# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=49

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## [Bug in Subtract tool (purple transparency)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-subtract-tool-purple-transparency/36498)

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**Author:** [@arroniow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arroniow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-subtract-tool-purple-transparency/36498 "2025-02-16T11:37:00Z")

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There is an issue with the new colour scheme for Subtract Boolean function. I see that others have posted about it, but not tried to define when it happens. It works perfectly if you only have two bodies selected. It …

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## [Offset bug or feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-bug-or-feature/36552)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-bug-or-feature/36552 "2025-02-16T06:01:26Z")

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I had issues with offset tool where it creates a new sketch and other times offset lines is on the same sketch. I now figured out if you select the face of the sketch the offset creates new sketch. If you select just t…

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## [Visualation settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualation-settings/36558)

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**Author:** [@rmuscato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rmuscato)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualation-settings/36558 "2025-02-16T05:37:20Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. . The problem it will solve is not having to export into another program to complete project Consider adding screenshots and as many details as possible, to hel…

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## [Missing Preview for Recent Projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-preview-for-recent-projects/36541)

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**Author:** [@Lunabear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lunabear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-preview-for-recent-projects/36541 "2025-02-15T19:53:25Z")

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Hi there, Just wondering why all of a sudden the newly created projects are not showing up in the preview. Please see attached photo. I uninstalled Shapr3d and reinstalled again and still the same thing. Any ideas? Appr…

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## [3DConnexion Spacemouse Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-issue/22222)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-issue/22222 "2025-02-15T14:54:18Z")

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Space mouse randomly stop working. I might be wrong, but it look like it happened when I use two monitors and switch between apps. For example, if I use another app and get back to Shapr, often, the space mouse stop wo…

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## [Is there any plan to release Shapr3D android version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-plan-to-release-shapr3d-android-version/20311)

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**Author:** [@Raphiphi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raphiphi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-plan-to-release-shapr3d-android-version/20311 "2025-02-15T14:34:29Z")

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I have no iOS devices, so I wonder if there will be an android version in the future?

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## [Deleting the original body without affecting a copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-the-original-body-without-affecting-a-copy/36526)

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**Author:** [@aesubs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aesubs)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-the-original-body-without-affecting-a-copy/36526 "2025-02-15T13:10:07Z")

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Hello, I have an imported model that I shaped and then later copied. Now I need to remove the original without affecting the copy. I know that I can export and import the modified shape and it will be detached from hist…

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## [Object or flat body is not moving when the circular is changed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-or-flat-body-is-not-moving-when-the-circular-is-changed/36545)

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**Author:** [@kameshkancherla](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kameshkancherla)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-or-flat-body-is-not-moving-when-the-circular-is-changed/36545 "2025-02-15T12:41:47Z")

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Team, When I am trying to move an object on a circular body, its not moving when I am changing the elevation of the circular. I tried union but its not working. I have a circle with an elevation of 20mm but if any obje…

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## [Connecting 2 circles with a tangent line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-with-a-tangent-line/36537)

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**Author:** [@Satims](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Satims)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-with-a-tangent-line/36537 "2025-02-14T22:55:04Z")

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I want to connect two circles with a line, that intersect both circles as a tangent. Is there a way to do this easily? When selecting a point and a circle, it shows you where the tangent points are, but you can do this …

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## [About alignment (assembly), size function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-alignment-assembly-size-function/36535)

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**Author:** [@yngyang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yngyang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-alignment-assembly-size-function/36535 "2025-02-14T22:22:00Z")

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Can you add relationship constraints to the alignment (assembly)? Change the size computer to a scientific computer?

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## [Hide, show only, show only except](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-show-only-show-only-except/24264)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-show-only-show-only-except/24264 "2025-02-14T06:03:31Z")

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I think it would be a good feature to add is when picking the part: hide hide all unhide all show only show only except I know “isolate” does part of this but i do not think it goes far enough. The problem that t…

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## [How to turn a spiral coil (helix) into a hollow tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-a-spiral-coil-helix-into-a-hollow-tube/36519)

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**Author:** [@Rtfm00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtfm00)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-a-spiral-coil-helix-into-a-hollow-tube/36519 "2025-02-14T05:43:42Z")

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I have a spiral wrapped around a central stem. I need to hollow out the spiral into a tube with a 1.5mm wall thicjness. When I select the spiral, and choose “Shell” it SEEMS to do so, except that the far enf of the tub…

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## [Problem with extruding (total noob at work)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-extruding-total-noob-at-work/36518)

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**Author:** [@Reloaded2100](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reloaded2100)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-extruding-total-noob-at-work/36518 "2025-02-14T04:19:45Z")

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Video reference: Im completely new to shapr3d and im starting to learn it by myself. (With some youtube tutorials and stuff). I started with modeling some small things, and then set my goal to do some Pokeballs. This …

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## [Custom Sheet Title Block](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-sheet-title-block/17005)

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**Author:** [@Cblessing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cblessing)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-sheet-title-block/17005 "2025-02-13T14:11:21Z")

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I am a new user to Shapr3D and want to make a custom 2D drawing title block and wanted to know if that capability is available yet.

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## [Sudden problems exporting dxf for laser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sudden-problems-exporting-dxf-for-laser/36488)

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**Author:** [@Paulie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sudden-problems-exporting-dxf-for-laser/36488 "2025-02-13T09:02:01Z")

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Today I’m having a problem with my dxf file not showing as complete when I send it to my laser vendor. I have done dozens of parts using the same.process with no issues. I’ve even tried redrawing the parts but with the s…

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## [Union via Extrude Submenu Behaves Differently?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-via-extrude-submenu-behaves-differently/36329)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-via-extrude-submenu-behaves-differently/36329 "2025-02-13T03:16:06Z")

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When I extrude a new sketch and then click the submenu icon and choose “Union”, the results are not the same as using “union” between bodies from the main left screen menu; The “seams” between the new extrusion and the o…

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## [Continue pattern/cut around a curve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continue-pattern-cut-around-a-curve/36468)

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**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continue-pattern-cut-around-a-curve/36468 "2025-02-12T22:51:19Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Wrap mesh body pattern around mesh body cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrap-mesh-body-pattern-around-mesh-body-cylinder/36469)

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**Author:** [@itguy1024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/itguy1024)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrap-mesh-body-pattern-around-mesh-body-cylinder/36469 "2025-02-12T19:35:41Z")

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Hey guys - I’m trying to get this zig zag pattern to wrap around this body. I can’t seem to figure it out. Any guidance?

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## [Matching a Filet with a Chamfered Edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/matching-a-filet-with-a-chamfered-edge/35113)

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**Author:** [@n1mie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/n1mie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/matching-a-filet-with-a-chamfered-edge/35113 "2025-02-12T16:27:16Z")

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I use Shapr3D to create objects to be printed on a 3D printer. My current challenge is to create an insert for a box which was designed by someone else. The bottom of the box has a chamfer where the bottom meets the side…

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## [Issues with creating drawing from object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-creating-drawing-from-object/36490)

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**Author:** [@rocketfire302](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rocketfire302)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-creating-drawing-from-object/36490 "2025-02-12T15:51:52Z")

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ok, i’m having issue with trying to create a 2d drawing so i can machine my part. i have created a model and used the union to make the full object. however when i switch to drawing mode the object will not be selected…

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## [Simulation of robotic arms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation-of-robotic-arms/36497)

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**Author:** [@AUDI2964](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AUDI2964)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation-of-robotic-arms/36497 "2025-02-12T12:43:36Z")

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Dear Sir, Want to know whether there is any tool available for simulation. We required this to check working of the robotic automation design for any fouling or reach of the robot etc. Please guide. Thanks

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## [Offset Arrow Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-arrow-bug/36407)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-arrow-bug/36407 "2025-02-12T12:37:25Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Click on Offset arrow pops open calculator. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: …

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## [如何从另一个项目中导入需要的零件](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/36493)

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**Author:** [@Andesen\_Wu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andesen_Wu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/36493 "2025-02-12T10:00:43Z")

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最近的新项目中有使用到之前已完工的项目中设计的零件，希望能将此零件导入到新项目中直接使用，以提高效率，请问需要如何操作呢？

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## [Operation issue of iOS Item field](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-issue-of-ios-item-field/36494)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-issue-of-ios-item-field/36494 "2025-02-12T08:44:52Z")

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When I use the Apple Pencil in my right hand and my left finger to hide an item or open a folder on my iPad Pro, the two icons are too close together and I can’t operate as I want, which is very stressful. Please move th…

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## [Bodies Difficult to See When Using Subtract Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-difficult-to-see-when-using-subtract-tool/36482)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-difficult-to-see-when-using-subtract-tool/36482 "2025-02-12T06:23:50Z")

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Often when using the Subtract tool, after selecting the “Bodies to Remove From”, the selected body turns a bright purple and all the other bodies intersecting it (some or all of which are the very ones I want to subtract…

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## [如何只保留蓝色部分外壳和紫色里面的部分？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/36491)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 6:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/36491 "2025-02-12T06:22:39Z")

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## [Revolve or sweep a body like a end mill to cut out a curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-or-sweep-a-body-like-a-end-mill-to-cut-out-a-curve/31729)

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**Author:** [@Chris07](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chris07)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-or-sweep-a-body-like-a-end-mill-to-cut-out-a-curve/31729 "2025-02-11T19:22:41Z")

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Hello community, I am new to the community and would like to say hello. I used shape3d a lot so not really unexperienced but now I can’t find a solution for this issue and I would appreciate any help. I’m having troubl…

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## [Incompatible project(s) reported on Shapr3D (Windows 11 Pro)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incompatible-project-s-reported-on-shapr3d-windows-11-pro/36460)

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**Author:** [@Aptilla](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aptilla)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incompatible-project-s-reported-on-shapr3d-windows-11-pro/36460 "2025-02-11T15:58:23Z")

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For product and systems design I use the combination of PTC Creo Elements Direct (Windows 11 Pro) and Shapr3D (both Windows 11 Pro 24H2 and Apple OS Sonoma 14.7.3). Shapr3D version 5.790.0 (8143) on Apple Mac Mini M1 2…

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## [Project Title Still says "Untitled Project" on Project Loading Screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-title-still-says-untitled-project-on-project-loading-screen/36365)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-title-still-says-untitled-project-on-project-loading-screen/36365 "2025-02-11T15:32:16Z")

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Even though I changed all my project names once they became works-in-progress, after I click on any of them to load, the loading screen still says “Untitled Project”. I don’t think it’s a ‘refresh’-type issue because th…

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## [Union & Subtract Tools Acting Up After Latest Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-subtract-tools-acting-up-after-latest-update/36392)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-subtract-tools-acting-up-after-latest-update/36392 "2025-02-11T15:14:48Z")

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Since the latest update, the Union and Subtract tools have been behaving strangely. Hidden edges are showing up, but selection seems to prioritize objects behind others or far in the back. At the same time, some ob…

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