# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=118

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## [IPencil fundementals on Ipad when drawing rectangles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipencil-fundementals-on-ipad-when-drawing-rectangles/24645)

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**Author:** [@JohnHewetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohnHewetson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipencil-fundementals-on-ipad-when-drawing-rectangles/24645 "2023-03-14T05:52:22Z")

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I hope I am in the right forum for this. I am new to Shapr3D and I use an Ipad (3 Gen) and a Ipencil 2. I can’t help but feel that I am missing some fundamentals of using the Pencil. My example is when I am sketching a l…

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## [Delete function for drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-for-drawings/16440)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-for-drawings/16440 "2023-03-13T20:33:06Z")

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Please add the batch or multiple selection delete function for drawings. When exporting Item parts and when importing Item parts, unnecessary drawings are also imported. Thank you.

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## [Scew design until tip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scew-design-until-tip/24516)

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**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scew-design-until-tip/24516 "2023-03-13T19:08:47Z")

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Hello everyone, Can someone please help out? How can I make it happen, that the sharp edges of a screw follow the cone ending shape of a screw? I only know how to rotate around a cylindrical shape. Please see picture a…

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## [Construction planes offset from main planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-planes-offset-from-main-planes/8412)

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**Author:** [@max3\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/max3_2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-planes-offset-from-main-planes/8412 "2023-03-13T17:06:39Z")

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Hi, is this possible, e.g. selecting the XY plane as base and creating a CP with offset or selecting one of the principal axis for CP definition? Best

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## [Map 2D shape on yz axis plane to surface perpendicular to an arc on the xy plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/map-2d-shape-on-yz-axis-plane-to-surface-perpendicular-to-an-arc-on-the-xy-plane/24723)

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**Author:** [@Cirem2023](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cirem2023)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/map-2d-shape-on-yz-axis-plane-to-surface-perpendicular-to-an-arc-on-the-xy-plane/24723 "2023-03-13T15:13:41Z")

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I have drawn a planar shape on the yz axis plane and want to map it to a surface perpendicular to an arc on the xy plane. How do I do this? The real world application here is that I’ve measured the dimensions of a 2D s…

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## [Non-Manifold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold/24667)

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**Author:** [@Bold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bold)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold/24667 "2023-03-13T07:48:04Z")

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Can anyone find the sketch that is causing the nonmanifold edge? I am trying to extrude the black pixels but I cannot because it is saying it will cause a non-manifold edge. Thanks.

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## [How to drawing the jar(mouth)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-drawing-the-jar-mouth/24717)

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**Author:** [@Bon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-drawing-the-jar-mouth/24717 "2023-03-13T07:08:36Z")

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How to drawing the jar(mouth) \[Uploading: C23B5CF6-79FD-4D24-A69E-A66EC08D1327.jpeg…\]

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## [Bug in area selection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-area-selection/24704)

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**Author:** [@pearish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pearish)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-area-selection/24704 "2023-03-12T16:49:18Z")

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I would expect that area selection (click-drag on a mac) behaves the same as selecting multiple individual items, except for being more convenient. But that is not what I am seeing. I have included 4 screen shots that de…

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## [Mirror problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-problem/24604)

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**Author:** [@Honza572](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Honza572)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-problem/24604 "2023-03-12T16:49:09Z")

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I am currently on school computer and I have problem with mirroring, idk why. does anyone know how to force it? it’s telling me that the body would be invalid but don’t tell me that program is so stupid that it can’t te…

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## [When I delete a part in my design, the app crashes.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-delete-a-part-in-my-design-the-app-crashes/24666)

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**Author:** [@Gas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-delete-a-part-in-my-design-the-app-crashes/24666 "2023-03-11T17:34:40Z")

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Not sure how to proceed. Happens on 2 PCs. The parts seem to have 2 listings in the parts list even though its only one part selected. e.g Body 64(2) and Body 64(2) are listed as selected but its one one part.

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## [How can I draw this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-draw-this/22236)

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**Author:** [@poohbbang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poohbbang)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-draw-this/22236 "2023-03-11T16:29:32Z")

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I can not draw this. it’s difficult i have 2D file. Could you teach me about how can i draw?

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## [Revolve tool does not work (piston design tutorial)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-does-not-work-piston-design-tutorial/24670)

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**Author:** [@Fogdile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fogdile)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-does-not-work-piston-design-tutorial/24670 "2023-03-11T14:06:10Z")

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I am doing the piston tutorial and find that the revolve tool does not work. Who can I send the file to for testing? regards fogdale

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## [How would you approach this design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-approach-this-design/24631)

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**Author:** [@m4rk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/m4rk)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-approach-this-design/24631 "2023-03-11T11:44:13Z")

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Hello folks, A little bit of background info: I’m new to this CAD game. Although I’ve had Shapr3d for the last year, my designs have been very simple. But lately I’ve had cause to do something more complex (for my level…

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## [Rounding Error in 2D-drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-error-in-2d-drawing/24669)

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**Author:** [@ekalisch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ekalisch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-error-in-2d-drawing/24669 "2023-03-10T10:37:57Z")

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When creating a 2D drawing from my 3D model, I have experienced some rounding errors when displaying measurements. A hole in my 3D model has a diameter of 30,0 (given by exact input) but in my 2D drawing it shows as 29,…

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## [2d drawing custom ratio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-custom-ratio/24593)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-custom-ratio/24593 "2023-03-10T04:13:44Z")

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hi im using the very lovely 2d drawing feature to make a building plan on 11x17 paper. 1:50 is too small and 1:20 is just a little too big - is there a way to pick a specific ratio that is not listed in the dropdown? t…

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## [Turn off constraints view?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/24616)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/24616 "2023-03-09T20:56:10Z")

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I am trying to draw box sides and bottom to cut with a laser cutter. The number of constraints being shown is getting in the way. I have two or three versions of the box as I try different things. The loading time ha…

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## [Need help transitioning from another program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-transitioning-from-another-program/24644)

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**Author:** [@siliconbronze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siliconbronze)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-transitioning-from-another-program/24644 "2023-03-09T17:49:45Z")

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I have been an occasional but long time user of another popular mechanical design package. I’m finding that I am expecting/looking for a certain way of work, but not finding it. Perhaps to be expected. Example: Take a b…

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## [Editing lengths without the rest of the shapes change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-lengths-without-the-rest-of-the-shapes-change/24612)

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**Author:** [@mattmadn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattmadn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-lengths-without-the-rest-of-the-shapes-change/24612 "2023-03-09T15:03:34Z")

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Hi all, New shapr3D user here, so please point me in the right direction if this is an obvious question. I’m creating building layouts for an assignment, but when I edit the length of one wall, the rest of the building…

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## [Bugs in sketch tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-in-sketch-tool/24648)

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**Author:** [@CADesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CADesigner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-in-sketch-tool/24648 "2023-03-09T09:49:44Z")

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Hallo Shapr3D Team With the last version iPad 5.321.0.4865 came a few bugs into the Sketch tool. The endpoint has a offset to the grid in the sketch tool, when I close the sketch its fine, the bug is only by sketchin…

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## [Can't finish tutorial - vizualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-finish-tutorial-vizualisation/24646)

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**Author:** [@OrangeTapestry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OrangeTapestry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-finish-tutorial-vizualisation/24646 "2023-03-09T09:46:59Z")

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I get stuck on step 12 on the tutorial, applying a material to the model. When I click ‘Visualization’, the materials side menu shows up, but the water bottle model disappears. Therefore I have nothing to drag the materi…

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## [New Sketch Planes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-planes/24613)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-planes/24613 "2023-03-07T17:44:03Z")

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Very confused by sketch planes. I don’t want to continually sketch on plane one. I feel like sometimes by whatever I do, I get multiple sketch planes, but when I want to I cannot. I tried adding an offset construction p…

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## [Where do I set the overall scale of my design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-do-i-set-the-overall-scale-of-my-design/24538)

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**Author:** [@RobyToby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobyToby)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-do-i-set-the-overall-scale-of-my-design/24538 "2023-03-07T10:58:41Z")

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Hello, When the size of my objects in a sharpr3d-drawing are in meter but the real size is in cm. Where do I set the scale of the whole drawing to 1:10 or s.th.? Didn’t find the setting for that. I’m using the iPad

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## [Not sure why some lines are appearing in my 2d drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-sure-why-some-lines-are-appearing-in-my-2d-drawings/24574)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-sure-why-some-lines-are-appearing-in-my-2d-drawings/24574 "2023-03-07T00:43:31Z")

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hi first time using the app in at least 8 months, and wow it has become so much more intuitive to me, so thank you for all your hard work. i’m running into an issue creating a building plan (2d drawing) that i…

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## [Saving lots of components (workflow tip / smaller model file size)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-lots-of-components-workflow-tip-smaller-model-file-size/24579)

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**Author:** [@AJR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AJR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-lots-of-components-workflow-tip-smaller-model-file-size/24579 "2023-03-06T08:10:33Z")

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Hi all I’m hoping for some workflow tips from other users who work with the same components in lots of different drawings; A lot of my designs are made up of stage truss, so I find I have a catalog of lots of individua…

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## [2D Drawing Questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-questions/24566)

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**Author:** [@Tuni07](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tuni07)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-questions/24566 "2023-03-05T15:48:27Z")

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Two questions regarding the 2D Drawing feature: Where do I set to decimals placing? Ex: 6,8 to 6.8 Is there a way to get into a snapping mode to make all the flags, lines, arrows, etc to line up with each other?

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## [Mac Magic Mouse support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-magic-mouse-support/24558)

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**Author:** [@Scott1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scott1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-magic-mouse-support/24558 "2023-03-05T13:12:40Z")

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Hello, I just installed Shapr3D on my Mac. The website indicates that the program supports a Magic Mouse, but it won’t let me past the first tutorial because it expects me to use either a track pad or a left-right style …

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## [2D circles are created as splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-circles-are-created-as-splines/24509)

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**Author:** [@dwtk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwtk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-circles-are-created-as-splines/24509 "2023-03-05T13:11:43Z")

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I recently exported a STEP model from Shapr3D into Fusion. Most of the circles I extruded are not able to be selected or measured as circles. I noticed when drawing them in Shapr3D I could sometimes drag out the sketched…

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## [File from Beta version cannot be opened](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-from-beta-version-cannot-be-opened/24541)

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**Author:** [@Fredrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-from-beta-version-cannot-be-opened/24541 "2023-03-04T15:27:32Z")

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I have been working on a design 2 years ago and i saved the Shapr3D file, but obviously i was working in the Beta version. I do think it was the latest. Now i’m not able to open this file. Is there a way to help me with …

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## [Paying for Pro and (Paddle.net) Fraud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paying-for-pro-and-paddle-net-fraud/24486)

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**Author:** [@RidgetopD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RidgetopD)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paying-for-pro-and-paddle-net-fraud/24486 "2023-03-03T21:25:47Z")

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I am trying to purchase the full pro version but keep getting rejected. Both by card company and paypal. When I look at who is processing the payment its called “paddle.net” and the reviews I am reading is nothing but sc…

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## [Free version user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-user/13668)

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**Author:** [@mamun3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mamun3d)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-user/13668 "2023-03-03T16:19:53Z")

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Is there any tools or space(mb) limitation in free version?

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