# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=183

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## [History would be great](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-would-be-great/1673)

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**Author:** [@Fringe\_Creative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fringe_Creative)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-would-be-great/1673 "2021-11-06T16:41:23Z")

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History would be great So that you could go back in time and change something, thanks

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## [Stl files do not allow me to use subtract most of the time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-files-do-not-allow-me-to-use-subtract-most-of-the-time/15701)

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**Author:** [@Nosh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nosh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-files-do-not-allow-me-to-use-subtract-most-of-the-time/15701 "2021-11-05T15:05:37Z")

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when i try to crop some models from stl files I get an error, Im trying to block the area I dont want and trying to subtract them, it tells me boolean failed.Processing: im done.mp4…

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## [Lines Showing through Items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-showing-through-items/15698)

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**Author:** [@Tom29](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tom29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-showing-through-items/15698 "2021-11-05T00:48:00Z")

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Hi all any info would be a great help. I work with stainless steel sheet metal and new to shapr3d so what I got is a bit of box section and a bit of 1.2 sheet on the front just to show what’s going on when I zoom out I’m…

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## [Rotating parts in windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-parts-in-windows/15646)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-parts-in-windows/15646 "2021-11-04T12:35:01Z")

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is there chance of making the "shift+RMB going to just the RMS in the near future for rotating the parts.

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## [Feature Request - Easier access to Hidden Edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-easier-access-to-hidden-edges/15225)

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**Author:** [@Steve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-easier-access-to-hidden-edges/15225 "2021-11-04T10:46:58Z")

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It would be great if there were a quicker way to access the “Show hidden edges” toggle. Currently, it is a three step process with a pen move between each step — one of the most difficult to access features, yet one of …

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## [Will there be a unique/expanded feature set for Windows?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-there-be-a-unique-expanded-feature-set-for-windows/15680)

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**Author:** [@mlang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mlang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-there-be-a-unique-expanded-feature-set-for-windows/15680 "2021-11-03T17:56:03Z")

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I wanted to check what the long-term plan is for the Windows version of Shapr3D; will this have the same capabilities and features as the iPad version, or will the Windows version add separate, additional features over t…

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## [Draft Angle Angle Analysis - Mold Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angle-angle-analysis-mold-design/10368)

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**Author:** [@joseamurra](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joseamurra)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angle-angle-analysis-mold-design/10368 "2021-11-02T17:49:51Z")

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Hello, Is there a Draft Angle Analysis function to determine parting line for a part and analysis and correction of undercuts. This feature is very important as most parts are molded and must be designed/reviewed for m…

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## [Holes on non planar bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes-on-non-planar-bodies/15658)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes-on-non-planar-bodies/15658 "2021-11-02T10:52:02Z")

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Request for workflow to create holes on non-planar surface…for example, radial holes on a shaft. Thanks

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## [Symbol library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symbol-library/15654)

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**Author:** [@Redrington](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Redrington)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symbol-library/15654 "2021-11-02T03:28:26Z")

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How do you save symbols or a symbol library for reuse?

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## [Shaded drawing views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaded-drawing-views/15651)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaded-drawing-views/15651 "2021-11-02T02:24:07Z")

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do you see any chance of adding shaded drawing views option to shapr3d in the near future. Thank you

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## [Shapr3d for Pinball Design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-pinball-design/15578)

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**Author:** [@TFP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TFP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-pinball-design/15578 "2021-11-01T10:35:19Z")

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Greetings! TOTAL noob here, bear with me :wink: I have a couple of questions regarding Shapr3d Usually pinball playfield designs are done in Solidworks, would i be able to do the same in shap3d ? This is a homebr…

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## [How to duplicate a surface / surface boarder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-duplicate-a-surface-surface-boarder/15329)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-duplicate-a-surface-surface-boarder/15329 "2021-11-01T08:12:46Z")

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Hey there… is there a way to duplicate a surface / surface boarder? In Rhino i use dupEdge an dupFaceboarder, Sketchup would be the movement tool + “alt” key to drag and copy) I tried the move/rotate tool with enabled …

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## [Sail yacht hull](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sail-yacht-hull/15627)

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**Author:** [@Louwilliam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Louwilliam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sail-yacht-hull/15627 "2021-11-01T07:25:52Z")

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Hello, New to Shapr3D. Very excited to get some projects through it. Looking to design a sail yacht hull on the platform. I want to then take cross section from the hull as a means of creating CNC files. Would anyone b…

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## [Thermo-formed tubes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thermo-formed-tubes/15633)

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**Author:** [@Dkubhik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dkubhik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thermo-formed-tubes/15633 "2021-11-01T07:07:11Z")

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Hi all, does anybody has an experience with construction of thermo-formed tube according coordinate points (X,Y,Z), please?

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## [Where is my privacy here?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-my-privacy-here/15622)

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**Author:** [@Kingal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kingal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-my-privacy-here/15622 "2021-10-31T15:50:05Z")

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Hi got an email from LinkedIn with your logo sharpr3d asking me for a survey… NO NO do not give my personal information like that… Absolutely p\*\*\* off If I don’t put an email in my account Maybe it will become unrespons…

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## [Can't Install Shapr 5.0 for Win either standalone or from Microsoft shop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-install-shapr-5-0-for-win-either-standalone-or-from-microsoft-shop/15595)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-install-shapr-5-0-for-win-either-standalone-or-from-microsoft-shop/15595 "2021-10-31T11:14:28Z")

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Currently, the Shaper 0.32.31557.0 is installed on a Win 10 (21H1 update) machine, but in either ways it is not possible to install Shapr 5.0 The standalone install fails with this err message (partly in Italian, but sa…

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## [Translation error in settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translation-error-in-settings/15617)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translation-error-in-settings/15617 "2021-10-31T11:14:08Z")

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Above is French, bottom is English. My default system language is Dutch. Serge

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## [Connect holes with a tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-holes-with-a-tube/15580)

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**Author:** [@Scomisur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scomisur)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 9:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-holes-with-a-tube/15580 "2021-10-30T09:59:09Z")

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Hi everyone, Newbie here. I’m trying to connect 2 holes in a double walled cylinder with a tube. The holes are off axis. The ends of the tube cannot protrude past the outer or inner wall surface. Any suggestions? Than…

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## [Structure tree is on the right side](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/structure-tree-is-on-the-right-side/15567)

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**Author:** [@Markus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Markus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/structure-tree-is-on-the-right-side/15567 "2021-10-30T16:59:25Z")

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Hello to you, Up to yesterday the structure tree was on the right side as i wanna have it. Do not know it is now of the left side and I am not able to change it. Please help to solve. Thank‘s in advance. Markus

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## [Creating sketch from existing surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-sketch-from-existing-surface/15606)

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**Author:** [@JM78](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JM78)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-sketch-from-existing-surface/15606 "2021-10-30T15:42:40Z")

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Hi, is it possible to create a sketch from a surfaces edge in an ortho view?

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## [Removing extras AFTER intersection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-extras-after-intersection/15594)

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**Author:** [@ChinnyChinChin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChinnyChinChin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-extras-after-intersection/15594 "2021-10-29T17:45:33Z")

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Hey y’all, I’ve been using the app for about 2 days now. If got intersecting parts that are at 45 degree angles. I want them to come to a point at 90 degrees but I can’t seem to figure out how to subtract the extras aft…

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## [UV wrapping iPad/Mac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uv-wrapping-ipad-mac/15574)

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**Author:** [@EngraverHand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EngraverHand)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uv-wrapping-ipad-mac/15574 "2021-10-29T17:10:18Z")

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As I understand the iPad app currently does not support UV wrapping. Is that the same for the Mac version too? I’m quite new to this, but if this is the case, what would be the best way to add UV wrapping on a model cre…

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## [Dropbox integration](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dropbox-integration/15583)

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**Author:** [@SgtBilko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SgtBilko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dropbox-integration/15583 "2021-10-29T10:41:28Z")

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Am I alone in having real issues with Dropbox integration on iPad ? Every other time I try to import or export to a dropbox folder the ‘file explorer’ interface just hangs. Sometimes after a coupe of minutes ithe fil…

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## [HI, I installed the software to try it but it crashes on startup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-installed-the-software-to-try-it-but-it-crashes-on-startup/15561)

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**Author:** [@plakatz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/plakatz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-installed-the-software-to-try-it-but-it-crashes-on-startup/15561 "2021-10-29T07:27:02Z")

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I have this problem, when it asks for my configuration, mouse and keyboard or pen and touch it just crashes, all the time. I would really like to try the software, is there anything I can do? im on windows.

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## [5.0 - UX touch-ups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-0-ux-touch-ups/15585)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-0-ux-touch-ups/15585 "2021-10-29T06:59:06Z")

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Hi everyone! Halloween’s just around the corner, so treat yourself to an autumn update that’s full of pick-me-ups — guaranteed to maximize the app’s ease of use. In a nutshell, here’s what’s new in 5.0: Fixed: Sketc…

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## [Object names not exported in STEP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-names-not-exported-in-step/15036)

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**Author:** [@Gorttman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gorttman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-names-not-exported-in-step/15036 "2021-10-28T23:06:11Z")

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Hi Guys. I’ve recently purchased a subscription for the product and have produced a number of simple drawings. In order to produce a decent cut list / BOM I have exported the drawings using STEP and imported into fusion…

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## [shapr3D update for windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-update-for-windows/15586)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-update-for-windows/15586 "2021-10-28T17:45:10Z")

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Can someone tell me does the upgrades for the latest Windows version happen automatically when opening Shapr3D or do you have to got to thru the Microsoft store to get the upgrades. Thank you

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## [Multiple Design Export?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-design-export/15582)

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**Author:** [@B-Botron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B-Botron)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-design-export/15582 "2021-10-28T12:54:30Z")

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Hi. Is it possible to export multiple designs at once, or must it be done individually within the design file? Thx. - Alan

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## [Moving Items Manager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-items-manager/15572)

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**Author:** [@Hempstalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hempstalk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-items-manager/15572 "2021-10-28T03:27:06Z")

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Can’t seem to move the items manager from side to side by dragging it like shown in the instruction manual. I can change it in the settings from the left to the right but when it’s pinned it jumps back to the left. Unpin…

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## [Textures and Materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textures-and-materials/13230)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textures-and-materials/13230 "2021-10-27T07:05:38Z")

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Update: check out Shapr3D Visualization Wasn’t sure where to ask this. I use Shapr3D on an iPad, and I am wondering what app(s), people are using to add textures, and materials. I am exploring furniture design using Sha…

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