# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=169

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## [Bending some text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-some-text/17699)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-some-text/17699 "2022-03-01T02:58:10Z")

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Everything is on the screenshot, I need to bend my text to fit it like the picture. Thanks for the help.

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## [打开界面是黑色的](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17687)

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**Author:** [@Yoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17687 "2022-02-28T09:47:47Z")

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打开界面是黑色的，教程都过不去

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## [Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization/17637)

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**Author:** [@Johnnyboy321164](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnnyboy321164)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization/17637 "2022-02-28T08:44:30Z")

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Great to see this moving forward with the app. I noticed that transparent textures or other textures don’t hold when you export as USDZ for AR view. Am I doing something wrong? Also would love to see ability to add grap…

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## [Missing menu items missing based on screen size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-menu-items-missing-based-on-screen-size/17685)

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**Author:** [@bonzdarrell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bonzdarrell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-menu-items-missing-based-on-screen-size/17685 "2022-02-28T08:43:56Z")

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I am running Shapr3d on a windows back-flip style notebook. Depending on whether the app is running in a window, or full screen, or full screen rotated I get more or less menu items. Specifically, the “Project” option …

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## [Deleting intersections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-intersections/17667)

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**Author:** [@Deadwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deadwood)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-intersections/17667 "2022-02-26T20:49:38Z")

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Hey there. I’ve got two channels coming together. Theyre going to be milled after setting them up in fusion. How do I delete the line at the intersection in this image? Thanks in advance. Jonny

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## [Help with copy of real model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-copy-of-real-model/17639)

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**Author:** [@prochazkao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/prochazkao)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-copy-of-real-model/17639 "2022-02-26T20:01:07Z")

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Hello I would like ask how draw this three imaginary round objects to each other please ? Ring + concave bottom and middle sphere. And the also back side which hollow shape. Please do you have some idea or tutorial s…

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## [Any idea how to create this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-how-to-create-this/17567)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-how-to-create-this/17567 "2022-02-25T23:52:18Z")

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The picture speaks for itself. Everything is made from a disk that is 1/8” thick and 60” diam. Thanks.

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## [Lofted cut out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-cut-out/17647)

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**Author:** [@ElferManufaktur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ElferManufaktur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-cut-out/17647 "2022-02-25T21:50:59Z")

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Hello I have a Problem, i want to create an extrusion with a cutout inside For example on the top of the extrusion is a circle and on the bottom there is a contour. Has anybody an idea how i can do this? This part…

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## [Apple Pencil Left Hand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-left-hand/17587)

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**Author:** [@Rvator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rvator)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-left-hand/17587 "2022-02-25T21:03:07Z")

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Hi All Cannot find a setting for the Apple Pencil for Left Hand. Anyway to set it? Always displays as Right blocking my view…

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## [Sending to a 2D printer from the free version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sending-to-a-2d-printer-from-the-free-version/17644)

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**Author:** [@FodderRon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FodderRon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sending-to-a-2d-printer-from-the-free-version/17644 "2022-02-25T18:37:59Z")

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I’m using the free version on a i7 Windows 10 pro stylus. I’ve not been able to find the means to do a simple 2D printout. Does that only come with a paid subscription?

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## [Link Bodies then Modify one Modifies All linked](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-bodies-then-modify-one-modifies-all-linked/17623)

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**Author:** [@Foreverstoked](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Foreverstoked)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-bodies-then-modify-one-modifies-all-linked/17623 "2022-02-25T15:15:43Z")

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Is there a feature where we can link / relate bodies so that in the future, if we change one all the linked / related bodies change as well? There is a feature in SketchUP that does this, but I forget what it is called. …

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## [Importing STEP fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-step-fails/11047)

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**Author:** [@solaise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/solaise)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-step-fails/11047 "2022-02-25T14:12:04Z")

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Hello I am trying to import a STEP file (20MB) from Solidworks. I have successfully imported such files before. This import fails at the stage “Transferring to Parasolid”. I have tried to import several times and waite…

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## [Rotating less than one degree or in between whole number degrees?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-less-than-one-degree-or-in-between-whole-number-degrees/17634)

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**Author:** [@dreu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dreu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-less-than-one-degree-or-in-between-whole-number-degrees/17634 "2022-02-25T07:52:49Z")

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I’m trying to rotate an object on one of it’s edges using the rotate on axis tool. I’m trying to rotate it .5 degrees. But there’s no decimal point in the keypad popup window. And I noticed that after I first tried to…

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## [How do I get Shapes from Illustrator dxf to free move?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-get-shapes-from-illustrator-dxf-to-free-move/17521)

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**Author:** [@varxtis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/varxtis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-get-shapes-from-illustrator-dxf-to-free-move/17521 "2022-02-25T00:33:31Z")

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So, Im very very new to Shapr 3D, so my experience is admittedly very superficial(?). But based on any and all shapes I’ve created directly in shapr3D, there is a dot that appears in the center when you are in the move/r…

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## [HP ZBook X2 compatible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hp-zbook-x2-compatible/17242)

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**Author:** [@varxtis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/varxtis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hp-zbook-x2-compatible/17242 "2022-02-25T00:27:56Z")

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HI, I have a ZBook X2 G4 running Win 10 x64 that I use to do all my sketching and designing. I need to get into 3d Modeling for 3d Printed projects and came across Shapr3d. Though, in theory, it seems as intuitive as the…

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## [Ergonomic Request - Quick Naming](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ergonomic-request-quick-naming/17619)

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**Author:** [@Spencer.G](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spencer.G)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ergonomic-request-quick-naming/17619 "2022-02-24T15:47:04Z")

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Hey all. I wanted to throw out an idea that may make creating and managing design projects a little more fluid. A small issue that I run into pretty often is that when I open my “Designs” menu I am greeted with a page f…

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## [Windows Beta Full?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-beta-full/14514)

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**Author:** [@mrmdsims](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrmdsims)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-beta-full/14514 "2022-02-24T15:17:49Z")

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I recently signed up for the Windows Beta but did not receive any information on how to download. Is the Beta full?

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## [5.70 - Diameter dimensioning + a handful of tweaks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-70-diameter-dimensioning-a-handful-of-tweaks/17617)

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**Author:** [@Tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-70-diameter-dimensioning-a-handful-of-tweaks/17617 "2022-02-24T14:59:24Z")

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Hi everyone!:rocket: 5.70 is the last update before one of our biggest feature releases to date – accordingly, you’ll find a small number of handy fixes: Improved: Circling back to a popular request, we’ve now added …

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## [Emboss An Image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emboss-an-image/17614)

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**Author:** [@kramerr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kramerr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emboss-an-image/17614 "2022-02-24T14:12:49Z")

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Is it possible to project a .svg image onto a flat face on an object then countersink the projected image ??

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## [I need help. I lost some of my files!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help-i-lost-some-of-my-files/17611)

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**Author:** [@Saverjet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Saverjet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help-i-lost-some-of-my-files/17611 "2022-02-24T13:23:33Z")

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Hi, today i opened sharp 3d on my ipad. I didn t use it from almost 2 years I had all my files saved regularly on the app. When i opened today the app , he asked me something about a new feature of the app to save on cl…

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## [Copy object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-object/8301)

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**Author:** [@267](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/267)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-object/8301 "2022-02-24T04:27:21Z")

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Is there a way to copy objects from one design to another. So far I tried to keep all projects in design and then copy it for the next project. Too many folders for a clean structure … Import of native S3D file into a…

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## [Perpendicular to edge at point not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point-not-working/17604)

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**Author:** [@Ignas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ignas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point-not-working/17604 "2022-02-23T14:14:53Z")

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Hello, Does someone knows how why I can’t draw perpendicular to edge at point like it shows on this video at 1:48 ? When I open offset from face command nothing pops like it’s showing on this youtube video Perpendicula…

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## [Modeling a 3d spiral spring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-3d-spiral-spring/6317)

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**Author:** [@Ansadek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ansadek)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-3d-spiral-spring/6317 "2022-02-23T11:55:12Z")

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Hi, I need to model a 3d spiral spring, or even just a 3d spiral line/path. Can you help , please?

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## [DXF for laser cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-for-laser-cutting/17589)

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**Author:** [@PhilH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhilH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-for-laser-cutting/17589 "2022-02-22T21:30:06Z")

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I’m stuck. I’m trying to send a dxf to an online laser cutter but the flat pattern shows “node points” at start and end of radii or corners, etc. How do I create a DXF without these node points?

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## [Selecting Items Is Work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-items-is-work/17561)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-items-is-work/17561 "2022-02-22T20:27:00Z")

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By far, most of my time in Shapr3D is spent editing selections. Either tapping exactly the right collection of edges or faces to modify, browsing through the item list looking for a certain plane/axis/sketch, or panning …

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## [Replication](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replication/17585)

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**Author:** [@TheSpas26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSpas26)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replication/17585 "2022-02-22T18:19:27Z")

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hello, I need to place 4 parts of the house on 2.5 meters, what tool can I use so that the program calculates the distance between them and places them in increments. in SketchAp it’s kind of called replication. if there…

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## [Форум](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17576)

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**Author:** [@TheSpas26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSpas26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17576 "2022-02-22T07:57:56Z")

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hello, I would like to clarify if I can write posts and answers in my native language on your forum and will this cause you inconvenience?

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## [Origin snapping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/origin-snapping/12665)

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**Author:** [@Cowforcow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cowforcow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 4:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/origin-snapping/12665 "2022-02-22T04:18:00Z")

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I have a suggestion for an additional feature that would add functionality to the program without increasing complexity. When you use the move tool the origin point in the tool could function as a snap point, this would…

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## [Grid to disc union question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-to-disc-union-question/17570)

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**Author:** [@Technofaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Technofaux)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-to-disc-union-question/17570 "2022-02-22T01:47:51Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to end up with a disc with the grid pattern on top of the disc. I am not sure if I am going about this the right way. I created the disc, then created an individual grid square then copied th…

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## [Sketches and shapes missing after workspace loaded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-shapes-missing-after-workspace-loaded/1475)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-shapes-missing-after-workspace-loaded/1475 "2022-02-21T17:46:38Z")

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Have anyone experience some of your sketches and shapes went missing after your workspace is loaded? I am not sure what happened but everything was fine up until yesterday. Today when I tried to load my workspace, first …

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