# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=123

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## [Visualization: Text color for "Show all" in dark mode, "Done" button and lockup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-text-color-for-show-all-in-dark-mode-done-button-and-lockup/29907)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-text-color-for-show-all-in-dark-mode-done-button-and-lockup/29907 "2024-01-18T09:32:28Z")

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Hi there, I find myself frequently having to press “Show all”, when editing materials in a scene. I’m not sure it would be better to split the materials panel into “Scene” and “Library”, but that would open up future po…

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## [How to add another sheet in a drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-another-sheet-in-a-drawing/21145)

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**Author:** [@Bluebird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bluebird)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-another-sheet-in-a-drawing/21145 "2024-01-18T09:29:08Z")

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Sometimes I need to add more projections or sections in single drawing piece and to do this, I need to create another sheet. All my drawings have 1/1 sheet drawing instead 1/2, 1/3, … 1/n. Thank you.

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## [Collaborate issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/collaborate-issues/29903)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/collaborate-issues/29903 "2024-01-18T07:41:46Z")

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“In the collaboration option, the viewer appears quite pale and less appealing compared to the internal Shapr Viewer. I wish it more closely resembled the Shapr visualization mode.” “When using the AR function in co…

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## [Stop ⌘W from closing the application](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stop-w-from-closing-the-application/28201)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stop-w-from-closing-the-application/28201 "2024-01-18T04:54:27Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: On the iPad with attached keyboard, when hitting ⌘W, Shapr exits. This has been a problem for me on many occasions. Pri…

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## [Technical drawings getting too busy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawings-getting-too-busy/29888)

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**Author:** [@CLEVE-ij](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CLEVE-ij)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawings-getting-too-busy/29888 "2024-01-18T04:16:52Z")

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The technical drawings are nice but I’ve never been given a blueprint that has the fillet surfaces shown. They get a lot too busy. Those things are generally indicated with arrows or in the notes section. For example N…

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## [How to define plane of reference for movement?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-define-plane-of-reference-for-movement/29855)

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**Author:** [@TPiatek360](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TPiatek360)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-define-plane-of-reference-for-movement/29855 "2024-01-17T22:12:22Z")

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The basic problem: I’m trying to move patterns and objects. That’s easy - but I’m unable to define an angle of movement instead of just the default X,Y,Z axes. It seems like it should be possible to define a movement as …

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## [Automatic Part Label 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-part-label-2d-drawings/29896)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-part-label-2d-drawings/29896 "2024-01-17T21:12:34Z")

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Please add the ability when I am making notes and I click on a part, I have the option to use the part name I made when I modeled it. I name the parts for a reason and when I am making 2D drawings I have to constantly g…

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## [Merging Sketch Layers / Projecting Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-sketch-layers-projecting-issues/29865)

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**Author:** [@Peetey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peetey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-sketch-layers-projecting-issues/29865 "2024-01-17T16:33:02Z")

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I’m working on a project and need to project a honeycomb pattern onto a surface to create holes. I’d like a 2mm edge offset, providing a margin to the pattern from the sides. However, I’m having difficulty projecting bot…

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## [iOS 17 ‘Share with’ not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-17-share-with-not-working/28019)

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**Author:** [@Wayno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wayno)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-17-share-with-not-working/28019 "2024-01-17T13:36:33Z")

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I often export stl files via ‘share with’ then drive. Just updated to iOS 17 and now it takes ages to load the dialog box and when it appears it’s blank. I have tried rebooting my iPad. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0…

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## [Circles showing up weird sometimes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles-showing-up-weird-sometimes/29861)

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**Author:** [@raine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/raine)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles-showing-up-weird-sometimes/29861 "2024-01-17T08:57:12Z")

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Hello, I only started using the program a few hours ago so I’m very new to this, but not to CAD programs. My design is about 20mm in size, and therefore needs 2-3mm circles in the sketch. My problem is that the circles s…

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## [Change the Home Button symbol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-home-button-symbol/29882)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-home-button-symbol/29882 "2024-01-17T06:51:01Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: I press this button accidentally all the time because my brain thinks that it’s taking me back to the previous screen, …

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## [Parts with bends](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-with-bends/27337)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-with-bends/27337 "2024-01-17T05:22:03Z")

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I would love to be able to do this in Shapr3D, which it can understand the material and its bending properties. Also, I need to be able to export a DXF and add different color bend lines:

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## [Custom PC Case for LattePanda Sigma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-pc-case-for-lattepanda-sigma/27505)

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**Author:** [@WHODIDI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WHODIDI)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-pc-case-for-lattepanda-sigma/27505 "2024-01-16T22:36:41Z")

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I just built my own PC case for LattePanda sigma. designed in Shapr3D then 3D printed.

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## [3D sweep or full body loft?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-sweep-or-full-body-loft/29869)

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**Author:** [@Damfino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Damfino)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-sweep-or-full-body-loft/29869 "2024-01-16T13:31:58Z")

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I’m trying to make a chute for an object to drop through. At the end of the chute I want to change its orientation when it comes to a final stop. In the photos, I marked the start location and orientation of the part in…

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## [Use delete icon to delete folder from Item panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-delete-icon-to-delete-folder-from-item-panel/29336)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-delete-icon-to-delete-folder-from-item-panel/29336 "2024-01-16T17:32:27Z")

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Be able to delete folders in the Items panel the same was as bodies and sketches. This will create a more consistent UI. Currently if you want to delete only a folder, you need to hard press or swipe left to get the menu…

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## [5.530 - Minor bug fixes and stability improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-530-minor-bug-fixes-and-stability-improvements/29778)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-530-minor-bug-fixes-and-stability-improvements/29778 "2024-01-09T09:45:53Z")

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Apart from a few bug fixes, this release mostly focused on stability improvements. Make sure to update to 5.530 for a smoother experience and stay tuned for bigger changes.

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## [When will the next version be update?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-will-the-next-version-be-update/29868)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-will-the-next-version-be-update/29868 "2024-01-16T13:54:15Z")

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When will the next version be Update?

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## [5.520 - New constraint settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-520-new-constraint-settings/29056)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-520-new-constraint-settings/29056 "2024-01-15T11:31:10Z")

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Achieve more efficiency with these new updates to constraints, project navigation, and sketches. Regular release updates New: Get a tidier workspace with the new options to show or hide logical constraints and locked…

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## [The fastest way to change visualization to modeling mode?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-fastest-way-to-change-visualization-to-modeling-mode/29836)

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**Author:** [@Elcajon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elcajon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-fastest-way-to-change-visualization-to-modeling-mode/29836 "2024-01-15T08:32:45Z")

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Is there a hotkey to change visualization to modeling mode? One click.

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## [Repeat last action](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-last-action/52)

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**Author:** [@awoodhead](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/awoodhead)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-last-action/52 "2024-01-15T04:31:00Z")

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Just had a thought of something that would speed up workflow - repeat last action feature. If you create an object and want to chamfer all of the edges. Chamfer the first edge as normal eg drag it out and type in a val…

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## [Why is default view always backward](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-default-view-always-backward/1932)

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**Author:** [@Scribb1er](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scribb1er)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-default-view-always-backward/1932 "2024-01-15T01:41:19Z")

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Hi when ever I start a new workspace the view is always with the front facing away from me. So, looking down on top with right face to my left and back face to the right. Any way to set this to something more intuitive?…

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## [IMPORT SVG and PDF into SHAPR3D sketch format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-svg-and-pdf-into-shapr3d-sketch-format/29845)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-svg-and-pdf-into-shapr3d-sketch-format/29845 "2024-01-14T18:18:56Z")

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IMPORT SVG and PDF into SHAPR3D sketch format, not only as images, but as interactive vectors/splines inside SHAPR3D The problem that this feature will solve: Now, we can only import DWG or DXF as sketches. SVG as imag…

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## [Sketch TEXT with parameters (kerning/tracking/leading/baseline)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-text-with-parameters-kerning-tracking-leading-baseline/29844)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-text-with-parameters-kerning-tracking-leading-baseline/29844 "2024-01-14T18:17:37Z")

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Sketching TEXT should allow us to change font/size/kerning/tracking/leading/baseline. Better yet, should allow us to do that after the text spline was created, so, at any time, you can edit an spline with parametric con…

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## [Copy / paste objects from one file to another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-objects-from-one-file-to-another/5936)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-objects-from-one-file-to-another/5936 "2024-01-14T08:36:21Z")

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Could you please add copy/ paste option between files. Now exporting and importing is the only option and it is quite a hassle. The quickest way for me now is to send myself an email with the file and then open the file …

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## [Shapr3D executeable file for windows 11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-executeable-file-for-windows-11/29828)

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**Author:** [@Lohlund](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lohlund)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-executeable-file-for-windows-11/29828 "2024-01-14T07:53:04Z")

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Does anyone know where I can find the executeable file for Shapr3D so that i can add it as a desktop Icon via shortcuts? I havent been able to find it and i dont want to add it to my Taskbar/dont want to search for it in…

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## [How to pull different points of an object to distort the face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pull-different-points-of-an-object-to-distort-the-face/29803)

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**Author:** [@coreyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coreyk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pull-different-points-of-an-object-to-distort-the-face/29803 "2024-01-13T13:09:29Z")

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I’m trying to distort a flat surface and give it an irregular non-uniform appearance. I looked a the post on how to make things fluid. But wasn’t able to get my object’s surface to move like in that posted video. Can any…

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## [Subtract Tool Missing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-missing/29825)

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**Author:** [@hippopotamus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hippopotamus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-missing/29825 "2024-01-12T20:36:40Z")

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I’m currently working on transforming a David form I created in Blender into a plant pot. While I’ve successfully transformed other pieces imported from Blender, this is a bit finicky. I’ve tried various approaches ment…

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## [Creating a assembly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-assembly/29822)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-assembly/29822 "2024-01-12T19:43:32Z")

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Is there a way to add existing Shapr3d parts that are in existing project folders into a new design without having to save them on my local C:drive then insert them into the new design. Just wondering if there is a way t…

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## [Seeking a tutor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeking-a-tutor/26076)

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**Author:** [@AgentRed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AgentRed)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeking-a-tutor/26076 "2024-01-12T11:57:13Z")

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Greetings, all! I am seeking a tutor for some remote instruction sessions. I have found that most online instruction is already made obsolete when new features come out or when updates are made to the UI. Very frustrati…

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## [How do i create an organic shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-an-organic-shape/29809)

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**Author:** [@illo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/illo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-an-organic-shape/29809 "2024-01-12T11:57:11Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been testing shapr3d since yesterday, so I’m new and in general not particularly expert in 3D design programs. I’m trying to create an organic shape, starting from a cylinder, I would like three legs …

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