# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=292

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## [Urgent help needed / bending](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/urgent-help-needed-bending/4348)

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**Author:** [@ShaperXOX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaperXOX)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/urgent-help-needed-bending/4348 "2019-03-22T21:15:16Z")

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Hello, I’m working with Shapr3D since 3 days now and I need help for this sculpture. I got a normal Zylinder and I need kinda shaped/circled blades, attached to the Zylinder. I uploaded a picture where it shows what I…

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## [New folder system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-folder-system/4355)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-folder-system/4355 "2019-03-22T21:08:36Z")

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Finally getting the hang of the new folder system, the one thing that I find a bit difficult though is when engaging the folder or objects is it intentional that the user is no longer able to move and View in different a…

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## [Labels and Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/labels-and-dimensions/2372)

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**Author:** [@sonhouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sonhouse)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/labels-and-dimensions/2372 "2019-03-22T19:44:20Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to add dimension labels that are not elements or lines in a sketch? Or, do have to draw a fixed line to always show a measurement? I would like to just label some areas in the sketch with a measure…

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## [Beta testing forums?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-testing-forums/4332)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-testing-forums/4332 "2019-03-22T19:20:30Z")

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Been awhile since I have posted, I thought there used to be a beta specific forum ?

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## [Function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/function/4359)

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**Author:** [@TonyOttman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TonyOttman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/function/4359 "2019-03-22T15:06:50Z")

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Dear Shapr3D team, Please help me, I have been searching tutorial video online about Shapr3D function button on Shapr3D app. When I am practicing the design, I am can not find the quickest way to arrange my design comp…

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## [Beta 3.9 rc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-3-9-rc/4352)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-3-9-rc/4352 "2019-03-21T16:36:03Z")

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It appears as though, in beta 3.9 RC a much older issue has cropped up again. It is choking on imports. While trying to import a complex .step file (exported from Fusion 360) it begins to import, and then hangs for perpe…

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## [Fit point control handles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fit-point-control-handles/4336)

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**Author:** [@Anne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fit-point-control-handles/4336 "2019-03-20T15:43:01Z")

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Is it possible to break apart, or separate, the control handles for a fit spline point. Or do they always have to act in unison, remaining tangent? If it’s not possible, it would be great if it was. Is it possible to b…

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## [Modeling Trees](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-trees/4309)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-trees/4309 "2019-03-20T11:37:24Z")

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Just resubscribe in hope for better help and insight. Is it possible to model a tree with the app? the app update seems add a lot of possible creations. Thanks

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## [Design doesn’t open ( too large)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-doesn-t-open-too-large/4297)

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**Author:** [@Mina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mina)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-doesn-t-open-too-large/4297 "2019-03-19T14:31:05Z")

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my design does not open anymore because I have too many objects. what can I do? I need urgently, at least to open it to remove from the object.

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## [Dimension change for image imported](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-change-for-image-imported/4317)

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**Author:** [@bzyhero](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bzyhero)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-change-for-image-imported/4317 "2019-03-18T10:20:21Z")

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I tried to change the dimension of the image imported from 23mm to 80mm but it says out of bounds. Anyone help, please!

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## [Tutorials Update Status](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-update-status/4330)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-update-status/4330 "2019-03-18T00:49:50Z")

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It’s been promised a couple of times recently so I’m wondering what the status is on the tutorials update? Release date? Across the board or limited? A roadmap for beginners and including all of the available learning…

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## [Slight twist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slight-twist/4298)

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**Author:** [@Firefighter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Firefighter)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slight-twist/4298 "2019-03-15T09:24:57Z")

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Hello everyone is there a was to take an object and make a slight twist in it? Trying to reverse engineer a car part that has a slight twist. How would one go about doing this if it’s even possible. Thank you for your ti…

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## [Simple Spirale how to create?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-spirale-how-to-create/4302)

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**Author:** [@SoftBOOM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SoftBOOM)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-spirale-how-to-create/4302 "2019-03-14T18:56:52Z")

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Want to create a simple spring like clock-spring. Has anywhere an idea

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## [Request.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request/4246)

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**Author:** [@Kentarou108](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kentarou108)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request/4246 "2019-03-12T14:40:39Z")

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When importing a photo and scaling it, the selected color is too dark to see other layers. I want you to be able to change the transparency of the selected color as well. I prepared a movie to explain, but the attachment…

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## [Background color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-color/4285)

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**Author:** [@Dokumcu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dokumcu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-color/4285 "2019-03-11T09:23:05Z")

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Hello i have a think. can I make background color black

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## [Bug - group button in portrait](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-group-button-in-portrait/4282)

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**Author:** [@danielkrice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielkrice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-group-button-in-portrait/4282 "2019-03-10T14:57:17Z")

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Random bug but the group button doesn’t open/pop up when in portrait mode but works fine in landscape? The other buttons (tools etc…) work fine in portrait. Anyone else getting this? iPad Pro 12.9, version 3.8.2.

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## [Leather stamp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/leather-stamp/4263)

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**Author:** [@Firefighter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Firefighter)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/leather-stamp/4263 "2019-03-09T23:03:01Z")

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Hello all I was asked by a friend to make him a leather stamp. When I print it, it doesn’t print the whole stamp half of it is missing. This is the image I’m working with what might/am I doing wrong.

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## [Apple Logo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-logo/3951)

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**Author:** [@TJDESIGNER](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TJDESIGNER)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-logo/3951 "2019-03-09T20:46:12Z")

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Hi everyones ^^ Please help me I’d like to have the apple logo  for my creation. The most realistic possible :blush::pray:

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## [Problem URGENT with my PRO ACCOUNT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-urgent-with-my-pro-account/4270)

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**Author:** [@Roby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-urgent-with-my-pro-account/4270 "2019-03-09T16:02:54Z")

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Dear all, I have problems with my account. I’ve paid for a year the subscription but the app, continues to appear as a free trial account!! I use this cool app to work! But i can’t save any files format. Please , how…

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## [Wrong Loft between spline and ellipsoïde sections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-loft-between-spline-and-ellipsoide-sections/4252)

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**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-loft-between-spline-and-ellipsoide-sections/4252 "2019-03-08T22:23:48Z")

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Hello I am trying to loft between two complexe faces with Béziers curves, and I have weird results: The top and bottom parts do not lift the same way, and I think both ways are wrong. I would expect the the wides poin…

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## [Sweep rules and overcoming errors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-rules-and-overcoming-errors/4251)

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**Author:** [@Zack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zack)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-rules-and-overcoming-errors/4251 "2019-03-08T22:21:11Z")

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Is there any clear, consolidated place that explains Sweep rules? How do I know if a spine is too curvy? In practice, I’m trying to make this Daft Punk helmet model in a similar process as the bike helmet tutorial. But …

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## [Bug Report, fail to reactivating pro edition :- (](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-fail-to-reactivating-pro-edition/4257)

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**Author:** [@minlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/minlo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-fail-to-reactivating-pro-edition/4257 "2019-03-08T14:19:46Z")

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Thanks for giving us students a chance to use the Pro version for free, it’s so nice! But after we updated Shapr 3D this noon, our student version become invalid… I click the button “恢复购买”, it says “恢复购买成功” ，but I still …

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## [Loft Function: Spiral Face to solid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-function-spiral-face-to-solid/4248)

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**Author:** [@Kartje](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kartje)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-function-spiral-face-to-solid/4248 "2019-03-07T17:42:38Z")

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What might be the best way to merge the “open” circle to this solid face? Loft function doesn’t do this… or do we need to resize reposition???

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## [Looking for 3D Printer Recommendations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-3d-printer-recommendations/4212)

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**Author:** [@B-Botron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B-Botron)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-3d-printer-recommendations/4212 "2019-03-06T22:16:11Z")

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Hi all. I’m a beginner modeler looking for a good pro-grade 3D printer for personal/business use, so wanted to ask for recommendations from the Shapr3D community. The three companies I hear the best things about are Prus…

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## [How can i sketch a line that runs along the edge of a different sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-sketch-a-line-that-runs-along-the-edge-of-a-different-sketch/3891)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-sketch-a-line-that-runs-along-the-edge-of-a-different-sketch/3891 "2019-03-06T08:55:40Z")

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even when i hide the existing sketch, it reappears when i try to draw the line. it seems to be vagely similar to this issue: How to start a new sketch from the corner of a body but that does not have a reply.

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## [Extrude sketch with multiple lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-sketch-with-multiple-lines/4231)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-sketch-with-multiple-lines/4231 "2019-03-06T02:41:20Z")

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i’m trying to extrude two forms from the same sketch but when i pull the first shape, the part of the sketch adjacent to that becomes un-selectable. alternatively, i tried to select and pull both, and then push a section…

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## [How to import my work from rhinoceros6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-my-work-from-rhinoceros6/4236)

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**Author:** [@Kardbundit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kardbundit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-my-work-from-rhinoceros6/4236 "2019-03-05T18:28:35Z")

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How to import my work from rhinoceros6 I have try in many another file type but it’s doesn’t work! I don’t know how to export 3d rhino file type for open in shapr3d Thank you

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## [Cylinder coping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cylinder-coping/4224)

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**Author:** [@Artironco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Artironco)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cylinder-coping/4224 "2019-03-05T13:56:14Z")

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I’m attempting to add one cylinder to another cylinder at 90 degrees. After watching several videos I am still uncertain on how to accomplish this. I’ve tried drawing the second cylinder and using the translate options b…

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## [Separating Iges or step imports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separating-iges-or-step-imports/4215)

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**Author:** [@Peachy1991](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peachy1991)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separating-iges-or-step-imports/4215 "2019-03-03T01:29:18Z")

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Hey! I’m working on a model and have imported parts of it from GrabCAD. The problem is that I can’t cut or separate parts of the model. It has faces that can be selected individually. Is there a way to separate them from…

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## [Double tapping with fingers causing undo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-tapping-with-fingers-causing-undo/4208)

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**Author:** [@PitaB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PitaB)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-tapping-with-fingers-causing-undo/4208 "2019-03-02T14:14:15Z")

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Hi, I’m using version 3.8.1(4776) and have a bit of a problem. If I draw something simple such as a square, then extrude it into a body all is well. However… If I then use the pencil to tap on a face of the extruded …

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