# Modeling Questions

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## [Hiding Thumbnails Designs on Shapr3D startup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hiding-thumbnails-designs-on-shapr3d-startup/25514)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hiding-thumbnails-designs-on-shapr3d-startup/25514 "2023-04-27T13:58:48Z")

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Is there any way of hiding or only showing details of my Designs when going into Shapr3D at startup. Because sometimes it is necessary so that other customers do not see my designs that do not pertain to them or might ne…

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## [First Observations on MacOS Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-observations-on-macos-shapr3d/11064)

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**Author:** [@Steamflyer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steamflyer)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-observations-on-macos-shapr3d/11064 "2023-04-27T12:11:12Z")

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Background - I use SW daily for assembly review (75%) and part/assembly creation (25%). Have used Shapr3D off and on using iPad for year; first go on MacOS. A few initial thoughts: First notes on MacOS Beta of Shapr3D. …

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## [Texture Rotation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-rotation/17381)

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**Author:** [@AnthonyWS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnthonyWS)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-rotation/17381 "2023-04-27T08:00:40Z")

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I can scale the assigned texture. Is there a way to rotate for better alignment C

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## [Transparancy on materials in visualisation mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparancy-on-materials-in-visualisation-mode/25494)

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**Author:** [@Wicher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wicher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparancy-on-materials-in-visualisation-mode/25494 "2023-04-26T20:57:28Z")

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Hello, I was wondering is there a way that in the visualisation mode materials can be made transparant? for example i did draw a reservoir in polypropylene material. In real this material is slightly transparant. In the …

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## [\[HOW TO guide\] Import vector file as a sketch in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-guide-import-vector-file-as-a-sketch-in-shapr3d/25485)

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**Author:** [@Arnopello](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arnopello)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-guide-import-vector-file-as-a-sketch-in-shapr3d/25485 "2023-04-26T14:22:30Z")

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So, unusual post, here is a step-by-step guide to import your Illustrator or Affinity Designer (or any other vector image softwares) designs to sketches into Shapr3D, while keeping the intended scale. I had myself a big…

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## [Plant + Visualization vs Cadmio, thoughts and ideas?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plant-visualization-vs-cadmio-thoughts-and-ideas/18698)

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**Author:** [@Einar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Einar)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plant-visualization-vs-cadmio-thoughts-and-ideas/18698 "2023-04-26T10:49:26Z")

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I made a plant and hexagonal planter in Shapr3D. Whilst I’m pretty happy with the plant overall, I couldn’t get a realistic finish for the leaves. I rendered the model in both Cadmio and Shapr3D in order to get a descent…

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## [What happens when Pro account expires?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happens-when-pro-account-expires/4697)

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**Author:** [@chakatodd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chakatodd)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happens-when-pro-account-expires/4697 "2023-04-26T05:58:07Z")

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If I cancel a monthly Pro subscription do I lose access to my designs? Thanks!

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## [3D model rotation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-rotation/25457)

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**Author:** [@qbadner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/qbadner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-rotation/25457 "2023-04-25T21:10:23Z")

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Hello all, I have a 3D model made, but want to include it in a video. Is there anyway to have it rotate at a certain speed that way I can screen record it?

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## [Thread issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-issue/25466)

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**Author:** [@Wicher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wicher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-issue/25466 "2023-04-25T21:04:25Z")

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Hello I noticed that there is an issue when drawing thread with rounded edges such a G 3/4 inch. I assume that this occurs due to the fact that the radius off the thread touches the neighbouring part. I don’t have any i…

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## [RE: Move bodies along a path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/re-move-bodies-along-a-path/25469)

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**Author:** [@Akirk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Akirk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/re-move-bodies-along-a-path/25469 "2023-04-25T19:02:55Z")

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Hi I am new to shapr 3d lam having trouble moving bodies along a path after I have rotated them once I rotate the body i cannot move it in the direction I rotated it only in the direction it was originally in is there aw…

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## [How do I extend these 2 identical models to they intersect?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-extend-these-2-identical-models-to-they-intersect/25460)

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**Author:** [@Jaysin86](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jaysin86)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-extend-these-2-identical-models-to-they-intersect/25460 "2023-04-25T19:00:52Z")

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I have 2 identical models, one is vertical and the other is horizontal at 90°. I want to extend them so they both meet at a 90° mitered corner. I cannot figure this out and it seems like it is something that should be ve…

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## [Wood Grain Orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain-orientation/18574)

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**Author:** [@NoahBuening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NoahBuening)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain-orientation/18574 "2023-04-25T19:00:35Z")

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It would be great to change the direction of wood grains to accurately represent the surfaces they are on. I am making a a full detail model and I would love to have the studs show properly.

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## [Help please - Finding Loft very confusing - also what does this error message really mean?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-please-finding-loft-very-confusing-also-what-does-this-error-message-really-mean/25423)

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**Author:** [@Steve566074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve566074)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-please-finding-loft-very-confusing-also-what-does-this-error-message-really-mean/25423 "2023-04-25T15:56:24Z")

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I am using Loft to create a model of a vintage car bonnet. I am finding it extremally confusing to work out what causes bulges and dips without using trial-and-error. Is there a detailed explanation/tutorial on the advan…

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## [Unable to rotate sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440)

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**Author:** [@Msmetalmagic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msmetalmagic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440 "2023-04-25T14:40:00Z")

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I am in able to rotate simple sketches. Says there is an issue with solving constraints.

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## [草图如何对齐？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/25462)

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**Author:** [@Wei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wei)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/25462 "2023-04-25T14:20:37Z")

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草图线段如何对齐？

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## [Import any dwg or dxf from autocad problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-any-dwg-or-dxf-from-autocad-problems/23643)

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**Author:** [@Coffeliten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffeliten)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-any-dwg-or-dxf-from-autocad-problems/23643 "2023-04-25T11:51:24Z")

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Have the premium version on iPad Pro but can’t open any step, dwg or dxf from autocad, when I open the file in dwg drawings doesn’t show, just empty Loading an step file does not work either, it just get stuck at loadin…

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## [Pull without cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pull-without-cutting/25453)

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**Author:** [@Wicher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wicher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pull-without-cutting/25453 "2023-04-25T09:27:10Z")

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I was wondering if there is an option to pull a surface into a solid without cutting into other items. In Spaceclaim this is something I can select but I have no clue how to do this in Shapr3D. I am working on Mac. Plea…

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## [measurements, 2ddrawing and photo's of Section View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-2ddrawing-and-photos-of-section-view/25447)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-2ddrawing-and-photos-of-section-view/25447 "2023-04-25T08:26:32Z")

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Hello Shapr3D Community, What a great powerfull software is this! Making more and more good designs. For the production and 3dPrinting of a design it’s important to know the wall thickness. So the Section view is perfec…

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## [Build vertical surface search not found](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/build-vertical-surface-search-not-found/25442)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/build-vertical-surface-search-not-found/25442 "2023-04-24T15:04:55Z")

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It’s like a puzzle when you rejoice at a random coincidence, because the functionality is constantly being twisted.

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## [Text -\> operation resulted in invalid curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-operation-resulted-in-invalid-curve/25438)

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**Author:** [@AseretLH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AseretLH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-operation-resulted-in-invalid-curve/25438 "2023-04-24T13:47:47Z")

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Hello! I have the following issue: I have created a body and added text to it (see screenshot below) - everything went fine. Than I have created exactly the same body in a new document and wanted to add a different text…

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## [Cant align a sketched circle to a 3d object circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-align-a-sketched-circle-to-a-3d-object-circle/25436)

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**Author:** [@MakeKit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MakeKit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-align-a-sketched-circle-to-a-3d-object-circle/25436 "2023-04-24T12:38:17Z")

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I have a 3d object with a circle and I want to make a new sketch on top of it, then draw a circle that is aligned to the 3d object circle. Whatever I do i cannot get to align the sketched circle properly. It seems like t…

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## [Constraints disappeared](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-disappeared/25429)

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**Author:** [@johnrci3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnrci3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-disappeared/25429 "2023-04-24T07:02:20Z")

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Where have constraints gone. Using win 11 on lenovo yoga.

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## [Object to lay flat on plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-to-lay-flat-on-plane/25399)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_C](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chris_C)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-to-lay-flat-on-plane/25399 "2023-04-23T18:24:16Z")

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How do you get an object to perfectly lay flat on a plane or aligned on a plane?

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## [ Please help me draw such a leg!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me-draw-such-a-leg/25413)

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**Author:** [@malanmasim5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/malanmasim5)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me-draw-such-a-leg/25413 "2023-04-23T18:11:36Z")

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## [What is the best method to join two hollow tubes together?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-method-to-join-two-hollow-tubes-together/25392)

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**Author:** [@Buddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Buddy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-method-to-join-two-hollow-tubes-together/25392 "2023-04-23T11:19:08Z")

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Hello, I would like to know how I can join two hollow tubes together so they will be able to be taken apart and put back together. What kind of joint can I create and how to do it? How best can I create either a sm…

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## [extruded hole blocked by unknown artifact](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-hole-blocked-by-unknown-artifact/25406)

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**Author:** [@yhorstmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yhorstmann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-hole-blocked-by-unknown-artifact/25406 "2023-04-22T05:03:12Z")

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Hello, I am new to this program and have become stuck with an issue. I extruded several holes through an object, one of the holes has some kind of artifact on the bottom plane and seems to be “tied” to a corner nearby??…

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## [Importing STEP files with Insert mold parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-step-files-with-insert-mold-parts/25394)

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**Author:** [@sajid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sajid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-step-files-with-insert-mold-parts/25394 "2023-04-21T08:32:27Z")

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Hi, I am creating a design that will be injection molded and has some insert mold for threads. I downloaded insert mold step files and added them to my project. The step file is added as a collection of Meshes in a fol…

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## [Tutorial practise files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-practise-files/24892)

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**Author:** [@AbsolutDisaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AbsolutDisaster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-practise-files/24892 "2023-04-21T08:31:49Z")

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I’ve just started out with Shapr3d, and it,s a joy to use. The first tutorial I did was great, the in app video made everything very easy to manage. I wanted to create the teapot next, and it starts off by showing a temp…

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## [Curser dot?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curser-dot/25375)

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**Author:** [@Blkflg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blkflg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curser-dot/25375 "2023-04-19T15:13:28Z")

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In the latest version of shapr3d, every time I click, a colored dot appears at the curser. Is there some way I can turn this dot off? See attachment

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## [SVG Export all buggy (shaper origin)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-all-buggy-shaper-origin/25319)

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**Author:** [@Alexis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexis)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-all-buggy-shaper-origin/25319 "2023-04-19T14:10:03Z")

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Hey Shapr team been juggling for a while now with a simple design I need to use with Shaper Origin. Everytime I export an SVG form that form the SVG just does what he wants, sometimes the squares are closed, sometimes …

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