# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=115

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## [Basket Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basket-drawing/25173)

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**Author:** [@Derekwong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekwong)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basket-drawing/25173 "2023-04-09T04:20:58Z")

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Hello Guys, I have no idea how to do start to draw weave basket. Can you give some idea how to start it? Many Thanks.

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## [In particular, how should this curved surface be made](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-particular-how-should-this-curved-surface-be-made/25203)

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**Author:** [@Zhichang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zhichang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-particular-how-should-this-curved-surface-be-made/25203 "2023-04-08T13:35:54Z")

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## [Change the measures of a box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-measures-of-a-box/25197)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-measures-of-a-box/25197 "2023-04-08T04:33:07Z")

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Dear all, I would like to change the measures of the box without starting from the beginning again so to speak make the box less „deep“. Is there a way I can do this? When I just change the extrude it cuts the bottom o…

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## [Orient model for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orient-model-for-3d-printing/25194)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orient-model-for-3d-printing/25194 "2023-04-08T00:14:27Z")

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Hi all, I just upgraded to Simplify3D v 5. My parts will do not lay flat on the Simplify3D simulated bed. Is there an easy way to orient my part to x, Y, or Z plane before exporting .stl file. I don’t want to have to ro…

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## [Non linear cut lines with a thickness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-linear-cut-lines-with-a-thickness/25184)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_the\_builder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tom_the_builder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-linear-cut-lines-with-a-thickness/25184 "2023-04-07T06:48:51Z")

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I often need to cut parts for 3D printing. I also moved a week ago from Fusion to Shapr. In Fusion I would sketch a cut line, extrude the line into a 2D cut plane, then assign it a thickness of 0.1 - 0.2 mm to accommodat…

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## [Stuck on how to make this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-how-to-make-this/25185)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-how-to-make-this/25185 "2023-04-07T08:46:04Z")

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I am trying to figure out how to get the ribs align half sunken in to thefigure and folowing the shape with even distance

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## [Offline Manual - Feature Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offline-manual-feature-request/3822)

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**Author:** [@milotindragos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/milotindragos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offline-manual-feature-request/3822 "2023-04-07T06:49:20Z")

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Hello :wave: Is there any way we can have the Shapr3D manual saved in a format that can be saved on an iPad for offline usage? There are moments when I forget how to do something and I would like to reference some sort …

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## [Scale by order of magnitude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-by-order-of-magnitude/25118)

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**Author:** [@PFL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PFL)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-by-order-of-magnitude/25118 "2023-04-06T14:52:08Z")

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Weird situation where I have modified a step file from a friend, and did not realize they modeled in meters(it should be in mm). So when I save as a .step and go to export, I then am importing this file into another file…

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## [Can’t connect the lines in a sketch. Please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-connect-the-lines-in-a-sketch-please-help/25176)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-connect-the-lines-in-a-sketch-please-help/25176 "2023-04-06T08:27:02Z")

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Hi everyone, I want to make a chair where the back where you lean on is curved. I’m trying to connect the lines on a sketch but due to the curved line which lays a bit more „inside“ I can’t connect the ends. What am I …

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## [Copying a sketch from another design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-a-sketch-from-another-design/25110)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-a-sketch-from-another-design/25110 "2023-04-06T08:25:10Z")

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Dear all, Is there a way to copy a sketch from an existent design to another design without copying the whole design? Thanks in advance!

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## [Plasma nest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plasma-nest/24881)

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**Author:** [@James2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/James2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plasma-nest/24881 "2023-04-06T07:58:50Z")

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Hi guys. Is it possible to draw something, for example, a square to round hopper feeder neck split it in half and nest it for it then to be cut out on my plasma deck then folded up with my CNC pressbrake. Hope that make…

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## [AR View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-view/25137)

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**Author:** [@SeanO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SeanO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-view/25137 "2023-04-05T16:06:32Z")

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The web viewer is great on macOS, but on larger models - it fails on iPhone, as seen by this image . When trying to load a web view URL, the iPhone will load to 99 percent, flash the screen, load to 99 percent a second…

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## [Arc length in 2d drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arc-length-in-2d-drawings/15816)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arc-length-in-2d-drawings/15816 "2023-04-04T23:59:10Z")

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Will this function be added?

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## [Break lines on 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/break-lines-on-2d-drawings/13013)

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**Author:** [@mkelleyp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mkelleyp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/break-lines-on-2d-drawings/13013 "2023-04-04T05:18:53Z")

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I am loving the new drawings feature for creating fabrication prints. I am currently drawing a 1/4” plate that will be laser cut to shape then bent at a 90° angle on 1 edge. I would like to be able to show the break li…

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## [Create a surface with 4 curved lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-surface-with-4-curved-lines/25108)

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**Author:** [@alexandre3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexandre3000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-surface-with-4-curved-lines/25108 "2023-04-03T19:40:24Z")

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I would like to know how to make a surface from 4 curves like on the attachment. is it possible? Thanks a lot Alexandre

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## [Copying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying/25140)

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**Author:** [@camboudreau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/camboudreau)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying/25140 "2023-04-03T22:31:01Z")

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I have created something in one design and would like to bring it into another design. Is there a way to do that?

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## [Tangent and midpoint dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangent-and-midpoint-dimensions/25139)

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**Author:** [@amillson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/amillson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangent-and-midpoint-dimensions/25139 "2023-04-03T20:56:22Z")

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Hi, it it possible to create tangent and midpoint (or both) dimensions in Shapr3D?

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## [Is there a way to disable double tap to select all?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-double-tap-to-select-all/25102)

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**Author:** [@nerdo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nerdo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-double-tap-to-select-all/25102 "2023-04-03T15:49:53Z")

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New user here. Love the double tap feature but it gets in the way often when using an ipad. If I have to select a bunch of edges to chamfer/fillet, i often accidentally double tap and select the entire body. Is there a …

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## [Textured skin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textured-skin/25130)

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**Author:** [@Fuzzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fuzzy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textured-skin/25130 "2023-04-03T14:49:01Z")

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Trying to create a rough skin on my design. Is there a tool that does that. Tried the google machine, didn’t find anything. Thanks!

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## [How to align spherical surface on cylindrical surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-spherical-surface-on-cylindrical-surface/25124)

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**Author:** [@abdulkareem947](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/abdulkareem947)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-spherical-surface-on-cylindrical-surface/25124 "2023-04-03T14:17:34Z")

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Helo I want to align two bodies together through their Center-Line Axes such that these body are allowed only to move along the aligned axes, see below for illustration: Note that, I have tried the aligning tool by …

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## [Glitchiness on OSX or what am I doing wrong?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitchiness-on-osx-or-what-am-i-doing-wrong/25119)

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**Author:** [@davidpinaz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davidpinaz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitchiness-on-osx-or-what-am-i-doing-wrong/25119 "2023-04-03T10:54:19Z")

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I have two issues that are frustrating me at the moment, both of which can be user error, but I’m honestly lost right now. Using Shapr3d (5.341.0) on OSX (MBP, M1 Max, 13.2.1). My video is on Vimeo because I can’t upl…

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## [Is there a notes function?if there is not, there should be](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-notes-function-if-there-is-not-there-should-be/17320)

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**Author:** [@willam6174](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/willam6174)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-notes-function-if-there-is-not-there-should-be/17320 "2023-04-03T07:14:28Z")

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I think that there should be a notes section in the tool so we can keep notes on the project we are making. This will allow us to have measurement and other information we need in the project.

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## [Sweep or cut through a piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-or-cut-through-a-piece/25022)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-or-cut-through-a-piece/25022 "2023-04-02T14:18:32Z")

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Dear community, I would either like to sweep or cut through an existent piece… I try to sweep it but then I can’t get through the edges… So I thought I cut it but how do I do that? Please see the screenshot Many tha…

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## [Interacting with sketches in multiple planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interacting-with-sketches-in-multiple-planes/25101)

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**Author:** [@nerdo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nerdo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interacting-with-sketches-in-multiple-planes/25101 "2023-04-02T07:23:31Z")

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Im new to Shapr3D and CAD in general, so Im not sure if I’ve just got an approach that is anti-pattern, or if this is a legitimate use case (maybe both?). I keep finding myself needing to interact with sketches and/or e…

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## [Create a circle centered on an axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-circle-centered-on-an-axis/25057)

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**Author:** [@SetSails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SetSails)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-circle-centered-on-an-axis/25057 "2023-04-01T20:15:43Z")

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Hi guys! I’m desperately trying to create a circle that is centered on an axis and lies on a face. Goal is to put a circular hole into an object at a specific point, exactly where a rotation axis needs to be placed. T…

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## [Array feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-feature/7732)

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**Author:** [@pfontaine2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pfontaine2)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-feature/7732 "2023-04-02T11:49:55Z")

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One of the things I create for my employer are plate designs, often with decorative beaded edges. Shapr3D is an awesome app and far more accessible than most other 3d and CAD apps but it seems to be missing any kind of…

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## [Stair Hand Railing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stair-hand-railing/25085)

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**Author:** [@HoffmannWelding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HoffmannWelding)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stair-hand-railing/25085 "2023-04-01T16:20:41Z")

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I am trying to draw the balusters on the hand railing. Every time I draw on the angled hand rail plane that starts from the ground to the landing, it wants to stay on that angle. How do I draw them perfectly vertical the…

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## [Question about pen drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-pen-drawing/25076)

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**Author:** [@Arch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-pen-drawing/25076 "2023-04-01T05:01:22Z")

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Does the pen work on Windows or only on the iPad?

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## [Shapr3d .exe link to Razer Synapse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-exe-link-to-razer-synapse/20984)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-exe-link-to-razer-synapse/20984 "2023-03-30T23:40:38Z")

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Evening. I want setup my Razer Game pad and Mouse to work with the Razer Synapse software so that the Razer profile open automatically when I open Shapr3d but I can not find the shapr3d .exe file to link with the Razer p…

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## [Installation fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installation-fails/25052)

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**Author:** [@scarr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scarr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installation-fails/25052 "2023-03-30T14:45:03Z")

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When I try to install (see pictures) I get an error box and the installation stops.

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