# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=216

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## [Unable to move screw straight into surface from tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-move-screw-straight-into-surface-from-tutorial/10462)

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**Author:** [@jfornelli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jfornelli)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-move-screw-straight-into-surface-from-tutorial/10462 "2020-12-20T22:06:46Z")

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I don’t have a subscription yet as I’m trying to learn what I can in advance. I was following the Shapr3D tutorial on YouTube and couldn’t figure out why I am unable to move the screw straight into the end cap as shown …

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## [One body multiple faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-body-multiple-faces/10451)

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**Author:** [@Tsprkle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tsprkle)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-body-multiple-faces/10451 "2020-12-20T21:18:07Z")

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I created a body but it has multiple sections on its top and bottom faces…sides are all one face. How do i eliminate these lines on the top and bottom face? And how do i avoid creating them in the first place.

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## [How to put the corner on the Edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-the-corner-on-the-edge/10428)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-the-corner-on-the-edge/10428 "2020-12-20T18:05:59Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Community, I am trying to put the edge lower or almost to the other corner. So that it is like a ramp within the flat surface. See the red markers. How can I do this? When I try to adjust it the other corn…

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## [OBJ exporting as watertight mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-exporting-as-watertight-mesh/8562)

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**Author:** [@kelsey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kelsey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-exporting-as-watertight-mesh/8562 "2020-12-20T14:26:25Z")

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Hello, I’m attempting to export an OBJ file of a simple ring into the Forger program for sculpting on. When I import the shape breaks apart and will not sculpt and remesh correctly. I contacted their support and recomme…

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## [How to get Shapr 3D for mac beta?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-shapr-3d-for-mac-beta/10449)

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**Author:** [@shuwn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shuwn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-shapr-3d-for-mac-beta/10449 "2020-12-20T06:07:06Z")

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Hi, I have registered to the website, but i have not received the mail

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## [Add image not working properly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-image-not-working-properly/10436)

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**Author:** [@domingomartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/domingomartin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-image-not-working-properly/10436 "2020-12-19T20:00:48Z")

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Jpeg image visible in items but blank in active screen. New to shapr3d (beta or otherwise) so perhaps I am just doing something wrong.

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## [Where to find free/cheap human body models that can be imported into Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-to-find-free-cheap-human-body-models-that-can-be-imported-into-shapr3d/10421)

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**Author:** [@LouiCAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LouiCAD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-to-find-free-cheap-human-body-models-that-can-be-imported-into-shapr3d/10421 "2020-12-19T00:58:33Z")

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Hello, After searching a little on this forum and unsuccessfully trying to wrap my head around how some 3D file formats are different, I’m asking my first question on this forum. My use case is designing something arou…

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## [macOS BETA Bug Report](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-bug-report/10305)

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**Author:** [@handshaper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/handshaper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-bug-report/10305 "2020-12-18T21:58:21Z")

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When the layer view is visible it is truncated to only show 5 layers even though there can be many more if the view is scrolled. There is no indication that there are more layers below the last one. I don’t seem to remem…

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## [How do I make something on the curve of a dome?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-something-on-the-curve-of-a-dome/10413)

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**Author:** [@PolarPanda01](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolarPanda01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-something-on-the-curve-of-a-dome/10413 "2020-12-18T19:41:46Z")

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Hello! I’m new to Shapr3d but I only have one question… I built a dome shape by building a cylinder and curving the top corners. But how do I. do a sketch and exruded shape onto the curve, 9for example a curved tank turr…

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## [Move and rotate tool & Replacing face tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-and-rotate-tool-replacing-face-tool/10382)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-and-rotate-tool-replacing-face-tool/10382 "2020-12-18T09:58:34Z")

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I tried to use replace face tool on these objects and it gave me this While I’m at it I tried using “MOVE” and rotate tool Here is the result I forgot about the whole body selection nevermind the video …

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## [I've been wrestling with tolerances and designing parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ive-been-wrestling-with-tolerances-and-designing-parts/10386)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ive-been-wrestling-with-tolerances-and-designing-parts/10386 "2020-12-17T23:57:14Z")

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Lets say I import a bolt STL and use that bolt to subtract from a body to make mating threads. However naturally the bolt would be near impossible to be screwed into the threads because of tolerances. Is there a practica…

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## ['Select All' Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-tool/10388)

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**Author:** [@Dsuarezde](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dsuarezde)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-tool/10388 "2020-12-17T19:14:06Z")

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Hi, it would be great to be able to select multiple things easier. I’ve seen that in the ‘Concepts App’ you can achieve this by pressing down your apple pencil with more force than usual to enhance the selection tool and…

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## [Is there a max file size for a shapr design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-max-file-size-for-a-shapr-design/8451)

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**Author:** [@Capnok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Capnok)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-max-file-size-for-a-shapr-design/8451 "2020-12-17T19:11:10Z")

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Just curious if there are any hard maximum limits of any kind. My current design is around 100mb and was just curious what would be considered large. Thanks!

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## [App keeps shutting down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-keeps-shutting-down/10371)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-keeps-shutting-down/10371 "2020-12-17T15:28:31Z")

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Hi, I have a big design of a city, every single time I open it it crashes, I thought it might be because it is a large file. I have restarted my iPad a few times and the same thing keeps happening, any suggestions would …

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## [Sphere on curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sphere-on-curve/10323)

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**Author:** [@Alex7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex7)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sphere-on-curve/10323 "2020-12-16T15:28:42Z")

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Hello, I’m new in Shapr3D and wondering how you can copy many spheres on a curve. Is it possible?

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## [Better sketching capabilities](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-sketching-capabilities/10290)

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**Author:** [@Swexam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Swexam)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-sketching-capabilities/10290 "2020-12-15T23:32:11Z")

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Hello, First I would like to say that I love using shapr and so dies my students. It’s a great introduction to CAD and yet it’s very powerful. However, I wish there were more sketching possibilities to make this an even…

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## [Drape function?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drape-function/7830)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drape-function/7830 "2020-12-13T22:55:46Z")

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How does one import a picture and drape it over an object? Replace face would seem to be the way to do that but I can’t select the imported picture when in that workflow

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## [\[macOS\] Rectangular tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-rectangular-tool/10268)

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**Author:** [@Architecday](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Architecday)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-rectangular-tool/10268 "2020-12-13T09:50:32Z")

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Hi, when I draw rectangular, option “center”, I can insert one edge’s misure, but not second one: I think that tab key for change edge misure dialog box it’s a very useful possibility for macOS version! R.

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## [Electric guitar help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/electric-guitar-help/10261)

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**Author:** [@Donnercruz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Donnercruz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/electric-guitar-help/10261 "2020-12-13T01:12:24Z")

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I’m trying to figure out how to create an electric guitar body in Shapr3D. I’ve watched all the tutorials and the electric guitar video, but I’m still a bit lost in the process. Is there some way to get help learning t…

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## [Issues with modeling a simple picture frame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-modeling-a-simple-picture-frame/10234)

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**Author:** [@Eric14](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eric14)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-modeling-a-simple-picture-frame/10234 "2020-12-13T00:50:00Z")

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Can anyone kindly help a newcomer to Shapr3D how to design a picture frame and in particular the design approach how to have 4 frame sides each with 45-degree cut ends. I can’t find a way how to precisely size the length…

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## [Creating bowl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-bowl/10260)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-bowl/10260 "2020-12-12T20:02:34Z")

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Hello . Got this yesterday and im totally new to 3d designing. I am trying to make like a serving tray with bowl shaped holes to put a bowl in it. This is how far i got with limited skills

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## [New user choosing between 11" or 12.9" iPad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-choosing-between-11-or-12-9-ipad-pro/10170)

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**Author:** [@plex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/plex)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-choosing-between-11-or-12-9-ipad-pro/10170 "2020-12-12T18:53:05Z")

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Hi I’m planning to step up from Tinkercad, and Shapr3d looks very tempting. I’m still very new with 3d design, and I’ve been 3d printing for a little year - currently own 2 prusa and one anycubic. However my firtst gen…

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## [Connecting lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-lines/10187)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-lines/10187 "2020-12-12T16:24:40Z")

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It there a way to remove the points between lines and make them as one ? I’m trying to sweep :roll\_eyes:

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## [Polyhedral and 3D Euclidean geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polyhedral-and-3d-euclidean-geometry/10247)

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**Author:** [@Jzarq](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jzarq)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polyhedral-and-3d-euclidean-geometry/10247 "2020-12-12T02:09:41Z")

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Is there any way to do complex 3D Euclidean geometry

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## [Trouble projecting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-projecting/5711)

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**Author:** [@Irwinning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Irwinning)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-projecting/5711 "2020-12-11T22:58:18Z")

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I’m having trouble projecting to a body created by revolving a spline. I started with an ellipse on a construction plane. When that failed, I tried a circle offset from the xy plane. Both of those result in the progra…

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## [3D Logo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-logo/6628)

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**Author:** [@Wolfgangh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wolfgangh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-logo/6628 "2020-12-11T21:25:54Z")

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Hello, I want to create a 3D emblem plate with a Logo. I have the logo in jpeg format or CorelDraw. Can I import Corel Draw files into Shapr or do I need to redraw it in Shapr? When I import it as picture and try to red…

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## [How to view length of extrude on a hole?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-view-length-of-extrude-on-a-hole/10243)

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**Author:** [@JAMIE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAMIE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-view-length-of-extrude-on-a-hole/10243 "2020-12-11T21:23:46Z")

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Hi there its my first day using Shapr3D , I am struggling a little bit with editing the depth of a hole on a model. In inverter you would select the wall of the hole and you could find the edit hole which would show the …

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## [macOs Beta - Bug reports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-bug-reports/10241)

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**Author:** [@futurefry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/futurefry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-bug-reports/10241 "2020-12-11T20:27:16Z")

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Hi Shapr3d Team, I think I found a bug in Shapr3d 3.56 beta macOs, using iMac 27" 5k, macOs Catalina 10.15.7 (Apple Keyboard & Magic Mouse 2): What happens: When I change my view from default view to top view (or fr…

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## [Autologin to forum?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autologin-to-forum/10238)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autologin-to-forum/10238 "2020-12-11T17:38:51Z")

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If you are working in Shapr and jump to the forum, shouldn’t it automagically log you into the forums?

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## [Screenshot tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-tool/10219)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-tool/10219 "2020-12-11T17:33:06Z")

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Where is this cool tool ?? :open\_mouth: I looked everywhere…maybe Every time I call Siri or annoyingly press power + home it appears. It’s a tool but I’m unable to find it…

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