# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=102

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## [Threading a screw with Draft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading-a-screw-with-draft/3265)

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**Author:** [@drakermann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drakermann)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading-a-screw-with-draft/3265 "2024-05-08T12:31:25Z")

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Hi, I already understand how to make a screw thread using the revolve tool, but I’m stumped as to how I can add a draft to the thread as it moves down along the screw leg. I’m attaching a quick drawing for reference. …

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## [Sketches and planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-planes/31694)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-planes/31694 "2024-05-08T08:59:27Z")

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I hope they may illustrate the planes and sketches issues that I think / believe are not really correct or consistent. Showing that when you change planes you have to click onto the old sketch to add to it, or in the la…

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## [New iPads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipads/31747)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipads/31747 "2024-05-08T02:08:53Z")

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Apple just announced new iPads today! And also an Apple Pencil Pro with new features like squeez , haptic feedback and barrel role ! Looking forward what will be the updates in Shapr 3D reagarding the new Apple Pencil Pr…

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## [Importing DXF/DWG to specific sketch plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-dwg-to-specific-sketch-plane/17472)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-dwg-to-specific-sketch-plane/17472 "2024-05-07T21:42:41Z")

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I am trying to import a DWG to a specific sketch plane but it always goes to the basic one for top down. No matter what I select it always imports there. Is there a way to do this?

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## [How would you snap these sketches perfectly in the corners?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-snap-these-sketches-perfectly-in-the-corners/31740)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-snap-these-sketches-perfectly-in-the-corners/31740 "2024-05-07T20:30:49Z")

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Hey all, I’m still having trouble with sketches to this day, they just don’t seem to work the same way my brain does. (shut up!) The first issue I have is those smaller sketches I’ve drawn within the larger rectangle, w…

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## [Dark/Bright Mode Setting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-bright-mode-setting/31745)

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**Author:** [@anissbenthami](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anissbenthami)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-bright-mode-setting/31745 "2024-05-07T20:12:01Z")

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I run my windows in dark mode but I would like to run shapr3d in bright mode. I can’t find a toggle to do that. It might be an overlook.

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## [Intersection Icon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-icon/31743)

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**Author:** [@Comus57](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Comus57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-icon/31743 "2024-05-07T15:18:08Z")

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Relocating the Intersecting Icon: Most of the time it’s in the way when trying to select a point.

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## [Align tool could memorize and set more constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-could-memorize-and-set-more-constraints/30736)

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**Author:** [@James.A](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/James.A)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-could-memorize-and-set-more-constraints/30736 "2024-05-07T15:13:44Z")

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Could align tool memorize the constraints I setted? To make an assembly right, it requires all the detailed constraints. I can’t have two or more constraints on my assembly. If the using history of align tool can be rec…

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## [When I'm exporting an STL what difference does ticking include mesh bodies make?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-im-exporting-an-stl-what-difference-does-ticking-include-mesh-bodies-make/31742)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-im-exporting-an-stl-what-difference-does-ticking-include-mesh-bodies-make/31742 "2024-05-07T15:03:17Z")

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So I’ve tried with it ticked and unticked and it doesn’t seem to make any difference in slicing software. Can someone tell me where it would be needed to include mesh bodies in your STL exporting? I’ve tried looking in s…

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## [I need to Split a Model for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693)

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**Author:** [@johnmasonsmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnmasonsmith)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693 "2024-05-07T15:03:15Z")

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Hi All, Thank you in advance for your help. First, I am not new to 3D modeling, but I began learning Shapr3D a couple of weeks ago so there might be a tutorial out there that discusses this. The complication on this pa…

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## [Quick Selection option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-selection-option/31737)

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**Author:** [@porat\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/porat_m)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-selection-option/31737 "2024-05-07T13:18:56Z")

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Hey, I was wondering if there is an easy way to select only the sides of the items. I thought I saw a tutorial video on YouTube where by holding the tab while selecting objects with the Apple Pencil it does the trick, b…

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## [5.600 - New automotive Visualization materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-600-new-automotive-visualization-materials/31267)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-600-new-automotive-visualization-materials/31267 "2024-05-07T12:22:17Z")

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This release further expands your material options in Visualization. New: Give that final exterior or interior finish to your automotive models with new car paint, leather, textile, and plastic materials in Visualizati…

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## [Unfortunetly, I hate the NEW version. Please change back](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfortunetly-i-hate-the-new-version-please-change-back/31725)

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**Author:** [@Elcajon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elcajon)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfortunetly-i-hate-the-new-version-please-change-back/31725 "2024-05-07T04:13:26Z")

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I am a very heavy user. Surprisingly, this is the first time I’ve ever experienced an upgrade that made me more uncomfortable. The following things are inconvenient in the new version \*Inconvenient mirror function: In…

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## [STL converter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-converter/12504)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-converter/12504 "2024-05-07T03:27:08Z")

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Does anyone know of a good file converter? I’d like to convert an STL file to anything 3D model that Shapr3D can import (X\_T, STEP, IGES, etc.). Thanks, Mike

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## [App Crash When Opening Specific Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-when-opening-specific-project/31328)

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**Author:** [@TomatC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomatC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-when-opening-specific-project/31328 "2024-05-06T14:37:29Z")

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Hi, when i open the project, it shows the usual loading annimation, but eventually crashes. It was created in the live version. Hope you can help - only have a backup of a few DXF’s. Thank you

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## [Performance Issues on Windows compared to iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-on-windows-compared-to-ipad/31720)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-on-windows-compared-to-ipad/31720 "2024-05-06T11:03:51Z")

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Today I’ve sent a file into the Shapr team that is crashing whenever I try to open it. I’m waiting on a response (hasn’t been long) but I was curious if it’d work on my iPad, which it is. That got me thinking further bec…

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## [Can’t move a body and sketch while both selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-move-a-body-and-sketch-while-both-selected/31704)

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**Author:** [@ttnova](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ttnova)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-move-a-body-and-sketch-while-both-selected/31704 "2024-05-05T20:11:57Z")

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I was working on a model and wanted to move some bodies and related sketches. I could move them separately but not together. I’ve always been able to do this. Maybe a bug?

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## [Export Name Match](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-name-match/31702)

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**Author:** [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-name-match/31702 "2024-05-05T18:43:26Z")

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Would be lovely when exporting a body, say for 3d printing, if it would automatically name the part to match what’s in the items list (still editable). Since these parts have to be isolated to be exported independently …

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## [Using body from previously created drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-body-from-previously-created-drawing/31703)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-body-from-previously-created-drawing/31703 "2024-05-05T17:51:36Z")

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Hello everyone. I would like to insert a body (e.g. a screw) from a previously designed drawing into a new drawing. Importing a STEP file or a Shapr3D project is of course possible, but then you have to perform several …

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## [Newbie question: How do I move an individual point in a sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-question-how-do-i-move-an-individual-point-in-a-sketch/31687)

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**Author:** [@futuremotion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/futuremotion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-question-how-do-i-move-an-individual-point-in-a-sketch/31687 "2024-05-05T08:41:45Z")

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Hi all, I created a body, and then another shape to cut through the first body. Everything went smoothly. I added some bevels and now I’m happy with the result - except I want to change the shape of the cutout. So I sel…

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## [Red naming](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-naming/31701)

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**Author:** [@Comus57](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Comus57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-naming/31701 "2024-05-04T19:14:44Z")

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Short of watching every new video, please explain what the meaning of red text of sketch’s , mesh & body file names?

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## [All gone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-gone/31690)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-gone/31690 "2024-05-04T15:44:09Z")

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Hello, I feel like an error has occurred while using the program, so I would like to inquire about a solution. If you create a body after sketching and then delete the sketch, all the created bodies disappear. Why is thi…

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## [Special housing - Boîtier spécial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-housing-boitier-special/31689)

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**Author:** [@razimbaud.frederic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/razimbaud.frederic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-housing-boitier-special/31689 "2024-05-04T10:30:02Z")

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How can we put the two objects together in such a way that they are both soft (1) and strong (2) and break down easily too? Comment pouvons-nous assembler les deux objets de façon à ce qu’ils soient à la fois souples (1…

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## [Software constantly crashes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-constantly-crashes/31686)

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**Author:** [@Farahbod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Farahbod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-constantly-crashes/31686 "2024-05-04T08:58:20Z")

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After updating the software to the latest version software crashes constantly on iPad. I even noticed Project Command doesn’t work correctly as before. After projecting two different Sketches on one surface i found only …

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## [Is there a poll?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-poll/31670)

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**Author:** [@msgcoop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msgcoop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-poll/31670 "2024-05-03T15:44:34Z")

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Im curious if there is a poll on how many of the “paying customers” are enjoying this new updated version vs the previous version? I see a lot of people having issues and not enthused about the update. Not to mention su…

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## [got "invalid seletion " when trying to extrude a surface ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/got-invalid-seletion-when-trying-to-extrude-a-surface/31666)

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**Author:** [@Tatame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tatame)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/got-invalid-seletion-when-trying-to-extrude-a-surface/31666 "2024-05-03T15:12:07Z")

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hello all, i am new to the community as well as to shapr 3 D I got "invalid seletion " when trying to extrude a surface any idea what’s going on?

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## [Thin Extrusions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thin-extrusions/31653)

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**Author:** [@amillson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/amillson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thin-extrusions/31653 "2024-05-03T13:09:32Z")

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Thin extrusions would eliminate the need to create a closed sketch of a thin feature. This would also enables creation of simple sheet metal components without specialized sheet metal functionality. The outcome would gr…

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## [Reusable parametric groups (Plugins, Reusable designs, Programmability)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reusable-parametric-groups-plugins-reusable-designs-programmability/31454)

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**Author:** [@christosnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/christosnc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reusable-parametric-groups-plugins-reusable-designs-programmability/31454 "2024-05-03T12:07:27Z")

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Hello, I would like to propose a feature that in my opinion would be groundbreaking and invaluable. One of the most important things that’s still missing from shapr3d at the moment, is the support for re-usable feature…

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## [New Subtract bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-subtract-bug/31658)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-subtract-bug/31658 "2024-05-03T09:26:36Z")

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For whatever reason, Subtract reverts to None every time I access it. I want to remain on"-Removed Bodies" just like it used to. iPad Pro, app version 5.601.0.6803

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## [Multiple copy stopped working + jumping objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-copy-stopped-working-jumping-objects/31655)

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**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-copy-stopped-working-jumping-objects/31655 "2024-05-03T08:40:09Z")

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Video show it all. Objects jump and multiple copies(?) doesnt work anymore. Have to unselect - select to make a new copy…

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