# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=80

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## [Magnetic Lasso Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magnetic-lasso-tool/32789)

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**Author:** [@Disparky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Disparky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magnetic-lasso-tool/32789 "2024-07-10T06:50:16Z")

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I have several STL files that I need to make into editable models. It would be great if there were a magnetic lasso tool that I could trace the imported STL’s quickly in draw mode.

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## [Find Tutorial that shows each function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/find-tutorial-that-shows-each-function/32786)

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**Author:** [@dem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dem)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/find-tutorial-that-shows-each-function/32786 "2024-07-10T05:00:32Z")

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I’ve lost the link that had a tutorial for each function. as I remember I could access it through the help function but I’m not able to find! I now store all these links in a file so I won’t lose them.

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## [Import Parametric Beta projects to 5.650.0 (7126)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-parametric-beta-projects-to-5-650-0-7126/32714)

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**Author:** [@Liberty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Liberty)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-parametric-beta-projects-to-5-650-0-7126/32714 "2024-07-09T22:32:59Z")

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How can I view/import the projects I had in the Parametric Beta?

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## [Can't select sketch face to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-select-sketch-face-to-extrude/32700)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-select-sketch-face-to-extrude/32700 "2024-07-09T12:16:43Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D for over two years now and this is new to me. I select sketch on face, create a rectangle that is laying on top of other bodies and can’t extrude it. It works just fine performing the same steps o…

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## [Not really parametric?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-really-parametric/32748)

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**Author:** [@rogerh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rogerh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-really-parametric/32748 "2024-07-09T12:15:54Z")

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The way Shapr3D handles certain parametric relations runs counter to my expectations. Let’s say I extrude Face A to Face B (Extrusion Extent = To Object) which happens to be 1" away. Everything looks good. However, let’s…

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## [Scaling up sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-up-sketches/32772)

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**Author:** [@Upgrader-dev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Upgrader-dev)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-up-sketches/32772 "2024-07-09T06:13:51Z")

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I’d like to scale up my whole model, bodies and sketches. Here’s the screen recording Sketches are not scaled up because “there may be issues with history” So How do I scale up my sketches? I have to say that I was…

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## [Splitting Multiple Layers into Separate Projects ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-multiple-layers-into-separate-projects/32774)

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**Author:** [@florentinf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/florentinf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-multiple-layers-into-separate-projects/32774 "2024-07-09T04:58:00Z")

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Hello everyone. Is it possible in Shapr3D on the iPad to split multiple layers that are in the same project to create two projects from the two different layers? Thanks for an answer.

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## [Selecting objects behind other objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-behind-other-objects/32741)

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**Author:** [@rogerh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rogerh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-behind-other-objects/32741 "2024-07-08T15:19:15Z")

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Is there a way to select an object (e.g., a face or edge) behind another object? With Onshape, the \` button brings up a pop-up menu of selectable items under the pointer. With Fusion, a press-and-hold of the left button …

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## [Assembly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly/10240)

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**Author:** [@JAMIE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAMIE)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly/10240 "2024-07-08T12:52:49Z")

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Hi there this is my first day on Shapr3D, and so far I’m very impressed. However I cannot seem to find an assembly process, that being taking individual 3D models, and assembling them together. I could do it in Inventor…

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## [Right-click orbit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-orbit/32728)

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**Author:** [@Wollypog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wollypog)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-orbit/32728 "2024-07-08T11:31:40Z")

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Using Shapr 3D on Windows. Right-click pans the screen and Shift-Right-Click orbits. Is there away to reverse this behaviour?

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## [Lost projects after Pro subscription ran out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-projects-after-pro-subscription-ran-out/32750)

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**Author:** [@Rik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-projects-after-pro-subscription-ran-out/32750 "2024-07-08T03:19:21Z")

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I lost all my projects after my pro version ran out and had to re-log into shap3rd. Is this normal? I forgot my yearly subscription was running out.

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## [Hotkey for Zoom to Item and Zoom to Selection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hotkey-for-zoom-to-item-and-zoom-to-selection/32765)

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**Author:** [@bgray43050](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bgray43050)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hotkey-for-zoom-to-item-and-zoom-to-selection/32765 "2024-07-08T02:52:29Z")

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Pretty self explanatory. I’d love have a hotkey that also allows me to program a button on my mouse/spacemouse to either Zoom to Item or Zoom to Selection. If I could only have one of them be a hotkey, I’d prefer Zoom to…

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## [Scale image after import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-image-after-import/1833)

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**Author:** [@cstumpf750](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cstumpf750)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-image-after-import/1833 "2024-07-07T20:25:52Z")

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So I took a photo of an object to use. The scaling function seems to be only available on import. Also, it only allows changing the external dimensions of the image. I would like to be able to select two points on the ob…

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## [Feature Request: Save/Recall Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-save-recall-selection/15526)

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**Author:** [@RobM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-save-recall-selection/15526 "2024-07-07T20:24:03Z")

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Hi there. I’m relatively new to Shapr3D although am enjoying it’s intuative approach to 3D design. One of my biggest frustrations however is that making adjustments to several parts of a design in one go can get a bit t…

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## [Import vectors from affinity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-vectors-from-affinity/3357)

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**Author:** [@Rapidjo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rapidjo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-vectors-from-affinity/3357 "2024-07-07T14:03:40Z")

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Hi all, I would like to buy a new ipad for my work. we create many 3D printed objects by extruding vector graphics. I read your forum but I did not find any new information about importing EPS, DWG, SVG directly into sh…

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## [Dual Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dual-extrude/32338)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dual-extrude/32338 "2024-07-07T08:44:09Z")

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Wish list Symmetrical / two side Extrude option So that I don’t have to keep repeating extrudes for the opposite side of the mirror plane. Check out Fusion 360 Extrude for the gold standard in this. Covers every si…

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## [Selection!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection/32718)

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**Author:** [@Basel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Basel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection/32718 "2024-07-05T22:09:30Z")

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On an iPad, could you please, when selecting an item by double tapping it it gets selected on the all items list and brought to view instead of having to scroll a big list and going through folders? Thanks

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## [Reference a body or project in another project?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-a-body-or-project-in-another-project/32717)

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**Author:** [@rogerh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rogerh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-a-body-or-project-in-another-project/32717 "2024-07-05T21:51:36Z")

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In most CAD programs, I can create a part and use it in multiple assemblies. When I make changes to that part, those changes will be reflected in all the assemblies where the part is used. In Shapr3D lingo, is it possib…

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## [Export or print multiple drawings at once](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-or-print-multiple-drawings-at-once/32723)

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**Author:** [@rmeador](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rmeador)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-or-print-multiple-drawings-at-once/32723 "2024-07-05T14:14:27Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When it’s time to manufacture my designs, I need to print (on paper) all of the drawings that I’ve created. For projects with many drawings, this is a tedious process, because e…

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## [Parametric whatever.. sketches and solids are linked, still no threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-whatever-sketches-and-solids-are-linked-still-no-threads/32096)

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**Author:** [@Eelco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eelco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-whatever-sketches-and-solids-are-linked-still-no-threads/32096 "2024-07-04T21:28:18Z")

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I just came across the fact that if you delete sketches, you also delete your solids. Apparently it has been like that for a while, but I just found out and now I can start all over again! I’ve been reading some commen…

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## [Visualizations without shadows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualizations-without-shadows/32708)

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**Author:** [@gruene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gruene)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualizations-without-shadows/32708 "2024-07-04T18:13:01Z")

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Hei, I would like to export a Visualization-PNG without any shadows. Unfortunately this is only possible with certain views and I don’t find any option to deactivate this shadow feature in transparency mode.

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## [Where is the "Tools" option?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-tools-option/32707)

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**Author:** [@nezoic01](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nezoic01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-tools-option/32707 "2024-07-04T18:12:56Z")

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I’m trying to extrude a simple part, I keep reading I should click on Tools etc… but I don’t see a tools option anywhere in this program? So how do I make a simple 2x4x1 inch dimension object?

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## [Can we turn off history based work flow?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-turn-off-history-based-work-flow/32696)

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**Author:** [@Malicious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Malicious)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-turn-off-history-based-work-flow/32696 "2024-07-04T11:15:13Z")

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Is there a way of turning off the history based interface? It’s glitchy AF when you have gotten used to the previous work flow. Ie, I duplicate something I’m working on, make some changes, decide I like the new one and …

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## [All my files are greyed out when trying to upload them to a website for part manufacturing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-my-files-are-greyed-out-when-trying-to-upload-them-to-a-website-for-part-manufacturing/30872)

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**Author:** [@Dog918](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dog918)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-my-files-are-greyed-out-when-trying-to-upload-them-to-a-website-for-part-manufacturing/30872 "2024-07-04T09:55:23Z")

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Alright so new here and still fairly new to Shapr but I’m a fast learner however, Every time I try and upload a file to a website for manufacturing of said part, such as “sendcutsend” or any other website, every file th…

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## [USDZ export with save each 1st-level items separately crashes the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-with-save-each-1st-level-items-separately-crashes-the-app/32690)

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**Author:** [@altr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/altr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-with-save-each-1st-level-items-separately-crashes-the-app/32690 "2024-07-04T09:55:15Z")

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Version 5.642.0 (7078). The issue is the same on Mac and iPad apps. Several crash logs were uploaded https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Stretching or scaling in one dimension only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretching-or-scaling-in-one-dimension-only/11080)

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**Author:** [@MurrayWP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MurrayWP)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretching-or-scaling-in-one-dimension-only/11080 "2024-07-04T09:54:52Z")

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I am new to shapr, still using the free version and assessing it. I’m finding it to be mostly a remarkable app which can be learned very quickly, however I have had a couple of issues. I am trying to find a way of stret…

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## [2D drawings BOM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-bom/28373)

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**Author:** [@Martybartfast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martybartfast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-bom/28373 "2024-07-03T17:31:54Z")

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Feature request: Bill of Materials for 2D drawings. So that would include an automated table with name and qty, plus bubble leaders. Thanks!!!

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## [Split a body/union to print as two pieces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-a-body-union-to-print-as-two-pieces/32698)

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**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-a-body-union-to-print-as-two-pieces/32698 "2024-07-03T16:12:27Z")

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I am making a small window screen and have drawn what the full size screen will be but I need to split the body on the line shown. I can extrude everything off of one side, export and import the pieces but I’m wondering …

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## [Crash of shapr3d everytime i try to open my project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-of-shapr3d-everytime-i-try-to-open-my-project/32656)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 5:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-of-shapr3d-everytime-i-try-to-open-my-project/32656 "2024-07-03T05:15:42Z")

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Hello, I work on Ipad Pro 12,9 inches (MTFL2NF/A) on IpadOS version 17.5.1. My version of Shapr3d is 5.642.0.7078 #91f2f06c Yesterday, I worked on my project but this morning everytime I click on my project, the appli…

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## [Subscription pricing models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-pricing-models/27275)

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**Author:** [@Jagey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jagey)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-pricing-models/27275 "2024-07-03T01:34:05Z")

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So after a year (which has passed too quickly) it’s time to renew my account or revert to the basic and unpaid mode. I can’t justify the £250 or so (my auto renew reminder is not specific as to how much that would be) so…

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