# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=33

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## [Export Bug: Objects that have a \* in the Name are not exported](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-bug-objects-that-have-a-in-the-name-are-not-exported/25807)

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**Author:** [@21Suspect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/21Suspect)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-bug-objects-that-have-a-in-the-name-are-not-exported/25807 "2025-03-19T20:33:06Z")

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Hello, Today I was exporting my House from Shapr3D as a ZIP File with all my Objects (Windows ,Doors, Roof… ) as OBJs. When I Unzipped the folder on my PC and dragged all the files into Blender I noticed some parts of m…

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## [Copy/Duplicate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-duplicate/1194)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-duplicate/1194 "2025-03-19T17:13:45Z")

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Hello. I have a few questions. I'm just beginning the learning curve on the pro version so still making a lot of mistakes. - Is there a way to copy sketches from one workspace to another? - Is there a way to duplicate a …

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## [Is there a wy to unlock all points of a sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wy-to-unlock-all-points-of-a-sketch/37098)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wy-to-unlock-all-points-of-a-sketch/37098 "2025-03-19T15:24:08Z")

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I’m trying to move a quite simple sketch and got the warning locked points can’t be moved. I have like 8 points and go unlock each one and still cannot move my sketch with the same message. Before I turn mad, is it pos…

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## [Very slow scaled drawing creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-scaled-drawing-creation/37101)

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**Author:** [@shapr\_user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-scaled-drawing-creation/37101 "2025-03-19T11:31:55Z")

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I am creating scaled 2d drawings in the standard 4 views but the app seems to spin for hours.Can anyone help as to why this is taking so long? I really cant tell if it is crashing or not as there is no real feedback beyo…

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## [Importing Vectors from PDF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vectors-from-pdf/37096)

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**Author:** [@Scotaidh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scotaidh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vectors-from-pdf/37096 "2025-03-19T05:36:34Z")

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I am trying to import a PDF that I exported from Vectric Aspire. It is the shape of a bass guitar body. When I import it, I see the full background and I cannot select the vectors. I believe I am doing something wrong …

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## [CAM software not recognising exported DXF file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-software-not-recognising-exported-dxf-file/26729)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-software-not-recognising-exported-dxf-file/26729 "2025-03-19T02:27:18Z")

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I exported a very simple file in DXF format. However my CAM software says the file is empty, or contains items it can’t read (see first screenshot). However, if I export the same file to Sketchup, and re-export it a…

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## [Login without wifi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-without-wifi/21527)

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**Author:** [@Cdmd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdmd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-without-wifi/21527 "2025-03-18T23:06:43Z")

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Is there a way to login without using a browser? What happens if there is no wifi? For instance trying to work while flying.

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## [Update subscription from monthly to yearly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-subscription-from-monthly-to-yearly/37090)

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**Author:** [@ekelrock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ekelrock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-subscription-from-monthly-to-yearly/37090 "2025-03-18T20:29:36Z")

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Hi all – I’m looking to change my monthly subscription to a yearly plan but I’ve searched my website account settings, app account settings, help pages, and forum with no luck. The only community post I found was this o…

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## [Why is my file laggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-file-laggy/37082)

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**Author:** [@MarMar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarMar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-file-laggy/37082 "2025-03-18T19:05:35Z")

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i thought the speed and calculations of the file are affected by ram, and my ram is 32gb ddr5 so it should be very fast and i dont ahve any other background apps open. My file is fairly simple so im confused on why it’s …

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## [Can not view from certain angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-view-from-certain-angles/37087)

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**Author:** [@Kilt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kilt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-view-from-certain-angles/37087 "2025-03-18T16:11:16Z")

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I cannot view images from certain angles. I cannot included a video as I am still a new user. (YouTube link below) Actions taken front view rotate 90 clockwise tilt to look at the new top. (left side) View automatica…

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## [Zoom when rotating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-when-rotating/37085)

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**Author:** [@Kilt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kilt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-when-rotating/37085 "2025-03-18T15:39:44Z")

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Good morning, Brand new to Shapr3D and I am having two issues. The first is that anytime I rotated and image, the image zooms in. If I rotate just 3 or 4 times it gets so close that I cannot see it. Choosing some rand…

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## [AR Does Not working on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-does-not-working-on-ipad/37080)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-does-not-working-on-ipad/37080 "2025-03-18T12:58:27Z")

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I am using an iPad and cannot get AR to work. I even tried a very simple 1’x1’x1’ cube and still will never show up in scene. Is this a known issue wiht Shapr3d and iPad?

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## [Bug for entering dimensions/expressions etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-for-entering-dimensions-expressions-etc/37046)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-for-entering-dimensions-expressions-etc/37046 "2025-03-16T00:39:42Z")

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When selecting something to enter a value, the measurements/popup, is very often in the way requiring an awkward one hand to raise is to enter value as zero and decimal point is hidden What is that long bar for at th…

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## [Moving and rotating to the same plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-rotating-to-the-same-plane/37075)

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**Author:** [@MarMar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarMar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-rotating-to-the-same-plane/37075 "2025-03-18T10:39:52Z")

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im trying to rotate an image by 90 degrees to be land scape on a tilted surface but the move tool doesnt corospond to the tilted surface

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## [High Resolution .PNG export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-resolution-png-export/5582)

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**Author:** [@cropyright](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cropyright)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-resolution-png-export/5582 "2025-03-18T01:52:44Z")

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Hi, I’m wondering if there is an high resolution PNG export option. The normal “screenshot .png”-export option it offers has low DPI. How do I increase the resolution of the screenshot. Or is there an alternative for h…

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## [(Sketch) How can I select the endpoint which I want to select?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-how-can-i-select-the-endpoint-which-i-want-to-select/37055)

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**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-how-can-i-select-the-endpoint-which-i-want-to-select/37055 "2025-03-17T22:05:28Z")

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In a sketch, two line segments intersect at one end of each, and I am trying to select an endpoint of one segment to change the length of it. However, when I try to select an endpoint, only the endpoint of the other lin…

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## [Overlapping ARC Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-arc-bug/37048)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-arc-bug/37048 "2025-03-17T20:37:52Z")

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On windows arc degree is below the drag arrows, this is the way it shows up by default. I checked it on 2 different windows machine (win 10 & 11) so I can’t type in Degrees. Doesn’t happen in iPad or Mac.

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## [Performance Issues with Latest Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-with-latest-update/37064)

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**Author:** [@ryleylamarsh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ryleylamarsh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-with-latest-update/37064 "2025-03-17T19:46:43Z")

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Has anyone else experienced a major decrease in performance on the iPad and MacOS with the latest update(s). Feels pretty chuggy when moving objects around but not always. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/n…

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## [Extruding not Substracting as it Always did](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-not-substracting-as-it-always-did/36960)

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**Author:** [@thealejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thealejandro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-not-substracting-as-it-always-did/36960 "2025-03-17T16:30:59Z")

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I am trying to create a recess in a threaded tube (internal thread). I draw a circle the size of the recess I need in different ways, but none are working as expected. on the objects face on a plane flush with the fac…

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## [How to disable two fingers select objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-two-fingers-select-objects/37058)

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**Author:** [@Kohei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kohei)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-two-fingers-select-objects/37058 "2025-03-17T09:22:16Z")

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Two fingers select objects, making operation difficult. Can I change this in settings? I have used Shapr3D for about five years since 2020. This morning, I noticed that two fingers now select objects. Was this updated? …

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## [Rectangle shrinks symmetrically, expands to a side](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-shrinks-symmetrically-expands-to-a-side/37003)

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**Author:** [@mstas227](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mstas227)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-shrinks-symmetrically-expands-to-a-side/37003 "2025-03-16T05:24:10Z")

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As you can see here, two consecutive similar actions result in different behaviour. Moreover, changing width in the lower rectangle works correct. Both rectangles are copies. Is there some basic knowledge or steps I am m…

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## [Advice of how to deal will indentations of thin walls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-of-how-to-deal-will-indentations-of-thin-walls/37042)

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**Author:** [@naujoks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/naujoks)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-of-how-to-deal-will-indentations-of-thin-walls/37042 "2025-03-15T22:34:38Z")

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I have a hollow object with 1.7mm wall strength. There’s 1.3mm deep patterns indented in those walls, meaning that the walls inside the indented bits are just 0.4mm thick, which leads to holes around those places when d…

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## [New iPad Air M3's](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-air-m3s/37036)

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**Author:** [@Aidan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aidan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-air-m3s/37036 "2025-03-15T21:36:07Z")

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Hi I’m new here. I’m looking to get one of the new iPad Air’s. 11, or 13". Specs: iPad Air 11” or 13” Apple M3 chip 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 9-core GPU Hardware-accelerated ray tr…

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## [Lofting extrusion around curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-extrusion-around-curve/37043)

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**Author:** [@alexM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-extrusion-around-curve/37043 "2025-03-15T20:40:19Z")

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I am having trouble using the Loft tool to transition around a curved line from a sketch to another sketch. Getting the error: Operation Failed because the resulting body wouldn’t be valid. I don’t get any error if I o…

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## [Invalid Bodies when try to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-bodies-when-try-to-export/37000)

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**Author:** [@JohannesT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohannesT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-bodies-when-try-to-export/37000 "2025-03-15T08:34:59Z")

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Hello community, I created for different objects within a project. ONCE I tried to export them to stl or 3mf, I get the message that the export has failed du to invalid bodies in my project. I have already searched in t…

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## [Imported image resolution](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-image-resolution/17161)

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**Author:** [@Swexam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Swexam)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-image-resolution/17161 "2025-03-15T07:55:40Z")

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Hello, Here is a question. Why is the imported image resolution so limited? It sucks when you have a high quality plan or image that you want to trace in Shapr to get it as accurate as possible but all you end up with a…

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## [Generating overlapping edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generating-overlapping-edges/37020)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generating-overlapping-edges/37020 "2025-03-15T02:23:27Z")

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I am after advice in making overlapping edges more quickly and easier than I currently do. I often make hollow items that need to be cut in half for 3D printing and later rejoined, using an overlap edge to secure and p…

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## [Cant log in, browser wont open](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-log-in-browser-wont-open/37031)

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**Author:** [@luciakiss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luciakiss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-log-in-browser-wont-open/37031 "2025-03-14T18:23:17Z")

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The app doesn’t let me log in. When I click on the ‘Log In’ button, it doesn’t open the browser. When I open the browser separately and log in, it doesn’t change the situation. I have reinstalled the app, and the lates…

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## [Quickly skip to history Breakpoint?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quickly-skip-to-history-breakpoint/37030)

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**Author:** [@BenLewisMAV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenLewisMAV)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quickly-skip-to-history-breakpoint/37030 "2025-03-14T15:11:17Z")

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Using IOS primarily (mentioning in case there is any OS difference), just wondering if there is a way to quickly skip to the current Breakpoint position in the history? When I’m flicking between steps on reasonably comp…

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## [Help with design of a "frisbee"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-design-of-a-frisbee/37027)

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**Author:** [@naujoks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/naujoks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-design-of-a-frisbee/37027 "2025-03-14T14:59:06Z")

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I’m working on a reproduction of a classic game “box”, Infocom’s Starcross. I’ve hit a block trying to recreate the four rows of slatted indentations. They are triangular in shape and push through the surface on to the…

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