# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=286

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## [What’s with the new update?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-with-the-new-update/5364)

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**Author:** [@Jprorok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jprorok)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-with-the-new-update/5364 "2019-08-13T14:14:49Z")

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I just wondering why the app crashes when I draw a curve which attached to a point than I would like to adjust??? Why the delete function was changed??? It’s absolute pants… I had few designs in the old version which I …

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## [Créate new sketch on faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-sketch-on-faces/4468)

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**Author:** [@Jeromem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeromem)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-sketch-on-faces/4468 "2019-08-13T14:13:33Z")

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Hello, is there a way to select a face and start a new sketch on it? Is there a way to select the active sketch? I am struggling with sketch management as you can see. Is there some shortcut I am not aware of? Many th…

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## [Best method to bisect a tapered object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-method-to-bisect-a-tapered-object/5368)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-method-to-bisect-a-tapered-object/5368 "2019-08-13T02:28:07Z")

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How can I achieve this kind of split/bisect on a tapered body? I’ve tried lofting and subtracting but can’t get that fluid organic look down. Any advice appreciated

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## [Augmented reality](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/augmented-reality/1536)

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**Author:** [@Vilem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vilem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/augmented-reality/1536 "2019-08-10T10:00:43Z")

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Hi, i would like to ask about how to use models created in shapr3d in augmented reality. Is there any app, which i can use? Or it is to be planned to implement AR directly in shapr3d?

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## [Changes to Construction Plane feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changes-to-construction-plane-feature/5339)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changes-to-construction-plane-feature/5339 "2019-08-09T13:56:41Z")

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Prior to a recent unknown date it was possible to Add \> Construction Plane \> to the Surface of an existing Body using an Offset value of 0 \[zero\] \> then Sketch on the new plane and Extrude a new Body. Attempting this to…

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## [Reducing number of points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducing-number-of-points/5334)

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**Author:** [@paulsroom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/paulsroom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducing-number-of-points/5334 "2019-08-08T05:58:27Z")

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I have imported a dxf file but it has lots of points due to the undulating outline. Is it possible to reduce the number of points and yet keep the integrity of the outline figure? Also the file has converted to a series …

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## [Anything new after IPAD OS is released?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anything-new-after-ipad-os-is-released/5329)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anything-new-after-ipad-os-is-released/5329 "2019-08-08T02:44:26Z")

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As we know, Ipad os support the mouse, does that mean we can use shapr3d with a mouse, and instead of Creo,Solidworks,ug?

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## [Why the circle doesn't turn blue when I close the circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-the-circle-doesnt-turn-blue-when-i-close-the-circle/5326)

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**Author:** [@Silverredo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Silverredo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-the-circle-doesnt-turn-blue-when-i-close-the-circle/5326 "2019-08-07T21:13:11Z")

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When my I close my circle it doesn’t turn blue on top view

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## [Drag a complex design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-a-complex-design/5314)

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**Author:** [@Jessitilo75](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jessitilo75)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-a-complex-design/5314 "2019-08-07T07:02:24Z")

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First time in Forum. Thanks in advance. I need to drag a DWG import to a specific point. The design is filled with little lines. Is there a better way to blue mark a whole part of the design than marking each and every l…

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## [Dimensions and 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-and-3d-printing/5311)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-and-3d-printing/5311 "2019-08-06T20:11:36Z")

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Hi, I think I figured out how to use dimensions better by selection the individual lines within my part. Anyway, I circled the two parts of the photo that shows what the dimensions are in Shapr3D. The hole in the photo …

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## [Distance between construction axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-construction-axis/5307)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-construction-axis/5307 "2019-08-06T15:37:37Z")

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I tried to measure the distance between two construction axis by selecting them both. But other than with geometry axis, this doesn’t do anything. That’s a pity. Maybe it could be added?

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## [The default part color changed, how to change it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-default-part-color-changed-how-to-change-it/5306)

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**Author:** [@Avid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Avid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-default-part-color-changed-how-to-change-it/5306 "2019-08-05T15:12:40Z")

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It used to be gray, in some tutorial videos it’s yellow. But after I import some parts, it changed to purple, which is quite weird. Every new part I created, it’s purple… Does anyone know how to change the default color…

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## [Suggestion - Transform \> Move/Rotate/Scale \> Pivot Point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-transform-move-rotate-scale-pivot-point/5304)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-transform-move-rotate-scale-pivot-point/5304 "2019-08-05T08:24:59Z")

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When using the Purple Pivot Point/Centre the size of the ‘Dot’ can be such that the Point of Interest is obscured. Perhaps it would be possible to exchange this feature for something like the CrossHairs in the this" Ob…

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## [Display area value](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/display-area-value/5303)

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**Author:** [@DavideMonticelli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DavideMonticelli)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/display-area-value/5303 "2019-08-05T08:04:24Z")

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This is surely a newbie problem, but I can’t find any indications of a solution anywhere, videos, manual or forum. I am in the concept phase of an architectural project. I need to create several different 2D closed shap…

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## [Hollow cones for injection molded part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-cones-for-injection-molded-part/5291)

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**Author:** [@Linerz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Linerz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-cones-for-injection-molded-part/5291 "2019-08-04T15:53:59Z")

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Hi there New user here and I”m loving this compared to Sketchup! How do I create a hollow cone? I’m trying to create a number of hollow cones upon a rectangular base. I can make a cone with a thin thickness using conc…

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## [New Apple Pencil with Gesture Support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-apple-pencil-with-gesture-support/3107)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-apple-pencil-with-gesture-support/3107 "2019-08-03T11:36:27Z")

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Any thoughts on this rumor? How could Shapr take advantage? BTW I lost my Apple Pencil a few days ago. It just disappeared from my work area. Very strange and I am in withdrawal… LOL But I do take this event as an omen…

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## [Newbie questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-questions/5289)

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**Author:** [@Palo1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Palo1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-questions/5289 "2019-08-03T11:35:49Z")

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I am genuinely interested in this product! What is the recommended iPad for general usage? Does the iPad selection affect speed and reliability of operation? Is there a minimum data storage recommendation. I would only…

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## [Simple expressions for entry of dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-expressions-for-entry-of-dimensions/5287)

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**Author:** [@Solo-with-others](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Solo-with-others)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-expressions-for-entry-of-dimensions/5287 "2019-08-02T13:45:45Z")

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I just subscribed to Shapr3D and as I am working with dimensions I keep finding myself referring to the calculator on my phone to derive dimensions. I occurs to me that it would be useful to support simple expressions w…

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## [Concentric button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concentric-button/5276)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concentric-button/5276 "2019-08-01T00:16:35Z")

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I would like this button to also serve to center a non-circular object as I show in the images. a cordial greeting!!

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## [My Beta Stopped Working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-beta-stopped-working/5278)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-beta-stopped-working/5278 "2019-07-31T22:57:02Z")

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Yesterday I tried to start a new design in the beta so I could import a DXF file. It is not working… It is asking for an upgrade. Locked all my files. Please Advise, Martin

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## [Can’t select to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-select-to-extrude/5277)

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**Author:** [@Daylan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daylan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-select-to-extrude/5277 "2019-07-31T21:05:38Z")

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Since the last update I have not been able to use this app I can draw just fine but I cannot extrude anything! What happened and who can help fix this?

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## [Size file problem PLEASE HELP ME](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-file-problem-please-help-me/5261)

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**Author:** [@Sobolia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sobolia)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-file-problem-please-help-me/5261 "2019-07-31T20:57:19Z")

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hello I am beginner but I feel like a leader, but I have a .iges file size of 139.6 MB but the size is too big for Shapr3D, so I’m looking for someone who can reduce the file size. a thousand thanks in advance. I can s…

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## [How to undo a union later in project and on imported objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-undo-a-union-later-in-project-and-on-imported-objects/5267)

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**Author:** [@Dhiggs12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dhiggs12)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-undo-a-union-later-in-project-and-on-imported-objects/5267 "2019-07-31T12:56:36Z")

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How do I undo a union on an object later in the project when I want to edit pieces? Also, how do I ungroup an imported STL file so I can edit pieces of it. Right now it imports as one grouped object. Thanks in advance! …

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## [30 degree chamfer edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/30-degree-chamfer-edge/5254)

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**Author:** [@RaymondW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaymondW)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 5:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/30-degree-chamfer-edge/5254 "2019-07-30T05:45:12Z")

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I am drawing a table with 30 degrees slope edge, but the default chamfer on edge is 45 degree, your advice please.

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## [Export DXF & DWG of 3D objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-dwg-of-3d-objects/5249)

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**Author:** [@Hector](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hector)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-dwg-of-3d-objects/5249 "2019-07-28T20:39:58Z")

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Hello. Is it possible to export a 3D object in DXF or DWG instead of the sketches? It would be very helpful.

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## [Coordiante system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordiante-system/5240)

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**Author:** [@MB\_18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MB_18)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordiante-system/5240 "2019-07-26T15:35:22Z")

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Hi, is there any opportunity to refer my skatches to my axes or planes of the coordinate system? This would be helpfull, when i want to sweep.

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## [Selecting objects problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-problems/5234)

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**Author:** [@Hector](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hector)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-problems/5234 "2019-07-26T13:32:14Z")

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Hello. After updating to the last version I’m experiencing problems selecting objects in top, front, view. I need to tilt a little the object to be able to select it. Is there any solution to this issue?

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## [Can\`t generate surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-generate-surface/5229)

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**Author:** [@SamMansori](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SamMansori)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-generate-surface/5229 "2019-07-26T11:27:28Z")

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Hi, All of the sudden i can\`t generate a surface anymore, it seams to be a glitch or something. I attempted with create a full circle surface sonthat i could make a body. Only way to create a surface and body is to ange…

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## [Why some of the tools works randomly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-some-of-the-tools-works-randomly/5163)

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**Author:** [@DSGroup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DSGroup)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-some-of-the-tools-works-randomly/5163 "2019-07-25T19:42:08Z")

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When drawing a thread, it no longer accepts my full numbers. (previously: angle 1440 height 6) now with the mating thread it only accepts 1440 to 6.01 and now deviates from the drawing. In addition, the thread was never…

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## [RENAMING Shapr3D Data File](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-shapr3d-data-file/2856)

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**Author:** [@haimi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/haimi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-shapr3d-data-file/2856 "2019-07-25T13:17:45Z")

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I have been drawing many products, saved them, as well as did some renaming For those data files. The renaming process was simple and always succesfull. Today I am stuck with my data file, I am UnAble to Rename my Shapr…

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