# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=260

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## [Problem With Making Spline Tangent to Circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-making-spline-tangent-to-circle/9710)

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**Author:** [@henrydmayne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/henrydmayne)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-making-spline-tangent-to-circle/9710 "2020-11-10T16:48:43Z")

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I am trying to design a custom cam using a an inner and outer circle, and a spline to draw the curves between them. It is crucial that the two circles remain at a fixed diameter, and that the spline is tangent to the cir…

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## [Cutting an object from the another one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-object-from-the-another-one/9693)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-object-from-the-another-one/9693 "2020-11-10T10:11:44Z")

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Dear all, I’m a beginner of shapr3d and would like to cut one object from another. I tried subtract with keeping none but it does not ended up as I would like. See attached screenshots Beforehand I used to do it while I…

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## [Exported Curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-curves/9698)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-curves/9698 "2020-11-10T09:44:57Z")

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When I try to export the object as a DXF or DWG file, it makes the curves drawn on Shap3r look more like octagonally shaped than smooth. Am I missing any setting I should be aware of?

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## [Split mould ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-mould/9664)

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**Author:** [@Rasheed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rasheed)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-mould/9664 "2020-11-10T08:08:30Z")

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How to make a split mould from a solid object , I have 3d scanned a drone propeller , I find very difficult to split the prop into two half , any way to do it ?

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## [Draft Angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angles/5237)

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**Author:** [@MB\_18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MB_18)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angles/5237 "2020-11-10T04:02:21Z")

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Hi :wave: I already found out that i can create draft angles with the extruding tool, but is it also possible to select single parts of my object in order to create different draft angles?

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## [Has anyone used Shapr with a OneFinity CNC?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-anyone-used-shapr-with-a-onefinity-cnc/9700)

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**Author:** [@Texasrpbrock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Texasrpbrock)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-anyone-used-shapr-with-a-onefinity-cnc/9700 "2020-11-10T02:59:40Z")

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I’m getting a OneFinity CNC in Jan if shipping times hold up. Does anyone else have one or use a CNC with Shapr? My plan is carving signs with it if it will work and get me to the G Code needed. I’m a newbie with CNC but…

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## [App crash problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-problems/9689)

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**Author:** [@MM46](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MM46)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-problems/9689 "2020-11-09T16:41:21Z")

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Hi Guys I’m experiencing intermittent crashes where I can’t close Shapr and need to shut down iPad, restart and then open the App (I’m on version 3.33.0) I also seem to have intermittent periods where no folders can’t …

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## [Copy objects between projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-objects-between-projects/9632)

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**Author:** [@Boatingerika](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boatingerika)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-objects-between-projects/9632 "2020-11-09T11:45:45Z")

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - make it possible to cut’n paste between projects :raised\_hands:t2::nerd\_face: It really is neccessary being able to copy a piece of design/object in a project and paste it into another. I also wis…

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## [Grouping object together](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-object-together/9654)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-object-together/9654 "2020-11-08T18:17:52Z")

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Hi all I’m still struggling with this Is there any tutorial that covers how you group and then assemble different components I’m finding that as I build an object with multiple facets every time I try to move it in a …

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## [Suggestions on how to model this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestions-on-how-to-model-this/9645)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Benjamin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestions-on-how-to-model-this/9645 "2020-11-08T17:37:34Z")

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I am currently working on modeling a watch. I am running into issues when it comes to the lugs. This is what I am looking to recreate with the chamfer on an angle? Here is how I am modeling it with no luck. Any …

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## [Why are my circles connected?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-my-circles-connected/9674)

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**Author:** [@Cybercrypt13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cybercrypt13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-my-circles-connected/9674 "2020-11-08T15:25:15Z")

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I have a circle with 5” radius on the xy plane. I need to draw another circle in its center which also happens to be the xy center. So, sketch, circle, click and drag and enter my radius. The issue though is that my n…

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## [How to draw bolt patter?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-bolt-patter/9675)

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**Author:** [@Cybercrypt13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cybercrypt13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-bolt-patter/9675 "2020-11-08T14:39:16Z")

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I have a solid cylinder and want to draw 5 holes through it. I position the first hole using the sketch and punch it through. Now I want to rotate it around an axis or maybe in a linear patter to make 5 more holes. I …

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## [How to open solid works files in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-open-solid-works-files-in-shapr3d/9671)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-open-solid-works-files-in-shapr3d/9671 "2020-11-08T13:16:53Z")

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Can someone tell me how to open sldr files in shapr3d

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## [Create sketch profile using mesh projections?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-profile-using-mesh-projections/9626)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-profile-using-mesh-projections/9626 "2020-11-06T17:05:19Z")

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Is there any way to project a mesh onto a sketch so that the profile shape can be captured? If not, that would be a really useful feature to add. I often remix objects for 3D printing where I have to start with an STL b…

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## [AR is it possible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-is-it-possible/3985)

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**Author:** [@Paulr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-is-it-possible/3985 "2020-11-05T21:26:47Z")

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Ok with the possibility that I may be showing the true depth of my lack of knowledge. I ask this question knowing that there are a lot of people out there who will view this question with the contempt it probably deserve…

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## [Crashing on simple copy operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-simple-copy-operations/9615)

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**Author:** [@robwell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robwell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-simple-copy-operations/9615 "2020-11-04T19:34:20Z")

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With a simple sketch, I have a circle and rectangle that I select and copy-move. It crashes every time. The screen freezes and I have to kill the app. This seems to be new behavior as I’ve never had shapr3d crash on me l…

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## [Is there a way to change the length of this object on just one axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-length-of-this-object-on-just-one-axis/9620)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-length-of-this-object-on-just-one-axis/9620 "2020-11-04T18:51:08Z")

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I made this simple couch shape. I would like to make it longer. From the 6’ it is to 7’6”. I don’t seem to be able to select the edges and faces and translate them the 18”. I cant find a way to split the object at …

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## [Importing DWG file into vector works / perspective drawing to Isometric Axonometric drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dwg-file-into-vector-works-perspective-drawing-to-isometric-axonometric-drawing/9613)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dwg-file-into-vector-works-perspective-drawing-to-isometric-axonometric-drawing/9613 "2020-11-04T08:51:20Z")

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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone knows how to import into vector works… I am currently working on a 3D site model on my iPad because I find it’s faster and easier than doing it on vector works however (my DWG files don’t…

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## [Copy and paste to antoher design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-to-antoher-design/9305)

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**Author:** [@kaluwu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kaluwu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-to-antoher-design/9305 "2020-11-04T05:13:37Z")

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I have been trying to copy and paste one specific sketch or body from one design to another. But I cannot find a easier way other than copy the whole file and delete the unneeded file. It seems very complicated and I bel…

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## [Export free version info](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-free-version-info/9579)

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**Author:** [@Lostboys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lostboys)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-free-version-info/9579 "2020-11-03T19:21:45Z")

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Hi Can I just check about exporting to stl in the free version. If I create an item with extruded separate sections, does it still keep these as separate bodies when exporting. Because once I import item into keyshot 9…

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## [Distance between two points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-points/9606)

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**Author:** [@LLima](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LLima)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-points/9606 "2020-11-03T08:29:41Z")

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I am designing a model for a project. I am attempting to garner the distance between two points on different objects. I am essentially seeking the hypotenuse between these two lengths, and though I could utilize the old …

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## [Problem with Spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline/9597)

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**Author:** [@DSCH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DSCH)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline/9597 "2020-11-02T13:37:27Z")

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Hi all - I am new to Shapr3D and I tried to draw a curve line using Spline. However, it didn’t function on my iPad even though I followed every step of instructions. Not sure if any of you faces the same issue here? Woul…

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## [Forgot to size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forgot-to-size/9593)

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**Author:** [@Teazyjeweler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Teazyjeweler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forgot-to-size/9593 "2020-11-01T10:38:44Z")

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soo I finish a whole peice very complicated peice nd realize I forgot to size as I went nd in the end it was 10mm is there any way to resize the whole thing. I could’ve possibly did it all wrong from the beginning i’m ju…

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## [Ghost pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghost-pen/9587)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghost-pen/9587 "2020-10-31T22:24:36Z")

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Hi, somehow I have enabled the ghost pen and the red finger touch, does anyone know how to remove it… I have gone through all the settings and can’t find it anywhere, I have also looked online, someone suggested to go on…

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## [Feature Request, Orthogonal Surface Lofting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-orthogonal-surface-lofting/9574)

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**Author:** [@Wdmccurdy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wdmccurdy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-orthogonal-surface-lofting/9574 "2020-10-30T21:13:55Z")

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This is a little hard for me to explain but I’ve ran into this issue doing a few different things. I believe Lofting does line of best fit which is nice sometimes but inconvenient at others. I think it would be nice if t…

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## [Equal spacing in a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing-in-a-circle/9569)

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**Author:** [@BotDoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BotDoc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing-in-a-circle/9569 "2020-10-30T08:09:50Z")

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I am sure this is covered somewhere I just don’t see it. I am trying to place 6 circles equal distance in a radial pattern.

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## [Preparing for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preparing-for-3d-printing/9552)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preparing-for-3d-printing/9552 "2020-10-29T10:02:03Z")

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So here’s a weird one. Ive managed to export nicely for 3D printing, files import fine, but I’m printing large items that ill need to print in sections, then glue together. With shap3r being so much easier than most, a…

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## [Solved - Reccomendations for IOS VR app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-reccomendations-for-ios-vr-app/6357)

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**Author:** [@Absintheur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Absintheur)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-reccomendations-for-ios-vr-app/6357 "2020-10-29T09:16:27Z")

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Hi. I’m competly new to the CAD world, but still managed to make a rather detailled drawing of my house fairly quickly. Now I think it could be fun to walk around in it “cardboard”- style VR or at least see it rendered…

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## [Feature Requests for easier UX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-for-easier-ux/8972)

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**Author:** [@Griddable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Griddable)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-for-easier-ux/8972 "2020-10-29T08:16:50Z")

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Hello, I’ve been using the free version and just got my pro on, and I had some thoughts that would really help streamline things. My background is in graphic design and UX, and I’m very familiar with adobe interfaces, fo…

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## [Shapr3D iOS app - IP whitelist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ios-app-ip-whitelist/9549)

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**Author:** [@towhid.jamal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/towhid.jamal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ios-app-ip-whitelist/9549 "2020-10-29T03:52:29Z")

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Good morning, My name is Towhid, IT Technician from Mandurah Catholic College. We are currently experiencing issues with the Shapr3D iOS app. We believe the Shapr3D services are not going through our internet filtering…

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