# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=260

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## [Turorial need improve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turorial-need-improve/2783)

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**Author:** [@Luckybamboo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luckybamboo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turorial-need-improve/2783 "2018-08-19T07:47:30Z")

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Hi. The transform bodies course better with more specific step. Like the copy move and rotate video did not show us the tool sweep and loft may use here to finish the connection parts would much appreciate and helpful t…

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## [How to remove a grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-remove-a-grid/2777)

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**Author:** [@Fargekatten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fargekatten)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-remove-a-grid/2777 "2018-08-18T10:19:41Z")

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A new grid appeared, and now i can only draw in this new dimension. I am new to this, but what have I done and how can I make it back?

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## [Sync across devices](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-across-devices/2768)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-across-devices/2768 "2018-08-18T10:12:16Z")

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I have Pro, installed on two devices, UT can’t seem to sync and the second device doesn’t seem to know I have a Pro license. How can I resolve?

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## [Resizing imported image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-imported-image/2769)

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**Author:** [@Izzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Izzy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-imported-image/2769 "2018-08-17T12:53:46Z")

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I’ve been really enjoying this program, but had a quick question. When I import an image, I resize the width and the height automatically resizes as well, I notice there is a lock next to each number. I also notice whe…

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## [Grouping of Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-of-sketches/2730)

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**Author:** [@Alz44](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alz44)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-of-sketches/2730 "2018-08-16T10:59:50Z")

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Hello I’m I’m quite new to this so this request may seem stupid but I would like to see the groups page the same for sketches as it is for objects. On the objects page you can add groups, change groups and rename group…

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## [How does one bend a solid object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-does-one-bend-a-solid-object/2758)

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**Author:** [@Monderigon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Monderigon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-does-one-bend-a-solid-object/2758 "2018-08-15T17:24:56Z")

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I want to put this solid window frame on a curved wall. Easy either draw a line down the middle of the frame and use that as a bending point. Or draw the shape on the curved wall and extrude. I have been driven nearly…

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## [Set the midpoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/set-the-midpoint/2748)

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**Author:** [@Luckybamboo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luckybamboo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/set-the-midpoint/2748 "2018-08-14T15:03:20Z")

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Hi. First time use it. So, How to set the midpoint on the circle. In the video when you are drawing a circle. It’s already there. But I get only one central point.

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## [Furniture - Working with large and small objects in the same design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-working-with-large-and-small-objects-in-the-same-design/2731)

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**Author:** [@Gypsydoguk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gypsydoguk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-working-with-large-and-small-objects-in-the-same-design/2731 "2018-08-10T03:33:37Z")

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## [Import problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-problems/2736)

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**Author:** [@Hector](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hector)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-problems/2736 "2018-08-09T18:06:44Z")

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Hello. I’ve been working on two job in two different files. Then I wanted to import one of the files into the other file. I use the import option (that I used in the past) and when it was finishing the import process th…

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## [New ipad compatiable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-compatiable/2187)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-compatiable/2187 "2018-08-09T16:42:28Z")

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Is the shapr3d working with new ipad?

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## [Missing Shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-shapes/2718)

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**Author:** [@Cdmd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdmd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-shapes/2718 "2018-08-07T11:04:30Z")

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Program hung. When I reloaded it, the last 20-30 of work was missing. It says there is still 1 shape, but it never appears in the workspace. Help please…

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## [System “Memory” Requiremnts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/system-memory-requiremnts/2716)

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**Author:** [@Mattlarry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mattlarry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/system-memory-requiremnts/2716 "2018-08-06T21:00:10Z")

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Hi… I’m day’s away from purchasing my new iPad (the only REAL legitimate reason I am buying one is because of Shapr3D). I know that it has to be the iPad Pro… and I’ve researched articles, the website, and forums without…

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## [Why do sketches separate from objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-sketches-separate-from-objects/2699)

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**Author:** [@alejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alejandro)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-sketches-separate-from-objects/2699 "2018-08-04T14:26:26Z")

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I have been trying to move away from my desktop 3D, (which is mainly FreeCAD but I’ve also used SolidWorks) into Shapr3D but honestly there are certain things that seem a bit strange. In most 3D parametric CADs the sket…

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## [🚨Stupid Question Alert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stupid-question-alert/2685)

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**Author:** [@Mattlarry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mattlarry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stupid-question-alert/2685 "2018-08-03T13:45:53Z")

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I apologize for asking this question of the forums. I’ve scrolled and read and scrolled and read and scrolled for over the past year timeline without success in finding the information I am looking for. I am such a newbi…

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## [Any help from the pro’s out here 😀](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-help-from-the-pro-s-out-here/2683)

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**Author:** [@Carl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Carl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-help-from-the-pro-s-out-here/2683 "2018-08-01T16:48:39Z")

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Hi How do I start to create a life form type drawing. My project is to create a step by step guide and show how I create a box. This is my work on a large scale. I take sheets off 1mm polypropylene and weld them to crea…

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## [Creating a tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-tutorial/2689)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-tutorial/2689 "2018-08-01T15:40:08Z")

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If I want to create a tutorial, I can record a video of of my workspace in iOS, and add a voiceover explaining what I’m doing… Does anyone know how to add the small red dots (representing finger touches) or the Apple Pe…

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## [Help me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me/1944)

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**Author:** [@Cerch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cerch)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me/1944 "2018-08-01T11:12:33Z")

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Hi guys, my name is Alex and I’m new to the forum. I am writing to ask info regarding the possibility to export a pdf or a screenshot of a drawing with dimensions and visible measures. Possibly? If you like? Thank you …

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## [Exporting wrong size!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-wrong-size/2642)

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**Author:** [@SandraAlicante](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SandraAlicante)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-wrong-size/2642 "2018-08-01T07:06:47Z")

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Wanted to make a tringle pastry cutter. Set system to cm, drew design, just a triangle with an offset, and saved it. Sent the stl to hubby for printing, only to find it has changed to mm! Checked my drawing and it tells …

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## [Subscription Query](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-query/2686)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-query/2686 "2018-07-31T22:57:49Z")

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Hi folks, I recently moved to the UK from Denmark, so I want to change to the UK AppStore. When I try to change in settings, it tells me any auto-renewing subscriptions will be cancelled. I paid the yearly subscription …

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## [It takes too long to open a little design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-takes-too-long-to-open-a-little-design/2678)

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**Author:** [@estebanfelix97](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/estebanfelix97)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-takes-too-long-to-open-a-little-design/2678 "2018-07-30T11:56:53Z")

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Hi i downloaded the App recently on iPad 6th generation and i started to design, i count like 400 shapes so when i try to open this design it takes really too much time to open it. It appears the loading icon. Can someti…

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## [Thin wall and STL import/export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thin-wall-and-stl-import-export/1835)

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**Author:** [@Lavochkin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lavochkin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thin-wall-and-stl-import-export/1835 "2018-07-30T08:28:32Z")

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Hello everybody, Can I draw .8mm (0.8mm)walls with the Shapr3D app? When,please when will the import/export STL files come available?(tomorrow?) I’m asking,because I would realy like to begin using the IPad pro app in…

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## [PNG file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/png-file/2664)

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**Author:** [@Fred](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fred)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/png-file/2664 "2018-07-29T02:53:52Z")

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Want to export model as png file. But how?

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## [Slow load and crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-load-and-crash/2666)

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**Author:** [@gw42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gw42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-load-and-crash/2666 "2018-07-28T11:06:20Z")

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With the App Store version, occasionally a design starts to load slow. After working on the design for a while, it eventually wouldn’t load, the app cashes after a few minutes of loading.

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## [Spline suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-suggestions/2669)

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**Author:** [@gw42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gw42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-suggestions/2669 "2018-07-28T11:05:55Z")

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Creating a very specific, reproducible spline is possible, but the steps are difficult and often require trial and error to get the right number of points on the spline. Things that would really help; Being able to add…

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## [Sketch bugs o features?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bugs-o-features/2667)

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**Author:** [@gw42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gw42)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bugs-o-features/2667 "2018-07-28T01:17:13Z")

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Sketching is very frustrating for me, perhaps I’m just missing something. If I want to use sketches to cut into a complex object from many (non symmetric) planes, every new plane has a new separate sketch. This would be …

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## [Lines in models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-models/2665)

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**Author:** [@Fred](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fred)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-models/2665 "2018-07-27T08:52:17Z")

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Want to export my model without the black lines. How to?

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## [Make a protractor that we can lock to a point and work out angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-protractor-that-we-can-lock-to-a-point-and-work-out-angles/2651)

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**Author:** [@Angie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Angie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-protractor-that-we-can-lock-to-a-point-and-work-out-angles/2651 "2018-07-26T04:34:00Z")

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Hi, guys. I thought if you can make such a great programme then it would be easy for you to make a protractor, either 360 degrees or 180 degrees that can be clicked on and then locked to a point on line or circle to work…

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## [Why can’t I import files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-import-files/2640)

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**Author:** [@Shock9616](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shock9616)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-import-files/2640 "2018-07-20T16:09:37Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to import a design of a helmet from the Metroid video games into Shapr3D but every time I import it, I just get a blank workspace. I have read \[this entire discussion\] but so far, nothing has helped. I wo…

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## [Face won’t extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-won-t-extrude/2630)

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**Author:** [@JPV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JPV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-won-t-extrude/2630 "2018-07-17T19:04:16Z")

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Greetings. This is my first time using Shapr3D. I cannot get this object to extrude. I can select it as a face. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. image|666x500

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## [3DS iSense Scanner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3ds-isense-scanner/1329)

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**Author:** [@Marcus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3ds-isense-scanner/1329 "2018-07-16T22:02:06Z")

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Hi, I use a 3DS iSense Scanner for my iPad Air 2 and looking to use Shapr3D to design and print a new carrier for the sensor panel. This is so I can use it on the 12.9" iPad Pro instead of carrying two iPads around with…

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