# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=101 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 102 --- ## [Sketches disappear and delayed response](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-disappear-and-delayed-response/31825)
**Author:** [@Ebethscott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ebethscott)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-disappear-and-delayed-response/31825 "2024-05-12T11:50:10Z")
Sketches disappear when I create a body out of just part of the sketch, so creating multiple bodies from one sketch is impossible without going to the menu on the left to try to turn the sketch back on. Can this featur… --- ## [Problem exporting to DXF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-exporting-to-dxf/31799)
**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-exporting-to-dxf/31799 "2024-05-12T11:29:06Z")
I’m suing Shapr3d/macOS Ventura. I’m trying to export my parts to DXF for laser cutting, but I am having a lot of trouble selecting the specific projection. I first isolate the body (maybe not necessary): File ➤ Ex… --- ## [Confirmation mail not sent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/confirmation-mail-not-sent/31851)
**Author:** [@danailgeorgiev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danailgeorgiev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/confirmation-mail-not-sent/31851 "2024-05-11T21:59:06Z")
Hello! I am a student in technical university and want to use the educational license to use the app. But when I fill the details and my email provided by the university a confirmation mail is not sent and it’s been almo… --- ## [Separation of bodies in section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separation-of-bodies-in-section-view/31824)
**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separation-of-bodies-in-section-view/31824 "2024-05-11T21:21:28Z")
Are there any plans to make the bodies in section view discernable from one another? Right now it looks like one solid object. --- ## [Overcrowed Sketch View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overcrowed-sketch-view/31847)
**Author:** [@db3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/db3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overcrowed-sketch-view/31847 "2024-05-11T18:51:06Z")
Is there any way to hide all of these locked dimensions that quickly begin to overcrowd a sketch (especially when zoomed-out)? I would love to be able to work with my sketches with these dimensions hidden completely if … --- ## [We have great construction planes, how about some construction lines?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-have-great-construction-planes-how-about-some-construction-lines/31841)
**Author:** [@Simon66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Simon66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-have-great-construction-planes-how-about-some-construction-lines/31841 "2024-05-11T14:48:47Z")
With the latest release we cannot delete sketches any more. So is this a good time to request direct modelling construction lines? That can be added & deleted on any face? --- ## [Sluggish response to user input](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sluggish-response-to-user-input/29827)
**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sluggish-response-to-user-input/29827 "2024-05-11T07:09:58Z")
I have noticed that in recent builds of Shapr3D the there is a delay and a sluggishness in the response to user input. I use Shapr on an iPad Pro and also on a recent-model Macbook, and have noticed the problem on both p… --- ## [Command to show/hide selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/command-to-show-hide-selection/14912)
**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/command-to-show-hide-selection/14912 "2024-05-11T06:01:05Z")
Hopefully this is a fairly simple feature request: I would love to have a command to quickly toggle the visibility of the selected bodies/sketches/planes/etc. It’s quite time-consuming and workflow-derailing to have to … --- ## [Super Quick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/super-quick/31829)
**Author:** [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/super-quick/31829 "2024-05-10T23:56:20Z")
Was getting tired of these lil flush cutter handles slipping and stabbing my hands today. 15min in shapr, another 15 on the printer, and new ABS handle. 2nd is finishing up. --- ## [Drawing holes directly on a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-holes-directly-on-a-face/31827)
**Author:** [@ETMS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ETMS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-holes-directly-on-a-face/31827 "2024-05-10T20:03:22Z")
Can you please explain how to place holes directly on the face(s) of a 3D drawing? When I try to dimension and draw holes where I need them on a specific face they are floating way above the design. Can I draw them right… --- ## [Stair Stringer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stair-stringer/31819)
**Author:** [@Blueberrypotamous](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blueberrypotamous)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stair-stringer/31819 "2024-05-10T19:51:37Z")
So I’m trying to finish up a sketch of a deck so I can submit for permitting. I’ve got the calculations for the stringers done and triple checked but I can’t for the life of me find a nice clean way of creating a stringe… --- ## [Struggling since new features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-since-new-features/31821)
**Author:** [@TomA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomA)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-since-new-features/31821 "2024-05-10T14:47:36Z")
I’ve been using Sharpr3D for about 18months creating 3d models for my 3D printing terrain business, but I am now really struggling to design anything with the new features I feel like in need to go to basics is there any… --- ## [Delete History?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-history/31823)
**Author:** [@Simon66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Simon66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-history/31823 "2024-05-10T14:26:37Z")
Is there any way to delete the history? If I try, phantom parts that were deleted before, just reappear. Changes are undone. I just want the part with no history and no sketches (I can’t delete them either) --- ## [Joining sketch lines so that swept object doesn't have joins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-sketch-lines-so-that-swept-object-doesnt-have-joins/31787)
**Author:** [@MyrtleTurtle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MyrtleTurtle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-sketch-lines-so-that-swept-object-doesnt-have-joins/31787 "2024-05-10T07:30:31Z")
I have searched high and low and followed all the suggestions. I am modelling a handrail by sketching lines, then adding arcs at the corners. If I double-click one of the lines, all of them become selected, which I’m t… --- ## [Mysterious Lost Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mysterious-lost-bodies/31808)
**Author:** [@mcb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mcb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mysterious-lost-bodies/31808 "2024-05-10T05:17:17Z")
Completed a complex enclosure project (front and back bodies), exported to STL for printing. Left computer totally alone and on (windows 11) and when I came back to the project about 1 hour later, the project was missing… --- ## [Woo Hoo - Some problems resolved, for Now anyway](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/woo-hoo-some-problems-resolved-for-now-anyway/31793)
**Author:** [@gpahome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gpahome)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/woo-hoo-some-problems-resolved-for-now-anyway/31793 "2024-05-09T19:04:31Z")
APDesignmachine is a genius… I exported my files to X\_T. Then reimported to a new file. Translate point selection works properly. Bodies don’t move by them selves. Double click body selection works. Loads faster. C… --- ## [Size difference when opening dwg file from Sketchup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-difference-when-opening-dwg-file-from-sketchup/31803)
**Author:** [@FXFV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FXFV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-difference-when-opening-dwg-file-from-sketchup/31803 "2024-05-09T17:25:33Z")
I’m importing a dwg file created in sketchup into Shapr and there is a very small difference in size. For instance a part that is 3/16" x 3/16" in sketchup is 13/64" x 13/64" in Shapr. Any idea how to fix this? --- ## [Release notes are missing from small update versions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/release-notes-are-missing-from-small-update-versions/31801)
**Author:** [@luiscrsousa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luiscrsousa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/release-notes-are-missing-from-small-update-versions/31801 "2024-05-09T15:41:30Z")
We have the release notes from major release versions, but not from most small ones. Could we have access to the small release notes? --- ## [Now the development of shapr3D always feels something is missing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/now-the-development-of-shapr3d-always-feels-something-is-missing/31800)
**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/now-the-development-of-shapr3d-always-feels-something-is-missing/31800 "2024-05-09T14:09:18Z")
Will there be lines connected to each other to form a plane? Curve sketch and the surface formed by curve sketch can play a lot of innovative modeling, which is very helpful for free-form modeling. After all, traditiona… --- ## [Is there a way to change a polygone's face number?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-a-polygones-face-number/31788)
**Author:** [@anissbenthami](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anissbenthami)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-a-polygones-face-number/31788 "2024-05-09T13:26:22Z")
Hello, I’m a new user of Shapr3D. I’m working on a conceptual design, which, by definition, requires many iterations and back-and-forth. I’m currently struggling with polygons, as I cannot find a way to change their face… --- ## [Square slices do not appear, I cannot draw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/square-slices-do-not-appear-i-cannot-draw/31792)
**Author:** [@samilkanbur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samilkanbur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/square-slices-do-not-appear-i-cannot-draw/31792 "2024-05-09T13:15:16Z")
I cannot draw because square slices do not appear in my Shapr3d application. Another problem; When drawing a straight line, there was a purple line to understand that I was in line with the axis. I can no longer see this… --- ## [Translation point selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translation-point-selection/31723)
**Author:** [@gpahome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gpahome)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translation-point-selection/31723 "2024-05-09T10:14:36Z")
Ok what’s happening here. I built this assembly in another file. Exported it to native shapr format. Imported to my master file. Try to translate to move it into position. When I pick the top centre of my temporary … --- ## [Understanding Constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-constraints/31752)
**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-constraints/31752 "2024-05-09T06:11:57Z")
I am trying understand constraints when sketching. I am having trouble with this dovetail that will form part of a leg. When i try and change the width the dovetail distorts. I built it twice once with both halves and on… --- ## [Read-only mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/read-only-mode/31773)
**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/read-only-mode/31773 "2024-05-09T04:07:18Z")
Oftentimes, I’ll open a project just for reference but I don’t want to change anything about the project. For example, as it is now, even just rotating a body causes that rotation to be saved. I’d like to see a read-onl… --- ## [Millcut-head on a screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/millcut-head-on-a-screw/31760)
**Author:** [@W.L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/W.L)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/millcut-head-on-a-screw/31760 "2024-05-09T01:18:08Z")
Hello everyone! I have a question, i wanna draw a kind of mill-cutter on the head of my screw. I have some pictures where you can see what i mean. I don’t know how to draw it… anyone who can help me? --- ## [Hide Body in toolbar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-body-in-toolbar/31774)
**Author:** [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-body-in-toolbar/31774 "2024-05-08T21:47:22Z")
The ability to hide a body from the main screen. Select body, and a simple Hide (eyeball) feature pops up in the toolbar. When working in large assemblies having items in the way means not being able to zoom or access o… --- ## [List of the current problems related to the new update & asking for advice if needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/list-of-the-current-problems-related-to-the-new-update-asking-for-advice-if-needed/31767)
**Author:** [@Berty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Berty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/list-of-the-current-problems-related-to-the-new-update-asking-for-advice-if-needed/31767 "2024-05-08T19:20:22Z")
Just signed up in Shapr3d community and first time using this so, if this post has any problem or is in violation of something, pelase let me know, I’m just desperate. I REALLY tried to endure it because I have trust in… --- ## [Beginner having issue with mirroring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-having-issue-with-mirroring/31768)
**Author:** [@riverdogwoodcraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/riverdogwoodcraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-having-issue-with-mirroring/31768 "2024-05-08T16:58:49Z")
I am following along with Furniture Design in Shapr3D Using PARAMETRIC MODELING - CAD Modeling For Woodworkers by Bevelish Creations on youtube and am having issues mirroring the drawer fronts and sides. I selected the t… --- ## [Change to Dark mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-dark-mode/31766)
**Author:** [@dicksonsham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dicksonsham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-dark-mode/31766 "2024-05-08T15:55:51Z")
i am seeking an option to switch the drawing board’s background from white to black, and the lines from black to white. Extended exposure to a bright screen, particularly at night, can cause eye fatigue. This is also not… --- ## [Keep sélection menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-selection-menu/31763)
**Author:** [@Hell3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hell3d)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-selection-menu/31763 "2024-05-08T13:28:44Z")
Hi, In the previous version, in the subtraction menu, the selection to keep the originals was memorized. (this is my case, the most usual choice). In the new version, "keep original is going back to \> none by default. S… [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=100) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=102)