# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=117

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## [Creating a pipe intersecting with curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-pipe-intersecting-with-curved-surface/30273)

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**Author:** [@wmcr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wmcr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-pipe-intersecting-with-curved-surface/30273 "2024-02-18T16:19:38Z")

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Hello! I looking for some guidance on how to create a pipe (lofted, replaced face and shelled) intesecting with a curved surface like in these pictures. I have tried various ways but havent been able to create a s…

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## [Couldn't transform be the default operation after sketch is exited?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couldnt-transform-be-the-default-operation-after-sketch-is-exited/30422)

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**Author:** [@kettoegy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kettoegy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couldnt-transform-be-the-default-operation-after-sketch-is-exited/30422 "2024-02-18T16:18:32Z")

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It always bugged me, that in sketch and 3D mode as well the default operation after finishing some other is not the simple transform, be it 2D or 3D. As far as I’ve got the reasoning you might have some use case database…

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## [Problems with housing after sweep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-housing-after-sweep/30419)

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**Author:** [@TomSawyer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomSawyer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-housing-after-sweep/30419 "2024-02-18T16:12:55Z")

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Hello community, I would like to make a three-way distributor. But no matter how I do it, I can’t create a casing without having walls in the pipe. How do I get these walls out?

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## [Union Boolean design change?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-boolean-design-change/30352)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-boolean-design-change/30352 "2024-02-18T15:23:51Z")

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Here’s I’m extruding an addition to a simple body. If I recall, it used to be that the result was a union and one would have to select New Body, Intersect or Subtract from the gizmo if needed. That no longer is the case.…

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## [Expected behaviour when using subtract with an stl?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expected-behaviour-when-using-subtract-with-an-stl/30365)

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**Author:** [@Kevlad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kevlad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expected-behaviour-when-using-subtract-with-an-stl/30365 "2024-02-18T06:03:49Z")

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Hi, I was trying to reverse engineer a stl model to get a handle on tolerances for a raspberry pi case that clicks together. I imported the stl of the pi case (I understand that we can’t model stl directly) and then I …

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## [Fillet selections for machined and molded stiffeners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-selections-for-machined-and-molded-stiffeners/30415)

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**Author:** [@dloveaus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dloveaus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-selections-for-machined-and-molded-stiffeners/30415 "2024-02-18T01:38:45Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. Fast fillet selections for machined features Machined pockets in a body need a fillet for the cutter diameter and for the tip radius of a bull-nose cutter. When…

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## [Assemblies with joints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-with-joints/30363)

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**Author:** [@HUGOBUS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HUGOBUS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-with-joints/30363 "2024-02-17T22:22:54Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. \*\*The problem that this feature will solve: from using Fusion360 for years, the Joints feature is very powerful for analysing mechanical movement and analysing mo…

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## [iPad like View Control Mode for Trackpad. Would be OnShape/Fusion "killer"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-like-view-control-mode-for-trackpad-would-be-onshape-fusion-killer/30401)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-like-view-control-mode-for-trackpad-would-be-onshape-fusion-killer/30401 "2024-02-17T16:49:16Z")

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Everybody likes how easy it is to manipulate the view control with 1 and 2 fingers on the iPad. Super intuitive. Everybody from 4 to 64 can master this in a few minutes. Apples Magic trackpad or MacBook’s built-in one h…

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## [Aligning two objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-objects/30388)

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**Author:** [@neotenist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/neotenist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-objects/30388 "2024-02-17T08:14:29Z")

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I’m building a lamp with a base. The base is going to hold the electronics. I want to place the base dead center below the lampshade, but I don’t know how to make it work. Aligning only seems to work with planar faces. I…

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## [Shortcuts while in extrude mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-while-in-extrude-mode/30405)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-while-in-extrude-mode/30405 "2024-02-17T01:15:09Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Trying to click a tiny button. Consider adding screenshots and as many details as possible, to help the Shapr3D team an…

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## [Moving from 2D to 3D in Sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-from-2d-to-3d-in-sketch-mode/30402)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-from-2d-to-3d-in-sketch-mode/30402 "2024-02-17T01:00:21Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: I have difficulty moving from 2D to 3D mode while in sketch mode, I do this to visualise my extrude. I use a 3DConnexio…

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## [Editing dimensions directly in the dimension box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-dimensions-directly-in-the-dimension-box/30381)

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**Author:** [@Valdemar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Valdemar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-dimensions-directly-in-the-dimension-box/30381 "2024-02-16T23:59:05Z")

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please, please, put back the function of the previous version, which is: clicking on a face opens the total length dimension and we place the dimension directly in that box. Exemple: I want to set the dimension to 1998m…

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## [Sketch wrap to body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-wrap-to-body/30305)

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**Author:** [@Nandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nandi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-wrap-to-body/30305 "2024-02-16T20:11:58Z")

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Hello! I have to make a chess piece with unique pattern on the side, but i cant use the project tool because the body is curved and the pattern on the body will be distorted. Any idea how can I make it?

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## [slow to use, I need to repeat commands, overall not enjoyable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-to-use-i-need-to-repeat-commands-overall-not-enjoyable/30397)

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**Author:** [@effepi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/effepi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-to-use-i-need-to-repeat-commands-overall-not-enjoyable/30397 "2024-02-16T20:11:22Z")

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I have been using Shapr3d since 13 months. Since the new version came one -i.e. when the new menu and icons were created - the experience dramatically worsen and designing content is frustrating. Concrete examples: I…

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## [slow response and commands not executed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-response-and-commands-not-executed/30396)

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**Author:** [@effepi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/effepi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-response-and-commands-not-executed/30396 "2024-02-16T20:11:07Z")

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holding ‘shift’ and selecting more than one face, is often not recognized. deleting objects take forever the refreshing of the menu on the left hand side takes up to 1 second. e.g. when I try to subtract an object fro…

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## [Mouse only works in outer areas of window.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-only-works-in-outer-areas-of-window/30395)

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**Author:** [@JCB2020](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JCB2020)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-only-works-in-outer-areas-of-window/30395 "2024-02-16T20:10:40Z")

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I am having an on again, off again issue where my mouse only works on the outer areas of the screen. I cannot perform any mouse functions if my mouse is in the aread shown in red in the attached photo. This issue occurs…

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## [Dark-colored Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-colored-bodies/30382)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-colored-bodies/30382 "2024-02-16T18:04:01Z")

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Please can I repeat my request that black / dark-colored bodies be rendered in a separate, usable color in modelling view? Alternatively, body metadata (eg. edges and values) displayed in modelling view should be render…

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## [Student license issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-issue/30330)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-issue/30330 "2024-02-16T16:24:09Z")

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Hello, I applied for an educational license on Saturday, still I didn’t receive any confirmation email! What should I do?

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## [Splitting a body with a pattern?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-body-with-a-pattern/30368)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-body-with-a-pattern/30368 "2024-02-16T16:18:19Z")

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I’m trying to split a tube but not with a clean cut. I want to apply a specific pattern (to get two 3D print materials to adhere better). I tried drawing the shape in front of the tube and projecting, but of course this…

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## [Unhelpful sketch error in history](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unhelpful-sketch-error-in-history/30316)

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**Author:** [@masukomi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/masukomi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unhelpful-sketch-error-in-history/30316 "2024-02-16T16:08:01Z")

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Shaper3D v 5.550.0 macOS Two sketches: Sketch A and Sketch B Sketch A is a side view which i then extruded. Sketch B was on one of the faces of the extruded shape. I went back and edited Sketch A. Sketch B then had th…

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## [Red dots on screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-dots-on-screen/30386)

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**Author:** [@GregorL1009](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GregorL1009)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-dots-on-screen/30386 "2024-02-16T12:49:14Z")

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Hi, I’m just wondering how to remove the below red dots on the display: Cheers, Gregor

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## [What's new?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-new/30384)

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**Author:** [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-new/30384 "2024-02-16T12:08:44Z")

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How to understand what’s was changed in new version of shapr3d? In last couple of days there were abount 4-5 new versions of app but no information about what was changed. This https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/arti…

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## [How do I export 3d with color to affinity designer or illustrator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-3d-with-color-to-affinity-designer-or-illustrator/30380)

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**Author:** [@Briannyabuti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Briannyabuti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-3d-with-color-to-affinity-designer-or-illustrator/30380 "2024-02-16T09:02:18Z")

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Hi. I am trying to export 3d objects to affinity designer and illustrator. I have tried exporting as a dwg and it’s working. However, my model has color/ visuals. Is it possible to export the objects to affinity designe…

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## [Extruding text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-text/30362)

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**Author:** [@Rabbit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rabbit)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-text/30362 "2024-02-16T08:19:32Z")

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I am a new at this, and am using the ipad app. One of the features i really wanted was the text tool. Why cannot I get it to extrude so there would be raised text on my project? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/re…

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## [Vison Pro Shapr3D file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vison-pro-shapr3d-file/30374)

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**Author:** [@indraama](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/indraama)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vison-pro-shapr3d-file/30374 "2024-02-16T02:29:20Z")

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I just read about the Shapr3D app on Vision Pro, and I noticed there is this 3D Vision Pro object. Could Shapr3D share the file here? I want to create the 3D frame for the lens. Thank you.

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## [Issues with New Body and extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-new-body-and-extrusion/30369)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-new-body-and-extrusion/30369 "2024-02-15T21:30:01Z")

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I’m confused why I can’t separate the connector at the end of the board from the board itself. When I created the connector, I chose “New Body” and it even shows it as a new body. What am I missing? USB Board.shapr (…

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## [Recent Vs Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recent-vs-project/29367)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recent-vs-project/29367 "2024-02-15T20:27:18Z")

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Adding the possibility to choose between Recent and Projects by default on start-up Loving the folder management of the projects, also with the latest sorting by date or name. But I would like to ask a radio button in …

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## [Best input device MacOs? 3D mouse? Wacom? old ipad? Old Joystick?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-input-device-macos-3d-mouse-wacom-old-ipad-old-joystick/30308)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-input-device-macos-3d-mouse-wacom-old-ipad-old-joystick/30308 "2024-02-15T18:01:59Z")

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Hi, I’d like to hear what you guys think is the best input devices for Mac. I suspect many just use mice and keyboards, but what if you want to take a step up?? I see Wacom’s are not supported, so I guess that’s ruled …

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## [Wacom cintiq and macbook pro pen issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wacom-cintiq-and-macbook-pro-pen-issues/28430)

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**Author:** [@stelvis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stelvis)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wacom-cintiq-and-macbook-pro-pen-issues/28430 "2024-02-15T14:32:07Z")

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Hi there - just trying out shapr and ran into what seems like a strange issue I can’t seem to resolve. for context I am running Shapr on an M1 macbook pro connected to a an older wacom cintiq 13HD (I’m using it as a scr…

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## [Involute Gear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/involute-gear/9556)

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**Author:** [@Ampto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ampto)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/involute-gear/9556 "2024-02-15T14:28:13Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hi All, New to the forums, been using Shapr3D for about 2 weeks now, I’m both impressed and unimpressed at the same time, maybe I’ve been spoiled in my…

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