# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=268

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## [Section view?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view/1854)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view/1854 "2017-12-16T13:22:56Z")

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Any chance of implementing section view? edit: As in Solidworks I was thinking!

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## [Is it possible to draw an ellipse?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-draw-an-ellipse/1849)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-draw-an-ellipse/1849 "2017-12-15T23:02:23Z")

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Hi, just wondering if there is an easy way to sketch an eclipse or adjust a circle to make one. If not I’m guessing use the ellipse, zoom in, then align the handles?

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## [Can't draw a simple rectangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-draw-a-simple-rectangle/1827)

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**Author:** [@yomaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yomaster)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-draw-a-simple-rectangle/1827 "2017-12-15T20:20:19Z")

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Can someone show me how to draw a simple rectangle? The fourth “leg” never quite connects. When you zoom way in you’ll see the dots aren’t actually connected. Another issue: I can’t put a horizontal or vertical constrai…

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## [Why there is no Control point in loft?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-there-is-no-control-point-in-loft/1816)

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**Author:** [@Lingm07](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lingm07)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-there-is-no-control-point-in-loft/1816 "2017-12-15T07:00:16Z")

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Why there are no control points to twist the shape on the left example when trying To loft it? \[IMG\_1083\]\[IMG\_1085\]

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## [Autocad support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-support/1812)

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**Author:** [@Paolo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paolo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-support/1812 "2017-12-14T19:50:21Z")

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Hi, I’d like to know if I can export from shapr3d into .dxf or .dwg as I read it was in your plan for 2017. Another question in case the answer is affermative, is the transfer possible directly or do I need to use anot…

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## [Need help with filling a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-filling-a-shape/1773)

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**Author:** [@Dpedersen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dpedersen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 9:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-filling-a-shape/1773 "2017-12-14T09:34:46Z")

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I’m a new user and I like this tool a lot but I’m having trouble creating a drawing. I want to fill the attached sketch. I tried to fill/extrude it using the loft tool. When I use this tool the screen displays that it…

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## [Selecting hidden edge not possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-hidden-edge-not-possible/1842)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-hidden-edge-not-possible/1842 "2017-12-13T18:10:47Z")

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Extrude as an example a tight star shaped hole and select one edge to make a fillet.

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## [Upgrade to 3.01 and problem with spline tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrade-to-3-01-and-problem-with-spline-tool/1839)

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**Author:** [@Architecte](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Architecte)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrade-to-3-01-and-problem-with-spline-tool/1839 "2017-12-13T15:32:41Z")

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I have just upgraded to 3.01 and I’m still not able to use the spline tool and the control points. The spline line is not smooth and I see the control points, but I’m not able to use them to modify the spline line . T…

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## [Umake compatibility](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/umake-compatibility/1841)

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**Author:** [@rubenka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rubenka)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/umake-compatibility/1841 "2017-12-13T11:16:08Z")

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Hello Shapr3D staff in wonderful Budapest. Wish you great success. My question actually is, if your software is compatible with umake, the 3D sketching software? Best wishes, Reuven

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## [The 3.01 Update Still Not Live Yet it Seems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-3-01-update-still-not-live-yet-it-seems/1836)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-3-01-update-still-not-live-yet-it-seems/1836 "2017-12-12T17:00:58Z")

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Any news on when the 3.01 update will go live or is Apple too focused on making even more money leading up to Christmas to have time? :wink:

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## [Cannot import files since update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-files-since-update/1828)

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**Author:** [@sbvaughn88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sbvaughn88)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-files-since-update/1828 "2017-12-11T22:00:32Z")

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Hey guys, I’m very new to CAD programs so if there is an easy answer I apologize. Prior to the latest update last week I could import my files into Shapr3D with no problems, now the little logo in the center pops up but…

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## [Fatal errors and more](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fatal-errors-and-more/1822)

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**Author:** [@FranCobasGC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FranCobasGC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fatal-errors-and-more/1822 "2017-12-11T05:17:04Z")

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Hello At first time I see your app really I like it… I was thinking on buying pro… But after some days of use I realize that it need long way to go, it has a lot of potential but workflow become sooo slow and stressful…

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## [Shapr4D Orange Dot, Name & Beta Remain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr4d-orange-dot-name-beta-remain/1821)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr4d-orange-dot-name-beta-remain/1821 "2017-12-10T23:42:01Z")

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From a prior message, I inferred that subj would transform to Shapr3D. Backed up my spaces and wondering if this is updating at all? How can I tell? Thanks

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## [Missing functions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-functions/1799)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-functions/1799 "2017-12-09T23:37:52Z")

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When you extruded something in the previous version, you could select several options (new piece, subtract, etc…) is that gone to? :disappointed\_relieved:

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## [How to get rid of blue lines?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-blue-lines/1820)

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**Author:** [@M0D1FY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/M0D1FY)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-blue-lines/1820 "2017-12-09T23:27:05Z")

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## [3.0 critical bugs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-0-critical-bugs/1819)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chris)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-0-critical-bugs/1819 "2017-12-09T22:36:25Z")

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3.0 has been working very poorly for me. The new features look great, but I can’t do even the most basic operations with regularity. After adding 10-20 constraints sketches begin to stall. Selecting points becomes impos…

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## [Why can’t you snap object from imported files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-you-snap-object-from-imported-files/1808)

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**Author:** [@Hysric7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hysric7)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-you-snap-object-from-imported-files/1808 "2017-12-09T17:09:30Z")

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I’ve imported files from Rhino and I can’t even snap on curves, or even create a face from it. I’m doing architecture so it will be useful instead of only snaping to the grid. The snapping options are limited. I tried p…

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## [Is it a Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-a-bug/1810)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-a-bug/1810 "2017-12-08T17:25:12Z")

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## [Subdivide polygons](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subdivide-polygons/1809)

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**Author:** [@FranCobasGC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FranCobasGC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subdivide-polygons/1809 "2017-12-08T16:30:07Z")

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I dont know if it possible with this software, the operation I want to make is: create a polygon, and then determine how many faces it will have

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## [Sketch orders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-orders/1803)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-orders/1803 "2017-12-08T15:33:22Z")

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\[image\] I can’t adjust the angel between line A and B. It is locked. It seems I have to unlock all dimensions,otherwise it won’t allow me to adjust. Am I wrong about the sketch procedures? It worked before 3.0 Anothe…

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## [Pro Version Subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-subscription/1793)

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**Author:** [@Maxmac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maxmac)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-subscription/1793 "2017-12-08T09:37:13Z")

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Hello, I subscribed to the Pro version at 19.99 € but it does not activate, what to do ? Thank you

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## [How do I post a screen grab picture with a question?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-screen-grab-picture-with-a-question/1794)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-screen-grab-picture-with-a-question/1794 "2017-12-07T20:00:31Z")

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Hi, I have a screen grab image that I’d like to attach to a question I have but don’t see any place to attach it.

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## [Can't tap dimensions – Can't finish introduction tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-tap-dimensions-cant-finish-introduction-tutorial/1788)

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**Author:** [@Aisch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aisch)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-tap-dimensions-cant-finish-introduction-tutorial/1788 "2017-12-07T15:35:54Z")

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I just downloaded and started using Shapr3D… …or rather I started doing the introduction tutorial, but when I came to the “To set precise height, tap the dimension”-part I got stuck. The program doesn’t seem to respond …

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## [Is there any problem?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-problem/14)

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**Author:** [@Attila](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Attila)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-problem/14 "2017-12-07T10:21:41Z")

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If you've encountered anything that you don't like: feel free to post it here.

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## [Terrain model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/terrain-model/1786)

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**Author:** [@FranCobasGC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FranCobasGC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/terrain-model/1786 "2017-12-06T23:44:58Z")

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Hello I would like to know wich system you can recommend me to represent level curves, In my projects I use map And I want to reproduce them on 3D. My method is make polyline, repeat with offset and extrude them, and t…

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## [Scaling Question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-question/1758)

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**Author:** [@tkeck3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tkeck3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-question/1758 "2017-12-06T23:34:19Z")

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Hey guys! (first post here, so here’s a bit of introduction) My name is Tracy. I’m fairly new to 3D design, and very new to CAD type art. By day, I am an Art Director (graphic designer) at an advertising agency. By nigh…

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## [Hello! new adept! xd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hello-new-adept-xd/1785)

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**Author:** [@FranCobasGC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FranCobasGC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hello-new-adept-xd/1785 "2017-12-06T23:16:54Z")

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Hello! First of all, congrats for this great app, at first sight I saw a great potential here for my drawings. Im a environment concept artist and mapper, I tried your app but sometimes the app crash when Im triyng to …

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## [Watch & Request Tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/watch-request-tutorials/1781)

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**Author:** [@Gabor\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gabor_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/watch-request-tutorials/1781 "2017-12-06T17:18:06Z")

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We have officially launched our new tutorials page called Design School as of today (6 December 2017) where we teach you how to use Shapr3D. (Note: All tutorials are done with version 3.0. If you have an older version, m…

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## [Kudos on Documentation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kudos-on-documentation/1779)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kudos-on-documentation/1779 "2017-12-06T16:38:06Z")

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Well worthwhile reviewing! Might preclude some Need Helps. Thanks Tom

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## [Smooth lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/smooth-lines/1780)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/smooth-lines/1780 "2017-12-06T12:45:54Z")

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The lines are not so smooth like the earlier version? \[image\]

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