# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=314

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## [Észrevételek magyarul](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eszrevetelek-magyarul/884)

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**Author:** [@Tukora](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tukora)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 11:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eszrevetelek-magyarul/884 "2017-04-02T11:21:30Z")

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Sorry for all the other language speakers. Magyarul egyszerűbb.

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## [Sweep is acting very funky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-is-acting-very-funky/547)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-is-acting-very-funky/547 "2017-04-01T10:14:02Z")

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It keeps on taking a strange twist! Saw the other topic but this feels different This is only one example, been trying it all day with other sales and playing with alignment! Thanks Joseph \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] …

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## [A Change In Perspective](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-change-in-perspective/873)

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**Author:** [@accidental](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/accidental)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-change-in-perspective/873 "2017-03-24T13:29:08Z")

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I'm in my shop looking at my mill while typing this on my iPad sitting on the hard top of my vacuum table that does triple duty as CNC router work piece hold down, a 3D vacuum lamination/infusion base and shaping dust co…

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## [Feedback needed - Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-needed-export/868)

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**Author:** [@Zoli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zoli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-needed-export/868 "2017-03-22T14:33:33Z")

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We are working on the export flows and we have a few questions for you: Our current method is that we export all visible shapes. We add options like "file name" and "include hidden shapes". do you need the option to: -…

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## [How to disable the apple pencil ghost?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-the-apple-pencil-ghost/867)

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**Author:** [@chrys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrys)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-the-apple-pencil-ghost/867 "2017-03-22T04:31:04Z")

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Hi, I'm looking to hide the pencil ghost that appears every time I touch the screen. It's annoying and distracting. How can I do this? will you be adding wireframes with and without shadows? We need to see the image p…

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## [Possibility of defining a color to differentiate sections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possibility-of-defining-a-color-to-differentiate-sections/851)

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**Author:** [@Syllabe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Syllabe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2017, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possibility-of-defining-a-color-to-differentiate-sections/851 "2017-03-17T12:31:21Z")

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Good evening It is possible to define several colors to differentiate the various parts in a same and unique realisation. Thank you

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## [Workspace won't load models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-wont-load-models/64)

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**Author:** [@carbuilder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carbuilder)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-wont-load-models/64 "2017-03-13T20:04:52Z")

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I have three models I've created that I can see as 3 workspace files. As I was working on one of them, I went to the "Workspace" page and when I went back in the file is blank. There isn't even any grid showing up. This …

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## [Angle Cut Proper Technique](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-cut-proper-technique/831)

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**Author:** [@perlmunger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/perlmunger)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-cut-proper-technique/831 "2017-03-13T15:28:24Z")

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I am working with my son (6) to design an x-wing model we can print. I found one on thingiverse, but wanted to go through the process of creating my own. I am currently trying to mimic some of the features of the model I…

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## [Selecting a camera view or reset camera putting me too close to model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-a-camera-view-or-reset-camera-putting-me-too-close-to-model/215)

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**Author:** [@toecutter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/toecutter)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-a-camera-view-or-reset-camera-putting-me-too-close-to-model/215 "2017-03-13T08:14:41Z")

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I've found that selecting a camera view or reset sometimes drops me inside of my model. It then takes some effort to pinch zoom out.

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## [Explanation of export/import formats supported by Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/explanation-of-export-import-formats-supported-by-shapr3d/279)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/explanation-of-export-import-formats-supported-by-shapr3d/279 "2017-03-12T21:55:15Z")

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Export: Medium quality STL: STL is a mesh format, which means that it contains triangles, and nothing else (in case of Shapr, otherwise you could store color and lighting information in this format). This format is int…

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## [Anybody used the iPad Pro 9.7" with shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anybody-used-the-ipad-pro-9-7-with-shapr3d/131)

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**Author:** [@yvess](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yvess)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anybody-used-the-ipad-pro-9-7-with-shapr3d/131 "2017-03-12T17:31:22Z")

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hi how is the experience with shapr3d one a smaller iPad Pro? I would use it mostly for not to complex models for 3D printing. Does the smaller iPad still works ok for modeling?Or is too much space used by the ui? Yv…

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## [Gaps in extruded spline curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gaps-in-extruded-spline-curve/833)

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**Author:** [@Mikeyb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikeyb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gaps-in-extruded-spline-curve/833 "2017-03-10T21:14:50Z")

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I've got some gaps in my extruded spline curve. Is this just a rendering issue or will this cause problems with printing? If so how do I get rid of them? \[image\]

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## [Important features for Architecture student](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/important-features-for-architecture-student/825)

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**Author:** [@DeoAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DeoAM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/important-features-for-architecture-student/825 "2017-03-10T00:10:34Z")

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I think that it would be great if shapr could have a ortho mode. I found out when designing that some things were off because my line wasn't exactly straight (line in this app tend to behave better around the grid, outs…

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## [Import Feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-feature/822)

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**Author:** [@perlmunger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/perlmunger)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-feature/822 "2017-03-09T16:34:43Z")

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I've tried several times to import .step and .iges files without any luck. I created the files using AutoDesk Fusion 360 on my Mac. I then use AirDrop to share them. I'm prompted by Shapr3d to load the file and tell it t…

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## [Extruding problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-problems/828)

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**Author:** [@Mirko1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mirko1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-problems/828 "2017-03-09T09:46:11Z")

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\[image\] As you can see from the given image, the object won't extrude for some reason. I've got a lot of files now, snd since I am using the free version, I deleted some files in order to ease up the flow, but that did…

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## [Feedback needed: arcs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-needed-arcs/804)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-needed-arcs/804 "2017-03-05T20:29:06Z")

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We want to change the representation of arcs from the current start-mid-end point to start-end-center. The latter representation is rather common in the CAD world, and would solve a lot of problems. What do you think? A…

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## [Feature Request! Make "Highlight" in Groups stick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-make-highlight-in-groups-stick/817)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 8:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-make-highlight-in-groups-stick/817 "2017-03-05T20:05:30Z")

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So when you go to Groups and slide the name label to the right it reveals "Highlight" This is nice But! If we want to transfer a group of shapes into that Layer by clicking the Folder icon there is no easy way to rememb…

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## [Sketch With Complicated Path Not Filling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-with-complicated-path-not-filling/814)

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**Author:** [@perlmunger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/perlmunger)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-with-complicated-path-not-filling/814 "2017-03-04T17:14:08Z")

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I wanted to play with the new image import feature so I took a picture of this wooden name tag that was cut with a band saw. I just drew spline all the way around making a pretty complicated path. The issue is that now t…

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## [Making Joints?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-joints/797)

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**Author:** [@theepicapple1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theepicapple1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-joints/797 "2017-03-03T17:59:03Z")

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Hey guys, I just wanted to ask if it is possible to make joints in Shapr3D and then print it. Will these joints actually work, or will they be unmovable? Thanks a lot, theepicapple1 :slight\_smile:

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## [Is there any video tutoring in Portuguese?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-video-tutoring-in-portuguese/810)

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**Author:** [@Murilo1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Murilo1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-video-tutoring-in-portuguese/810 "2017-03-02T17:02:34Z")

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Is there any video tutoring in Portuguese?

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## [Shapr3D is not compatible with Archicad or autoCAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-is-not-compatible-with-archicad-or-autocad/782)

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**Author:** [@Zoltan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zoltan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-is-not-compatible-with-archicad-or-autocad/782 "2017-02-19T11:54:28Z")

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Hi, I'am Zoli From Hungary, I bought an i-pad, to try Your software shapr3D. It working, but the last steps makes mistakes. The final output is not compatible just one way. Archicad output makes mistake, and it (shapr3d)…

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## [Would shapr3d still run well on a 32 gig iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/would-shapr3d-still-run-well-on-a-32-gig-ipad/402)

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**Author:** [@Nick-1493](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick-1493)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/would-shapr3d-still-run-well-on-a-32-gig-ipad/402 "2016-09-02T18:38:25Z")

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Some one anyone help before I buy

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## [Which lang is this forum built by?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/which-lang-is-this-forum-built-by/343)

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**Author:** [@keane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keane)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/which-lang-is-this-forum-built-by/343 "2017-02-27T11:43:18Z")

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The layout & experience is almost same as ElixirForum built by phoenix?

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## [Joining arcs to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-arcs-to-extrude/787)

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**Author:** [@3ddyW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3ddyW)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-arcs-to-extrude/787 "2017-02-23T13:10:21Z")

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Hi, I have used the two circles and the offset command to create an elongated sin wave with a width of 2.5mm. It forms a loop and it looks closed. There are a lot of arcs after all the trimming, perhaps 40-50. I can ex…

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## [Export in inches or mm?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-inches-or-mm/110)

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**Author:** [@pauldg123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pauldg123)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-inches-or-mm/110 "2017-02-23T02:51:07Z")

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When exporting a simple stl, and import them in Cura to 3d print them, the scale seems to be off. In Cura I use mm,. Is there a way to set the preferences to mm or inches? Or am I doing something wrong?

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## [Trim the end](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-the-end/781)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 11:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-the-end/781 "2017-02-19T11:33:30Z")

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Hey, I am trying to trim the end of this tube but I'm not able to do so. I have tried everything, even to make a new cube and placed it over the end and subtracting but no luck whatsoever Best regards Robert \[bil…

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## [Can't draw on or offset a Revolved surface perpendicular to axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-draw-on-or-offset-a-revolved-surface-perpendicular-to-axis/777)

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**Author:** [@dclone2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dclone2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-draw-on-or-offset-a-revolved-surface-perpendicular-to-axis/777 "2017-02-17T16:47:51Z")

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Hi, I subtracted a revolved object from another object, splitting it in half. Now, I'd like to create an offset (inset) of the inner face of said cut object, but it doesn't not seem to be possible. Also when I try to d…

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## [Trying to create a tetrahedron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-tetrahedron/776)

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**Author:** [@dclone2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dclone2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-tetrahedron/776 "2017-02-15T22:41:45Z")

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Hi, Online tips & tutorials haven't helped me out with this problem so-far. I'm trying to figure out how to draw a tetrahedron, or pyramid with triangular base; the first of the platonic solids. I got as far as creatin…

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## [Unable to push face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-push-face/774)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-push-face/774 "2017-02-15T14:14:31Z")

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This is not even funny.... Upon trying to push a cylinder face I simply get an additional line around the cylinder instead of a face push. I'm so close to abandoning this tool is BASIC functions don't work wtf?! Ed…

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## [Longer workflow due to Double actions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/longer-workflow-due-to-double-actions/772)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/longer-workflow-due-to-double-actions/772 "2017-02-15T09:06:27Z")

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Just a comment really... Pushing faces previously worked by simply pushing a face the distance you needed. You watched th measure as it pushes tweaking after. For some reason I now get a clear red ghost that I have t…

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