# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=159

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## [Shifter Knob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shifter-knob/19158)

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**Author:** [@Madnamie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madnamie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shifter-knob/19158 "2022-05-04T21:03:04Z")

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Hi All, how do i create this odd shape( off centre teardrop). I am relatively new to Shapr3D. I have downloaded one from Printables in stl and step format. But i am unable to project a shifter tree on it. The first imag…

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## [2d section drawing problem!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-section-drawing-problem/19147)

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**Author:** [@Drool624](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drool624)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-section-drawing-problem/19147 "2022-05-04T08:59:11Z")

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I cant export a 2d section drawing on only one of my drawings?

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## [Latest Beta is out with tweaked environments - 5.120 (3077)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-beta-is-out-with-tweaked-environments-5-120-3077/18980)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-beta-is-out-with-tweaked-environments-5-120-3077/18980 "2022-05-03T23:14:21Z")

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Tweaked environments inbound! In the latest Beta, you’ll find: Updated environments interface Improved and new environment thumbnails Updated environment names Smarter environment properties: every environmen…

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## [Move ONLY One of 3 Concentric Circles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-only-one-of-3-concentric-circles/19145)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-only-one-of-3-concentric-circles/19145 "2022-05-03T21:03:13Z")

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Hi, I have 3 circles concentric circles drawn on the same plane. Every time I highlight the smallest or center circle to move it; ALL THREE move. By circle here, I don’t mean a line that’s completely circular, I mean t…

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## [2D Drawing edits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-edits/19138)

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**Author:** [@Clay1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Clay1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-edits/19138 "2022-05-03T18:58:38Z")

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Hello, I have been using Shapr3D for several months now and have been overall fairly impressed with the features and performance for being an iOS app (I use it on my ipad). I was wondering when the capability to edit the…

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## [Feature suggestion: tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-tags/19136)

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**Author:** [@Organ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Organ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-tags/19136 "2022-05-03T16:56:58Z")

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I’m currently designing a new deck for outside our house, and I’ve sorted the various parts of the deck into folders. Like floor and roof and such. However I would like to be able to sort everything in other ways as wel…

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## [Issue with subtract after visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-subtract-after-visualization/19129)

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**Author:** [@Liferj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Liferj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-subtract-after-visualization/19129 "2022-05-03T15:28:31Z")

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I have been playing with the new visuals and I ran into an issue, at least it is in my world. Had two items and needed to remove a rectangle from the bottom of one and top of the other. I could not complete the action u…

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## [Import errors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-errors/18923)

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**Author:** [@rkmcintire](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rkmcintire)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-errors/18923 "2022-05-03T08:38:10Z")

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I continue to get import error messages for various file types. Have tried changing the format from STEP to STL, IGES, DXF etc, but continue to get errors. Have opened previous the same files with no error, but now the…

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## [Feature request - import from Shapr3D designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-import-from-shapr3d-designs/19121)

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**Author:** [@yuval10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yuval10)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-import-from-shapr3d-designs/19121 "2022-05-03T06:19:39Z")

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Hi, I’m new to the software but already feel at home. I think of one important feature that is missing that can improve the usability - the ability to import objects from other design made in Shapr3D. This will save lo…

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## [How to create threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-threads/9735)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-threads/9735 "2022-05-02T21:54:58Z")

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Is there a way to create threads with the revolve tool, for example if I needed to make a 1/4-20 thread what would be the set up I would need to get an accurate copy of the threads. This is the best I have come up with …

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## [Fresh improvements ahead - 5.130 (3107)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fresh-improvements-ahead-5-130-3107/19067)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fresh-improvements-ahead-5-130-3107/19067 "2022-05-02T17:26:49Z")

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Hi Shaprs, Another batch of Visualization improvements is here! Make sure you check all the novelties: Shadows are now improved Default and transparent environments now react to light/dark theme change Certain environ…

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## [5.120 - Constraint improvements, ahoy!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-120-constraint-improvements-ahoy/18992)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-120-constraint-improvements-ahoy/18992 "2022-04-25T14:35:15Z")

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Hi Shaprs, Sketching lies at the heart of every single model you create, so we keep on finetuning things in this release: New: We added coincident constraints to bolster your sketching experience. Improved: Using So…

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## [How would I create a concave face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-a-concave-face/19044)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-a-concave-face/19044 "2022-05-01T17:24:32Z")

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I’m looking to create a concave lid for a box I’m making. I’ve messed around in Tinkercad subtracting a shrunk down half sphere from a square but it just makes a divot in the middle and the corners remain squared off. If…

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## [How to modeling this modular swimming pool in shapr 3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modeling-this-modular-swimming-pool-in-shapr-3d/19045)

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**Author:** [@Gene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gene)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modeling-this-modular-swimming-pool-in-shapr-3d/19045 "2022-05-01T15:23:09Z")

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## [Turn off Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-visualization/19018)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-visualization/19018 "2022-04-27T07:17:16Z")

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I just want to use the color feature. How do I stop the visualization from popping up too?

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## [Image crop, mask, or alpha?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-crop-mask-or-alpha/19083)

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**Author:** [@cdespinosa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cdespinosa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-crop-mask-or-alpha/19083 "2022-05-01T00:30:40Z")

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When I import a JPG image it comes in as a rectangle. The image I have is of a circular label, and I want it applied to a circular disc. I’d tried using the alpha channel on the JPG but that still renders as an opaque wh…

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## [HELP Drawing on an Offset Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-drawing-on-an-offset-plane/19076)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-drawing-on-an-offset-plane/19076 "2022-04-30T23:50:52Z")

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Hi, I am using Sharpr 3D on my iPad Pro 2021. I can’t figure out how to draw on a newly created offset plane? I drew 2 circles on Plane 1 (the front plane when you first open the software) each is 20mm in diameter, an…

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## [Split Body along a saw-tooth line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-along-a-saw-tooth-line/19070)

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**Author:** [@chaunce322](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chaunce322)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-along-a-saw-tooth-line/19070 "2022-04-29T22:36:34Z")

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Relatively new Shapr3D user here, and I’m sure I’m missing something obvious, but could someone help me split this piece into 2 but with a kind of saw-tooth break, which I’m going to use to align the pieces after they’re…

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## [Want to make a Tube to hold Cribbage Peg Pieces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-make-a-tube-to-hold-cribbage-peg-pieces/18872)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-make-a-tube-to-hold-cribbage-peg-pieces/18872 "2022-04-29T18:09:19Z")

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I want to make a tube that holds Cribbage Pieces and has a screw on or push on Cap, screw would be nice, but i need to 3D print it so maybe that might not work so well, but a push on cap would be just as good… I want to…

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## [STL Exporting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting/19022)

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**Author:** [@Nitemare](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitemare)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting/19022 "2022-04-29T10:48:37Z")

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Okay so when I do a design that uses specific measurements, when I export as an STL the dimensions get lost. How can I correct this? Or is there a change I can make to make this work properly with the dimensions I set

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## [Sketchup?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup/19062)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup/19062 "2022-04-29T08:26:58Z")

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Is it possible to switch from shapr 3d to sketchup?

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## [Rendering program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-program/19053)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-program/19053 "2022-04-29T01:20:17Z")

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Hi! Please recommend a rendering program that fits well with Sharp 3d… When working with interiors

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## [Feature Suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestions/19056)

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**Author:** [@Hello](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hello)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestions/19056 "2022-04-28T21:16:17Z")

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Hello, After using Shapr3D for Windows quite a bit, here are the suggestions I have to improve workflow or to make it work in a way that is more uniform with other applications: When exporting, remember the last filen…

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## [Spline Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-bug/19055)

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**Author:** [@SM1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SM1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-bug/19055 "2022-04-28T18:12:34Z")

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This is a bug I found while messing with splines: Spline Bug - YouTube It’s kind of weird to see lines moving in a non-linear way in a sketch :sweat\_smile: The video shows the bug and how to recreate it. The control sp…

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## [Exporting sketches without distortion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches-without-distortion/19002)

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**Author:** [@jonlangager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jonlangager)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches-without-distortion/19002 "2022-04-28T16:32:19Z")

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I often model things in Shapr3D for 3D printing – often miniature environments like rooms. To add detail (like wallpaper), I print out designs on paper to then paste onto the walls. I would love to be able to use the “e…

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## [Modelling a Toroidal EM Coil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-a-toroidal-em-coil/18965)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-a-toroidal-em-coil/18965 "2022-04-28T12:39:57Z")

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Hi there folks. I’m looking to 3d model whats known as a Rodin Coil. Its a type of EM Coil that has vortex based mathematics as its blueprint. For the life of me I cannot find an example of anything in these forums that …

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## [Spline only first point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-only-first-point/19038)

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**Author:** [@altatou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/altatou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-only-first-point/19038 "2022-04-28T08:54:39Z")

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I use the spline tool but the problem is, only the first point is creating when i press with the pencil ! When i try the second spline point, nothing happen ! NOTE: my pencil is not the original Apple pencil but anothe…

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## [Project wont open - needed asap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-open-needed-asap/19036)

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**Author:** [@Matt1991](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt1991)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-open-needed-asap/19036 "2022-04-27T17:49:43Z")

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Hi guys, My project wont open, im in the middle of manufacturing it and could do with a little help :smiley: It keeps crashing whenever tried to open. Thanks Matt

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## [After the update of version 5.110](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-the-update-of-version-5-110/19031)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-the-update-of-version-5-110/19031 "2022-04-27T13:13:14Z")

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Since I updated the latest version, I have been unable to open one of the documents. You can only force quit every time.

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## [Why is pointer detected showing up in my design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-pointer-detected-showing-up-in-my-design/19028)

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**Author:** [@Tavis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tavis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-pointer-detected-showing-up-in-my-design/19028 "2022-04-27T08:43:39Z")

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Pointer detected icon is showing up on my designs I open, how do I get rid of this as it is stopping me from being able to work on my designs

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