# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=94

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## [The iPad's Shapr3D beta version does not sync with the Windows version of Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ipads-shapr3d-beta-version-does-not-sync-with-the-windows-version-of-shapr3d/31395)

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**Author:** [@T.N](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/T.N)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ipads-shapr3d-beta-version-does-not-sync-with-the-windows-version-of-shapr3d/31395 "2024-04-22T06:16:27Z")

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Hallo! Does the iPad’s Shapr3D beta version sync with the Windows version of Shapr3D? Is there Shapr3D beta for Widows?

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## [Suddenly unable to move sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suddenly-unable-to-move-sketch/31387)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suddenly-unable-to-move-sketch/31387 "2024-04-22T01:44:09Z")

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After moving sketches thousands of times in the Windows version, suddenly today I am unable to move them. If I attempt to do that, I receive this error message: “Locked or constrained sketch parts can’t be moved.” There…

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## [Image on a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372)

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**Author:** [@StarPanda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarPanda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372 "2024-04-22T00:50:36Z")

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Hey is there a way to put a picture on a cylinder. I desigened a cup and would like to put a batch on it.

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## [Disappearing bodies following a tuturial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disappearing-bodies-following-a-tuturial/31386)

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**Author:** [@3Dnow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dnow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disappearing-bodies-following-a-tuturial/31386 "2024-04-21T19:45:45Z")

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In Kevin Kennedy’s day 3 tutorial, when I extend the hinge pin all of the hinge parts disappear. The only thing I noticed is that when the tutorial mouse hovers over the vertical line of the bottom box both that line and…

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## [Copy/paste dimension values](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-dimension-values/31381)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-dimension-values/31381 "2024-04-21T17:40:14Z")

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Once variables are implemented, this will mostly be moot, but there’s currently no way to copy a dimensional value between dimensions in a sketch. I have to retype the value, which can be error-prone if it has a lot of d…

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## [Button to HIDE/UNHIDE the measurement labels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/button-to-hide-unhide-the-measurement-labels/26658)

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**Author:** [@antimix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/antimix)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/button-to-hide-unhide-the-measurement-labels/26658 "2024-04-20T20:16:05Z")

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This feature will allow people that create big sketches in multiple parts to copy and move without mess composing the big sketch. Currently selecting a sketch automatically selects the display size labels. This is good …

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## [Copy feature buggy since parametric release](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-feature-buggy-since-parametric-release/31348)

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**Author:** [@MarkLucas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkLucas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-feature-buggy-since-parametric-release/31348 "2024-04-21T09:25:15Z")

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As title states, copy tool is buggy since official parametric release. Sometimes Takes a few attempts to actually make the geometry copy.

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## [Menus on different sides from ipad to windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/menus-on-different-sides-from-ipad-to-windows/31366)

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**Author:** [@Paulmac66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulmac66)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/menus-on-different-sides-from-ipad-to-windows/31366 "2024-04-21T02:40:24Z")

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Its very annoying and confusing swapping between ipad and windows when the menus are on opposite sides, is there a way to swap them or make them the same on ipad and windows

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## [Offset face as a new body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-face-as-a-new-body/31361)

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**Author:** [@dicksonsham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dicksonsham)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-face-as-a-new-body/31361 "2024-04-21T02:34:36Z")

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How can i make a new body, by offsetting a face? Same question for “extrude” function. it is important for me to apply different materials to different bodies. Also, it can help me export the selected bodies only.

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## [Beginning to begin again - Reconciling tutorial extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginning-to-begin-again-reconciling-tutorial-extrusion/31367)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginning-to-begin-again-reconciling-tutorial-extrusion/31367 "2024-04-21T02:07:11Z")

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I found it difficult to reconcile my experience between parametric beta version with the release version of Shapr3D, so I decided to wait. Now that parametric has been merged with release, I’m asking for help, because …

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## [Sketch to 3D Problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-to-3d-problems/31364)

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**Author:** [@StarPanda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarPanda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-to-3d-problems/31364 "2024-04-20T22:27:34Z")

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So I made this sketch right here, but everytime I try to pull out one of the letters for example the complete sketch disappears. Why is that and how can I fix this?

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## [Menu display side](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/menu-display-side/27611)

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**Author:** [@raycyr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/raycyr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/menu-display-side/27611 "2024-04-20T21:21:03Z")

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How come the menu is not on the same side on my laptop vs desktop. Both are Mac with same Shape3D latest version. Personally, i really like the fact that I can customize the menu display side, but I just cant find where…

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## [A bug on 2-sided chamfer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-bug-on-2-sided-chamfer/31360)

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**Author:** [@dicksonsham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dicksonsham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-bug-on-2-sided-chamfer/31360 "2024-04-20T20:48:01Z")

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Here are two objects: one is the original object, and the other is its mirror image. When a two-sided chamfer is applied to both, the distance#1 on the original object does not match the distance#1 on the mirrored object…

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## [Freeform](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform/8655)

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**Author:** [@bhearne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bhearne)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform/8655 "2024-04-20T18:32:17Z")

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Hey guys, I’m new to Shapr and have been loving it so far. One thing that I can’t seem to find is any kind of sketching/freeform drawing features. I don’t have much CAD drawing experience but am very used to sketching ou…

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## [Lock Bodies, Lock Position and Fold Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-bodies-lock-position-and-fold-body/31362)

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**Author:** [@JoeS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoeS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-bodies-lock-position-and-fold-body/31362 "2024-04-20T18:32:12Z")

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Lock Bodies will solve two related bodies that are not combined via the Union tool from getting separated. Lock Position will lock bodies in a place or position so they don’t accidentally get moved. Fold Body will fold…

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## [Option to turn on/off parametric modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-turn-on-off-parametric-modeling/31309)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-turn-on-off-parametric-modeling/31309 "2024-04-20T17:42:49Z")

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For the new version of parameter modeling, it is of little use to me. Since the developer has chosen to turn on parametric modeling, you should give users the right to choose. You can turn on the parameter modeling swi…

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## [Projections changes in the Parametric Modeling release?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projections-changes-in-the-parametric-modeling-release/31356)

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**Author:** [@MandoMatt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MandoMatt)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projections-changes-in-the-parametric-modeling-release/31356 "2024-04-20T17:02:30Z")

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Prior to the Parametric Modeling release, the projection feature was extremely versatile: you could project parts of one sketch onto another, faces/edges of bodies onto sketches, edges of bodies onto other bodies, etc. …

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## [Extrude in both directions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-in-both-directions/31358)

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**Author:** [@dicksonsham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dicksonsham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-in-both-directions/31358 "2024-04-20T16:31:05Z")

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i hope the extrusion can be done in both directions. In many cases, a sketch is drawn on the central plane (x,y,z). Now, without this option, i need do “face offset” to cut the opposite side. Same request for “Rev…

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## [Quick Export Button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-export-button/30272)

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**Author:** [@Henning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Henning)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-export-button/30272 "2024-04-20T14:57:19Z")

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Easier and faster export Currently, the process of exporting files in Shapr3D involves several steps, including selecting the export format, naming the file, choosing a destination folder, etc. This process can be cumbe…

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## [Object Curuption](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-curuption/31347)

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**Author:** [@StarPanda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarPanda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-curuption/31347 "2024-04-20T10:02:46Z")

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Hey, I made some cups in a project and then sketched the logo so i could use it for the cups. After I was finished, the sketch area removed everything above it. I dont know how it happend but it is really bad because it …

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## [Can not log in Win10 version, please help me~](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-log-in-win10-version-please-help-me/31349)

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**Author:** [@limin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/limin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-log-in-win10-version-please-help-me/31349 "2024-04-20T09:48:34Z")

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Can not log in Win10 version, the error message is that the identity cannot be verified, because of the wifi and firewall problems, but I have changed the wifi and shut down the firewall, still can not log in, what is th…

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## [Copy is a bit funky in 2.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-is-a-bit-funky-in-2-0/600)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-is-a-bit-funky-in-2-0/600 "2016-12-08T23:09:11Z")

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Some shapes will Copy no problem while others will copy but then they just spring back and are no longer duplicated! Hmmmmmm :blush:

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## [Why are some objects in red text all of a sudden?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-some-objects-in-red-text-all-of-a-sudden/31338)

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**Author:** [@oviano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oviano)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-some-objects-in-red-text-all-of-a-sudden/31338 "2024-04-20T07:27:29Z")

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I just upgraded to the latest version having not used it for a couple of months.

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## [Sketching headache](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-headache/29835)

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**Author:** [@CLEVE-ij](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CLEVE-ij)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-headache/29835 "2024-04-19T21:55:33Z")

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If I add a new line and give it a length, the lengths should automatically be added to the end. Why would anyone want it to be added to the beginning of the line and move a bunch of stuff that is already finished. I am g…

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## [Unique Shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unique-shapes/31334)

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**Author:** [@dhillssr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dhillssr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unique-shapes/31334 "2024-04-19T18:09:04Z")

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Are unique / odd shapes like the image shown not feasible in shapr3d. I am wanting to create unique interior design objects, would it be recommended not to use something like shapr3d for this style for 3d printing?

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## [Shapr3D Versions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-versions/31287)

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**Author:** [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-versions/31287 "2024-04-19T16:44:56Z")

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I’m currently using version 5.580.6676.0, and I’m not interested in moving to parametric modeling. How can I prevent Shapr from automatically updating the next time I launch it? I am running Windows 10. Also, I have it i…

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## [Latest design can't be opened all of the sudden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-design-cant-be-opened-all-of-the-sudden/31317)

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**Author:** [@cbSTI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cbSTI)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-design-cant-be-opened-all-of-the-sudden/31317 "2024-04-19T13:39:02Z")

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I have a fairly large project that I was almost finished with. Everything was fine yesterday, but today I go to open it on my Mac and I just see a Circle with a line through it over the thumbnail and it will not open. I…

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## [Renaming with Apple Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-with-apple-pencil/31324)

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**Author:** [@3DFG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3DFG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-with-apple-pencil/31324 "2024-04-19T09:05:54Z")

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I used to be able to rename items by writing with the Apple Pencil, however I’ve recently noticed this behaviour has changed. Previously I could swipe an item with the Pencil, click the rename icon, then start handwriti…

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## [Shapr3D doesn't use much of my CPU](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-doesnt-use-much-of-my-cpu/31321)

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**Author:** [@BerrySeal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BerrySeal)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-doesnt-use-much-of-my-cpu/31321 "2024-04-19T05:25:05Z")

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Everything is in the tittle. My Mac Pro eats whatever it wants for breakfast, but when it comes to Shapr3D, the software doesn’t use much of its power and runs poorly. I was planning to pay for the software as I feel co…

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## [Scaling a sketch ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-a-sketch/31320)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Rasmussen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mike_Rasmussen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-a-sketch/31320 "2024-04-18T19:49:57Z")

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I have made a sketch which I plan to extrude later into a model but I want to create 3 different scaled sizes of that sketch before extruding it, using the scale function it gives me an error message that the sketch cons…

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