# Modeling Questions

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## [How can I extrude a mesh whose thickness is 0?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-extrude-a-mesh-whose-thickness-is-0/36157)

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**Author:** [@Badam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Badam)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-extrude-a-mesh-whose-thickness-is-0/36157 "2025-01-22T09:00:19Z")

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I have a mesh imported from STEP. Its thickness is 0. How can I extrude it to make it thick?

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## [Editing an externally uploaded file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-externally-uploaded-file/36164)

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**Author:** [@SkySea53](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SkySea53)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-externally-uploaded-file/36164 "2025-01-22T09:11:07Z")

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I uploaded an stl file, it is a model of an important part, I need to open a hole for it, but since I uploaded it from outside, I think I can’t open a hole after creating a circle, but if I make another drawing, I can op…

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## [Solidworks import axis get shuffled](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-axis-get-shuffled/36163)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-axis-get-shuffled/36163 "2025-01-22T08:44:36Z")

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I don’t know if this is secretly a feature or something but, whenever I import a file from SolidWorks, Shapr3D flips the axis. I can see that Shapr3D uses the same origin, but where SolidWorks Y axis is pointing “up”, Sh…

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## [How do I make this shape using Loft tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-shape-using-loft-tool/36160)

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**Author:** [@Lunabear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lunabear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-shape-using-loft-tool/36160 "2025-01-22T07:27:19Z")

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Hi there! I’m new to Shapr3d and cannot to seem to create a solid object using the loft tool. I’ve searched on the forum and found this link. Dealing with complex curvature - #9 by PEC But I’m still having trouble maki…

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## [Select few faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-few-faces/36143)

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**Author:** [@Krystian\_pikbox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Krystian_pikbox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-few-faces/36143 "2025-01-21T13:20:09Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Team, I have a suggestion regarding selecting surfaces (Faces) in the application. Recently, I explored the nesting feature for CNC, as described in your tutorial here: In connection with this, I often n…

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## [Make a drawing from a dwg (I only need to add dimensions)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-drawing-from-a-dwg-i-only-need-to-add-dimensions/36129)

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**Author:** [@EOL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EOL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-drawing-from-a-dwg-i-only-need-to-add-dimensions/36129 "2025-01-21T09:05:32Z")

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Hi! I’ve a question about make a 2d drawing to add measures from a dwg. There is a way to import the dwg and make a drawing to add some dimensions? Without make the 3D volumes, directly from the sketch. Many thanks in…

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## [What am I doing Wrong?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/36132)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/36132 "2025-01-20T19:11:50Z")

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I’m coming from Tinkercad, which I need graduate from. But I can’t seem to get Shapr to do things I need it to do. The other day, I was in sketch mode and drew a circle, and wanted to truncate the top of the circle to …

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## [iPad tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-tutorial/36094)

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**Author:** [@peter666](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peter666)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-tutorial/36094 "2025-01-20T16:38:32Z")

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Are there any beginner tutorials that actually show how to use Shapr3D on iPad? I’m really frustrated with this. I’m totally new to 3D design and CAD softwares, with exception of doing a few things in tinkercad. I want t…

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## [Boolean operation failed union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-union/36099)

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**Author:** [@Occicat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Occicat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-union/36099 "2025-01-20T16:16:38Z")

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Boolean operation failed when trying to join ( union ) my object back together. It worked once before but not now. Still trying to get used to the tools but the error isn’t helpful. I don’t know how to share what I am w…

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## [Reflections broken with default Acrylic appearance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections-broken-with-default-acrylic-appearance/36125)

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**Author:** [@CerialPhreak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CerialPhreak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections-broken-with-default-acrylic-appearance/36125 "2025-01-20T15:36:06Z")

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When the Acrylic appearance is applied to bodies, the material reflects odd surfaces of the model depending on camera angle. Example:

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## [Models gone after utlizing AR View - Mac Os](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/models-gone-after-utlizing-ar-view-mac-os/36105)

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**Author:** [@hhk28](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hhk28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/models-gone-after-utlizing-ar-view-mac-os/36105 "2025-01-20T14:58:11Z")

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Hey, recently I decided to try out the AR feature and isolated by robot so it alone would be selected and not all the previous attempts and parts. I found the link after creating it and sent it to my phone where I used i…

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## [2D drawings - Flatten a cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-flatten-a-cone/12026)

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**Author:** [@futurefry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/futurefry)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-flatten-a-cone/12026 "2025-01-20T11:19:17Z")

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Hi Shapr3D team, will it be possible to flatten a cone in the 2D-Drawing feature? i.e. to create a pattern for a cone on CNC table (sheet metal)? Dennis

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## [Sketch not moveable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-moveable/36117)

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**Author:** [@JuergenS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JuergenS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-moveable/36117 "2025-01-20T07:51:44Z")

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Hi there! I am a beginner so this question might be easy for most of you… When I make the rectangle sketch I can not move it. Why is that and how can I make it moveable?

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## [Kettle tutorial. Can't change dimensions correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettle-tutorial-cant-change-dimensions-correctly/36119)

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**Author:** [@kusnizza](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kusnizza)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettle-tutorial-cant-change-dimensions-correctly/36119 "2025-01-20T01:04:19Z")

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I’m following a Kettle tutorial, and at the point where the handle is created from a rectangle, after adding circles and removing unnecessary lines, the object gets distorted disproportionately. However, everything works…

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## [Linear Pattern Not On Global Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-pattern-not-on-global-axis/36108)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-pattern-not-on-global-axis/36108 "2025-01-20T00:00:34Z")

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Hi All, Wondering if there is a way to pattern a part on an angle that is not 90 degrees on the global axis. Similar to pattern on path in other programs. Am I missing something or is the only way to do to pattern it b…

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## [Merging History in Isolation Mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-history-in-isolation-mode/32893)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-history-in-isolation-mode/32893 "2025-01-19T02:26:27Z")

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Merging History does not appear to work correctly in Isolation mode. I wish to merge and delete sketches via the “Merge Now” button. In Isolation mode, the body associated with the sketch also gets deleted. To make it wo…

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## [Keep body from moving (lock)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-body-from-moving-lock/36097)

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**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-body-from-moving-lock/36097 "2025-01-18T20:09:52Z")

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I have designed an object (a shape) using the axis as its center point. I am now designing another component around that object, but keep accidentally nudging the original body so that it gets shifted off the axis point…

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## [Sketch tips for my Subaru part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tips-for-my-subaru-part/36090)

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**Author:** [@boucherj50](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/boucherj50)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tips-for-my-subaru-part/36090 "2025-01-18T15:34:30Z")

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Good morning everyone, I am new to shapr3d and I am trying to sketch a plastic piece for my Subaru to 3D print. I am having a hard time figuring out what tools to use or how I should sketch the step up (or down). Can so…

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## [Options change selecting edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/options-change-selecting-edges/36082)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/options-change-selecting-edges/36082 "2025-01-17T17:13:37Z")

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As I was selecting edges to fillet, options started disappearing on the left until chamfer/ fillet was gone too. I think this a beta version.

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## [Could not get rid of blue outline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-not-get-rid-of-blue-outline/35650)

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**Author:** [@ridzwannormahazan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ridzwannormahazan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-not-get-rid-of-blue-outline/35650 "2025-01-17T16:52:15Z")

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Since the latest update, the imported STEP files always have these blue outline / edge line (?) and I cant get rid of it unless I delete the item. when I undo the delete, the item came back without the blue lines. Since …

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## [This happened after latest update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-happened-after-latest-update/35578)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-happened-after-latest-update/35578 "2025-01-17T14:41:22Z")

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When showing my design in the “Modeling mode” these lines started showing on the imported person and Truck seats that I put into my design after the latest update 5770. They do not show up when I go into the “Visualizati…

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## [Boolean operation failed after Union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-after-union/36028)

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**Author:** [@janssnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/janssnet)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-after-union/36028 "2025-01-16T21:04:14Z")

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Have seen several different occurrences of this topic, but still I can not figure out what I’m doing wrong. Could someone have a look at the attached video and perhaps offer some suggestions. Much appreciated. I’m tryin…

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## [Shapr3D Installation on Windows network](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-installation-on-windows-network/36072)

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**Author:** [@aharris\_redmoor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aharris_redmoor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-installation-on-windows-network/36072 "2025-01-16T14:24:58Z")

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What’s the best method for deploying Shapr3D to computers on a Windows network please? We’ve tried installation via the MSIX bundle using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, and using Powershell scripts to deploy …

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## [Xtool Creative Space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xtool-creative-space/36054)

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**Author:** [@Extra320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Extra320)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xtool-creative-space/36054 "2025-01-16T13:44:54Z")

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Hello, I’m currently having problems with the file import. When I export from Shapr3D, svg or dxf, then the size in XTOOL Creative Space is not correct. The DPI value of both programs is 96. What could that be? Thank …

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## [Apple pencil instructions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-instructions/35588)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-instructions/35588 "2025-01-15T21:58:37Z")

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I have an iPad Pro with iPadOS 18.1.1 and Apple Pencil Pro. Granted, I am a newbie to CAD and 3D Printing. I want to create models for printing with my Bambu P1S and am starting to get the hang of using Shapr3D on my Win…

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## [Apply logo to curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-logo-to-curved-surface/36065)

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**Author:** [@Markus1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Markus1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-logo-to-curved-surface/36065 "2025-01-15T20:23:28Z")

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Having no idea hoe to bring a flat pattern logo to a curved surface. The ˋM´ is a body and should be applied on the curved background. Any solutions? Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as…

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## [Object Snap point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-snap-point/36057)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-snap-point/36057 "2025-01-15T18:51:36Z")

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Hi, How to create snap guide point to an object ? S So I can create my lines in 3D Thanks

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## [Please fix this issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-fix-this-issue/36048)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-fix-this-issue/36048 "2025-01-14T22:09:52Z")

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is Shapr3D going to ever fix this issue that was reported months ago. FIX THIS ISSUE… When showing my design in the “Modeling mode” these lines started showing on the imported person and Truck seats that I put into my d…

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## [Apple Pencil Selection on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-selection-on-ipad/29270)

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**Author:** [@broebing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/broebing)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-selection-on-ipad/29270 "2025-01-14T21:49:20Z")

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I have been using Shapr3D on the Mac with a mouse and I just tried using the Apple Pencil 2 on my iPad Pro 3rd Gen. When I try to select an object it immediately goes to sketch mode and not let me select. What am I missi…

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## [Mouse wheel doesn't Zoom in/out in Shapr3D on Windows 11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-wheel-doesnt-zoom-in-out-in-shapr3d-on-windows-11/19436)

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**Author:** [@BozidarD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BozidarD)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-wheel-doesnt-zoom-in-out-in-shapr3d-on-windows-11/19436 "2025-01-14T20:33:20Z")

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Hi! I’m using a Shpr3D application on Windows 11 HP laptop. I’m using it in a combination with Logitech MX Ergo trackball. I tried also several other Logitech and other brand mice. The problem is always the same. Scroll…

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