# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=162

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## [Unable to export section views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-section-views/18710)

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**Author:** [@Drool624](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drool624)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-section-views/18710 "2022-04-13T03:56:27Z")

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I cannot export 2d sections drawings? Any help please!

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## [Mirror effect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-effect/18723)

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**Author:** [@patrickc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/patrickc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-effect/18723 "2022-04-12T09:58:23Z")

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I am trying to design a cabinet with mirrors. It seems that there is no mirror in the glass materials for visualization. Is there a way to change the material to mirror?

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## [Bending a tapered cylinder/cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-a-tapered-cylinder-cone/18717)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-a-tapered-cylinder-cone/18717 "2022-04-12T06:49:04Z")

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Struggling to find a way to make a coral branch, a tapered cylinder along a curve. Essentially like a cows horn, 10mm cylinder down to 4mm cylinder but bent on an arc. Should be a simple process but my brain is broken……

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## [Filet / chamfer edge does not work after extruding a sketch (video attached)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filet-chamfer-edge-does-not-work-after-extruding-a-sketch-video-attached/18711)

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**Author:** [@Whatsdonisdon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatsdonisdon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filet-chamfer-edge-does-not-work-after-extruding-a-sketch-video-attached/18711 "2022-04-11T21:53:58Z")

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How can you filet / chamfer an ‘edge loop’ or set of connected lines/arcs after extruding from a sketch? Here is a 1-minute video showing the issue: Reproduce: Sketch arcs+lines - Draw a series of lines…

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## [Help with offset face on boot model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-offset-face-on-boot-model/18578)

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**Author:** [@heatherltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heatherltn)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-offset-face-on-boot-model/18578 "2022-04-11T21:27:29Z")

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I design and 3D print accessories for doll collectors. I’ve done several shoe types where I’ve offset some faces to create raised detail. Usually these faces are created by projecting sketches onto the base shoe shape (s…

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## [Resize design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-design/7806)

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**Author:** [@Kiddanplay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kiddanplay)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-design/7806 "2022-04-11T16:37:57Z")

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Hello all! Just jumped on the shapr train My question is this. How do I resize this model. All extruded bodies are joined and I’m going to run a test print on it however if the length is too long how exactly do I resize…

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## [Can I Draw on surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-draw-on-surface/18629)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-draw-on-surface/18629 "2022-04-11T14:11:28Z")

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I have drawn something in 2D and have extruded it. Can I draw some thing on the face of it after it is extruded? I want to draw borders around the inside and outside edges and then extrude those to give more detail to th…

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## [Estimated feature roadmap for windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/estimated-feature-roadmap-for-windows/18635)

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**Author:** [@MIkeV2113](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MIkeV2113)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/estimated-feature-roadmap-for-windows/18635 "2022-04-11T07:46:01Z")

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Hello, what is the estimated roadmap for windows? There are some features that I miss from Apple. the one feature I miss for windows is export parts to different folders it made it easier to 3D print. It would be nice to…

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## [Shortcuts for translate, rotate and zoom in visualisation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-for-translate-rotate-and-zoom-in-visualisation/18299)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-for-translate-rotate-and-zoom-in-visualisation/18299 "2022-04-10T22:39:29Z")

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I have a suggestion that would make visualisation even better… Would it be possible to include shortcut keys to allow for smooth translation, rotation and zoom? I tried to screen record a design for upload to TikTok bu…

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## [Help With Logging in on Windows After Purchase on Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-logging-in-on-windows-after-purchase-on-ipad/18692)

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**Author:** [@RoastYamz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RoastYamz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-logging-in-on-windows-after-purchase-on-ipad/18692 "2022-04-10T16:55:29Z")

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I purchased Shapr3D on my Ipad and I love the program but wanted to work on My desktop with a bigger screen for a while and I cannot log in. When you purchase on the Ipad in the app store it does not give the option to c…

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## [Computer stand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/computer-stand/18687)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/computer-stand/18687 "2022-04-10T12:36:05Z")

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## [How can I make Holes for screws? in a circle type pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-holes-for-screws-in-a-circle-type-pattern/18628)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-holes-for-screws-in-a-circle-type-pattern/18628 "2022-04-09T19:25:24Z")

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How can I make Holes in Shapr3D for screws in my Circle like 4 of them evenly spaced in a circle pattern. Then i want to be able to copy my Circle with the holes for another design, how do you copy part of a drawing…

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## [Visualization transparency](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-transparency/18662)

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**Author:** [@rjhill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rjhill)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-transparency/18662 "2022-04-09T17:56:58Z")

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Suddenly the transparency slider has disappeared in visualizations? I can change colors but I can’t seem to make any of my objects transparent. The “simple transparent material” works to my parts transparent in the des…

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## [Food for thought: prioritizing the active tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/food-for-thought-prioritizing-the-active-tool/18665)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/food-for-thought-prioritizing-the-active-tool/18665 "2022-04-09T04:33:06Z")

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I love Shapr and its potential, I hope you find my feedback helpful: In regards to user experience, more often than not when I’m using a tool, another tool gets triggered accidentally. For example, a line is drawn ac…

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## [Loft: Error: geometry degenerate?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-error-geometry-degenerate/18643)

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**Author:** [@ChrisK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChrisK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-error-geometry-degenerate/18643 "2022-04-08T23:21:43Z")

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Hello everybody, I tried to loft a fairly simple shape - but it comes up with an error: “At least 1 of the lofted body’s geometries is degenerate.” What can I say? I am just clueless as of what could be wrong. It do…

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## [“Lines” around various parts of bodies in a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-around-various-parts-of-bodies-in-a-model/18661)

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**Author:** [@HoloWalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HoloWalk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-around-various-parts-of-bodies-in-a-model/18661 "2022-04-08T21:12:02Z")

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Prior to Visualization, when you went to capture an image, there was a way to turn on/off the outlines of various bodies in a model. That was important to have — especially if you’re making some of the bodies semi-transp…

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## [Where can suggestions be posted?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-suggestions-be-posted/18641)

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**Author:** [@GugolMajo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GugolMajo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-suggestions-be-posted/18641 "2022-04-08T17:50:41Z")

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I was searcginf for the category “suggestions” but i can’t manage to find it. Any help greatly apreciated

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## [Twisted loft on a curving path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/twisted-loft-on-a-curving-path/18589)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/twisted-loft-on-a-curving-path/18589 "2022-04-08T09:42:11Z")

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Hello, is it possible to twist a shape, in this case a square, around a curving path? I assumed it would require loft with a guide curve, but I can’t get it to work.

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## [Work with surfaces, not topolgy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-with-surfaces-not-topolgy/18621)

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**Author:** [@damaluphi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/damaluphi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-with-surfaces-not-topolgy/18621 "2022-04-08T02:19:12Z")

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I need your help. I have imported a model which is a topolgy. However, I only need the individual surfaces to work with. Is there any way to unlock the body to use the faces? Thanks, Dana

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## [Does Shapr3D have clay/Mud/Brick materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-have-clay-mud-brick-materials/18610)

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**Author:** [@Maddy1707](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maddy1707)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-have-clay-mud-brick-materials/18610 "2022-04-08T01:19:21Z")

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Do you have clay or mud or bricks or any other materials that are of equivalent texture and visual to the previously listed materials under the visualisation tab in Shapr3D? I am doing a 3D model of an very old building …

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## [Reversing hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reversing-hole/18463)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reversing-hole/18463 "2022-04-07T19:03:54Z")

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I have an item that is extruded 1.5 mm I need to put a circle that is sunk into my item by 1mm (not a full hole). In order to test whether the placement was correct I turned it into a hole and printed the item on my 3-D …

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## [Trying to chamfer not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-chamfer-not-working/18598)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-chamfer-not-working/18598 "2022-04-07T18:23:39Z")

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Trying to chamfer this area and normally it always works fine but for some reason it’s going on the inside of it not the outside of it and I’m not sure why I must be missing something I’m new at it still… But I only wan…

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## [What’s with the competition dates?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-with-the-competition-dates/18606)

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**Author:** [@Hammerhand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hammerhand)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-with-the-competition-dates/18606 "2022-04-07T17:26:57Z")

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I JUST got the email for the competition TODAY. It clearly says 14 days for each round. And yet the deadline for round 1 is a week tomorrow. So in that limited window you’re supposed to clear time to do a vanity project,…

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## [How to model a pair of handlebars?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605)

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**Author:** [@Dazzad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dazzad)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605 "2022-04-07T17:17:47Z")

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Is there a way to use the sketch and sweep tools (or another approach) in 3d space to create a pair of handlebars like you would see on a road bike. Drop handlebars for example. I’m having trouble figuring out how to tra…

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## [Tangents](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangents/16878)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangents/16878 "2022-04-07T14:35:47Z")

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Another thing bothers me about this app. If I draw two lines and a circle in between, wouldn’t common sense say that if I try to put the circle tangent it would actually move tangent? No…the freaking line before that mo…

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## [Sweep across multiple line segments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-across-multiple-line-segments/18577)

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**Author:** [@fortuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fortuna)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 10:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-across-multiple-line-segments/18577 "2022-04-07T10:55:55Z")

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Hello I recently upgraded to the latest version of Shapr3D for iPad and am experiencing a problem that I didn’t have in the past. I have created a sketch of a spiral that is composed of multiple arcs, and then use the S…

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## [Visualization print outs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-print-outs/18320)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-print-outs/18320 "2022-04-07T00:33:51Z")

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Has anyone noticed that when printing out the snapshot of the visualization projects that the print outs are not very good seems like the dpi level is very low. Let me know if you have any suggestions to make it better. …

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## [How to fill a face without lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fill-a-face-without-lines/18590)

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**Author:** [@TWS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TWS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fill-a-face-without-lines/18590 "2022-04-06T11:32:55Z")

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Hi Team, I am fairly new at this. I have created something that I shelled and I want to fill the top without having lines when I print. 1 - How can I create a face that does not have lines to only fill a few MM off the …

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## [Accuracy of 1:1 drawing on paper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accuracy-of-1-1-drawing-on-paper/18588)

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**Author:** [@Niwri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Niwri)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accuracy-of-1-1-drawing-on-paper/18588 "2022-04-06T08:22:23Z")

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Why is my print out not accurate even if it was printed on 1:1 scale?

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## [Black window bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-window-bug/18374)

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**Author:** [@josal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/josal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-window-bug/18374 "2022-04-06T08:05:43Z")

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Generally I’m very pleased with the performance of the app in macos. I’ve only noticed one bug where at some point (can’t pinpoint when) the mouse will start leaving a trail of continuous black rectangles (their size is …

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