# Modeling Questions

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## [3.0.4 Label still covering pivot point?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-0-4-label-still-covering-pivot-point/2018)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-0-4-label-still-covering-pivot-point/2018 "2018-01-19T12:19:12Z")

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## [Splitting a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-shape/2014)

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**Author:** [@Narf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Narf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-shape/2014 "2018-01-19T09:37:23Z")

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Hey, I’m a complete novice with shapr and I’m trying to find a way to split a shape in half for 3D printing. Can anyone help? :+1:t2:

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## [No valid bodies to export error message](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-valid-bodies-to-export-error-message/2000)

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**Author:** [@21agdgcf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/21agdgcf)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-valid-bodies-to-export-error-message/2000 "2018-01-17T08:40:11Z")

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Hi ALL Since upgrading to your latest version I get the above error when trying to export in any file format This applies to new drawings as well as drawings done with an older version of the software Any ideas on thi…

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## [Create a brooch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-brooch/1911)

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**Author:** [@Leifes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leifes)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-brooch/1911 "2018-01-17T06:15:41Z")

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Hi, im designing a circular brooch but how do i transform it from beeing flat to like a curved (center is gonna be like raised 5mm while thickness is still even). Sry for bad english. Cheers

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## [Intersect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersect/1973)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersect/1973 "2018-01-17T04:23:09Z")

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This function isn’t working at all for me any more. I’m having to make an eraser block & using subtract instead, which is kinda tedious.

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## [Interpretation of STL file very different](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interpretation-of-stl-file-very-different/2007)

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**Author:** [@Blue\_Kermit\_59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blue_Kermit_59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interpretation-of-stl-file-very-different/2007 "2018-01-16T11:47:53Z")

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Hi there, I have spent quite some time to design this friisbee model and wanted to get it to a 3D print service. The upload of the file then showed a strange outcome. Can you help. I am a bit concerned.\[image\]

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## [Model too heavy, doesn’t open anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-too-heavy-doesn-t-open-anymore/1998)

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**Author:** [@Syb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Syb)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-too-heavy-doesn-t-open-anymore/1998 "2018-01-15T22:20:02Z")

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I built a 3d model of my house in sri lanka, with a lotof detail. It became difficult to select geometry and to check or uncheck groups. Now it doesn’t open at all anymore, although the preview shows the latest additions…

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## [How to draw ovals in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-ovals-in-shapr3d/2001)

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**Author:** [@genjoashley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/genjoashley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-ovals-in-shapr3d/2001 "2018-01-13T15:45:28Z")

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i’ve been unable to find out how to draw ovals. had to resign to drawing two circles and two lines. takes so much time trying to align them perfectly compared. please help me not waste time!! \[image\]

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## [Groups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/groups/1993)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/groups/1993 "2018-01-11T11:07:35Z")

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How can I chance the name of a group?

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## [Delete edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-edge/203)

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**Author:** [@toecutter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/toecutter)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-edge/203 "2018-01-08T23:48:31Z")

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Hey - New to Shapr, but am blown away. I hope to post a piece soon. In the meanwhile, is it possible to delete edges? Thanks!

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## [Disappearing model bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disappearing-model-bug/1963)

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**Author:** [@kshapley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kshapley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disappearing-model-bug/1963 "2018-01-07T23:39:41Z")

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Hi All, anyone come across the disappearing model bug? Does not happen all the time but when pinching to resize something the complete model will disappear. Undo or redo don’t help and the model is totally gone, It’s unr…

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## [Slicing parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-parts/1983)

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**Author:** [@eross21](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eross21)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-parts/1983 "2018-01-07T23:13:57Z")

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I’ve just started with this app. I want to design a parts, and slice it so that it makes two parts that fit together like a puzzle piece after i 3d print both parts. how can i do this? is the a slice tool, or a mirror fu…

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## [Trim Function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-function/1972)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-function/1972 "2018-01-05T23:16:05Z")

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It would be nice if the Revert icon worked while in Trim. If you make an error and trim something important after a long series of other trims, one is somewhat screwed as there is no Revert or Cancel; only Done. Unless …

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## [Line at Intersection of Two Planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-at-intersection-of-two-planes/1966)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-at-intersection-of-two-planes/1966 "2018-01-05T22:52:58Z")

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I create a square in Top view. Then I set up a plane and rotate it 90 edges. If this were a room, the plane would be a wall. Say I want to make the wall an A frame. From the apex (in the plane) I want to draw two lines t…

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## [Ellipse in Shapr?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-in-shapr/1970)

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**Author:** [@Gmarosi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gmarosi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-in-shapr/1970 "2018-01-05T22:39:14Z")

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Could you help me how to draw an ellipse? Thanks, Gabriel

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## [Strange Line Nodes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-line-nodes/1967)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-line-nodes/1967 "2018-01-05T19:40:30Z")

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Lines & Nodes.shapr (460 KB) File encl. In Ss1 there are four triangles. Three of these have extra node(s) interior to a line that defines a triangle. I don’t know how these originated. If I Delete a problem line, the n…

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## [Troubles!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles/1964)

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**Author:** [@Dangerebus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dangerebus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles/1964 "2018-01-05T07:03:30Z")

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I’m having a lot of trouble with this app trying to do the simplest of things! I am trying to make geometric shapes by stating with a square and trimming. The shape is basically a 45 mm2 square with an 18mm2 section take…

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## [Beginner!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner/1950)

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**Author:** [@Dangerebus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dangerebus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner/1950 "2018-01-04T21:49:52Z")

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Hi there I’m looking to design some kitchen cabinets, I’ve used sketchup for this in the past and am happy with the results. Moving onto Shapr3d seems like an obvious move as I can use it during lunch and free time. My …

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## [How to align circles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-circles/1962)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-circles/1962 "2018-01-04T14:50:19Z")

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\[image\] I’m trying to create a holding pad between the CPU Cooler (shape visible) and my casing (visible as sketch) With the new construction plane I’m able to quickly align the two parts. Hooray! But now I face a pro…

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## [Constraints can’t be added](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-can-t-be-added/1960)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-can-t-be-added/1960 "2018-01-03T22:03:46Z")

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I try to set horizontal constraints on the two lines in the sketch that form the top and bottom of a rectangle. The option is offered on selection, but pressing the button yields no results. In general i find i often st…

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## [Create schematic view of shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-schematic-view-of-shapes/1961)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-schematic-view-of-shapes/1961 "2018-01-03T21:47:51Z")

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What is the best way to create schematic view of the created shapes? The intend is to export as images with the shapes top, bottom, front, back, left, and right views, with hidden edges shown on all views. By default t…

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## [Edges Selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edges-selected/1951)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edges-selected/1951 "2018-01-03T09:45:47Z")

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If I sketch a rectangle and select its edges, there are 4 noted at bottom of screen. If I push it to be a 3D rectangle and select edges, it has 12 edges, as expected. But if I extrude to create same 3D body (I think) it …

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## [Compatibility with SolidEdge ST7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-solidedge-st7/1947)

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**Author:** [@daniel\_wur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daniel_wur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-solidedge-st7/1947 "2018-01-02T10:37:27Z")

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Hello Shapr3D-Team, I’m thinking about buying myself the new Apple iPad Pro 10.5 with the Apple Pen and Shapr3D looks perfect to get some work done on the train or in bed. Currently I work with an older Version of Soli…

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## [Removing Unwanted Geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-unwanted-geometry/1945)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-unwanted-geometry/1945 "2018-01-02T09:05:52Z")

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PAM\_Base-Pedestal.shapr (556 KB) \[IMG\_0344\] Attached, please find a Shapr3D file and the accompanying JPEG. What I am trying to achieve, is keep the part of the model labeled figure 2 (underneath); while also, removing…

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## [Revolve Stopped Working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-stopped-working/1929)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-stopped-working/1929 "2018-01-02T01:10:44Z")

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What was once very reliable, has since become incredibly unreliable for me. Somehow, since 3.0 was released (and I have been on top of the updates - at 3.0.3), I am unable to create geometry that can revolve. I have don…

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## [Selecting all faces in a shape to make a group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-all-faces-in-a-shape-to-make-a-group/1933)

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**Author:** [@Scribb1er](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scribb1er)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-all-faces-in-a-shape-to-make-a-group/1933 "2017-12-31T16:11:23Z")

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Hi I made an empty lidless box like this: create a face by joining 4 lines in to a square selecting face extruding upward to make a cube select top face offset to a 2nd face push that through almost to other side now…

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## [Exporting from Maya into Shapr3D file haves not data?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-from-maya-into-shapr3d-file-haves-not-data/1935)

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**Author:** [@andrewsalfinger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andrewsalfinger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 9:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-from-maya-into-shapr3d-file-haves-not-data/1935 "2017-12-31T09:38:10Z")

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Hello, I’ve been trying to export from Maya to use the file into Shapr3D as a “STEP\_ATF” but when ever I import it into the app nothing shows up. I was wondering if there was something I was doing wrong? Thank you for…

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## [Anchor Points in Loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-in-loft/1934)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-in-loft/1934 "2017-12-31T01:10:28Z")

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We’re playing around with Loft In the process came across a point where there were two drag points on every corner Not sure what we’ve done differently but am not seeming able to reproduce this What are the parameters…

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## [Issue with part being auto-filled](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-part-being-auto-filled/1928)

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**Author:** [@tobias](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tobias)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-part-being-auto-filled/1928 "2017-12-30T11:15:00Z")

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I got a part which I created in Shapr3D (3.03) \[image\] When I now preview this part @shapeways.com or in MakerBot Studio it has been filled the space in the middle of it \[image\] What can I do to avoid that?! Thanks …

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## [Random measures appear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-measures-appear/1927)

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**Author:** [@Mirko1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mirko1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-measures-appear/1927 "2017-12-29T14:24:29Z")

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When I try to edit the measure and tap on the number, a totally random non related measure appears and I cannot edit what I wanted in the first place. \[image\]

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