# Latest

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## [How to make angular patterns on an object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-angular-patterns-on-an-object/29313)

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**Author:** [@tayfun1907](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tayfun1907)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-angular-patterns-on-an-object/29313 "2023-12-13T06:37:05Z")

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Hello everyone, I am designing an object and I want to add a pattern on the surface of this object I have drawn like in the pictures I have attached below, what is the easiest way to do this?

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## [Sketch annotation size is inappropriately large](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-annotation-size-is-inappropriately-large/29291)

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**Author:** [@ididi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ididi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-annotation-size-is-inappropriately-large/29291 "2023-12-13T01:40:50Z")

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Why is the sketch annotation size so large in the latest version of shapr3D? This leads to needing more space to display the annotations, and it’s really very bad that all the annotations overlap and are indistinguishabl…

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## [User-creatable plugins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-creatable-plugins/26921)

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**Author:** [@Babyyoda777](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Babyyoda777)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-creatable-plugins/26921 "2023-12-13T00:23:29Z")

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Hi, over the last few years I’ve seen many feature requests for Shapr3D but few actually are worked on and it’s understandable since development takes time and effort. I feel this is an area where the community could hel…

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## [Assembly Project workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-project-workflow/29302)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-project-workflow/29302 "2023-12-12T22:14:14Z")

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I was wondering if I could get some input from the Shapr3d Community on what is a good workflow to follow when creating assemblies with many components. Create a assembly by creating multiple components then build in …

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## [How to make planes and axes invisible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-planes-and-axes-invisible/29317)

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**Author:** [@Anna23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anna23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-planes-and-axes-invisible/29317 "2023-12-12T19:39:10Z")

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Hello, could you please help me! How to hide/make invisible the planes ,they are visible through the 3d models Thank you)

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## [Snapping Behavior Is Widly Confusing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-behavior-is-widly-confusing/29322)

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**Author:** [@onlyoverkill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/onlyoverkill)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-behavior-is-widly-confusing/29322 "2023-12-12T19:38:50Z")

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Using MacOS 5.520 Trying to snap sketches to the grid but they are all behaving different than eachother. For instance in my example the 10mm square snaps to the edge but the 63mm square snaps to the middle of the grid …

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## [Square peg in a round hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/square-peg-in-a-round-hole/29318)

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**Author:** [@flux\_capacitor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/flux_capacitor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/square-peg-in-a-round-hole/29318 "2023-12-12T16:09:44Z")

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I have two ducts : one with a square section, the other being a round pipe. The square duct has an inner section 1×1 = 1 m² The round pipe has an I.D. of 1128.38 mm giving the exact same cross section (π × r² = 1 m²) …

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## [Quitting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quitting/29306)

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**Author:** [@sebb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sebb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quitting/29306 "2023-12-12T15:54:05Z")

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Unintentional quitting user error. Consider a confirm button when quitting as the command/ Q is quite close to Command /1 This will stop you accidentally quitting when meaning to get into standard view: a number of ti…

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## [Struggling with alignmens](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-with-alignmens/29312)

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**Author:** [@Metalmanokc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Metalmanokc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-with-alignmens/29312 "2023-12-12T08:25:33Z")

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I am having issues with the alignment tools. Coming from solidworks, I can just align and mate surfaces. Yours seems a little different. I am mainly building custom furniture out of 2x2 square tube, so there is a lot …

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## [Hidden parts appearing after duplication](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-parts-appearing-after-duplication/29298)

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**Author:** [@porat\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/porat_m)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-parts-appearing-after-duplication/29298 "2023-12-12T08:16:19Z")

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Hi, I have multiple Shapr files which consists many hidden parts Because I like pulling out one file that can be changed rapidly. The problem is whenever I import this one of these files and try to duplicate it- It sud…

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## [Unable to draw anything](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-draw-anything/29269)

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**Author:** [@Shivmax](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shivmax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-draw-anything/29269 "2023-12-12T07:31:00Z")

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Dear Sir, I recently bought iPad generation 10 and installed Shapr3D app. When I use the app I am unable to click any point in order to create any point or line in sketch mode. It’s just rotating the screen in 3d vie…

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## [Best Mac program for photorealism polish SHAPR creation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-mac-program-for-photorealism-polish-shapr-creation/29264)

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**Author:** [@Brett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brett)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-mac-program-for-photorealism-polish-shapr-creation/29264 "2023-12-12T04:07:53Z")

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I’ve been using SHAPR for a year now and it’s lovely, and the visualizer is good enough for product design without any additional programs. However, it’s not quite good enough to create photorealistic images for marketin…

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## [How to select hidden face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-hidden-face/29262)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-hidden-face/29262 "2023-12-11T20:12:43Z")

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I want to use replace face on the face the red arrow is pointing to, in the image below, and align it with the face the blue arrow is pointing to. I cannot figure out a way to select it. I have tried the following… Sel…

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## [Bus Project For Work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bus-project-for-work/29300)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bus-project-for-work/29300 "2023-12-11T19:05:25Z")

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A recent project for work. All made in Shapr3D and rendered in Light Tracer Render. Here is the naked version in Shapr3D:

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## [Westminster Abbey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/westminster-abbey/28769)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/westminster-abbey/28769 "2023-12-11T19:02:20Z")

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## [Why does the Align tool move in multiple axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-does-the-align-tool-move-in-multiple-axis/29297)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-does-the-align-tool-move-in-multiple-axis/29297 "2023-12-11T16:00:17Z")

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Why does the Align tool move the selected body in multiple axis? This is completely unintuitive and makes the Align tool basically useless. In the example below, I have aligned the coffin lock to the vertical face it ne…

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## [Section View (Blue Lines)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-blue-lines/29280)

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**Author:** [@Cjacob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cjacob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-blue-lines/29280 "2023-12-11T09:42:23Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [What will happen when I re-enable sync](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-will-happen-when-i-re-enable-sync/28598)

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**Author:** [@Brett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-will-happen-when-i-re-enable-sync/28598 "2023-12-11T08:47:00Z")

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A file I’ve been working on wouldn’t upload even after several restarts but I work on ultra-tight deadlines. I had to disable auto-sync to get back to work. That’s not that big of a deal, at least temporarily, but now I …

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## [Section view in different grid size not showing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-in-different-grid-size-not-showing/29290)

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**Author:** [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-in-different-grid-size-not-showing/29290 "2023-12-11T08:31:49Z")

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There’s a bug for long time and they didn’t fix. when I useing section view with grid down below some numerical value it will fail. This affects my workflow. Can it be solved? (this bug have in live version&beta versi…

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## [Using X,Y, Z axes directly as references](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-x-y-z-axes-directly-as-references/22970)

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**Author:** [@CLine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CLine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-x-y-z-axes-directly-as-references/22970 "2022-12-12T00:00:12Z")

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Why can’t we directly select the X, Y, or Z axis as a reference for operations like rotate, revolve, mirror, adding reference planes, etc.? I often find myself having to go back and add construction lines to sketches th…

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## [Rotate using right + left mouse button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-using-right-left-mouse-button/28976)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-using-right-left-mouse-button/28976 "2023-12-10T21:39:22Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. More intuitive way to rotate As it is both right + left mouse is same as right mouse selection in Windows Beta.

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## [Model a skin (cover) for an stl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-skin-cover-for-an-stl/29281)

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**Author:** [@lscalpati](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lscalpati)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-skin-cover-for-an-stl/29281 "2023-12-10T09:42:54Z")

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Shapr3d newbie, Cad newbie (although I have created 10 + models in OnShape). I have an stl of a portable radio transceiver that I want to model a skin/cover (think of a cell phone case) that I will eventually print in T…

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## [We need to be able create a rotated grid in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-need-to-be-able-create-a-rotated-grid-in-sketch-mode/25591)

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**Author:** [@Cweston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cweston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-need-to-be-able-create-a-rotated-grid-in-sketch-mode/25591 "2023-12-09T15:44:02Z")

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Very difficult to sketch on a plane which is rotated away from the orthogonal grid. This is critical in architectural design. I can think of many modeling softwares that allow the creation of auxiliary work planes. In fa…

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## [Radial brush textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radial-brush-textures/29265)

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**Author:** [@Brett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brett)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radial-brush-textures/29265 "2023-12-08T23:18:14Z")

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I really need to be able to create textures, specifically brushed metallic textures, in a radial (that is, ring-like) finish. A good example is the bezel of most IWC Aquatimers, where the brush stroke basically creates a…

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## [Shapr 3d is loading slowly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-is-loading-slowly/29259)

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**Author:** [@simon\_3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simon_3d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-is-loading-slowly/29259 "2023-12-08T19:52:19Z")

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Hello everyone, May I ask you for help. I have some problems with the loading time of some of my Shapr 3D Designs. The smaller ones load quickly within about 10 seconds, a very big one, more than 10 minutes. Do you thi…

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## [Svg export problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-problem/29256)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-problem/29256 "2023-12-08T16:47:19Z")

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If i export a sketch in .svg it is mirrored in other programs. Is that a bug?

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## [Excuse me, can sketches be directly exported to DXF format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/excuse-me-can-sketches-be-directly-exported-to-dxf-format/29257)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/excuse-me-can-sketches-be-directly-exported-to-dxf-format/29257 "2023-12-08T16:18:58Z")

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I tried to export the sketch DXF format directly, but the result was that the DXF format was blank. Did I do something wrong? Please advise.

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## [Items panel renaming bugs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-panel-renaming-bugs/29249)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-panel-renaming-bugs/29249 "2023-12-08T14:47:36Z")

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I am on 5.520.6160.0 #1615982e on a Windows PC. First, when renaming items in the Items panel, I right-click and select Rename. If I want to append something to the front of the name, I click the left arrow and the curs…

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## [Print hidden lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-hidden-lines/19142)

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**Author:** [@artemis999](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/artemis999)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-hidden-lines/19142 "2023-12-08T10:34:05Z")

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Hi Community, I´m desperatly trying to print my drawing including the hidden lines e.g drillholes etc. But I can´t find no switch for that though in some forum advice it was mentioned. What am dooing wrong? I´m using th…

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## [Folders icon image should show the first image inside the folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-icon-image-should-show-the-first-image-inside-the-folder/28779)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-icon-image-should-show-the-first-image-inside-the-folder/28779 "2023-12-08T08:28:24Z")

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Folders are a very cool new feature added to Shapr3D. It will be much easier to keep everything organized. So thanks again, Shapr people. The problem is that the folder icons don’t show what’s inside. So we end up with …

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