# Feature requests

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/feature-requests/27.md?page=6

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## [Material requests](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-requests/39885)

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**Author:** [@msonne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msonne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-requests/39885 "2025-12-03T07:49:54Z")

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Hi Sorry if this has already been done, but I was thinking if we could make a place for Material requests? I’ll start :slight\_smile: Bio plastic (ability to set more than one color - plastic component and the bio com…

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## [MOVE handler always in the near area on the mid of the screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-handler-always-in-the-near-area-on-the-mid-of-the-screen/32296)

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**Author:** [@antimix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/antimix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-handler-always-in-the-near-area-on-the-mid-of-the-screen/32296 "2025-12-03T04:06:20Z")

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NOW: You are in sketch mode You have a complex series of shapes (e.g. circles, box,lines) with constrains. You need to move to a very precise position based on a small shape. You zoom in (e.g. 0.2 mm grid) You select a…

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## [Request to add Dark Mode/tinted icon variants to the macOS Shapr3D app.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-to-add-dark-mode-tinted-icon-variants-to-the-macos-shapr3d-app/39880)

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**Author:** [@5571](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/5571)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-to-add-dark-mode-tinted-icon-variants-to-the-macos-shapr3d-app/39880 "2025-12-01T12:16:43Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve On iPadOS, Shapr3D includes multiple app icon styles, such as the regular light icon and the tinted/darker icon variant used in different appearance modes. On macOS (Tahoe), the S…

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## [I am interested in using Shpr3D for architectural modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-am-interested-in-using-shpr3d-for-architectural-modeling/39826)

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**Author:** [@Mortone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mortone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-am-interested-in-using-shpr3d-for-architectural-modeling/39826 "2025-11-24T15:33:28Z")

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I am looking for architectural tools to create walls, windows, floors, and other building components. I’m looking for a group working on or testing Shpr3D for architectural use.

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## [Generative AI daily limit : date day instead of rolling hours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-ai-daily-limit-date-day-instead-of-rolling-hours/39840)

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**Author:** [@Arnopello](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arnopello)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-ai-daily-limit-date-day-instead-of-rolling-hours/39840 "2025-11-24T14:07:10Z")

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Hi Considering the Generative AI feature (which is awesome, by the way), I could see the daily limit seems to reset after 24 rolling hours (meaning if I reach the daily limit at 14h30 some day, I shall wait until 14h31 …

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## [Turkish language support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turkish-language-support/39837)

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**Author:** [@iskender](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iskender)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turkish-language-support/39837 "2025-11-24T08:46:42Z")

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“Hello, I am using this application and I really enjoy it — it’s very functional and pleasant to work with. However, I would also love to have Turkish language support. Could you please consider adding Turkish in one of …

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## [Four tier subscription model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/four-tier-subscription-model/39834)

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**Author:** [@Leonardo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leonardo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/four-tier-subscription-model/39834 "2025-11-24T07:40:40Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Lack of subscriptions. Potential to acquire greater consumer basis and data for feature development Brief description …

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## [Generative AI realistic rendering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-ai-realistic-rendering/36761)

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**Author:** [@Frederik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Frederik)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-ai-realistic-rendering/36761 "2025-11-20T16:54:35Z")

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Visualization now is nice, but not sufficient for actual commercial use on website and socials. There should be an accurate and realistic generative Ai rendering of the model (like in Sketchup) I’m actually considering …

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## [ANY Custom Grid Size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-custom-grid-size/39817)

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**Author:** [@adalovebass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adalovebass)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-custom-grid-size/39817 "2025-11-20T00:05:04Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: For laser cutting objects, it would be HUGELY helpful to be able to specify a grid size that is not 1, 5, 10, etc. If users can set the grid size to the thickness of their mater…

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## [Model button turns into Items button in ‘Model mode’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-button-turns-into-items-button-in-model-mode/39806)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-button-turns-into-items-button-in-model-mode/39806 "2025-11-17T12:32:16Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Less icon/button clutter. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: In ‘Modelling mode’ the model icon/button turns into ‘Items button’ In ‘Visuali…

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## [Corner profiles in sketch mode (like Chamfers/fillets in modelling mode)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corner-profiles-in-sketch-mode-like-chamfers-fillets-in-modelling-mode/39792)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corner-profiles-in-sketch-mode-like-chamfers-fillets-in-modelling-mode/39792 "2025-11-13T13:26:15Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: In certain situations, it’s easier to modify a corner in sketch mode than in modelling mode because of selection. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this fe…

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## [Separate selection tool from editing (line/arc)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separate-selection-tool-from-editing-line-arc/39636)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separate-selection-tool-from-editing-line-arc/39636 "2025-11-13T13:06:06Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Quick selection without jumping out of selection mode to draw. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: I used a lot of vector design software (Aff…

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## [Unlinking + Deleting individual sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlinking-deleting-individual-sketches/38959)

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**Author:** [@Developer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Developer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlinking-deleting-individual-sketches/38959 "2025-11-13T10:14:10Z")

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I understand we can merge history, but this would be for individual sketches. A possible workflow: Right click sketch Unlink Delete The problem that this feature will solve: Cleaning up the navigation tree, unlinkin…

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## [Better Section View gizmo & toggle / exclusion controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-section-view-gizmo-toggle-exclusion-controls/39601)

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**Author:** [@shanebdavis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shanebdavis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-section-view-gizmo-toggle-exclusion-controls/39601 "2025-11-06T19:54:04Z")

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This is a roundup of several discussions regarding the section view. I started searching for answers because I was very confused about the gizmo. It never showed up for me. Turns out the way I was turning on section view…

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## [View Lock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-lock/32348)

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**Author:** [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-lock/32348 "2025-11-04T06:34:42Z")

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This has been brought up a few times going back to 2017 but I believe it needs to be re-visited. A button to lock the current view and zoom level. I have a few projects that require me to create manuals for end users wi…

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## [Variable organization + wider inspector panel width](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-organization-wider-inspector-panel-width/39581)

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**Author:** [@ryan3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ryan3d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 11:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-organization-wider-inspector-panel-width/39581 "2025-10-31T11:21:45Z")

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I start my project by defining variables, but this quickly becomes a subpar experience. Problems: Due to the fixed display width of the right inspector panel, the variable names often truncate No alphabetization, only…

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## [Share/export menu bloat and changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-export-menu-bloat-and-changes/37988)

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**Author:** [@snazzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snazzy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-export-menu-bloat-and-changes/37988 "2025-10-31T04:54:56Z")

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Problem: redundant buttons and naming. "Consider making an option to allow for modifying the number of screens and clicks needed to export files. Workflow: 1. press share, 2 Click export of file 3. choose file format 4…

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## [SHARE button needs to be configurable to EXPORT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-button-needs-to-be-configurable-to-export/39686)

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**Author:** [@Ivovic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivovic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-button-needs-to-be-configurable-to-export/39686 "2025-10-31T00:05:49Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: The SHARE button is an eyesore that most people rarely use. It’s taking up pride of place, where a much more useful feature such as QUICK EXPORT could be located. Brief descri…

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## [Visualization texture by user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-texture-by-user/39615)

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**Author:** [@Kaiard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kaiard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-texture-by-user/39615 "2025-10-30T14:09:16Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: The main materials I use for the object I design are marbles. Shapr3D is offering for visualization are white Carrara…

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## [Multi Mouse buttons](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-mouse-buttons/39671)

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**Author:** [@telmon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/telmon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-mouse-buttons/39671 "2025-10-26T17:02:39Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Allow for mice with more than 2 buttons to remap the functions of said buttons for the desktop apps. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: This …

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## [Standardized screws/threads and gear creator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standardized-screws-threads-and-gear-creator/39472)

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**Author:** [@Ivarhaakansson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivarhaakansson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standardized-screws-threads-and-gear-creator/39472 "2025-10-26T16:35:59Z")

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The one thing that I keep coming back to other programs like Onshape for is the fact that they have easily importable screws, threads and fasteners. As well as a menu to easily create gears without having to design all t…

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## [Undo/redo gestures on ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-redo-gestures-on-ipad/39643)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-redo-gestures-on-ipad/39643 "2025-10-26T15:11:36Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Quick undo/redo. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: 2 finger tap = undo 3 finger tap = redo Add pencil pro hold press features. What can’t…

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## [Adding draft angles to imported/existing geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-draft-angles-to-imported-existing-geometry/39664)

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**Author:** [@Fredrik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-draft-angles-to-imported-existing-geometry/39664 "2025-10-25T11:30:23Z")

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This is a feature I really miss, being used to Onshape that has a very robust draft angle functionality.

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## [Updating imported geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updating-imported-geometry/39665)

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**Author:** [@Fredrik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updating-imported-geometry/39665 "2025-10-24T18:24:27Z")

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I sometimes import surface models from Rhino that I further refine with shelling, fillets etc in Shapr. If it was possible to update the import at the root, it would save me from having to recreate the history tree if th…

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## [True Scale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/true-scale/37413)

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**Author:** [@slkk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slkk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/true-scale/37413 "2025-10-24T13:34:59Z")

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its a easy path to take to zoom in to much and get lost in too small details and came across this video for calibrating the monitor to see the actual size of your design in rino3d for shapr3d whats even n…

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## [Duplicating an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicating-an-object/30383)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicating-an-object/30383 "2025-10-24T08:55:27Z")

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Please add a menu command to duplicate an object in-place. The existing duplication mechanism is fiddly, time-consuming and error-prone.

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## [Copyable measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copyable-measurements/39656)

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**Author:** [@Mbock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbock)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copyable-measurements/39656 "2025-10-22T20:02:53Z")

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If the measured values could be copied by tapping briefly, the values could be processed easily, quickly, and without risk of error by pasting them. What can’t you achieve without this feature? A fast, secure, and eleg…

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## [Legend for sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/legend-for-sketch-mode/39644)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/legend-for-sketch-mode/39644 "2025-10-20T01:02:19Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Visual-aid for beginners. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: A legend on the side helps translating drawing colour codes and symbols. I live …

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## [Repeat feature for move/rotate tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-feature-for-move-rotate-tool/39642)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-feature-for-move-rotate-tool/39642 "2025-10-20T00:23:18Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Creating stairs like models in a shorter time. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Similar to the pattern feature, but it behaves in 3D space.…

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## [Hide file name/home panel + remove tutorial panel/button option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-file-name-home-panel-remove-tutorial-panel-button-option/39641)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-file-name-home-panel-remove-tutorial-panel-button-option/39641 "2025-10-19T23:45:25Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Removing more panel clutter. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: When not in use, the file name + share can be hidden and home can reduce the …

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