# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=77

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## [Union - Boolean Operation Failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-boolean-operation-failed/33049)

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**Author:** [@Moshgra](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moshgra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-boolean-operation-failed/33049 "2024-07-28T13:49:50Z")

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I’m struggling to get what seems like a simple shape to union without a “Boolean operation failed” error. It’s a simple enough sketch that I can just start over, but I’ve been seriously struggling since the recent updat…

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## [Mass of Materials in Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-of-materials-in-visualization/33055)

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**Author:** [@DSINGH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DSINGH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-of-materials-in-visualization/33055 "2024-07-27T13:42:14Z")

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This feature aims to give the users an estimate of the total mass of the materials (selected bodies OR all bodies). This feature should show the mass in different units (selected by the user) at the bottom of the screen…

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## [How to make tangential corners on a rectangular prism?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-tangential-corners-on-a-rectangular-prism/33051)

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**Author:** [@liamalbrti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liamalbrti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-tangential-corners-on-a-rectangular-prism/33051 "2024-07-26T13:43:29Z")

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Hi, How can you create tangential corners as seen in the photo I’ve attached on a rectangular prism? Best regards.

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## [Model loading after every thing I do. Why?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-loading-after-every-thing-i-do-why/32941)

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**Author:** [@Bendango](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bendango)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-loading-after-every-thing-i-do-why/32941 "2024-07-26T13:38:29Z")

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Here is my Mac spec. I believe it is powerful enough to handle Shapr 3D. If I do any action even a simple one like moving a basic shape the program takes a moment to load each time. Why does this do this? Is it savin…

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## [Need check draft angle and how to do draft angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-check-draft-angle-and-how-to-do-draft-angle/21292)

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**Author:** [@Jacky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jacky)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-check-draft-angle-and-how-to-do-draft-angle/21292 "2024-07-26T13:34:37Z")

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Hello， When it have check draft angle and do draft angle?

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## [Glitch of the day](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitch-of-the-day/32896)

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**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitch-of-the-day/32896 "2024-07-26T06:59:14Z")

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Infinite extruded circle appear out of nowhere when body is selected and rotated. What´s going on here?

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## [How do I connect these two faces by adding a body in between?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-connect-these-two-faces-by-adding-a-body-in-between/33025)

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**Author:** [@aluminiumpressings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aluminiumpressings)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-connect-these-two-faces-by-adding-a-body-in-between/33025 "2024-07-26T03:20:04Z")

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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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## [Shortcut positionning model at 0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcut-positionning-model-at-0/33018)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcut-positionning-model-at-0/33018 "2024-07-25T19:46:07Z")

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Hi, I would like to create a shortcut : put position model at 0,0,0 but i don’t find the feature in the menu. Thanks for example, in other 3d application, i have :smiley: and it’s really usefull.

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## [Basic Subscription - Low-Res Images](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-subscription-low-res-images/26443)

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**Author:** [@MarkW68](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkW68)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-subscription-low-res-images/26443 "2024-07-25T18:35:28Z")

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On the Pricing page it says that the Basic Subscription can only export low-res for prototyping. I don’t know if this would be sufficient for my needs or not. It would be helpful if I could see some images of low-res pr…

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## [Invert drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invert-drawing/33016)

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**Author:** [@ahm238](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ahm238)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invert-drawing/33016 "2024-07-25T15:58:35Z")

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Mac OS - Attempting to copy the selected lines on the right side of the image - to the left side of the image (an inverse symmetrical copy - effectively a mirror function) - but I can’t find any funtionality to actually …

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## [Why won't my sketch extrude?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-wont-my-sketch-extrude/33017)

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**Author:** [@Cdun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-wont-my-sketch-extrude/33017 "2024-07-25T15:03:31Z")

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I am new to Shapr3D and am needing some help. I keep getting this error while trying to extrude the sketch I made. Any ideas on how I can fix this?

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## ["Are you sure you want to do this?" button?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-you-sure-you-want-to-do-this-button/32993)

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**Author:** [@arjames16](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arjames16)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-you-sure-you-want-to-do-this-button/32993 "2024-07-23T14:05:44Z")

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Loving the new parametric modelling features! They make it much easier to modify previous sketches and see updates in real time. However, since I work on an iPad (as many Shapr3D users do), I sometimes misclick on certa…

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## [Beta expired](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-expired/32972)

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**Author:** [@Luca1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luca1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-expired/32972 "2024-07-25T07:22:13Z")

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Hi all, I’ve been trialling the Beta version on the ipad, unfortunately, after a months holiday, the version has expired, yet, I don’t know where all the models have gone and how could I get them back into the latest ver…

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## [Output stl & Lychee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/output-stl-lychee/33011)

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**Author:** [@simonk565](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonk565)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/output-stl-lychee/33011 "2024-07-24T22:00:20Z")

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I have a 3rd party created stl file (File X) which I open and make changes too thus creating a new stl file (File Z). This is then opened in Lychee for slicing. File X is altered to make many versions of File Z. The p…

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## [How do I create circles by diameters instead of radius?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-circles-by-diameters-instead-of-radius/14781)

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**Author:** [@DIY\_guy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DIY_guy)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-circles-by-diameters-instead-of-radius/14781 "2024-07-24T14:14:53Z")

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I want to draw out circles at a specific diameter, but I find myself having to divide by two all the time in order to model. Is there a way to draw a circle and set the diameter instead of just the radius?

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## [Popup balloon bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/popup-balloon-bug/32996)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/popup-balloon-bug/32996 "2024-07-24T14:02:51Z")

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Empty dialogue balloons show up occasionally after moving items into folders. It requires restart for it to go away. I’m on a IPad Pro 11in OS 17.5.1 Thanks

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## [IPad Pro 4gen very slow 2024 not able to use shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pro-4gen-very-slow-2024-not-able-to-use-shapr3d/31984)

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**Author:** [@aqkhana2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aqkhana2002)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pro-4gen-very-slow-2024-not-able-to-use-shapr3d/31984 "2024-07-24T13:19:46Z")

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After the update from shapr3d it’s very much slow and there is no way I can use that program, please look in the videos and if you think there is a way to fix please help.

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## [Shadow / Artefact Appearing in WebViewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadow-artefact-appearing-in-webviewer/33000)

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**Author:** [@Chop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadow-artefact-appearing-in-webviewer/33000 "2024-07-24T08:06:07Z")

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Hi Team, Have been offline for the last few months, some great updates! However I have noticed a shadow / artefact appearing on my designs after publishing changes to the WebViewer. It looks consistent across my drawin…

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## [Create my own materials on mac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-my-own-materials-on-mac/32989)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-my-own-materials-on-mac/32989 "2024-07-24T06:50:05Z")

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Good morning, I want to modify or create new materials. The problem is that they are .ktx files and there is no way to open them on Mac. Do you have an idea ? Thanks in advance.

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## [Add ToolTips to Multi-step commands](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-tooltips-to-multi-step-commands/32991)

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**Author:** [@Chiefslab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chiefslab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-tooltips-to-multi-step-commands/32991 "2024-07-24T06:07:04Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Reduce the learning curve for people just starting with Shapr3d \*This video is an example (https://youtu.be/dVSDVFxV7hI…

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## [How to disable History-Based Parametric features in the live version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-history-based-parametric-features-in-the-live-version/30892)

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**Author:** [@hiwheat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiwheat)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-history-based-parametric-features-in-the-live-version/30892 "2024-07-24T06:07:01Z")

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When I want to delete or edit a sketch ,the model change or disappear in same time. It looks like a feature in beta version, but it happened in live version. so may anyone tell me,how to disable this feature please …

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## [Modifier key to make sketch dimensions whole numbers?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifier-key-to-make-sketch-dimensions-whole-numbers/32992)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifier-key-to-make-sketch-dimensions-whole-numbers/32992 "2024-07-23T13:52:52Z")

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I don’t know if I’m missing a trick, but it just seems random whether a line/rectangle etc you’re dragging is in 0.xxx or whole mm. I tried holding shift and ctrl thinking I could force the app to use whole mm but it doe…

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## [How to cancel my Shapr3D subscription?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-cancel-my-shapr3d-subscription/32959)

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**Author:** [@Philip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Philip)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-cancel-my-shapr3d-subscription/32959 "2024-07-23T13:50:48Z")

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Going to "Subscription → Auto-renews on → Manage \> Cancel subscription doesn’t work… as there isn’t any “Cancel subscription” under that tab - only “Update payment information”… ??? Philip

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## [Numbers and/or letters not printable in Bambu Studio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numbers-and-or-letters-not-printable-in-bambu-studio/32978)

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**Author:** [@smogpaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/smogpaster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numbers-and-or-letters-not-printable-in-bambu-studio/32978 "2024-07-23T13:46:28Z")

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Hello together, I designed some Tray for PnP and added some Numbers and Letters in Shapr3D. However, when I import the project via \*.3mf in Bambu Studio, it won’t print the numbers. It shows them in the preview, but as …

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## [Save Viewpoints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-viewpoints/26326)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 10:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-viewpoints/26326 "2024-07-23T10:42:42Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. I’d like to be able to save the viewpoint so that it’s easy to come back to later. The problem that this feature will solve: I export a lot of imagery from Shap…

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## [Support request follow-up?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/support-request-follow-up/32976)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/support-request-follow-up/32976 "2024-07-23T08:25:24Z")

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I submitted a support request on Saturday. It is now Monday. I would like to check on the progress of the support request - but ther3e seems to be no way to do this. Help? Regards,

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## [How to get 2 different sketches on the same plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-2-different-sketches-on-the-same-plane/32828)

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**Author:** [@Chiefslab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chiefslab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-2-different-sketches-on-the-same-plane/32828 "2024-07-22T20:13:30Z")

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Noob to shapr3d and still learning. I have 2 different sketches in a project. One of the sketches is above the origin and the other is below the origin. How can I move each back to the origin Z access? I thought I could…

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## [Assigning image as visualization material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assigning-image-as-visualization-material/30696)

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**Author:** [@joshwulfhaus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joshwulfhaus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assigning-image-as-visualization-material/30696 "2024-07-22T16:23:52Z")

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I’m using visualization tools to create framed artwork to display in a space. I’d like to assign the image of the artwork as a “skin” or a material. I’ve imported the image and modeled a frame and a surface for the image…

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## [Tube not shelling (basic newbie problem!)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-not-shelling-basic-newbie-problem/32975)

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**Author:** [@Elpato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elpato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-not-shelling-basic-newbie-problem/32975 "2024-07-22T09:14:43Z")

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Hi everyone, I had a quick search for shelling but didn’t see anything that looked promising. A very helpful person on the forum helped me through designing tentacles for an octopus sculpture I’m making, the tentacles …

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## [Beta Shapr3D Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-shapr3d-files/32924)

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**Author:** [@Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pencil)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-shapr3d-files/32924 "2024-07-22T07:54:15Z")

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i just found out that the beta version is no longer available. What happened to the files/models within the beta i made? Is there a way to retrieve it because i cant get in the ipad app anymore. All my work was in there

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