# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=36

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## [Spacing between bodies?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacing-between-bodies/36705)

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**Author:** [@B3nn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B3nn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacing-between-bodies/36705 "2025-02-24T06:48:29Z")

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Ok say I have a few different bodies and I want to keep them different, but specific distance from each other or other parts. Like distancing shelves away from each other without using the pattern tool. I know I can a…

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## [Parametric tongue and groove, whats you process?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-tongue-and-groove-whats-you-process/36702)

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**Author:** [@B3nn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B3nn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-tongue-and-groove-whats-you-process/36702 "2025-02-24T06:18:33Z")

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Hey All!! I have been working on a lot of CNC boxes and was curious if any od you had a workflow that is quick and utilizes parameterized values? I knopw its not a complex task but the way in doing it feel like it coul…

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## [AirTag case - modelling review](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airtag-case-modelling-review/36699)

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**Author:** [@pavali.space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pavali.space)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airtag-case-modelling-review/36699 "2025-02-24T01:30:43Z")

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I’m trying to create a case for my airtag. I created a Sketch of the Airtag. “Revolved” the sketch to create a body and cut it in half. I created the case (a rectangle basically which I extruded and then mirror to crea…

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## [Zooming display/rendering bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zooming-display-rendering-bug/36698)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zooming-display-rendering-bug/36698 "2025-02-23T21:20:40Z")

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I’ve noticed a rendering bug that happens when zooming - the move widget itself. seems to fall apart. I frequently zoom in to check precise alignment, and never noticed this before. Of course, I have noticed rendering a…

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## [Inputting fractions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inputting-fractions/36574)

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**Author:** [@slwmac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slwmac)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inputting-fractions/36574 "2025-02-23T20:36:16Z")

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I haven’t used shapr3d for a few months and it looks like they made a change. I draw using my iPad and pencil. I have to use imperial so I input dimensions using fractions. But the input method has changed, the keypad no…

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## [Help with Flattening a Curved 3D Model into 2D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-flattening-a-curved-3d-model-into-2d/36514)

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**Author:** [@MandoMatt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MandoMatt)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-flattening-a-curved-3d-model-into-2d/36514 "2025-02-23T15:59:16Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m working on a large :passenger\_ship: ship model that will primarily be 3D printed. However, for finer details like railings, I plan to use photo etching to achieve a more realistic look. I’ve encount…

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## [Embedding educational videos into the program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embedding-educational-videos-into-the-program/26855)

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**Author:** [@torbenleimmer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/torbenleimmer)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embedding-educational-videos-into-the-program/26855 "2025-02-23T15:29:23Z")

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is it normal that you only have two tutorials in the program and the rest is only on youtube? i found learning with the small video window in the program very helpful. Maybe I’m stupid and deleted them? tanks a lot!

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## [Having Trouble Aligning Cylinders/ Round Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-aligning-cylinders-round-bodies/36569)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-aligning-cylinders-round-bodies/36569 "2025-02-22T20:26:09Z")

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I am working with lots of round bodies, cylinders, discs etc-- and I am having great difficulty trying to align them to other bodies or even the XY axes etc. The construction axis I added to the center of each cylinder …

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## [What is the "idiomatic" way of recreating this topology?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-idiomatic-way-of-recreating-this-topology/36677)

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**Author:** [@mifopen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mifopen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-idiomatic-way-of-recreating-this-topology/36677 "2025-02-22T17:21:47Z")

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I’m trying to evaluate Shapr3D as my main tool for creating very simple meshes. I have used Blender before, but do not like the experience there (e.g. absence of the history is just killing me). I watched some tutorials …

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## [Edit text added in sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-text-added-in-sketch/36649)

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**Author:** [@jdev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jdev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-text-added-in-sketch/36649 "2025-02-22T01:16:37Z")

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Is there any way to edit text after its been placed? Right now you have to write out text then hit next and place it then hit done. If its not right i am deleting it and starting all over again. Is there a better way to …

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## [Shapr3d becomes very sluggish after about 30 min of use/poor performance onWindows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-becomes-very-sluggish-after-about-30-min-of-use-poor-performance-onwindows/30767)

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**Author:** [@simnautica](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simnautica)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-becomes-very-sluggish-after-about-30-min-of-use-poor-performance-onwindows/30767 "2025-02-21T16:14:47Z")

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Hi, I am using your amazing software for couple of years now. The biggest problem for me is this app performance when working on more complex projects. It’s always the same: after about 30 min of work the app becomes ve…

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## [Scaling image to a specific measurement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-image-to-a-specific-measurement/26920)

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**Author:** [@Donnercruz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Donnercruz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-image-to-a-specific-measurement/26920 "2025-02-20T17:18:26Z")

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I’ve imported a pdf into shapr3d. The document is a set of plans with specific measurements on the plans. How do I scale the image so the measurements are accurate in shapr3d? The one thing I tried was creating a line …

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## [Bad dimension value interface with expressions Update for iPad!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-dimension-value-interface-with-expressions-update-for-ipad/36632)

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**Author:** [@Willywizz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Willywizz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-dimension-value-interface-with-expressions-update-for-ipad/36632 "2025-02-20T15:39:55Z")

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Im on M1 IPad and normally when i tap on a dimension i can change it by taping the numbers on the calculator thing but now i have to first tap a 123 button. How do i get it to priorities the calculator thing over express…

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## [Pink dot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pink-dot/36651)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pink-dot/36651 "2025-02-20T11:07:30Z")

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Sometimes I have a rosakpunk when drawing that does not disappear (see picture below) Does anyone know why this error exists and how to correct it? Or do you have to report these errors to technical support? Mit freund…

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## [Inconsistent and nonsensical loft issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistent-and-nonsensical-loft-issues/36592)

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**Author:** [@Satims](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Satims)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistent-and-nonsensical-loft-issues/36592 "2025-02-19T23:41:58Z")

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Been trying to connect 2 relatively basic 4 sided shapes using a loft with guides for hours, and keep getting very random and different issues. Sometimes the guides will simply not work, but if I redraw them, suddenly it…

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## [Creating hallow cavities/chambers inside of objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-hallow-cavities-chambers-inside-of-objects/36614)

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**Author:** [@RobotGangster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobotGangster)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-hallow-cavities-chambers-inside-of-objects/36614 "2025-02-19T17:19:49Z")

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Hello, I have been using Shapr3D on my iPad to design pieces for a boardgame. I am trying to figure out how to create hollow cavities/chambers (specifically spheres) inside of the edges of hex tiles so that I can pause …

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## [How do I determine what version I have?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-determine-what-version-i-have/36606)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-determine-what-version-i-have/36606 "2025-02-18T21:32:28Z")

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I have an educational license. But how do I determine whether I have the basic or pro version? My version is 5.791.8191.0 #2fa3b728 Mark Jones

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## [Extrude Help from .jpg drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-help-from-jpg-drawing/36579)

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**Author:** [@eeanr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeanr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-help-from-jpg-drawing/36579 "2025-02-18T20:56:28Z")

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Hello, I am a new to shapr3D and so far I have been unable to figure out what I am doing wrong. I want to extrude the sketch I created from a 2d image (jpg), the part I cannot figure out is how to just extrude it witho…

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## [Variables?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables/8238)

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**Author:** [@Morten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Morten)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables/8238 "2025-02-18T16:58:59Z")

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Any plans in the roadmap for simple variables? Like a common hole ID, overall adjustment value to fit’s for 3d printing, dimensions etc… (fusion 360 like)

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## [Feature request - variables](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-variables/7722)

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**Author:** [@symonty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symonty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-variables/7722 "2025-02-18T16:58:51Z")

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Would love to see the ability to assign sizes in variables so after I print the object I can adjust it without having to click round till i find the correct face. Does anyone know of a work round for this?

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## [Tracing rounded shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-rounded-shape/36513)

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**Author:** [@olemoi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olemoi)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-rounded-shape/36513 "2025-02-18T16:33:53Z")

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No really quite sure how to describe this but here goes: I have previously tried designing this many times, but fail every single time. I have a Stokke tripp trapp chair for my kids, and I want to design something that …

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## [Inconsistant version iOS v MacOS v Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistant-version-ios-v-macos-v-windows/36591)

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**Author:** [@warren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/warren)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistant-version-ios-v-macos-v-windows/36591 "2025-02-17T23:43:39Z")

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Hi, There is incosistances between versions. Windows is 5.8 / Ipad is 5.791 / MacOS is also 5.791 As a professional designer this can not be. Models created on Microsoft Design Studio w Windows 11 Screencapture is fro…

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## [Changing Anchor Point Corner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-anchor-point-corner/36580)

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**Author:** [@treyway](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/treyway)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-anchor-point-corner/36580 "2025-02-17T23:28:32Z")

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I have looked thru the manual, and I have looked thru the forum. I can’t find mention of changing the location of an anchor point location on a sketch. If I have a rectangle sketch, is it possible to change the locatio…

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## [Is There A Way to "Group" Bodies temporarily?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-group-bodies-temporarily/36575)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-group-bodies-temporarily/36575 "2025-02-17T21:40:49Z")

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I am working on a design with lots of parts, and things keep getting out of alignment/position with each other as I make tweaks and whatnot. So my question is twofold: A) is there a way to ‘group’ bodies (not permanent…

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## [How to apply a wallpaper to a screen (sur)face and have it appear in visualize?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-apply-a-wallpaper-to-a-screen-sur-face-and-have-it-appear-in-visualize/36531)

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**Author:** [@Isso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isso)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-apply-a-wallpaper-to-a-screen-sur-face-and-have-it-appear-in-visualize/36531 "2025-02-17T15:39:26Z")

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Hi there. Please help with solving the above problem if you know how. The solution needed is how to place/apply a photo on a surface or object in Shapr modelling (area or visualize studioo, and have that applied photo ap…

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## [Combine lines to make one shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-lines-to-make-one-shape/16942)

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**Author:** [@EmLowe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EmLowe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-lines-to-make-one-shape/16942 "2025-02-16T18:12:26Z")

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I have imported a dxf file and would like to combine it into one shape. I need help! I want to be able to off set it all the same and then extrude. How to I close it?

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## [Bug in Subtract tool (purple transparency)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-subtract-tool-purple-transparency/36498)

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**Author:** [@arroniow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arroniow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-subtract-tool-purple-transparency/36498 "2025-02-16T11:37:00Z")

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There is an issue with the new colour scheme for Subtract Boolean function. I see that others have posted about it, but not tried to define when it happens. It works perfectly if you only have two bodies selected. It …

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## [Offset bug or feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-bug-or-feature/36552)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-bug-or-feature/36552 "2025-02-16T06:01:26Z")

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I had issues with offset tool where it creates a new sketch and other times offset lines is on the same sketch. I now figured out if you select the face of the sketch the offset creates new sketch. If you select just t…

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## [Missing Preview for Recent Projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-preview-for-recent-projects/36541)

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**Author:** [@Lunabear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lunabear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-preview-for-recent-projects/36541 "2025-02-15T19:53:25Z")

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Hi there, Just wondering why all of a sudden the newly created projects are not showing up in the preview. Please see attached photo. I uninstalled Shapr3d and reinstalled again and still the same thing. Any ideas? Appr…

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## [3DConnexion Spacemouse Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-issue/22222)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-issue/22222 "2025-02-15T14:54:18Z")

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Space mouse randomly stop working. I might be wrong, but it look like it happened when I use two monitors and switch between apps. For example, if I use another app and get back to Shapr, often, the space mouse stop wo…

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