# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=187

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## [I need help!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help/15075)

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**Author:** [@liago](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liago)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help/15075 "2021-09-28T07:35:06Z")

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hello i need help ! How do I change the feature automatically when I change the 2D sketch while the feature is formed?

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## [Subtracting A Half Sphere From A Cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-a-half-sphere-from-a-cylinder/15061)

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**Author:** [@ChloZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChloZ)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-a-half-sphere-from-a-cylinder/15061 "2021-09-28T05:55:19Z")

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I am trying to subtract (or concave; whatever can work) a 1/2 sphere from a cylinder to create a bowl shape, but as can be seen in the picture, it is not working well for me. I would love if anyone can help. As for the …

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## [Combing the teeth of a gear into one object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combing-the-teeth-of-a-gear-into-one-object/15069)

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**Author:** [@MachineBunKelly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MachineBunKelly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combing-the-teeth-of-a-gear-into-one-object/15069 "2021-09-27T19:47:47Z")

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Hello everyone. I have a gear I want to combine into a single line but I can’t seem to figure it out. Any help? Thanks!

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## [Run shapr3d on two ipads (ipad mini and pro)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/run-shapr3d-on-two-ipads-ipad-mini-and-pro/15012)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/run-shapr3d-on-two-ipads-ipad-mini-and-pro/15012 "2021-09-27T19:30:38Z")

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My Ipad Pro 2018 12,9 still have a few good years left, so I might not upgrade before a 2022 or even 2023 version comes out I did however order the new Ipad Mini. This will mainly be a dedicated notebook to compliment m…

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## [Problem with two-finger panning on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-two-finger-panning-on-ipad/15059)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-two-finger-panning-on-ipad/15059 "2021-09-27T17:56:38Z")

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Frequently I get tripped up when I’m trying to pan on my iPad, because one of my fingers accidentally starts on a tool button or its label. The finger that’s on the button is disregarded, so the entire gesture is interpr…

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## [Drawings in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-in-shapr3d/15005)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-in-shapr3d/15005 "2021-09-27T17:10:30Z")

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any way to align views after they are put on a drawing and any way of make a iso view shaded on drawing.

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## [Scale for Drawings - Architectural/Imperial Units](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-for-drawings-architectural-imperial-units/15067)

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**Author:** [@JohnChristian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohnChristian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-for-drawings-architectural-imperial-units/15067 "2021-09-27T16:43:28Z")

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When modeling we can change the unit format to Architectural (feet and inches), but when placing views on a drawing the only options for scaling them seem to be metric. Can you add it so that we can scale drawings in 1/…

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## [Measurement between different objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-between-different-objects/15034)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-between-different-objects/15034 "2021-09-27T07:53:01Z")

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Well, as my screenshot shows, there is a back board and on the front there is a row of strips. Now I want to measure the distance between the right side of the last strip and the right side of the back board. How can I d…

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## [Subscription auto renewed? But no access](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-auto-renewed-but-no-access/15050)

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**Author:** [@Tomcol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tomcol)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-auto-renewed-but-no-access/15050 "2021-09-27T06:44:42Z")

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Hi, i use your product from time to time, one month at a time . It has taken money ,£53.99 for the last 4 months .but i haven’t had access for the last 2. I’ve had to delete loads of designs just to work on something new…

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## [Object requires a newer version of ios](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-requires-a-newer-version-of-ios/15029)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-requires-a-newer-version-of-ios/15029 "2021-09-26T22:22:47Z")

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I keep getting this message even though i am on ios 15…

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## [Feature Request: Unfold Face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-unfold-face/15058)

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**Author:** [@rpomeroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpomeroy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-unfold-face/15058 "2021-09-26T21:44:47Z")

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I’m working with bent laminations of wood with curves in multiple dimensions. Once the desired face shape is created using lofting, revolving etc., I need to unfold/flatten (not Project) a face it to it’s 2D equivalent f…

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## [Threading](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading/15053)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading/15053 "2021-09-26T17:56:56Z")

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What is the best way to thread an object (like a screw)? I also would like to add the object it gets screwed into (male/female).

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## [A ball and a cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-ball-and-a-cone/15030)

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**Author:** [@MySucio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MySucio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-ball-and-a-cone/15030 "2021-09-26T04:52:16Z")

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I want to make a simple ball & cone. Size does not matter……… go

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## [Shapr3D large app icon glitched out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-large-app-icon-glitched-out/15042)

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**Author:** [@Millionmike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Millionmike)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-large-app-icon-glitched-out/15042 "2021-09-26T08:04:16Z")

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The Shapr3D app icon is glitched out when you use large app icons on iPad OS 15. Attached Screenshots.

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## [3D printing from iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-from-ipad/4233)

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**Author:** [@alex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alex)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-from-ipad/4233 "2021-09-25T19:46:49Z")

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At uni, we have a number of Flashforge Creator Pro 3D printers. I can easily create stl files from my iPad on Shapr to be printed. But currently I have to save the STL to my laptop, open the Flashforge app on there and l…

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## [Hi, I’m a furniture maker in south England. I paid years membership now need to learn more about it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-m-a-furniture-maker-in-south-england-i-paid-years-membership-now-need-to-learn-more-about-it/15021)

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**Author:** [@Kingal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kingal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-m-a-furniture-maker-in-south-england-i-paid-years-membership-now-need-to-learn-more-about-it/15021 "2021-09-25T02:01:58Z")

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How can I make like a “door handle” and save it so I can use it on another projects!? I tried to import, export… but I don’t understand I’m looking to “save” that’s all Also is this software give me a real 3D drawing …

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## [Counting area and perimeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/counting-area-and-perimeter/15023)

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**Author:** [@Sapri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sapri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/counting-area-and-perimeter/15023 "2021-09-25T00:28:49Z")

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Hi I’m interesting with this app and still learning, but if possible this app can counting all area and perimeter also just like on computer that’s I sketched, on computer i just doing hatch and counting by objects that…

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## [Item name can not be imported to Keyshot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-name-can-not-be-imported-to-keyshot/14920)

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**Author:** [@hello1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hello1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-name-can-not-be-imported-to-keyshot/14920 "2021-09-24T06:52:37Z")

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I have the items named in Shapr3d, for example, cover, base, then export them as a STEP file and the file name is box.step. While open this file in Keyshot, the item names will be replaced by the file name, can not keep …

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## [Problem with STL import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-stl-import/15001)

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**Author:** [@Mikegearin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikegearin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-stl-import/15001 "2021-09-23T02:07:50Z")

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Imported an STL file and just want to cut a hole in the face and all I get is a solid cylinder.

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## [Sketch Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bug/14993)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bug/14993 "2021-09-22T08:34:22Z")

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Something is wrong here.

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## [Can you teach me how to design like a picture?! Please help me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-teach-me-how-to-design-like-a-picture-please-help-me/14888)

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**Author:** [@Tass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tass)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-teach-me-how-to-design-like-a-picture-please-help-me/14888 "2021-09-22T05:24:07Z")

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Hello, I am a graduate student in graduate school. I want to design like the picture to include in my thesis, but I think my skills are still not enough. I really want to put it in my thesis, can you teach me how to de…

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## [Why do In have different extrude options in the same body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-in-have-different-extrude-options-in-the-same-body/14833)

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**Author:** [@scebastian.ramirez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scebastian.ramirez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-in-have-different-extrude-options-in-the-same-body/14833 "2021-09-21T12:16:00Z")

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I have a solid object, but I need to extrude in angle, not the whole surface. I choose the surface, then a line to extrude, but in on side it shows the angle option, but in the other side, shows a different one. The firs…

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## [Chamfer/fillet issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-issues/2964)

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**Author:** [@JPV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JPV)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-issues/2964 "2021-09-20T17:36:09Z")

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I’m continually having issues with the chamfer/fillet feature. There are inconsistencies with it working/not working. Sometimes if I change the view or reattempt the chamfer/fillet or close and reopen the program I can g…

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## [0.001 mm error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-001-mm-error/14966)

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**Author:** [@Farahbod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Farahbod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-001-mm-error/14966 "2021-09-20T09:46:14Z")

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My software started showing an abnormal error. The distance between two parts are 50 mm but software sometimes shows it 50.001 or 49.999 this happens when i find the mid plane betweens two objects and mirror my parts. …

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## [Drawing spiral?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-spiral/10602)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-spiral/10602 "2021-09-20T09:38:39Z")

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Hello everybody How to Draw a Flat Spiral I want to project this onto a cone to get a conical helix. However, I can’t find any tools for a simple spiral.

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## [Can’t share stl’s to drive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share-stl-s-to-drive/14933)

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**Author:** [@Spark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share-stl-s-to-drive/14933 "2021-09-20T03:20:01Z")

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Hello hive mind. B I’ve been uploading stl’s from shapr to my google drive for most of the time I’ve been on here. Noticed that I can no longer do such a thing. If I dl as a 3mf it’s no problem. Thought that might be a…

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## [Coded design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coded-design/14955)

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**Author:** [@Wots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wots)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coded-design/14955 "2021-09-20T01:25:28Z")

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I’ve been wondering if a feature could be created that allows you to design by typing in an object ‘type’ then entering the design parameters. Like say you pick a ‘cube’ to create then enter the length, width, height, an…

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## [Issue on sweep along 3D spiral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-on-sweep-along-3d-spiral/14962)

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**Author:** [@Trippy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Trippy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-on-sweep-along-3d-spiral/14962 "2021-09-20T00:27:49Z")

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As I was trying to sweep along a 3D spiral, the profile twists. I have read that complex helix are being developed, hence, this is more of an inquiry as to why this happens rather than a feature request. :slight\_smile: …

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## [Revealing internal body color on cut surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revealing-internal-body-color-on-cut-surfaces/14953)

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**Author:** [@carverBAL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carverBAL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revealing-internal-body-color-on-cut-surfaces/14953 "2021-09-19T18:04:44Z")

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I am laminating various layers together, and am indicating the various materials using different body colors. However, when I cut through the layers using subtract, the exposed surfaces are all gray. I’d like to be able …

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## [Feature request - auto versioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-auto-versioning/14950)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-auto-versioning/14950 "2021-09-19T09:03:59Z")

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Hi, I would love to see an auto versioning function where S3D adds version numbers automatically every time you export your design. Now I fo it manually. Maybe add a setting of how many backversions should be kept and…

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