# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=100

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## [Random lines on a object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-lines-on-a-object/27588)

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**Author:** [@Brandon1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brandon1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-lines-on-a-object/27588 "2023-08-29T13:43:46Z")

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I’ve created a model and there are some lines that I guess have appeared when extruding parts of the walls, there minor but are throwing off the 3D print and hitting the delete key on them don’t remove them.

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## [Image Import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-import/27577)

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**Author:** [@Madnamie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madnamie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-import/27577 "2023-08-29T11:04:06Z")

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Hi all. I imported a drawing on A4 paper. The size of an A4 paper is 296mm x 210mm. When i enter the size 296 for the hight the width autmaticaly adjust to 214.918. If inchange that to 210 then the hight automaticaly goe…

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## [Cannot Delete Drawings in the Drawing Interface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-delete-drawings-in-the-drawing-interface/27572)

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**Author:** [@CharlieCampbell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CharlieCampbell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-delete-drawings-in-the-drawing-interface/27572 "2023-08-29T10:27:49Z")

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I have a few drawings in my Drawings tab. I want to delete some of them but cannot find a way to do this. I cannot right click on the drawing files and delete them.

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## [我没有循环和循环实体的选择，这就是原因](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/27602)

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**Author:** [@Zhichang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zhichang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/27602 "2023-08-29T10:22:41Z")

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当我遵循教程时，我遵循了教程第二课第一部分中的操作，我发现我的操作与教程不同。使用三个圆圈并且弧线彼此相切后，中间部分无法拉伸。似乎这不是由一个封闭的数字引起的。

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## [Unequal tear drop shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unequal-tear-drop-shape/27562)

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**Author:** [@Jwardlow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwardlow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unequal-tear-drop-shape/27562 "2023-08-29T10:22:03Z")

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Hi There, I need some help as im fairly new to CAD in general. I am trying to create an engine cowl for an aircraft. Effectively trying to create the shape so that I can then take sectional profiles that can be sent to a…

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## [Car modeling tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-modeling-tutorial/27597)

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**Author:** [@awan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/awan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-modeling-tutorial/27597 "2023-08-29T08:37:52Z")

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hi, i need car modeling tutorial step by step videos. very rarely available on Youtube. maybe some folks here have it? please drop the link. thank you

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## [How to change modeling to visualization by 1 click ?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-modeling-to-visualization-by-1-click/27594)

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**Author:** [@Elcajon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elcajon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-modeling-to-visualization-by-1-click/27594 "2023-08-29T06:19:11Z")

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In latest version, Is it correct to change visualizaiton mode to modeling mode by 2 clicks ? Please let me the simple way to change.

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## [Scrolling issue when selecting materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scrolling-issue-when-selecting-materials/27587)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scrolling-issue-when-selecting-materials/27587 "2023-08-28T22:39:45Z")

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Found a bug when trying out the new materials. When using the bar at the side of the screen, scrolling is normal. When using two finger scrolling on my touchpad, the model pans off the screen as I scroll through the ma…

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## [Rotating drawing not possible.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-drawing-not-possible/27584)

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**Author:** [@iKut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iKut)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-drawing-not-possible/27584 "2023-08-28T22:06:42Z")

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Hello community, is there a possibility to rotate drawings (It is only possible to move up/down & left/right), or does this function not exist yet? See attach.

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## [Circle to square transition in a 3d rectangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-to-square-transition-in-a-3d-rectangle/27581)

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**Author:** [@lmfjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lmfjr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-to-square-transition-in-a-3d-rectangle/27581 "2023-08-28T18:23:08Z")

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I am trying to create a shape from a 3d rectangle by converting one of the square ends into a circle. The shape would then have a square face, a circle face, and there needs to be smooth transitions along the sides. I …

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## [New GUI make me unhappy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-gui-make-me-unhappy/27570)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-gui-make-me-unhappy/27570 "2023-08-28T11:39:19Z")

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Why you change GUI that already good and simple? Change it to last version please… \*,

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## [2D export DXF problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-dxf-problems/27539)

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**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jimmy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-dxf-problems/27539 "2023-08-28T09:45:14Z")

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Hi All, I have a small issue with exporting DXF files into technical drawings then for cutting on a plasma cutter. This may be very simple but it is doing my head in trying to fix it. When i draw a component with holes…

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## [New sketch for new part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-for-new-part/27542)

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**Author:** [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-for-new-part/27542 "2023-08-28T09:36:12Z")

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Hi all, As a newby, I am busy with a new telescope assembly. (Assembly in Shapr3D seems to be more a ‘folder’ if I’m correct? :slight\_smile: I have done one part now, and want to start a new sketch. I had a look at old…

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## [Aligning 2D objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-2d-objects/27529)

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**Author:** [@actu\_8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/actu_8)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-2d-objects/27529 "2023-08-28T08:20:34Z")

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I’m a newbie and I was loving the tool until I tried to perform what I would consider an obvious task - aligning 2 simple sketches to their centres. This is so that I may perform an accurate extrusion - it cannot afford …

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## [Touch issues when sending via email](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-issues-when-sending-via-email/27516)

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**Author:** [@Joshuah](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joshuah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-issues-when-sending-via-email/27516 "2023-08-28T08:19:20Z")

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When trying to export a file via email the pencil will not work at the position you place it in. Meaning, when writing in my email address for example I write in the form and the pencil tracing is all the way on the othe…

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## [Questions about updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-updates/27375)

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**Author:** [@JiaPing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JiaPing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-updates/27375 "2023-08-28T08:03:21Z")

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Hello, I am using a computer Windows 11 in China. Why is there no updated version of the software in the recent updates? Is there currently no update available for the computer version? Is there currently no updated vers…

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## [Snapping to bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-to-bodies/26765)

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**Author:** [@Daan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-to-bodies/26765 "2023-08-28T08:02:59Z")

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Hi, Im a furniture maker and like to draw with a lot of lose bodies in order te pull mu cutlist later from the bodies. I’d like to snap the bodies. How can i snap the bodies to points? Or from point to point? Also i d li…

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## [FBX import and export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fbx-import-and-export/27557)

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**Author:** [@GMPrime](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GMPrime)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fbx-import-and-export/27557 "2023-08-27T16:59:15Z")

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Hi, I’m using Shapr3d for game modelling and I could use an FBX option to import models from Unreal Engine, or export back into it. I don’t like blender. Kind Regards

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## [Bend an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bend-an-object/22614)

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**Author:** [@MaverickCreations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaverickCreations)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bend-an-object/22614 "2023-08-26T15:46:46Z")

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Hey guys, I did a board and am trying to bend it as a whole, It is possible to do so without having to restart eveything?.. Thank you!

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## [Cutting kaizen foam with tool model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-kaizen-foam-with-tool-model/27526)

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**Author:** [@khernatify](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/khernatify)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-kaizen-foam-with-tool-model/27526 "2023-08-25T12:14:46Z")

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Can someone help or direct me to existing topic if present please, I need to “sink” tool model into the body, can’t project or subtract as recess needs to be deeper than tool, also need to remove middle of the ring end …

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## [User error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-error/27512)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-error/27512 "2023-08-24T17:57:25Z")

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This was a false alarm. Please accept my apologies. No data was lost.

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## [Shapr3d watermark on embedded code](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-watermark-on-embedded-code/26315)

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**Author:** [@Nithesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nithesh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-watermark-on-embedded-code/26315 "2023-08-24T12:49:59Z")

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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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## [Ipad / or Mac pro laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-or-mac-pro-laptop/27458)

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**Author:** [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-or-mac-pro-laptop/27458 "2023-08-23T20:11:46Z")

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Guys, I am a total newby to Shapr3d, but I have used other CAD packages for years, especially Solid Works. From all the Cloud based packages, I want to start journey with Shapr3D. My big question: I want to get off t…

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## [I'm struggling to create a motor rotor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-struggling-to-create-a-motor-rotor/27486)

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**Author:** [@edoronin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/edoronin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-struggling-to-create-a-motor-rotor/27486 "2023-08-23T18:19:27Z")

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I’m struggling to create a motor rotor like this: Yeah, I can use a loft using splines as guidelines for it but the guidelines are not applied to the whole loft. They route a loft just in the places where the guideli…

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## [Directional material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directional-material/27471)

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**Author:** [@Jobenny394](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jobenny394)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directional-material/27471 "2023-08-23T11:59:39Z")

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Is there a way to change the direction on the material that is applied to the model? I like to design furniture plans on here and would love to be able to change the direction of wood grain to make more sense for a piece…

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## [Folders for projects on iPad with the new update?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-for-projects-on-ipad-with-the-new-update/27475)

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**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-for-projects-on-ipad-with-the-new-update/27475 "2023-08-22T21:57:38Z")

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Unable to create folder for projects on the iPad. Saw this feature in a video release… am I doing something wrong\>?

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## [Cannot rotate my view/ object with iPad touch or trackpad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-rotate-my-view-object-with-ipad-touch-or-trackpad/27432)

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**Author:** [@Daroberts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daroberts)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-rotate-my-view-object-with-ipad-touch-or-trackpad/27432 "2023-08-22T14:54:10Z")

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I just downloaded Shapr to specifically use on my iPad. I set it up to work with my Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. I can not for the life of me get my view to rotate when using the trackpad or when using the iPad touc…

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## [Feedback on usage after updating the new version!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-on-usage-after-updating-the-new-version/27462)

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**Author:** [@Yinzb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yinzb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-on-usage-after-updating-the-new-version/27462 "2023-08-22T10:40:32Z")

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1/After adding text, the projection function cannot be correctly projected on a cylinder, but it can be correctly projected on an arc cone. I don’t know why? 2/In the drawing operation, open the project function option …

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## [Do I have to have access to my email address to cancel my subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-i-have-to-have-access-to-my-email-address-to-cancel-my-subscription/27442)

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**Author:** [@Brandon1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brandon1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-i-have-to-have-access-to-my-email-address-to-cancel-my-subscription/27442 "2023-08-22T08:42:48Z")

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Do I have to have access to my email address to cancel my subscription. basically I’m in a bit of a silly situation where I no longer have access to my email address, meaning I can no longer conform any emails that are s…

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## [Revolve Problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-problem/27402)

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**Author:** [@Salih](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Salih)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-problem/27402 "2023-08-21T10:38:58Z")

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When I try to revolve after the update to the app, the spin icon does not appear. I don’t know if it’s related to the update. Anyone know your reason?

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