# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=285

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## [Can’t get started even when carefully following the tutorial videos!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-started-even-when-carefully-following-the-tutorial-videos/5473)

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**Author:** [@Edbot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edbot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-started-even-when-carefully-following-the-tutorial-videos/5473 "2019-08-27T10:34:26Z")

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I’ve been watching the video tutorials and only got as far as ‘Finalize sketch’ when I’ve hit yet more problems that I cant resolve.At this rate it’s going to take months to get to beginner level with loads of help reque…

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## [Section View - Unexpected Occurrences](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-unexpected-occurrences/5471)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-unexpected-occurrences/5471 "2019-08-27T10:28:22Z")

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This Design is a ‘work in progress’ and inadvertently Section View \[SV\] was ‘touched’ with this result: This SV had not been ‘set up’, i.e., an appropriate Face or Plane had not been Tapped beforehand. A Constructio…

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## [Curve doesn’t show in Coreldraw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curve-doesn-t-show-in-coreldraw/5465)

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**Author:** [@Lea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lea)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curve-doesn-t-show-in-coreldraw/5465 "2019-08-27T09:14:24Z")

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I drew a flower using the curve function in Shapr3d in 2d interface. I transfered the file to Coreldraw in dxf format, but the curve doesn’t show in Coreldraw. Anyone know why?

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## [How can I post screenshots of works on this forum if they are paid. I have no way to buy the Pro version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-post-screenshots-of-works-on-this-forum-if-they-are-paid-i-have-no-way-to-buy-the-pro-version/5469)

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**Author:** [@Woofer82](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Woofer82)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-post-screenshots-of-works-on-this-forum-if-they-are-paid-i-have-no-way-to-buy-the-pro-version/5469 "2019-08-27T08:49:11Z")

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How can I post screenshots of works on this forum if they are paid. I have no way to buy the Pro version. I use the Program purely for educational purposes and do not make money with it. There is no way to pay $ 240 per …

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## [Please help with the very basics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-with-the-very-basics/5452)

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**Author:** [@Edbot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edbot)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-with-the-very-basics/5452 "2019-08-27T07:57:11Z")

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Please can someone help me with some basics. Ive looked at several tutorial videos on YouTube. I was keen to start. As a complete neophyte to Shapr3D I scrawled several odd scribbles and tried random buttons to see what …

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## [Lost Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-design/5468)

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**Author:** [@Fezie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fezie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-design/5468 "2019-08-27T05:14:43Z")

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Hi… I lost all my design, can somebody help… Thanks

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## [Project fail](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-fail/5459)

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**Author:** [@Sketcherq8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sketcherq8)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-fail/5459 "2019-08-26T20:29:06Z")

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Hello I’m trying to project but I got project fail! I try on top on right half project is sketch

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## [Why is it doing this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-it-doing-this/5462)

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**Author:** [@Hux83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hux83)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-it-doing-this/5462 "2019-08-26T19:20:01Z")

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When I click on the large area, it also selects these two bits, but not the rest. Why?

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## [Sketch Management](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-management/5009)

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**Author:** [@osbo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osbo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-management/5009 "2019-08-26T16:12:09Z")

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I am trying to find out if I can move sketch geometry from one sketch to another. Is this possible? For a simple example…I have a sketch of a square with lines a,b,c,d. At the moment Shapr3D assigns all four lines to on…

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## [Reset tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-tutorial/5454)

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**Author:** [@Slow1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slow1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-tutorial/5454 "2019-08-26T15:46:07Z")

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I’m a woodworker not a computer guy. Some how I cant reset the entry level tutorial. It’s the one that looks like a bracket with a hole in it. I cant get it to start over. With a clean sheet of paper.

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## [Could these two mesh bodies be joined by Union?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-these-two-mesh-bodies-be-joined-by-union/5441)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-these-two-mesh-bodies-be-joined-by-union/5441 "2019-08-26T04:36:57Z")

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Duct.shapr (9.1 MB) Hi, I’m attempting to glue these two stl bodies into one, it says either boolean failed or invalid results. Would you take a look at the two files and tell me what a workaround would be? Oh, a funct…

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## [How does a square become a triangle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-does-a-square-become-a-triangle/5440)

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**Author:** [@Hux83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hux83)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-does-a-square-become-a-triangle/5440 "2019-08-26T03:56:47Z")

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So I start drawing a square, drag it open, and click on the first dimension. I type in the correct first dimension and it does what it should. I type in the second dimension and it becomes a triangle and moves in the opp…

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## [Screw it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-it/5227)

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**Author:** [@DSGroup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DSGroup)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-it/5227 "2019-08-24T06:33:37Z")

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while turning a thread with the revolve tool, you can not enter even numbers at height (angle and height). as it is only possible with odd numbers (with decimals), the thread to the counterpart is always higher around t…

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## [Move function and the directions/axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-function-and-the-directions-axis/5407)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-function-and-the-directions-axis/5407 "2019-08-23T20:23:32Z")

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Hi, Upon selecting move function with auto-orientation on, previously tilted items that are selected will have movable axis oriented from the selected object’s perspective. And yet, when the item(s) are selected from t…

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## [Faster way to copy things?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faster-way-to-copy-things/5381)

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**Author:** [@Hux83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hux83)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faster-way-to-copy-things/5381 "2019-08-22T16:50:54Z")

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So I’m trying to model this gate that utilizes perforated steel. We’re talking 1/8” holes that are 3/8” on center, 4 panels of the stuff each 5’x16”. Is there a faster way to draw those tens of thousands of circles besid…

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## [Cross-section help me plase](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-help-me-plase/5438)

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**Author:** [@Designer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Designer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-help-me-plase/5438 "2019-08-22T13:00:43Z")

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Is the color of each part different when cross-sectioning is performe

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## [Create 2-d template of a cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-2-d-template-of-a-cone/5435)

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**Author:** [@Joelhobbie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joelhobbie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-2-d-template-of-a-cone/5435 "2019-08-22T02:52:32Z")

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I am trying to unfold the surface area of a cone into a 2-d shape for a sheet metal template. Is there a way to accomplish this in shapr? Love love love this app for my markforged 3-d printer btw…

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## [A slope edge of 30 degree on one curve edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-slope-edge-of-30-degree-on-one-curve-edge/5411)

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**Author:** [@RaymondW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaymondW)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-slope-edge-of-30-degree-on-one-curve-edge/5411 "2019-08-21T11:44:55Z")

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Dear expert, I want to make only one curve edge to become 30 degree. I tried transform that curve but it distort the shape of the original curve. Pls advise…

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## [App crashing when opening design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashing-when-opening-design/5418)

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**Author:** [@shaprrobert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shaprrobert)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashing-when-opening-design/5418 "2019-08-19T20:26:02Z")

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Hi, Several of my designs can not be opened anymore. The app crashes after trying to load the design. I have never had this problem with the designs before. I am running the latest version of Shapr3d, latest version of…

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## [Robotiscshobbyist m.i.a?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/robotiscshobbyist-m-i-a/3647)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/robotiscshobbyist-m-i-a/3647 "2019-08-19T13:36:10Z")

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Dear fellow-shaprs, does anyone know if Dennis (roboticshobbyist) is missing in action? He really helped me (and I’m sure many others as well) with his tailor-made tutorials and started a great thread about precise met…

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## [Need help how to bend this plate at 0,8mm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-how-to-bend-this-plate-at-0-8mm/5415)

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**Author:** [@JackJacek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JackJacek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-how-to-bend-this-plate-at-0-8mm/5415 "2019-08-19T13:34:33Z")

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hello, I need to bend this piece at 0,8 mm it’s just a little and I need that this piece stays how it is just bended slightly with the 0,8 mm I really don’t know how to do it…

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## [Loft a full frame?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-a-full-frame/5404)

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**Author:** [@Bibbinator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bibbinator)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-a-full-frame/5404 "2019-08-18T17:17:09Z")

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I need to create a frame/chassis for a vehicle. I’d like to be able to model the frame out of line segments and curves to define the size, shape and intersections of the pieces, then “loft” or generate the frame by speci…

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## [Cheaper for hobbiest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cheaper-for-hobbiest/5409)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cheaper-for-hobbiest/5409 "2019-08-18T12:36:43Z")

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Is there any cheaper subscription offer except these two monthly and yearly as h hobbiest it seems expensive for me i think it should be 10$ a month for hobbiest

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## [Mirrored workflow?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirrored-workflow/5403)

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**Author:** [@Bibbinator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bibbinator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirrored-workflow/5403 "2019-08-18T10:30:34Z")

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I’m a designer, new to CAD and Shapr3D. I’m trying to design an object that is perfectly symmetrical across one of the planes. In Max, maya or other 3D art programs, I can turn on mirroring and carry on modeling and ever…

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## [Vastly Improved iPadOS Coming Soon!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vastly-improved-ipados-coming-soon/4942)

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**Author:** [@Sid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sid)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vastly-improved-ipados-coming-soon/4942 "2019-08-17T21:46:55Z")

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Is Shapr3D being prepped for the new IOS coming this fall?

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## [Making a separate copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-separate-copy/5395)

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**Author:** [@Hux83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hux83)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-separate-copy/5395 "2019-08-17T08:47:53Z")

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So I need to copy this object I imported, but I want all the components to occupy a different folder when I make the copy. Is there any way to do this besides importing it once per copy or just making the copy then going…

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## [Fillet function for 2d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-function-for-2d/5375)

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**Author:** [@Lea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lea)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-function-for-2d/5375 "2019-08-15T10:01:02Z")

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Hi shapr3d! The functions for 3D are great! I like using it on iPad. Unfortunately most of my works are related to 2d. Can fillet function work on 2d interface?

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## [Freezeeee does not move selected lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freezeeee-does-not-move-selected-lines/5379)

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**Author:** [@Jprorok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jprorok)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freezeeee-does-not-move-selected-lines/5379 "2019-08-14T18:20:57Z")

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Just unable to process a simple 180 turn to copy some lines… well annoying…

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## [Freeze on the latest iPad pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeze-on-the-latest-ipad-pro/5377)

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**Author:** [@maximum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/maximum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeze-on-the-latest-ipad-pro/5377 "2019-08-14T15:50:11Z")

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Hi, i’m New user, recently bought latest iPad Pro for engineering work, and faced freezing on simple manipulations: Video Try 2 different internet providers with good internet - nothing changed Is any way to fix this?…

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## [My biggest problem is I having trouble highlight the 2 planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-biggest-problem-is-i-having-trouble-highlight-the-2-planes/5371)

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**Author:** [@Silverredo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Silverredo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-biggest-problem-is-i-having-trouble-highlight-the-2-planes/5371 "2019-08-13T19:13:44Z")

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I have trouble activating 2 planes like this on the tuteral The plane which is not perpendicular to the center line of the part. I’m getting frustrated. My version is the new one

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