# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=182

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## [Student License extension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-extension/15878)

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**Author:** [@Enginerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enginerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 5:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-extension/15878 "2021-11-16T05:39:58Z")

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This is my last semester and my student license expired recently. Can I get an extension on it? How do I reapply again?

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## [SVG file export - colour coded?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-file-export-colour-coded/15866)

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**Author:** [@Figaro008](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Figaro008)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-file-export-colour-coded/15866 "2021-11-15T06:48:22Z")

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Hi, folks. I’ve managed to export a simple outline as an SVG file for cutting on Shaper Origin, but it was possible to make cuts only on the line, no inside or outside cuts were possible since I couldn’t add colour to th…

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## [Android version please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/android-version-please/12083)

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**Author:** [@Eyup.12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eyup.12)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/android-version-please/12083 "2021-11-15T01:10:24Z")

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Why dont we have android version sir, I havent got enough money to buy ipad.I beg you to upload this amazing application for samsung devices. I am planning a create a new project through this application.Please I beg you…

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## [One subscription for Mac and PC?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-subscription-for-mac-and-pc/15858)

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**Author:** [@JoeNui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoeNui)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-subscription-for-mac-and-pc/15858 "2021-11-14T22:46:30Z")

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I have both a Mac and PC, would one subscription work for both? I would not be using them simultaneously, either one or the other depending on which office I’m in.

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## [How do I add text to my model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-add-text-to-my-model/15833)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-add-text-to-my-model/15833 "2021-11-14T22:33:50Z")

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I urgently need to add text function to the model.

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## [2D sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-sketches/15752)

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**Author:** [@Islam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Islam)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-sketches/15752 "2021-11-14T22:29:29Z")

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How to create more than 1 sketch sheet in one drawing file?

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## [Where did these lines come from?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-these-lines-come-from/15824)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-these-lines-come-from/15824 "2021-11-14T16:40:35Z")

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. I created a projection around this model and suddenly these lines just appeared. Not part of the projection and they aren’t everywhere, just on some areas.

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## [Unable to send images thru morpholio trace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-send-images-thru-morpholio-trace/15850)

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**Author:** [@Khai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Khai)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-send-images-thru-morpholio-trace/15850 "2021-11-14T16:34:03Z")

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Hi all, Just the last 2 days, I haven’t been able to send images created in morpholio either in jpg or pdf to any Gmail or yahoo account. Has anyone run into such issue? I received a ‘ error sending’ notice and morpho…

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## [Surface Modeling and 3d sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling-and-3d-sketch/15832)

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**Author:** [@Daca](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daca)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling-and-3d-sketch/15832 "2021-11-14T12:58:49Z")

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First of all, I would like to congratulate you on this fantastic application that has become my main 3d software for concept development. But there is an aspect that I miss and that is surface modeling and 3d sketches f…

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## [Upgrading from iPad Pro Gen 1 to Gen 5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrading-from-ipad-pro-gen-1-to-gen-5/15835)

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**Author:** [@Joelhobbie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joelhobbie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrading-from-ipad-pro-gen-1-to-gen-5/15835 "2021-11-14T07:15:46Z")

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Has anyone done a major iPad Pro upgrade recently? I have been using Shapr3d on my Gen 1 iPad Pro for quite awhile now. As my designs get more and more complicated, I am getting more and more lag, to the extent that I am…

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## [Adobe Illustrator to shapr3d plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adobe-illustrator-to-shapr3d-plane/15837)

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**Author:** [@Waynech](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Waynech)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adobe-illustrator-to-shapr3d-plane/15837 "2021-11-14T03:04:55Z")

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Anybody know how to take an Adobe illustrator vector file, and import as a shapr3d construction plane. Can it be done and with what file format?

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## [How to make a tank tread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-tank-tread/15822)

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**Author:** [@Zippythecat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zippythecat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-tank-tread/15822 "2021-11-13T23:01:59Z")

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I would like to make a tank tread shape but I can’t figure out how to copy objects along a path which is how most 3d tutorials show to do it. Is there an array feature I’m missing? If there is a way to do this in Shapr I…

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## [5.10 - Sketch, model, and navigate with touchpad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-10-sketch-model-and-navigate-with-touchpad/15819)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-10-sketch-model-and-navigate-with-touchpad/15819 "2021-11-12T20:29:48Z")

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Hi everyone! Touchpad support is hot off the press :rocket: Get the most out of Shapr3D by choosing the input tools that work best for you — pen, mouse, or touchpad. For more details and touchpad gestures, take a look a…

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## [Work on a flat circle, then make it convex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-on-a-flat-circle-then-make-it-convex/15807)

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**Author:** [@Bror](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bror)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-on-a-flat-circle-then-make-it-convex/15807 "2021-11-12T17:24:36Z")

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hi, Im trying to make a big frying pan with handles. I was wondering if there is a way to work with a flat circle at first and then, when I’m done, make the hole design convex, concave?

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## [Imported step file invisible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-step-file-invisible/15777)

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**Author:** [@Jeremiahburt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeremiahburt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-step-file-invisible/15777 "2021-11-12T15:11:48Z")

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Hi folks. I am having a difficult time importing some step files for editing. One particular file I import to Shapr3D on my iPad Pro is completely invisible. I thought, at first, it was needing to be scaled up, but that …

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## [Import as sldasm (solidworks assembly) but not importing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-as-sldasm-solidworks-assembly-but-not-importing/15801)

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**Author:** [@ishwar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ishwar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-as-sldasm-solidworks-assembly-but-not-importing/15801 "2021-11-12T10:35:59Z")

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The software asked to select some components, even after selecting the necessary components it says “Operation failed because the resulting body wouldn’t be valid” please help. Processing: Full car.zip…

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## [USDZ Export is not compatible with Procreate: UVs are missing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-is-not-compatible-with-procreate-uvs-are-missing/15788)

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**Author:** [@fuzzel4711](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fuzzel4711)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-is-not-compatible-with-procreate-uvs-are-missing/15788 "2021-11-12T07:53:45Z")

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An exported (USDZ) model can not be imported in Procreate.

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## [Increased Drawing File System](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/increased-drawing-file-system/15802)

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**Author:** [@danatccd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danatccd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/increased-drawing-file-system/15802 "2021-11-11T22:54:48Z")

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I have a lot of designs created and would like to file them by category instead of how it is now with latest altered shows up first. The way it is now makes it very hard to find different design revisions and searching …

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## [Importing a DWG file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-dwg-file/15782)

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**Author:** [@sterling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sterling)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-dwg-file/15782 "2021-11-11T21:17:06Z")

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I’m trying to design a wall mount for a small multimedia device. I’d like to import the CAD drawing of the device in to a shapr3d document but it’s not working. Is there any ways to troubleshoot this? The drawing is at t…

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## [Duplicate Objects at Once](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-objects-at-once/11391)

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**Author:** [@myasinsuw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/myasinsuw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-objects-at-once/11391 "2021-11-11T18:36:48Z")

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Does it have to be copy one by one? Repeat the process if I need to duplicate in 100 objects? I know I can copy 10 first object, then duplicate 10 times, so it will be 100 objects in the end. But, can we just copy 1 ob…

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## [Drawing annotations improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-annotations-improvements/15793)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-annotations-improvements/15793 "2021-11-11T18:35:57Z")

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Does Shapr3D plan to have any improvements to the drawing annotations in the near future like: being able to flip arrows in or out on dimensions like radius or diameter dimensions being able to make the radius dimensio…

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## [2D Drawing anomaly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-anomaly/15738)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-anomaly/15738 "2021-11-10T13:38:31Z")

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Take a look at this. Shapr produced this 2D drawing from my design. Note the position of the rectangular plate with the 2 holes. In the front elevation at the top of the page the plate should be on the bottom, but it’…

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## [2d draw change color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-draw-change-color/15765)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-draw-change-color/15765 "2021-11-09T14:56:06Z")

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Can the ruler be freely filled in color?

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## [Grid troubles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-troubles/15051)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-troubles/15051 "2021-11-09T11:32:16Z")

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Hi, Sometimes the grid is only visible through the holes in a body, but not on its surface. Why? Snap to grid is ON but it doesn’t snap. Why? Sometimes it snaps, but not exactly on the grid: Thanks for any ideas, S…

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## [Refresh drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refresh-drawing/15741)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refresh-drawing/15741 "2021-11-09T11:19:21Z")

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After I created a drawing, I modified a sketch. But that change isn’t reflected in the drawing. How can I refresh a drawing?

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## [Having Trouble Importing STP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-importing-stp/15643)

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**Author:** [@ctc1111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctc1111)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-importing-stp/15643 "2021-11-09T08:53:45Z")

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Hello - I have an STP file that was created from a 3D scan of a large 25’ long object (boat hull) that I have had a lot of issues importing into Shapr3D. I did not perform the scan (it was done by a professional service…

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## [Create cross section curves from stl file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-cross-section-curves-from-stl-file/15755)

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**Author:** [@sirwio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sirwio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-cross-section-curves-from-stl-file/15755 "2021-11-09T01:12:13Z")

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I got an airplane cockpit in stl format whom I would like to trace cross section curves, using splines, along the airframes longitudinal axis. Using the loft function it should then be a simple task to create a solid su…

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## [Opened iPad and all drawing are Gone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opened-ipad-and-all-drawing-are-gone/15748)

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**Author:** [@jalexand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jalexand)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opened-ipad-and-all-drawing-are-gone/15748 "2021-11-08T18:54:28Z")

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Hello, I was working in Shapr3D last night on my iPad Pro. I opened it this morning and all my drawings are gone from the workspace and it’s asking me to create new drawings. When I dive into the file system on my de…

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## [Concept of Folders?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concept-of-folders/15724)

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**Author:** [@ElT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ElT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concept-of-folders/15724 "2021-11-08T01:22:23Z")

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I can not really understand, why there is no option to make folders for my desgins? I have like 200+ desgins, and there are many duplicates, which i like to make to save some steps, it is very enjoying that there is no …

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## [Sound effects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sound-effects/5121)

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**Author:** [@superevilme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/superevilme)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sound-effects/5121 "2021-11-07T14:21:53Z")

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Hi guys, is it somehow possible to turn off the sound effects? When I listen to a podcast or some music and i‘m using shapr the sound effcts shut down all other sound sources. That‘s so … arg! I already checked all sett…

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