# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=173

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## [Default tool for sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-tool-for-sketch-mode/17258)

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**Author:** [@AndyF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndyF)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-tool-for-sketch-mode/17258 "2022-02-06T04:00:57Z")

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I’d like to change my default tool when I go into sketch mode to be the rectangle tool instead of the line. 95% of the time that’s what I’m using.

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## [Pen tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pen-tool/17253)

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**Author:** [@DrGoodVibe\_42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrGoodVibe_42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pen-tool/17253 "2022-02-06T01:22:52Z")

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What do you you guys find is the best pen tool? I have imac and mouse just, .

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## [Flashforge printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flashforge-printer/17241)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flashforge-printer/17241 "2022-02-05T21:12:33Z")

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Bought a Flashforge Adventurer 4 v2 to “moonlight” from home and would like to hear suggestions regarding software(slicer) etc. Please!

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## [Compatibility with Windows tabler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-windows-tabler/17239)

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**Author:** [@Arun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arun)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-windows-tabler/17239 "2022-02-05T19:02:15Z")

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Hi All, I recently came across the Shapr 3D software and liked it very much. I would like to know if I can use the windows form with any tablets apart from Ipad ? Kindly help me identify as Ipad is out of my budget and …

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## [Modelling question — Blender user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-question-blender-user/17215)

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**Author:** [@techtone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/techtone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-question-blender-user/17215 "2022-02-05T17:28:29Z")

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I’m scratching my head to model this in Blender :slight\_smile: can get the roundness, but the tail is a huge problem for me. From round to flat? I thought I should try to model it in Shapr, but no idea how to approac…

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## [Help with angled extrusions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-angled-extrusions/17229)

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**Author:** [@Cyclical](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyclical)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-angled-extrusions/17229 "2022-02-05T16:03:30Z")

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Hey there, I’m looking for some help at how to connect the upright pieces on an angle to the Center circle. I cannot figure out how to do it for the life of me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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## [Modify Revolve angle and pitch later?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modify-revolve-angle-and-pitch-later/17228)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modify-revolve-angle-and-pitch-later/17228 "2022-02-05T15:06:04Z")

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Hi, I feel stupid asking this, but how do you modify the angle/degrees or pitch of a revolve, once you made it and clicked away (de-selected). Where do you click? On an extrude you can click the face again after and th…

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## [New Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketches/17224)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketches/17224 "2022-02-05T10:35:51Z")

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when creating new sketches is it normal for other sketches to show up when creating a new one that were on the same plane (surface). And what is the common practice after sketches are created and used, are the old sketch…

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## [Drawings, externally?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-externally/17231)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-externally/17231 "2022-02-05T10:17:30Z")

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Tell me please. Is there an app for easy file transfer into drawing/drawings?

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## [How to CHANGE things later](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-things-later/9896)

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**Author:** [@Mikewinters617](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikewinters617)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-things-later/9896 "2022-02-04T21:20:15Z")

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Ok… This is a Newb question, that I hope is something stupid that I am missing. How to I CHANGE something, after the fact? A very simplified example: I design very simple square “washer” like object. 1inch squa…

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## [Cut cone - pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-cone-pattern/17208)

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**Author:** [@D.konczal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/D.konczal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-cone-pattern/17208 "2022-02-04T21:04:27Z")

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Hello. At first I want to say hello to all,l am new here. My question is, how to make a pattern (2d dxf file) from a cut cone with few millimeter tab for glue? Best regards from Poland

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## [Shapr3D + Procreate 3D coloring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-procreate-3d-coloring/15642)

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**Author:** [@riottidesigns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/riottidesigns)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-procreate-3d-coloring/15642 "2022-02-04T19:59:12Z")

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Hello Shapr3D team I am currently testing Shapr3D (free trial) to see if my carpentry / interior design company will make this app part of our digital stack. I am testing: \[1\] building a 3D model with workshop drawings…

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## [Constructionsplane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constructionsplane/17160)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constructionsplane/17160 "2022-02-04T19:12:20Z")

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I have added a construction plane. I made som sketches which I need to slide and copy, with specifik measurement, on the construction plan but an copy moves strictly in the x, y or z-direction. What I am doing wrong?

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## [How would one go about trying to recreate these?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-one-go-about-trying-to-recreate-these/17183)

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**Author:** [@Dweebuf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dweebuf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-one-go-about-trying-to-recreate-these/17183 "2022-02-04T16:52:51Z")

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## [Curved pipes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-pipes/11574)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-pipes/11574 "2022-02-04T16:16:21Z")

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Can you please tell me if I need help with modeling in 3 demensions . Tubes as an example when they are bent in 3 different directions. How to draw a sketch and which “Plan” to use?

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## [Arm64?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arm64/17213)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arm64/17213 "2022-02-04T13:09:31Z")

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Surface or Ipad for Shapr?

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## [Compound Angled Joint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compound-angled-joint/17194)

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**Author:** [@ayliffe87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ayliffe87)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compound-angled-joint/17194 "2022-02-04T10:07:06Z")

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Hi there. Just getting to grips with Shapr3D and I can’t for the life of me work out how to produce a bridal joint at a 4 degree compound angle, as seen below (this is in sketchup) Any advice guys?

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## [Radian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radian/8812)

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**Author:** [@LePapa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LePapa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radian/8812 "2022-02-04T00:17:19Z")

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Hi I am using radian as unit of angle in my design. Can I switch unit while typing in value of angle?

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## [Extruding/ Cutting from mid-plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-cutting-from-mid-plane/17199)

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**Author:** [@DanMax](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanMax)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-cutting-from-mid-plane/17199 "2022-02-03T23:28:34Z")

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As a new user I can’t upload a short video clip so I hope the image and my description help explain this issue accurately… I have extruded a flat ring, 3mm thick, 200mm outer diameter, 190mm inner diameter (imagine a gi…

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## [Extrusion in imported mesh body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-in-imported-mesh-body/17204)

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**Author:** [@davidtheITguy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davidtheITguy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-in-imported-mesh-body/17204 "2022-02-03T19:42:50Z")

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Hi, I have an imported STL with mesh bodies. I am trying to blow a hole through one of the mesh body side faces. I’m using extrusion but I only get an addition to the mesh (cylinder) and not a subtraction of what I have…

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## [Adjusting a spring height](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-a-spring-height/17195)

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**Author:** [@Jagey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jagey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-a-spring-height/17195 "2022-02-03T18:19:23Z")

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So I modelled a spring (REVOLVE then set height/rotation parameters) but would like to be able to distort it as if under compression - once DONE is selected these options seem to be inaccessible. (I’ve attached an image…

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## [Does anyone knows how to model an eccentric reducer as per ASME B16.9?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-knows-how-to-model-an-eccentric-reducer-as-per-asme-b16-9/17201)

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**Author:** [@MarioEnriquePerez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarioEnriquePerez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-knows-how-to-model-an-eccentric-reducer-as-per-asme-b16-9/17201 "2022-02-03T17:28:48Z")

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I have been trying to model an eccentric reducer as per ASME 16.9 dimensions and shape, please, if anyone has the guidelines how to do it; is much appreciated, thanks in anticipation!

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## [How can I make 12 copies of objects along the curve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-12-copies-of-objects-along-the-curve/17166)

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**Author:** [@kokatuporshin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kokatuporshin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-12-copies-of-objects-along-the-curve/17166 "2022-02-03T07:10:05Z")

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Hi. How can I make 12 elements of Adirondack on this sketch with equal distance between each other and first and last elements placed on the end points of the curve? Thank you.

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## [New electric engine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-electric-engine/17189)

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**Author:** [@Byte2600](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Byte2600)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-electric-engine/17189 "2022-02-03T06:02:51Z")

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I keep having issues where all my sketches and bodies become invisible. It keepers happening after lots of work. I just get to the new Types of compression that I have an idea about how to accomplishand after modeling th…

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## [Creating a slide top box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-slide-top-box/5172)

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**Author:** [@ohm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ohm)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-slide-top-box/5172 "2022-02-02T17:01:34Z")

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I am looking to create a slide top box to 3D print and I am wondering if there is an easy way to remove the area for the lid tp slide in to. What I have in mind is just drawing the lines around the inside of the box and …

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## [Paid tutor for a layman needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paid-tutor-for-a-layman-needed/17149)

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**Author:** [@TijnF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TijnF)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paid-tutor-for-a-layman-needed/17149 "2022-02-01T17:22:44Z")

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I absolutely love the way Shapr3D works on the iPad, especially because it is quite accessible for a layman. And that is exactly the problem I am running into. The simplicity of how to use Shapr3D gives me the feeling …

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## [5.50 - Just in: Command Search](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-50-just-in-command-search/17164)

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**Author:** [@Tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-50-just-in-command-search/17164 "2022-02-01T15:16:14Z")

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Hi everyone :rocket: 5.50 is now in the books, and with that, a number of bug fixes and improvements are out. Get the app now via the Microsoft Store or directly from our website. New: You loved Command Search on mac…

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## [Few questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/few-questions/17136)

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**Author:** [@LePapa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LePapa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/few-questions/17136 "2022-02-01T09:24:31Z")

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Hi all good people, After evening design session with Shapr3D at Windows I have some questions. Drawing: How to add dimension tolerance? +/- 0.5 or H6 or +1/-0 How to hide grid and coordinate system ? I need white bac…

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## [The keyboard auto detect feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-keyboard-auto-detect-feature/17156)

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**Author:** [@Dble0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dble0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-keyboard-auto-detect-feature/17156 "2022-02-01T06:27:48Z")

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I am using shapr3d on a M1 iPad Pro. I use an Apple Pencil for all of my designs. I also use a Logitech keyboard/trackpad for other tasks. Sometimes I reference designs while my keyboard is attached. If I press any bu…

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## [Number of button presses needed to save/export a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-button-presses-needed-to-save-export-a-model/17152)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-button-presses-needed-to-save-export-a-model/17152 "2022-01-31T15:48:04Z")

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The number of button presses needed to save or export a model is high; especially given the lack of automated version control integration. Please reduce, to make workflows more efficient.

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