# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=84

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## [Tools are snapping but aren't snapping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tools-are-snapping-but-arent-snapping/32376)

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**Author:** [@riverdogwoodcraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/riverdogwoodcraft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tools-are-snapping-but-arent-snapping/32376 "2024-06-11T06:31:47Z")

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This has been driving me nuts. I am still new to this platform so I’m hoping its just a newbie issue. This example I’m using a center rectangle but it happens for most drawing tools. I hover my house over the center dot.…

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## [Copying Elements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-elements/32381)

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**Author:** [@Lester](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lester)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-elements/32381 "2024-06-11T04:27:48Z")

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Is it possible to copy an Object from Project “A” and paste that copied Object into a new Project “B”?

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## [Cutting a part of an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-part-of-an-object/32379)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-part-of-an-object/32379 "2024-06-10T21:22:14Z")

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I’m just struggling to cut a part of an object. It’s probably quite simple, but I can’t find a solution right now. :see\_no\_evil: I just want to cut off the corner marked by the three lines. Any ideas?

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## [Unfolding dozen of folders to find the selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfolding-dozen-of-folders-to-find-the-selection/20721)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfolding-dozen-of-folders-to-find-the-selection/20721 "2024-06-10T16:18:25Z")

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Hey, Working on heavy assembly with Shapr is hard atm. I suppose it wouldn’t be that hard to have a button that unfold all folders up to the selection. could I ask to implement something like this as soon as possible,…

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## [Multi-Point Copy for Translation Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-point-copy-for-translation-tool/32373)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-point-copy-for-translation-tool/32373 "2024-06-10T15:59:07Z")

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Feature Description: Enhance the Translation tool to allow users to create multiple copies of an object at specified points in one step. Key Points: Multi-Point Selection: Users can choose multiple destinations for co…

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## [How can I only chamfer selected edges?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-only-chamfer-selected-edges/32364)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-only-chamfer-selected-edges/32364 "2024-06-10T09:58:15Z")

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I’m sure this used to work fine in the past, but when I go to chamfer it does the circumference of the entire model, instead of just the edge I’ve selected. In the example I’m working on here, I only want the 3 highlight…

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## [Inconsistent draft operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistent-draft-operation/25941)

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**Author:** [@NoEddie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NoEddie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 7:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistent-draft-operation/25941 "2024-06-10T07:21:56Z")

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Hi, noob here… I’m having trouble creating my desired draft angle for items extruded from splines. I can do the extrusion just fine whatever the shape, but the draft angles it lets me choose seem to vary from one item to…

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## [Custom "chamfer" type cutout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-chamfer-type-cutout/32339)

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**Author:** [@franpanxop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/franpanxop)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-chamfer-type-cutout/32339 "2024-06-09T21:54:58Z")

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Hi! I’ve been trying to create a custom profile cutout like a chamfer around the edges of an object (the gridfinity stackable profile), but I cannot make it work. I’ve tried extrusion, but it only works on the flat sides…

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## [Strange graphical issue. No acceleration? Under iMac sonoma (intel)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-graphical-issue-no-acceleration-under-imac-sonoma-intel/31944)

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**Author:** [@tosh8in](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tosh8in)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-graphical-issue-no-acceleration-under-imac-sonoma-intel/31944 "2024-06-09T11:23:17Z")

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Hello. I have strange polygons in view. It apear after adding some parts to view. Beside app is very laggy. More object = more laggy. When I rotate object it follows object. after restarting app it deseape…

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## ['Wavy' geometry in shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-geometry-in-shapr/32354)

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**Author:** [@olemoi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olemoi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-geometry-in-shapr/32354 "2024-06-09T09:11:46Z")

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I saw this fruit bowl design which I really liked: https://makerworld.com/en/models/57923#profileId-59624 Is it possible to achieve this type of geometry in Shapr3D? I’ve been scouring the forums and youtube for some in…

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## [Buggy Shapr with fonts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/buggy-shapr-with-fonts/32332)

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**Author:** [@Msdp1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msdp1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/buggy-shapr-with-fonts/32332 "2024-06-09T08:23:01Z")

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I’m having weird issues with Shapr. Could be bc of the recent update? Im making simple name plates with 3D names. Now for some reason, when i delete a sketch, it also deletes the model itself. Also, I can not add more na…

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## [Edge Loop Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/32355)

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**Author:** [@semafore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/semafore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/32355 "2024-06-09T03:00:47Z")

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I want to quickly select all the edges in a loop or ring. This feature request was filed by swebel in general and I’m promoting it here: Screenshots are in the original post link above. double click an edge to selec…

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## [Is shapr3d going to be serving ads?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-going-to-be-serving-ads/32146)

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**Author:** [@O24](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/O24)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-going-to-be-serving-ads/32146 "2024-06-09T01:30:06Z")

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I was just asked by my iPad if I wanted to allow shapr3d to track me throughout other websites and apps which is absolutely ridiculous if this isn’t an error

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## [Complex Surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-surface/32278)

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**Author:** [@Alec](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alec)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-surface/32278 "2024-06-08T18:59:01Z")

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Hi everyone! I’m struggling to create surface for this body. I would highly appreciate any helpful advice or suggestion in solving this. Please excuse my brevity, I’m not a native English speaker. Thanks! Alec

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## [Webinar Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-shapr3d/32343)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-shapr3d/32343 "2024-06-08T12:00:31Z")

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Can someone please provide us with the link of the latest webinar made by Mr Claas Kuhnen ? This will be very interesting to learn more about Shapr3d as well as the approach of designing. Thnx in advance.

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## [Shapr3d’s refresh rate is limited on the new M4 iPad Pro 11’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-s-refresh-rate-is-limited-on-the-new-m4-ipad-pro-11/32331)

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**Author:** [@Yan19](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yan19)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-s-refresh-rate-is-limited-on-the-new-m4-ipad-pro-11/32331 "2024-06-07T20:46:01Z")

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Hello Guys, I just got my new iPad Pro yesterday. But when I try to modeling on it using shapr, it just not that smooth as my previous iPad. I feel like the refresh rate is limited on to 60Hz. I am sure the M4 chip has …

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## [Feature request: Select edge loop & ring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-select-edge-loop-ring/13702)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-select-edge-loop-ring/13702 "2024-06-07T20:27:31Z")

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I’ve seen this feature request before, so I’m just including an image to highlight edge ring selection as well. I know this is probably in the works, so I’m sorry if this only serves as nagging. :innocent: I use a lot…

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## [Converting files into shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-files-into-shapr/32054)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-files-into-shapr/32054 "2024-06-07T18:39:47Z")

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So I previously had a CAD engineer who used solid works, and have realised most of his files are in SLDPRT SLDASM and haven’t got a clue to how to bring these into Shapr3d Also I can easily bring in step files but they …

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## [Bulk Renaming sketchs & bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-renaming-sketchs-bodies/32346)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-renaming-sketchs-bodies/32346 "2024-06-07T17:30:45Z")

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I do a lot of copying/ pattern on my drawings and if i forget to name the first , it means I have rename each, but would be super handing if i selected them all and its named same… unless i missed something and you can d…

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## [Image decals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-decals/32345)

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**Author:** [@Martybartfast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martybartfast)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-decals/32345 "2024-06-07T17:04:44Z")

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Really, really need to be able to see images added in modelling in visualisation. Is this really so hard? I’ve seen requests for this feature for many years. It would of course be nice to have a proper Decal type functi…

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## [Basic functions are not working right on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-functions-are-not-working-right-on-ipad/32344)

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**Author:** [@Jadewatch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jadewatch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-functions-are-not-working-right-on-ipad/32344 "2024-06-07T16:37:17Z")

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It has been a good while since working on my project. I found I was unable to alter the original parts so decided to start over. But everything I tried to get started wasn’t working. I am beginning with a simple diagonal…

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## [Unable to finish the tutorial at step 7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-the-tutorial-at-step-7/23467)

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**Author:** [@Karel1969](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karel1969)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-the-tutorial-at-step-7/23467 "2024-06-07T14:57:21Z")

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Hello there, I am new here, trying to lear how to work with you shapr3D, but I could not finish tutorial. After finishing step 7, the green button Continue does not appear and I can not continue. MacBook Air, M1 chip, M…

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## [Shapr hangs at tessellating bodies when Trying to open file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-hangs-at-tessellating-bodies-when-trying-to-open-file/8577)

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**Author:** [@Sergio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sergio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-hangs-at-tessellating-bodies-when-trying-to-open-file/8577 "2024-06-07T12:06:02Z")

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Shapr hangs at tessellating bodies when Trying to open a project file. The file was created a ± 8 months ago, was using the latest version then, and using the latest version now. I don’t have access to a desktop machin…

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## [NCS , Natural Color system instead of Hex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ncs-natural-color-system-instead-of-hex/32340)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ncs-natural-color-system-instead-of-hex/32340 "2024-06-07T10:53:11Z")

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Implement NCS, Natural Color System, is an international color code system used for example when you buy paint. Hex mostly used for computers . Or you could implement a Hex to NCS converter.

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## [Absolute Positioning and Snapping Help Needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-positioning-and-snapping-help-needed/12902)

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**Author:** [@jclenker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jclenker)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-positioning-and-snapping-help-needed/12902 "2024-06-07T07:34:24Z")

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I’m confused about absolute positioning in the application. Once an object is created and positioned in the 3D space, I can only see relative positioning based on where the object is positioned at the time. So if I want …

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## [Designed in Shapr3d, cut in?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designed-in-shapr3d-cut-in/32329)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designed-in-shapr3d-cut-in/32329 "2024-06-07T01:16:28Z")

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OK, I have encountered an issue. I’m happily using Shapr3D to design my airplane, and things are going really well. But I now need to cut these pieces on my CNC. And that’s the issue. Shapr3D doesn’t speak CAM. I th…

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## [How to project a sketch on a round object without distortion?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-sketch-on-a-round-object-without-distortion/32312)

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**Author:** [@3Dzzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dzzy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-sketch-on-a-round-object-without-distortion/32312 "2024-06-06T00:14:13Z")

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Is there a way to project the sketch on a round object without distorting the sketch? This video from another user that was posted in this forum is exactly what i’m talking about. Thank you!

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## [Taper for circular objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/taper-for-circular-objects/16813)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/taper-for-circular-objects/16813 "2024-06-05T19:32:42Z")

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Following is a circular utensil which needs to be given a taper of 5 degrees. How to do so?

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## [Request viewing and screenshot function in perspective mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-viewing-and-screenshot-function-in-perspective-mode/32326)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-viewing-and-screenshot-function-in-perspective-mode/32326 "2024-06-05T14:57:24Z")

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As shown in the figure, the perspective function is very helpful for viewing complex models. I hope to provide this function as soon as possible.

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## [Add On / Off Toggle for "Hide Sketches after Extrusion"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-on-off-toggle-for-hide-sketches-after-extrusion/32310)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-on-off-toggle-for-hide-sketches-after-extrusion/32310 "2024-06-05T02:13:30Z")

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Problem At some point in recent updates, the feature to automatically hide a sketch after an extrusion was slid in with no notice in any recent release changes. This update fundamentally changed the expected behavior o…

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