it. Can anyone tell me what is…

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## [Import .obj to blender 2.8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-obj-to-blender-2-8/6812)

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**Author:** [@Lumberjack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lumberjack)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-obj-to-blender-2-8/6812 "2020-11-16T15:26:08Z")

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Hello i Try to export obj in blender 2.8 but topology and mesh flow is very poor i cant use m’y création in blender Anybody have the same trouble ? How can i fix that?

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## [How to create low poly surface texture?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-low-poly-surface-texture/9777)

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**Author:** [@carlowisse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carlowisse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-low-poly-surface-texture/9777 "2020-11-16T10:33:23Z")

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I am just wondering if there is an easy and possibly procedural way to create these low poly surface faces as seen on the vases? - If not, what would be the best way to go about doing them?

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## [How to « put a wall » on side of an open shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-a-wall-on-side-of-an-open-shape/9740)

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**Author:** [@claudefrancois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/claudefrancois)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-a-wall-on-side-of-an-open-shape/9740 "2020-11-16T10:12:29Z")

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I tried on left part of the picture to « close » the left side of the shape with a « form » I made in 2D - this Is not satisfying and not pro. How could I do to achieve this nicely ? Thank you very much

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## [Complex object app crash opening or copying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-object-app-crash-opening-or-copying/9771)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-object-app-crash-opening-or-copying/9771 "2020-11-15T23:49:08Z")

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I think I have hit a limit. I’m designing a picture frame to be 3D printer, I found an appropriate model to start with, then duplicating and rotating items to create the size and shape I want. Ive struggled through app…

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## [Into compatible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/into-compatible/9765)

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**Author:** [@DaniiDSJ17](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DaniiDSJ17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/into-compatible/9765 "2020-11-15T20:06:25Z")

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Helé me, my format DWG is no compatible, i can t import the layers …

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## [Pyramid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pyramid/9762)

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**Author:** [@Ben100](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ben100)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pyramid/9762 "2020-11-15T19:58:07Z")

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Hi there I am new user and I need help how to draw a pyramid. PLZ help TNX

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## [Measurements problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-problem/9755)

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**Author:** [@Pompilz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pompilz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-problem/9755 "2020-11-15T19:53:41Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing How can i take a picture of the project with the measurements

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## [No horizontal/vertical button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-horizontal-vertical-button/9768)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-horizontal-vertical-button/9768 "2020-11-15T18:15:31Z")

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Is there a way to make sure when I add a horizontal axis to a construction plane it is perfectly horizontal/vertical When I add a horizontal axis there is no way to make sure the newly created axis is perfectly strai…

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## [Present a patent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/present-a-patent/9770)

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**Author:** [@leoscanf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leoscanf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/present-a-patent/9770 "2020-11-15T17:36:14Z")

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Hello everybody, I would ask you if I can use a 3D model made with Shap3D to present a sketch for a patent rather than using a technical design. Thank you

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## [Deform bodied](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deform-bodied/9707)

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**Author:** [@Miniaturemisfits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miniaturemisfits)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deform-bodied/9707 "2020-11-13T20:08:05Z")

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Hey is there a way to deform a body? Say I wanted to push in at certain points bending the object?

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## [Material textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-textures/7959)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-textures/7959 "2020-11-13T16:06:37Z")

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Are there any plans to be able to add material textures down the line similar to what solid works has?

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## [Cloud Computing for Rendering?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud-computing-for-rendering/9746)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud-computing-for-rendering/9746 "2020-11-13T15:46:54Z")

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Have anyone here used any cloud Computing solutions for their renderings? Solutions like Shadow Cloud PC? It’s Usually used for gaming, but you can run any windows programs on it. Programs like Blender or Keyshot should…

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## [Easier way to duplicate multiple bodies around a point?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-duplicate-multiple-bodies-around-a-point/9724)

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**Author:** [@pogle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pogle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-duplicate-multiple-bodies-around-a-point/9724 "2020-11-11T21:27:37Z")

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I posted this on the tutorial video: But I’ll also ask it here… Unless I’m missing it, would it be possible to incorporate a feature where you could specify the rotation point and say ‘duplicate 27 times’ …

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## [Math function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/math-function/9692)

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**Author:** [@HotDoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HotDoc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/math-function/9692 "2020-11-11T16:45:09Z")

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How to cremet a line from a math, for example e^^x

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## [Revolving cut?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-cut/9728)

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**Author:** [@Ggoto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ggoto)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-cut/9728 "2020-11-11T16:48:25Z")

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I am new here and have a basic question. I created a sketch on a body showing a cross section and an axis. When I tried to make an revolving cut, it automatically creates 360 solid. I adjusted the revolving angle to a…

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## [Telling two bodies to find common angle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/telling-two-bodies-to-find-common-angle/9726)

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**Author:** [@Svanwinkle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svanwinkle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/telling-two-bodies-to-find-common-angle/9726 "2020-11-11T15:29:44Z")

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This is for a woodworking project. Is there a way to tell these two bodies to find their common angle? Doing subtract, at least in the way I have tried doesn’t work in the way you would cut the wood panel in real life. …

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## [App Freezing on iPad Pro 10.5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-freezing-on-ipad-pro-10-5/9722)

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**Author:** [@my1st66mustang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/my1st66mustang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-freezing-on-ipad-pro-10-5/9722 "2020-11-11T13:31:57Z")

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Hello, I recently started using the Shapr3d app and have noticed that it freezes randomly when using the app, it seems to happen when working with 2D sketches and happens even when working with simple sketches. I would s…

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## [Novice Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/novice-help/9717)

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**Author:** [@MatC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MatC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/novice-help/9717 "2020-11-11T12:33:52Z")

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Whenever I want to make a sketch, it is automatically put on the plane of an already existing sketch

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## [Possibility to undo chamfer/filet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possibility-to-undo-chamfer-filet/9713)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possibility-to-undo-chamfer-filet/9713 "2020-11-11T11:58:13Z")

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Dear all, I’m still a beginner :blush: is it possible to undo a chamfer/filet corner of an object. After I changed the app or haven’t touched my iPad for a while I can’t undo the action anymore many many thanks in advan…

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## [Temporarily hide all colors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/temporarily-hide-all-colors/9647)

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**Author:** [@Beblessed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beblessed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/temporarily-hide-all-colors/9647 "2020-11-10T19:15:51Z")

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Does anyone know if their a way to temporarily hide all colors at once? (And see the default colors-easier to work on). Thank you!

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