# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=269

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## [X,Y,Z Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-y-z-axis/1668)

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**Author:** [@Bruce](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bruce)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-y-z-axis/1668 "2017-12-06T11:56:11Z")

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I am a little confused about the orientation of the axis configurations As an Engineer, I am used to seeing Y - up being positive, X- right being positive, Z - vectoring to the lower left being positive. Then Front Vie…

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## [Merging two tubes made with the Sweep tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-two-tubes-made-with-the-sweep-tool/1767)

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**Author:** [@Fatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fatman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-two-tubes-made-with-the-sweep-tool/1767 "2017-12-04T01:23:35Z")

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I would like to create a „Y“ shaped tube. So I drew a spine, mirrored it and drew two concentric circles in the z—axis. Sweeping and then having both Parts of the „Y“ Then I merged them in freeform. But now the tubes ar…

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## [Extrusion profile cutting, rotating, reattaching, filling gap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-profile-cutting-rotating-reattaching-filling-gap/1760)

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**Author:** [@rpdesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpdesign)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-profile-cutting-rotating-reattaching-filling-gap/1760 "2017-12-03T17:38:41Z")

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Hallo Shapr community, I am looking for an efficient way to cut part of an extrusion profile off, rotate this piece around the cuted edge in a certain angle (30deg.), reattache it and then fill the gap. The screenshot …

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## [Modifications of solids](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifications-of-solids/1746)

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**Author:** [@Marcin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifications-of-solids/1746 "2017-11-27T12:07:07Z")

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How can I remove unnecessary lines, surfaceses from one solid object group? Can I split a previously created group?

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## [Boolean intersect/ subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-intersect-subtract/1750)

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**Author:** [@Hapa467](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hapa467)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-intersect-subtract/1750 "2017-11-27T09:02:09Z")

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Hey there! This is my first post here. So i’m Trying to do some cut lines and insets in a model. On a desktop I’m use to using moi3d which has the ability to do a Boolean intersect operation while also keeping all the pi…

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## [Mold making](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-making/1725)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-making/1725 "2017-11-26T14:00:05Z")

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Thanks to sharp3d. It is really easy to use. Is that ok to use Shapr3D for mold making? Because I am about to make something real. Thank you

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## [Ascii SAT format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ascii-sat-format/1744)

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**Author:** [@Marcin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ascii-sat-format/1744 "2017-11-26T09:53:26Z")

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Dear Friends, is it possible to export geometry in ascii sat format? I hope that some people, not only my need it? For example in such programs like ABQUS I use only sat files to import geometry.

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## [Why there is a broken hole in the mesh?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-there-is-a-broken-hole-in-the-mesh/1690)

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**Author:** [@Lingm07](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lingm07)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-there-is-a-broken-hole-in-the-mesh/1690 "2017-11-22T02:07:08Z")

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hello, I tried to make a bowl by using Revolve but there is hole in the bottom . But why ? Thanks Ling

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## [How to make round, curved “rings”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-round-curved-rings/1693)

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**Author:** [@Gresh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gresh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-round-curved-rings/1693 "2017-11-20T09:37:36Z")

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Please see attached. I have tried everything that I know (which isn’t much yet) to make the top ring of this graphic. I want it to look like the post but can’t figure how to make a curved ring. Any advice would really…

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## [Unable to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export/1719)

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**Author:** [@McGran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McGran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export/1719 "2017-11-19T10:00:03Z")

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Hi there, When I export I don’t get any prompt for where to save the export. It just says ‘Export Successful’. Where are my exports going, if anywhere? Cheers Andrew

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## [Hangs on Calculating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hangs-on-calculating/1711)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hangs-on-calculating/1711 "2017-11-17T23:08:26Z")

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I am trying to subtract, a smaller cylinder, from a larger cylinder — that also has geometry around it. \[image\] When I initiate the subtraction — with my iPad Pro plugged in, on Google…

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## [Extrude through a curve path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-through-a-curve-path/478)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-through-a-curve-path/478 "2017-11-17T22:32:42Z")

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How can I extrude a circle through a curve path?as a mater of fact I am trying to extrude a ring through the curve path. For example to draw a pipe curve.

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## [Lines in .png exports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-png-exports/1698)

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**Author:** [@Gresh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gresh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-png-exports/1698 "2017-11-15T23:04:48Z")

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As mentioned before, I’m using Shapr3D to create CNC carvings. I currently can not afford the .stl import software for my machine. So, I create in Shapr then export a .png that I want to import to my software. However…

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## [Making radius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-radius/1686)

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**Author:** [@basic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/basic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-radius/1686 "2017-11-12T21:47:07Z")

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Hello, I haven’t found this option. Is it possible to draw a square and add radius to the edges?

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## [Applying “Escher” like perspective](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-escher-like-perspective/1683)

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**Author:** [@HoloWalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HoloWalk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-escher-like-perspective/1683 "2017-11-12T20:06:59Z")

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Hi, I’m a neophyte when it comes to design / 3D work… but really enjoy the challenge of learning something new. This has got me stumped, though… I’ve redrawn as a basic 3D object that represents a corporate logo. Very …

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## [Moving an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-object/1667)

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**Author:** [@Combofoods](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Combofoods)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-object/1667 "2017-11-08T08:25:45Z")

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I’m having problem when moving the object like the circle. When I drag the centerpoint of the circle to move it, it also changes the diameter. Is there a tool command to move the highlighted object only not affecting the…

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## [3D View in PowerPoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-view-in-powerpoint/1662)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-view-in-powerpoint/1662 "2017-11-04T20:49:28Z")

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Any suggestions on exporting from Shapr3d into a format that would allow me to use an interactive 3d View in PowerPoint?

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## [Ios 11.1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-11-1/1647)

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**Author:** [@M0D1FY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/M0D1FY)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-11-1/1647 "2017-11-02T15:32:00Z")

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Since I upgraded to IOS 11.1. I Can’t get into my STL files? To upload from iCloud.

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## [Education License Application](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-license-application/1650)

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**Author:** [@NullARC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NullARC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-license-application/1650 "2017-11-02T01:21:02Z")

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My son is home schooled and I would like to apply for an education license for him. Shapr3D is a perfect tool for him to learn on. I’m having trouble finding the application form. The website says the application is loca…

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## [Shape surface becomes edgy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-surface-becomes-edgy/1643)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-surface-becomes-edgy/1643 "2017-11-01T14:32:05Z")

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Does anyone experience the surface of the shape you created becomes edgy after an chamfer operation along the shape’s curvy edge? The edgy surface is very subtle and I didn’t notice then. I exported the shape with high q…

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## [Sketch lost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lost/1612)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lost/1612 "2017-11-01T02:42:09Z")

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Hi, I lost my sketches which was painful. It happened when I undo or redo multiple times. Any tips can help me find my sketches? By the way, sometimes a blue circle which I may extrude will become wild. I mean I may ex…

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## [Loading workspaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-workspaces/1645)

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**Author:** [@kiralyrob13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kiralyrob13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-workspaces/1645 "2017-10-31T09:46:29Z")

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Hi all. I cant open my previous workspaces which were done in the last version. When i tap on the file it starts to load and suddenly exit the app. Could you help me, or please fix this problem. Thanks

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## [Translate problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-problem/1638)

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**Author:** [@Andyb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andyb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-problem/1638 "2017-10-30T09:05:28Z")

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Hi I’m a complete newby, only been using for a few days. Trying to create an elbow as follows: Created 2 concentric circles Selected disc then extrude up to make tube Created a triangle and extrudes across tube to g…

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## [Shapr format export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-format-export/1629)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-format-export/1629 "2017-10-20T06:51:36Z")

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When we export to a SHAPR format, does it only capture what is visible or everything of the current workspace including those that are not visible? Does it capture sketches as well or only shapes? I have a lot of shapes…

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## [Export to Stp or igs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stp-or-igs/1617)

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**Author:** [@3Dfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dfun)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stp-or-igs/1617 "2017-10-19T08:04:09Z")

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I exported my 3d design with step and iges file to my partner, but he said factory can not open these files, they can only open stp and igs file. Is there any way to export to stp or igs in Shapr3d ? Thank you.

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## [Is Shapr3D ready for IOS 11?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-ready-for-ios-11/1610)

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**Author:** [@Gensmenger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gensmenger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-ready-for-ios-11/1610 "2017-10-16T10:56:38Z")

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Is it safe to upgrade without issues?

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## [Shapr3D new website](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-new-website/1581)

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**Author:** [@Arno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arno)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-new-website/1581 "2017-10-09T17:37:02Z")

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Yet, it look like nobody has noticed that Shapr3d’s website has changed…Just wanted to say that, the new website is cool slight\_smile: Great job guys! Keep on going! Arnaud.

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## [Preloaded shapes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preloaded-shapes/1573)

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**Author:** [@teddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/teddy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preloaded-shapes/1573 "2017-10-09T17:34:02Z")

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So is there no way to save a certain set of shapes that can be dropped while working ? It’s really cumbersome to be drawing a cone shape every time I need one. Is there a way to do that? Even if I have to draw a shape …

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## [Union the revolving parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-revolving-parts/1589)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-revolving-parts/1589 "2017-10-08T14:53:46Z")

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HI! Is there any criteria for the union function ? Apparently I must do union for printing. But I can’t select the sphere made by revolve function. This is the sample picture. \[59506F22-DE22-4E55-B582-D5FF605FB313\]

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## [Tutorial do not start](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-do-not-start/1588)

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**Author:** [@Tsaur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tsaur)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-do-not-start/1588 "2017-10-08T12:24:07Z")

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Hi, I am trying to watch the tutorial but they will not start up. I had now problems a few days ago.

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