# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=109

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## [Can I Save all info after using visualisation tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-save-all-info-after-using-visualisation-tool/18557)

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**Author:** [@POB714](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/POB714)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-save-all-info-after-using-visualisation-tool/18557 "2023-06-08T02:06:03Z")

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Hello, so Ive been trying to figure how to save my 3D CREATIONS after using the visualisation tool and all the great textures. But I have even been able to save a send a file with any color let alone the awesome textures…

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## [Is color gone now that visualization is here?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-color-gone-now-that-visualization-is-here/18472)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-color-gone-now-that-visualization-is-here/18472 "2023-06-08T01:55:23Z")

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I really like the new visualization feature, but after having set a material as black ABS, I can hardly see it on a dark background and the shading is all black when unselected. When I model, I rarely use “material colo…

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## [Version 5.380.0 (5188) constantly hangs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-380-0-5188-constantly-hangs/26149)

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**Author:** [@DesertDave](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DesertDave)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-380-0-5188-constantly-hangs/26149 "2023-06-07T17:47:10Z")

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This morning I upgraded to the latest Shapr3D for macOS (Ventura) and now every time I attempt to edit an existing project, or even start a new, blank project, the program hangs after a few lines are drawn. I’ve let it g…

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## [Windows and apple verisons do not match](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-and-apple-verisons-do-not-match/26182)

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**Author:** [@c0mputerguy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/c0mputerguy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-and-apple-verisons-do-not-match/26182 "2023-06-07T14:58:58Z")

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Windows and Apple versions do not match. Not able to open the drawings on my windows pc due to incompatible design. Mildly frustrating, glad I am not traveling.

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## [Step file issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-issue/26170)

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**Author:** [@Derekwong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekwong)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-issue/26170 "2023-06-07T07:59:58Z")

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Dear Friends, I used shapr3d to make an assembled product and output to step files. And I use other CAD drawing viewer to open it, I can’t disasembled parts, it is only one whole part. Is it anything to do before output…

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## [Can't extrude or add a plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-or-add-a-plane/26172)

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**Author:** [@NDS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NDS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-or-add-a-plane/26172 "2023-06-07T06:52:52Z")

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This is an intermittent error that occurs regardless of the file I’m working on (most recently, they’ve been 7 MB to 17 MB in size). When trying to extrude a surface (from an object or a drawing) it will sometimes work …

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## [Extruding on faces that have used the Union application](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-on-faces-that-have-used-the-union-application/26144)

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**Author:** [@Certified606](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Certified606)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-on-faces-that-have-used-the-union-application/26144 "2023-06-07T04:10:34Z")

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I have created an object using the Union process. Prior to doing the Union of the pieces I can Extrude successfully on them. After I do a Union of the pieces I can not Extrude my shapes into the pieces that were put tog…

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## [Shift select not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shift-select-not-working/25987)

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**Author:** [@cigrafix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cigrafix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shift-select-not-working/25987 "2023-06-07T03:44:06Z")

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I press and hold shift and try to select two objects it doesnt work.

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## [How do I draw a 2D triangle with fixed side lengths, angles unknown](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-a-2d-triangle-with-fixed-side-lengths-angles-unknown/25925)

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**Author:** [@DesertDave](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DesertDave)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 3:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-a-2d-triangle-with-fixed-side-lengths-angles-unknown/25925 "2023-06-07T03:43:39Z")

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I need to extrude a triangular shaped bar but first I need to draw the triangle profile. It has sides 152mm x 183mm x 112mm. Is there I way I can do that without having to calculate what the angles are first?

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## [Latest Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-update/26167)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-update/26167 "2023-06-07T00:14:58Z")

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It performed an update on Windows and I had to log in again. When I click the button so it will open a browser to login, no browser window will open. Click try again and nothing. How do I login now?

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## [control point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/control-point/26120)

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**Author:** [@berraoptik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/berraoptik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/control-point/26120 "2023-06-06T10:53:41Z")

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we make to spline comment finish to draws around 25 point and want to only 1 point z line , ı used move/rotate all draw together up , only one posibble

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## [Export multiple Drawings in different formats](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-multiple-drawings-in-different-formats/26150)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-multiple-drawings-in-different-formats/26150 "2023-06-06T00:20:05Z")

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Is there a way to export multiple drawings with different file types? Say 10 drawings exporting in both DWG and PDF.?

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## [Cant get past tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-past-tutorial/26143)

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**Author:** [@Jjbraid10282](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jjbraid10282)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-past-tutorial/26143 "2023-06-05T11:08:16Z")

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Get stuck in the tutorial. black screen in the back and can’t get past the 5th section of the tutorial. Acer gaming nitro5 laptop. ryzen 7, 16gb ram, nvidia 3060 video card.

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## [Latest update problem turned my materials in to black](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-update-problem-turned-my-materials-in-to-black/26093)

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**Author:** [@Loorke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loorke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-update-problem-turned-my-materials-in-to-black/26093 "2023-06-05T09:17:22Z")

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All materials turned black since latest update. Help

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## [Pattern tool need improvement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-tool-need-improvement/26139)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-tool-need-improvement/26139 "2023-06-04T20:33:38Z")

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I have the iPad Pro M2. 16GB RAM. I am using the Pattern tool. I created a sketch rectangle plan 121x121mm. Then I added via the Pattern Tool a grid of 24x24 Hexagon shapes. Then I extruded the plane 2mm. Then I made 4 a…

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## [Change billing from Apple Subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-billing-from-apple-subscription/5560)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-billing-from-apple-subscription/5560 "2023-06-02T18:42:30Z")

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Hi, I love Shapr3D. I am using the Beta. I just wanted to make a comment. Like myself, anyone that is still paying for Shapr3D through the Apple App store subscriptions should consider switching your billing. That’s the…

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## [Renaming Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-design/26115)

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**Author:** [@BlueSharkCreatives](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BlueSharkCreatives)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-design/26115 "2023-06-02T15:02:38Z")

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I am new and having trouble with renaming a design. I have the subscription and have tried: Updating IPad Updating app Closing all apps Restarting app Restarting IPad Shutting Off IPad Just clinking on the design like …

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## [Elements can no longer be rotated in the latest Windows version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/elements-can-no-longer-be-rotated-in-the-latest-windows-version/26091)

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**Author:** [@Tech](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tech)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/elements-can-no-longer-be-rotated-in-the-latest-windows-version/26091 "2023-06-02T14:51:49Z")

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I want to upload a small video because of an error, but I can’t because I’m a new user.

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## [Sketch or filling face can’t be extruded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-or-filling-face-can-t-be-extruded/26109)

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**Author:** [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-or-filling-face-can-t-be-extruded/26109 "2023-06-02T01:30:00Z")

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Like another post on here, I’ve imported a DWG file. As you can see in the video, I am able to extrude it right after import. I am trying to do a -2mm offset so I can set a perimeter face. I am able to create the offs…

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## [Creating natural net surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-natural-net-surface/26103)

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**Author:** [@prestoforte](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/prestoforte)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-natural-net-surface/26103 "2023-06-01T16:01:06Z")

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Greetings, I’m designing a kind of manual push car for my term project and it will have a profile that moves from aluminum in the middle and a mesh style fabric that can be threaded into that profile. How can I give a na…

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## [STL export Deviation & Angle Tolerence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-export-deviation-angle-tolerence/26094)

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**Author:** [@JPL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JPL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-export-deviation-angle-tolerence/26094 "2023-05-31T22:13:35Z")

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When exporting STL files I’ve been asked to supply the files with a resolution of 0.01 and angle of 10 degrees, however there is no option to set the angle in degrees, some software is between 0 and 1 as an alternative, …

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## [Editing an existing STL file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-existing-stl-file/26092)

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**Author:** [@texasmac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/texasmac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-existing-stl-file/26092 "2023-05-31T22:12:51Z")

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I am a new Shapr3d user. Before attempting to make a new design I thought I might take an existing STL file I have purchased and carved on my CNC many times and simply change some of the characteristics of it. For inst…

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## [Octagonal sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/octagonal-sphere/26082)

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**Author:** [@Gtd3692](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gtd3692)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/octagonal-sphere/26082 "2023-05-31T18:23:59Z")

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I am attempting to recreate this drawer pull and cannot for the life of me recreate this top sphere. I’m sure it is simple but I can’t seem to get it. It is a sphere but the top has like concave sides to it. I’ve added a…

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## [how to level 2 faces so they are flush?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-level-2-faces-so-they-are-flush/26064)

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**Author:** [@losc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/losc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-level-2-faces-so-they-are-flush/26064 "2023-05-30T13:00:20Z")

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Hello all, I am trying to get the faces circled in red to match the plane of the face circled in blue. I don’t want the red portions to be raised as they are and am hoping they can become flush with the blue. I am new t…

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## [How to draw objects correctly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-objects-correctly/25973)

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**Author:** [@Kaa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kaa)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-objects-correctly/25973 "2023-05-30T08:24:12Z")

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Very often, I’ve space between objects, or they collide.

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## ["How many components can I draw in a single file using iPad Pro 11 4th generation?"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-many-components-can-i-draw-in-a-single-file-using-ipad-pro-11-4th-generation/26060)

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**Author:** [@park](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/park)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-many-components-can-i-draw-in-a-single-file-using-ipad-pro-11-4th-generation/26060 "2023-05-30T08:18:04Z")

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“How many components can I draw in a single file using iPad Pro 11 4th generation?”

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## [Simulations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulations/26009)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulations/26009 "2023-05-30T07:59:40Z")

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Can we simulate Shapr3D models in any simulation software ? Has anyone tried it ?

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## [How to save individual parts from an assembly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-save-individual-parts-from-an-assembly/26053)

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**Author:** [@StevenD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StevenD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-save-individual-parts-from-an-assembly/26053 "2023-05-30T06:57:01Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if there is a simpler way to save individual parts, for reuse, from an assembly? Currently I model an entire assembly and then save the assembly multiple times with different titles and then open eac…

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## [Assembly in 2021](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-in-2021/16480)

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**Author:** [@DeereEngineer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DeereEngineer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-in-2021/16480 "2023-05-29T09:19:31Z")

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Following up from last years topic on assemblies. https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly/10240/7 Looking to hear from @Istvan\_CEO\_Shapr3D follow up on his statement last year: “Proper assemblies are on our roadmap, …

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## [I cant see my items on screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-see-my-items-on-screen/26035)

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**Author:** [@rinarina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rinarina)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-see-my-items-on-screen/26035 "2023-05-28T15:38:55Z")

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Hello!! im looking for help for my friend and i found this forum so i hope maybe someone Here will know what to do. The problem is that the whole work disappeared, the items are still showing that they exist but she cann…

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