# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=106

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## [How to align 2d sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-2d-sketches/26646)

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**Author:** [@bcardarella](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bcardarella)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-2d-sketches/26646 "2023-07-08T23:33:24Z")

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I have a basic sketch plane that I drew two rectangles on. I’d like the smaller rectangle to be aligned on the center of one edge of the larger rectangle. The larger rectangle is 6.35mm to relying on the grid snapping wo…

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## [Lofting problem with hollow objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-with-hollow-objects/26562)

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**Author:** [@beiriannydd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/beiriannydd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-with-hollow-objects/26562 "2023-07-07T16:51:32Z")

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I solved my problem, but it felt unsatisfying compared to eg. extrude tool. My goal was to create a square extrusion which can nest with itself. I wanted the walls of my object to be a fairly consistent 1.2mm, I didn’t…

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## [App crash in Visualization Mode with 3DConnexion Space Mouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-in-visualization-mode-with-3dconnexion-space-mouse/26619)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-in-visualization-mode-with-3dconnexion-space-mouse/26619 "2023-07-07T15:15:26Z")

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Hey there! Out of a sudden on all my designs the app crashes when try to use my 3DConnexion Space Mouse in Visualization mode. In 3D Modeling mode it works absolutely normal. But switching to Visualization and just tipp…

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## [Free plan doesn't allow creation of new project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-plan-doesnt-allow-creation-of-new-project/26631)

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**Author:** [@Amusedspider33](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amusedspider33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-plan-doesnt-allow-creation-of-new-project/26631 "2023-07-07T11:20:45Z")

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I use the free plan of Shapr3D. On my mac, everything worked fine and the free plan offered all the funtionality I needed. Now I switched to Windows. After logging in, creating a new project always shows me the window t…

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## [Left Handed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed/26616)

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**Author:** [@southish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/southish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed/26616 "2023-07-07T07:55:41Z")

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Is there not a way to move the menus to the right hand side on the PC version?

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## [Where is the COLOR tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-color-tool/26639)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-color-tool/26639 "2023-07-07T07:06:36Z")

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Hi, I don’t seem to be able to find the COLOR tool. An online tutorial says to select the surface, then click on the color tool. I don’t have a color tool. Cheers

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## [How to extend a hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-a-hole/26617)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-a-hole/26617 "2023-07-07T06:54:19Z")

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Hi folks. I have created a part with a number of holes in it. This part aligns with another, and I wish to extend the holes through the second part. Any idea how to do this?

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## [2d drawing scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scaling/26625)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scaling/26625 "2023-07-06T13:55:44Z")

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How do I scale a 2d drawing if the model is of 40 mm height or smaller than that? The problem is even after making the scale 1:1 the 2d drawing looks small ! I have attached an image for reference.

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## [Export failed, failed to create file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-failed-to-create-file/26583)

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**Author:** [@Fisc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fisc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-failed-to-create-file/26583 "2023-07-06T13:27:16Z")

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Hi all! Thanks in advance for any help. I started only yesterday with Shapr3d (I used other 3d modelling tools until now), but I can’t quite understand why, when I’m trying to export in .stl, I have this error message:…

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## [Future improvements - upcoming road,map](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-improvements-upcoming-road-map/14329)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-improvements-upcoming-road-map/14329 "2023-07-06T11:53:20Z")

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Hello been using Shapr3D for a while, love it so much for most things, but this weekend decided to stop my subscription mainly due to still a lot of missing features and bugs that have remained for years. Reported most o…

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## [Cannot share 2D drawings? \[Mac\]](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-share-2d-drawings-mac/26600)

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**Author:** [@S3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/S3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-share-2d-drawings-mac/26600 "2023-07-05T15:04:51Z")

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I recently installed the trial version and composed my first drawing. I found the “Share & Embed / Webviewer” feature somewhat confusing and the documentation rather ambiguous on this point: The application says: “crea…

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## [Cant update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-update/26598)

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**Author:** [@Paulmac66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulmac66)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-update/26598 "2023-07-05T13:34:41Z")

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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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## [Future iPad support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-ipad-support/26593)

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**Author:** [@Ivovic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivovic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-ipad-support/26593 "2023-07-05T07:55:59Z")

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I just need some reassurance, please. At my age, deep-diving into learning something new is a big deal for me. I’m about to come off trial, and drop AUD$500 on an annual membership, and I really just want to make sure S…

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## [Projection to cylinder stretching on sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-to-cylinder-stretching-on-sides/26487)

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**Author:** [@jkleiber](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jkleiber)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-to-cylinder-stretching-on-sides/26487 "2023-07-04T20:41:02Z")

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I am new to Shapr3D. Over the past couple of weeks, I have completed a few designs with success. Today I was experimenting with the Projection Tool and noticed that when I projected a dxf onto a vertical cylinder, the d…

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## [Feature Request - Are there any plans to add collaboration features?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-are-there-any-plans-to-add-collaboration-features/6441)

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**Author:** [@Shock9616](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shock9616)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-are-there-any-plans-to-add-collaboration-features/6441 "2023-07-04T17:29:52Z")

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Hello, I am just wondering if there are any plans to add collaboration features similar to how you can have multiple people editing a document in Microsoft Word. Is this possible at all? It would be very helpful in a te…

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## [Chamfer / fillet restrictions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-restrictions/26582)

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**Author:** [@tejatsuper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tejatsuper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-restrictions/26582 "2023-07-04T15:01:06Z")

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The chamfer/fillet function is not working properly. If I try to make a figure through splines and fillet, the function does not work. I don’t see any arrows to use that function. However, even if it is the same shape…

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## [Design split into two](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-split-into-two/26548)

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**Author:** [@dmills541](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmills541)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-split-into-two/26548 "2023-07-04T12:09:03Z")

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I had a update when i opened up the program and afterwards a design i have been working on with two main pieces to the part was separated into two separate designs. No longer in the same design space so i cannot work sim…

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## [Ramp on rounded segment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ramp-on-rounded-segment/26565)

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**Author:** [@Sammy1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sammy1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ramp-on-rounded-segment/26565 "2023-07-04T05:27:37Z")

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Dear Community, I would like to create a kind of “ramp” on this rounded segment with the center in the origin (see first screenshot). From the side it should look like in screenshot two. However, if I use a plane like …

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## [Is the pattern the right tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-the-pattern-the-right-tool/26567)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-the-pattern-the-right-tool/26567 "2023-07-03T20:33:18Z")

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Hey all! I need some advises again. Please have look at this image: My question is related to riffled middle part of the monitor. As @Stephen mentioned in his post for my other question,I thought the pattern tool ca…

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## [Must watch tutorial before using Windows app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/must-watch-tutorial-before-using-windows-app/26472)

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**Author:** [@ernie2.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ernie2.0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/must-watch-tutorial-before-using-windows-app/26472 "2023-07-03T06:16:22Z")

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Hi. I’ve been using Shapr3D on my iPad Pro for a couple of years now. I’m just now trying to use the Windows app and it will not let me skip the initial tutorial? That’s quite inconvenient. I’ve looked all over and do n…

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## [Export separate bodies in folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-separate-bodies-in-folder/26277)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-separate-bodies-in-folder/26277 "2023-07-02T13:42:13Z")

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How can I export all bodies without having to bring the bodies out of their folders. It destroys my organization in the Shapr3d file.

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## [How do I create this hexagonal parting line in Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-this-hexagonal-parting-line-in-shapr3d/26434)

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**Author:** [@peternguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternguyen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-this-hexagonal-parting-line-in-shapr3d/26434 "2023-07-01T11:00:45Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to create this hexagonal parting line that looks like the image shown in the attached. Does anyone have a solution for this?

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## [Surface measurement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-measurement/26529)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-measurement/26529 "2023-07-01T10:59:45Z")

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Hi, it seems that we lost the ability to see the surface measurement when one is selected. Is that something you abandonned or did you put it somewhere else. I’m trying to know how many square meter is the selected su…

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## [Why can't stl add shapr3D to export drawings now?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-stl-add-shapr3d-to-export-drawings-now/26510)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-stl-add-shapr3d-to-export-drawings-now/26510 "2023-07-01T09:19:03Z")

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Stl files that can be imported in the past can also produce drawings. Why is it restricted now? Do you want to reduce the function? I hope to return to this function.

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## [Make surfaces tangental](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-surfaces-tangental/26523)

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**Author:** [@Paulmac66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulmac66)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-surfaces-tangental/26523 "2023-06-30T12:50:12Z")

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i have a slot created from a sketch and i have not made the line to arc tangential and so after i extrude the slot i cant put a fillet on the perimeter of the slot as it quite rightly treats the straight edge and arc as …

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## [Subtract method - Boolean operation failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-method-boolean-operation-failed/26516)

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**Author:** [@3ASYPRINT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3ASYPRINT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-method-boolean-operation-failed/26516 "2023-06-30T12:35:17Z")

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Greetings to the community, thank you for it! I’m trying to modify the model and put holes in it. The beginning was good but now I can’t do it even after smaller quantities, not even one piece can be subtracted using th…

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## [Cannot Start Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-start-shapr3d/26503)

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**Author:** [@assyrian47](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/assyrian47)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-start-shapr3d/26503 "2023-06-29T10:46:45Z")

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Just getting back to using Shapr3D. Have run into this issue Running Windows 10 Pro. Click on Shapr3D shortcut and get this dialog I get this dialog When I click on try again I just get into a loop.

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## ["Connect" two Sketch planes over a curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketch-planes-over-a-curved-surface/26506)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketch-planes-over-a-curved-surface/26506 "2023-06-28T20:26:16Z")

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Hey there! Long story short, here are two pictures: Top Sketch plane Bottom Sketch plane As you can see, both upper and lower Sketch planes have lines. The distances between the lines are identical in both plan…

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## [Can't get my model right. Too confusing. please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-my-model-right-too-confusing-please-help/26505)

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**Author:** [@IlanG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IlanG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-my-model-right-too-confusing-please-help/26505 "2023-06-28T16:16:34Z")

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Hello. I am new to Shapr3d and I’ve spent so much time on this model from direct measurements but every time I think I am drawing something on an edge or something and I zoom out and I see that it is on a totally differe…

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## [WTH....Update not working! Desings on Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wth-update-not-working-desings-on-ipad/26495)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_C](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chris_C)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wth-update-not-working-desings-on-ipad/26495 "2023-06-28T11:06:57Z")

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I am working on designs between my Ipad and Windows desktop. My Ipad is updated and working with the current version, I do a cloud sync so I can use my desktop and it says my design was made with a newer version, I go …

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