# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=90

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## [Size difference when opening dwg file from Sketchup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-difference-when-opening-dwg-file-from-sketchup/31803)

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**Author:** [@FXFV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FXFV)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-difference-when-opening-dwg-file-from-sketchup/31803 "2024-05-09T17:25:33Z")

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I’m importing a dwg file created in sketchup into Shapr and there is a very small difference in size. For instance a part that is 3/16" x 3/16" in sketchup is 13/64" x 13/64" in Shapr. Any idea how to fix this?

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## [Release notes are missing from small update versions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/release-notes-are-missing-from-small-update-versions/31801)

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**Author:** [@luiscrsousa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luiscrsousa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/release-notes-are-missing-from-small-update-versions/31801 "2024-05-09T15:41:30Z")

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We have the release notes from major release versions, but not from most small ones. Could we have access to the small release notes?

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## [Now the development of shapr3D always feels something is missing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/now-the-development-of-shapr3d-always-feels-something-is-missing/31800)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/now-the-development-of-shapr3d-always-feels-something-is-missing/31800 "2024-05-09T14:09:18Z")

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Will there be lines connected to each other to form a plane? Curve sketch and the surface formed by curve sketch can play a lot of innovative modeling, which is very helpful for free-form modeling. After all, traditiona…

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## [Is there a way to change a polygone's face number?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-a-polygones-face-number/31788)

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**Author:** [@anissbenthami](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anissbenthami)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-a-polygones-face-number/31788 "2024-05-09T13:26:22Z")

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Hello, I’m a new user of Shapr3D. I’m working on a conceptual design, which, by definition, requires many iterations and back-and-forth. I’m currently struggling with polygons, as I cannot find a way to change their face…

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## [Square slices do not appear, I cannot draw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/square-slices-do-not-appear-i-cannot-draw/31792)

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**Author:** [@samilkanbur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samilkanbur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/square-slices-do-not-appear-i-cannot-draw/31792 "2024-05-09T13:15:16Z")

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I cannot draw because square slices do not appear in my Shapr3d application. Another problem; When drawing a straight line, there was a purple line to understand that I was in line with the axis. I can no longer see this…

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## [Translation point selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translation-point-selection/31723)

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**Author:** [@gpahome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gpahome)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translation-point-selection/31723 "2024-05-09T10:14:36Z")

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Ok what’s happening here. I built this assembly in another file. Exported it to native shapr format. Imported to my master file. Try to translate to move it into position. When I pick the top centre of my temporary …

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## [Understanding Constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-constraints/31752)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-constraints/31752 "2024-05-09T06:11:57Z")

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I am trying understand constraints when sketching. I am having trouble with this dovetail that will form part of a leg. When i try and change the width the dovetail distorts. I built it twice once with both halves and on…

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## [Read-only mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/read-only-mode/31773)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/read-only-mode/31773 "2024-05-09T04:07:18Z")

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Oftentimes, I’ll open a project just for reference but I don’t want to change anything about the project. For example, as it is now, even just rotating a body causes that rotation to be saved. I’d like to see a read-onl…

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## [Millcut-head on a screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/millcut-head-on-a-screw/31760)

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**Author:** [@W.L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/W.L)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/millcut-head-on-a-screw/31760 "2024-05-09T01:18:08Z")

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Hello everyone! I have a question, i wanna draw a kind of mill-cutter on the head of my screw. I have some pictures where you can see what i mean. I don’t know how to draw it… anyone who can help me?

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## [Hide Body in toolbar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-body-in-toolbar/31774)

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**Author:** [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-body-in-toolbar/31774 "2024-05-08T21:47:22Z")

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The ability to hide a body from the main screen. Select body, and a simple Hide (eyeball) feature pops up in the toolbar. When working in large assemblies having items in the way means not being able to zoom or access o…

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## [List of the current problems related to the new update & asking for advice if needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/list-of-the-current-problems-related-to-the-new-update-asking-for-advice-if-needed/31767)

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**Author:** [@Berty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Berty)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/list-of-the-current-problems-related-to-the-new-update-asking-for-advice-if-needed/31767 "2024-05-08T19:20:22Z")

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Just signed up in Shapr3d community and first time using this so, if this post has any problem or is in violation of something, pelase let me know, I’m just desperate. I REALLY tried to endure it because I have trust in…

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## [Beginner having issue with mirroring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-having-issue-with-mirroring/31768)

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**Author:** [@riverdogwoodcraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/riverdogwoodcraft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-having-issue-with-mirroring/31768 "2024-05-08T16:58:49Z")

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I am following along with Furniture Design in Shapr3D Using PARAMETRIC MODELING - CAD Modeling For Woodworkers by Bevelish Creations on youtube and am having issues mirroring the drawer fronts and sides. I selected the t…

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## [Change to Dark mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-dark-mode/31766)

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**Author:** [@dicksonsham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dicksonsham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-dark-mode/31766 "2024-05-08T15:55:51Z")

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i am seeking an option to switch the drawing board’s background from white to black, and the lines from black to white. Extended exposure to a bright screen, particularly at night, can cause eye fatigue. This is also not…

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## [Keep sélection menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-selection-menu/31763)

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**Author:** [@Hell3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hell3d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-selection-menu/31763 "2024-05-08T13:28:44Z")

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Hi, In the previous version, in the subtraction menu, the selection to keep the originals was memorized. (this is my case, the most usual choice). In the new version, "keep original is going back to \> none by default. S…

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## [Threading a screw with Draft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading-a-screw-with-draft/3265)

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**Author:** [@drakermann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drakermann)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading-a-screw-with-draft/3265 "2024-05-08T12:31:25Z")

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Hi, I already understand how to make a screw thread using the revolve tool, but I’m stumped as to how I can add a draft to the thread as it moves down along the screw leg. I’m attaching a quick drawing for reference. …

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## [Sketches and planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-planes/31694)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-planes/31694 "2024-05-08T08:59:27Z")

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I hope they may illustrate the planes and sketches issues that I think / believe are not really correct or consistent. Showing that when you change planes you have to click onto the old sketch to add to it, or in the la…

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## [New iPads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipads/31747)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipads/31747 "2024-05-08T02:08:53Z")

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Apple just announced new iPads today! And also an Apple Pencil Pro with new features like squeez , haptic feedback and barrel role ! Looking forward what will be the updates in Shapr 3D reagarding the new Apple Pencil Pr…

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## [Importing DXF/DWG to specific sketch plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-dwg-to-specific-sketch-plane/17472)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-dwg-to-specific-sketch-plane/17472 "2024-05-07T21:42:41Z")

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I am trying to import a DWG to a specific sketch plane but it always goes to the basic one for top down. No matter what I select it always imports there. Is there a way to do this?

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## [How would you snap these sketches perfectly in the corners?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-snap-these-sketches-perfectly-in-the-corners/31740)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-snap-these-sketches-perfectly-in-the-corners/31740 "2024-05-07T20:30:49Z")

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Hey all, I’m still having trouble with sketches to this day, they just don’t seem to work the same way my brain does. (shut up!) The first issue I have is those smaller sketches I’ve drawn within the larger rectangle, w…

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## [Dark/Bright Mode Setting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-bright-mode-setting/31745)

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**Author:** [@anissbenthami](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anissbenthami)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-bright-mode-setting/31745 "2024-05-07T20:12:01Z")

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I run my windows in dark mode but I would like to run shapr3d in bright mode. I can’t find a toggle to do that. It might be an overlook.

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## [Intersection Icon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-icon/31743)

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**Author:** [@Comus57](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Comus57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-icon/31743 "2024-05-07T15:18:08Z")

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Relocating the Intersecting Icon: Most of the time it’s in the way when trying to select a point.

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## [Align tool could memorize and set more constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-could-memorize-and-set-more-constraints/30736)

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**Author:** [@James.A](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/James.A)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-could-memorize-and-set-more-constraints/30736 "2024-05-07T15:13:44Z")

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Could align tool memorize the constraints I setted? To make an assembly right, it requires all the detailed constraints. I can’t have two or more constraints on my assembly. If the using history of align tool can be rec…

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## [When I'm exporting an STL what difference does ticking include mesh bodies make?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-im-exporting-an-stl-what-difference-does-ticking-include-mesh-bodies-make/31742)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-im-exporting-an-stl-what-difference-does-ticking-include-mesh-bodies-make/31742 "2024-05-07T15:03:17Z")

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So I’ve tried with it ticked and unticked and it doesn’t seem to make any difference in slicing software. Can someone tell me where it would be needed to include mesh bodies in your STL exporting? I’ve tried looking in s…

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## [I need to Split a Model for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693)

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**Author:** [@johnmasonsmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnmasonsmith)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693 "2024-05-07T15:03:15Z")

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Hi All, Thank you in advance for your help. First, I am not new to 3D modeling, but I began learning Shapr3D a couple of weeks ago so there might be a tutorial out there that discusses this. The complication on this pa…

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## [Quick Selection option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-selection-option/31737)

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**Author:** [@porat\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/porat_m)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-selection-option/31737 "2024-05-07T13:18:56Z")

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Hey, I was wondering if there is an easy way to select only the sides of the items. I thought I saw a tutorial video on YouTube where by holding the tab while selecting objects with the Apple Pencil it does the trick, b…

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## [Unfortunetly, I hate the NEW version. Please change back](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfortunetly-i-hate-the-new-version-please-change-back/31725)

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**Author:** [@Elcajon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elcajon)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfortunetly-i-hate-the-new-version-please-change-back/31725 "2024-05-07T04:13:26Z")

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I am a very heavy user. Surprisingly, this is the first time I’ve ever experienced an upgrade that made me more uncomfortable. The following things are inconvenient in the new version \*Inconvenient mirror function: In…

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## [STL converter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-converter/12504)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-converter/12504 "2024-05-07T03:27:08Z")

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Does anyone know of a good file converter? I’d like to convert an STL file to anything 3D model that Shapr3D can import (X\_T, STEP, IGES, etc.). Thanks, Mike

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## [App Crash When Opening Specific Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-when-opening-specific-project/31328)

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**Author:** [@TomatC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomatC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-when-opening-specific-project/31328 "2024-05-06T14:37:29Z")

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Hi, when i open the project, it shows the usual loading annimation, but eventually crashes. It was created in the live version. Hope you can help - only have a backup of a few DXF’s. Thank you

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## [Performance Issues on Windows compared to iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-on-windows-compared-to-ipad/31720)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-on-windows-compared-to-ipad/31720 "2024-05-06T11:03:51Z")

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Today I’ve sent a file into the Shapr team that is crashing whenever I try to open it. I’m waiting on a response (hasn’t been long) but I was curious if it’d work on my iPad, which it is. That got me thinking further bec…

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## [Can’t move a body and sketch while both selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-move-a-body-and-sketch-while-both-selected/31704)

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**Author:** [@ttnova](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ttnova)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-move-a-body-and-sketch-while-both-selected/31704 "2024-05-05T20:11:57Z")

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I was working on a model and wanted to move some bodies and related sketches. I could move them separately but not together. I’ve always been able to do this. Maybe a bug?

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