# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=92

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## [Feature request for STL and mesh files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-for-stl-and-mesh-files/31558)

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**Author:** [@Ghengisahn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ghengisahn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-for-stl-and-mesh-files/31558 "2024-04-29T03:57:20Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: A way for Shapr3D to take MESH or STL files and create a negative of the item so that you have an externally workable f…

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## [Projecting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting/31551)

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**Author:** [@Prototyping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Prototyping)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting/31551 "2024-04-29T02:50:09Z")

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Hello again. I am using iPad for drawing . Here I tried to do some projecting and noticed that 1. The projection Stepps have changed. Then once I got it somehow going the new projected circle is separate from the plane …

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## [New to Shapr3d, how to go about creating this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d-how-to-go-about-creating-this/31564)

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**Author:** [@yewomw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yewomw)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d-how-to-go-about-creating-this/31564 "2024-04-28T18:08:10Z")

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Hello all and thank you in advance for any assistance you can offer. Dipping my toes into designing and trying to start with a simple design for a pendant. I created a sketch of the design I want, a wishbone necklace, bu…

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## [2D Drawings - Advice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-advice/31567)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-advice/31567 "2024-04-28T12:58:47Z")

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Hi All, Loving shapr so much. A few little items that im hoping there is a solution for is the following: I have a small steel fabrication business. Mostly the model is just for myself but I do need to produce 30-40 sh…

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## [Scaling entire project with new History feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-entire-project-with-new-history-feature/31571)

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**Author:** [@LadyMecha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LadyMecha)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-entire-project-with-new-history-feature/31571 "2024-04-28T12:08:45Z")

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Adapting with the new History feature, I have come across an issue about having to rescale an entire project, that I started at the wrong scale. To note my projects are hobbies of modeling to miniature scale my visions …

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## [Keep it up!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-it-up/31494)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-it-up/31494 "2024-04-28T09:15:01Z")

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Someone was remotely measuring objects in my project. No one had access.

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## [Is there a faster way to duplicate an object in-place?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-faster-way-to-duplicate-an-object-in-place/24160)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-faster-way-to-duplicate-an-object-in-place/24160 "2024-04-28T02:42:53Z")

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To duplicate an object, I currently resort to a hack whereby I move it 1mm forwards in copy mode and then 1mm backwards in non-copy mode. What is the correct way duplicate an object?

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## [Constraint buttons preventing sketching from nodes with Apple Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraint-buttons-preventing-sketching-from-nodes-with-apple-pencil/31552)

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**Author:** [@mpiche](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mpiche)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraint-buttons-preventing-sketching-from-nodes-with-apple-pencil/31552 "2024-04-27T20:21:48Z")

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Was there a recent change to the iPad app that introduced new constrain buttons on hover, or did they get closer/overlapping with nodes? I’m finding it impossible to draw/sketch a line starting from a node with the late…

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## [Red highlighted bodies in list](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-highlighted-bodies-in-list/31553)

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**Author:** [@JMastran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JMastran)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-highlighted-bodies-in-list/31553 "2024-04-27T18:08:10Z")

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I have one unioned body in my design that is highlighted in red. I assume that there is some issue with that he body. What does it mean? There is absolutely zero information given. Am I missing something?

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## [Part association/constraint alignment feature.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-association-constraint-alignment-feature/31531)

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**Author:** [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-association-constraint-alignment-feature/31531 "2024-04-27T17:57:43Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: When trying to model interacting parts. Consider adding screenshots and as many details as possible, to help the Shapr…

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## [Multiple copies of same object - array?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-copies-of-same-object-array/31525)

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**Author:** [@ttnova](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ttnova)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-copies-of-same-object-array/31525 "2024-04-27T16:58:11Z")

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Shapr used to let the user translate a body, check copy, then move the body, stop, then move again, and again, creating a new copy at each stop. This no longer seems to be the case. Copy now works in a somewhat confusing…

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## [Please add visual feedback in sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-visual-feedback-in-sketching/31549)

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**Author:** [@Matthew2224](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matthew2224)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-visual-feedback-in-sketching/31549 "2024-04-26T23:13:44Z")

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Hello. Relating parametric version, I don’t have a problem with them, but what I really miss is visual feedback in sketching. For example like in Solidworks or fusion you can see if the sketch is completed constrain or n…

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## [Trying to make a sphere turns into a giant donut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-sphere-turns-into-a-giant-donut/31463)

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**Author:** [@UrbanBeaver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UrbanBeaver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-sphere-turns-into-a-giant-donut/31463 "2024-04-27T05:41:23Z")

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Hi Everyone, I’m not sure if this has been answered in the past but I’m trying to make a sphere…I make a circle then draw a line through the center, trim half to make the half moon, I hit revolve, pick the axis like all…

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## [As per Facebook……MOVING BODIES](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/as-per-facebook-moving-bodies/31539)

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**Author:** [@Prototyping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Prototyping)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/as-per-facebook-moving-bodies/31539 "2024-04-27T00:59:37Z")

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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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## [Exporting screenshot of section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-screenshot-of-section-view/31479)

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**Author:** [@Coffeecup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffeecup)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-screenshot-of-section-view/31479 "2024-04-26T19:52:02Z")

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Hello - I am trying to export a screenshot of a section view. Windows desktop version of software. When I try to use the image export tool, it turns on visualization, which turns off my section view. Any input?

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## [Make Items panel and History panel resizable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-items-panel-and-history-panel-resizable/28059)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-items-panel-and-history-panel-resizable/28059 "2024-04-26T02:34:18Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: When both the Items panel and the History panel are open, there is not enough space on 12.9 inch iPad to do comfortable…

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## [Adjusting sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-sketch/31543)

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**Author:** [@JuergenS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JuergenS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-sketch/31543 "2024-04-26T18:38:16Z")

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Hi there! I just designed a chair in shapr. My first time and it works smooth! I´d like to export parts of the sketch to create an SVG file for shaper origin. I made adjustments so the sketch isn´t correct anymore. W…

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## [New History feature interfering with sketch cleanup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-history-feature-interfering-with-sketch-cleanup/31540)

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**Author:** [@KEMCAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KEMCAM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-history-feature-interfering-with-sketch-cleanup/31540 "2024-04-26T17:12:02Z")

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A hello, I created a complicated object prior to the new History feature upgrade. The History feature upgrade happened and afterward I duplicated my file for the purpose of modifying it to create a new version. Typica…

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## [“Follow Path” added to pattern tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/follow-path-added-to-pattern-tool/31537)

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**Author:** [@JMastran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JMastran)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/follow-path-added-to-pattern-tool/31537 "2024-04-26T14:49:06Z")

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One of additional options I would like to see added to the Pattern Tool is a “Follow Path” function. The current pattern tool is limited to circular or linear paths. Adding a follow path functionality would allow for …

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## [All Sketches are gone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-sketches-are-gone/28035)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-sketches-are-gone/28035 "2024-04-26T14:21:14Z")

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Hey there! I hope you can help me. This happened to me for several times in the past. At some point it sometimes happens that some of the sketches are no longer “visible”. It looks like they are still there, because all…

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## [Change User Name](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-user-name/22181)

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**Author:** [@HoLyCoW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HoLyCoW)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-user-name/22181 "2024-04-26T13:17:38Z")

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Can I get my username on the forums here changed from “HoLyCoW” to “RadTechDad”? Thanks!

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## [Imported 3D DWG file, imports as 2D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-3d-dwg-file-imports-as-2d/31385)

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**Author:** [@PeterF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterF)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-3d-dwg-file-imports-as-2d/31385 "2024-04-26T13:12:55Z")

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When trying to import 3D files (dwg, dxf) they import into Shapr3d in 2D. Using latest version of Shapr3D for iPadOS. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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## [Exporting to stl and 3mf file formats](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-stl-and-3mf-file-formats/31520)

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**Author:** [@broebing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/broebing)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-stl-and-3mf-file-formats/31520 "2024-04-26T10:13:56Z")

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I am new to 3D design and the use of cad programs. Fifty years ago I was a draftsman for an architectural metals firm. I was very good at creating working drawings with pencil, ink and a drafting machine. Fast forward fi…

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## [Why can I not make a thinner shell?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-make-a-thinner-shell/31501)

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**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-make-a-thinner-shell/31501 "2024-04-26T08:37:47Z")

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So I am trying to make this (which I have done, but now I am trying to see how I could do it better). So I create a sketch, and a Bézier curve of half of the tear drop shop which is about 16mm tall, and then revolve i…

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## [Right-click nav stopped working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-nav-stopped-working/28867)

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**Author:** [@zachb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zachb)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-nav-stopped-working/28867 "2024-04-26T07:47:29Z")

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I use a wacom tablet, and have had shapr3d for a while now. It was working as expected, I’m using default navigation settings (right-click is orbit etc, and is mapped to one of my pen function keys). Now (having changed…

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## [Issue with AR Model Size Viewing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-ar-model-size-viewing/31530)

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**Author:** [@3Dverse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dverse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-ar-model-size-viewing/31530 "2024-04-26T07:47:01Z")

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Hello everyone! I’ve recently encountered an issue with viewing different sized models in AR, which used to work seamlessly before. Now, whenever I attempt to view some models, I receive an error message stating, “ This …

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## [program crashes, when trying to open a specific project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashes-when-trying-to-open-a-specific-project/31529)

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**Author:** [@TomWitthoeft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomWitthoeft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashes-when-trying-to-open-a-specific-project/31529 "2024-04-26T07:45:50Z")

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When trying to open the project, it crashes at “Tessellating bodies 315/315”. I included a video of the error. Thanks in advance.

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## [Shortcut key for function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcut-key-for-function/31450)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcut-key-for-function/31450 "2024-04-26T05:36:12Z")

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Hello Shap3D Team, The problem that this feature will solve: Speed in drawing. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: There are shortcuts for many features, but there are also some featu…

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## [Copy objects is a mess right now](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-objects-is-a-mess-right-now/31511)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-objects-is-a-mess-right-now/31511 "2024-04-26T05:12:21Z")

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So copying a folder no longer works, everything copies inside the folder. You used to be able to click on a folder in the side panel and then copying would create a separate folder. I’m having to create a separate folder…

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## [Transfer beta files to release version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transfer-beta-files-to-release-version/31417)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transfer-beta-files-to-release-version/31417 "2024-04-25T21:55:28Z")

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Like many of us, I’ve been using the HBPM beta, and now have two sets of projects. Is there a good way to consolidate without exporting them each one at a time?

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