# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=137

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## [Unable to open project - Reading Model Elements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-project-reading-model-elements/28592)

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**Author:** [@pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-project-reading-model-elements/28592 "2023-10-26T11:47:04Z")

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In general the latest version of the iPad app is extremely buggy, with multiple crashes in a single day… Now I”m unable to re-open one of my projects, it”s been stuck on the loading screen for almost 1 hour at the point…

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## [Failed loft visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-loft-visualisation/28586)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-loft-visualisation/28586 "2023-10-26T08:49:59Z")

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I got a lot of experience in CAD thanks to shapr. What i wish for a newbe like me would be a visualisation why a loft failed. At the moment we see only a error message with a short description. Can you visualize the lof…

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## [Text on a Cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-a-cylinder/28396)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-a-cylinder/28396 "2023-10-26T01:49:58Z")

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Hi forum, Is it somehow possible to add text to a cylinder??? I’m designing a beer mug for printing and would like to add text to the side of it. Can it be done with several construction planes and then projectiong the…

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## [When shapr 3d will it be possible to import OBJ files directly into SHAPR 3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-shapr-3d-will-it-be-possible-to-import-obj-files-directly-into-shapr-3d/10277)

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**Author:** [@gawax65715](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gawax65715)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-shapr-3d-will-it-be-possible-to-import-obj-files-directly-into-shapr-3d/10277 "2023-10-25T21:28:47Z")

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1.A) shapr3d when will it be possible to import OBJ files directly into SHAPR 3D? without the user having to convert it to the file format just to be able to import the file on shapr 3d! 1.b) why is it not possible to I…

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## [Surface modeling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling/28584)

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**Author:** [@Team-Tawashi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Team-Tawashi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling/28584 "2023-10-25T13:08:33Z")

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A big feature i am missing in Shapr 3D is surface modeling / freeform modeling. A comparable too to the freeform tool seen in for example fusion 360. Allowing to create freeform planes, letting them intersect and creati…

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## [Ellipse with scalloped edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-with-scalloped-edge/28556)

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**Author:** [@preinvent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/preinvent)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-with-scalloped-edge/28556 "2023-10-25T11:07:37Z")

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I’m trying to model an ellipse with a scalloped edge (similar to this). The repeat tool will repeat around a uniform circle but not an ellipse. Is there a way of doing this in Shap3r?

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## [Disable angular snapping when drawing arc with 3 points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-angular-snapping-when-drawing-arc-with-3-points/28579)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-angular-snapping-when-drawing-arc-with-3-points/28579 "2023-10-25T03:29:38Z")

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Currently when drawing an arc, with trackpad (3 point arc sketch), it works as expected most of the time. However when the angle is close to a multiple of 45°, it is seemingly impossible to position the last point precis…

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## [Loft issue. Any Suggestions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue-any-suggestions/28516)

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**Author:** [@Dio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dio)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue-any-suggestions/28516 "2023-10-24T21:02:07Z")

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I can’t make loft to work properly? Any suggestions/workarounds? Am I missing something?

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## [Components and Instances](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/components-and-instances/25888)

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**Author:** [@elhrc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/elhrc)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/components-and-instances/25888 "2023-10-24T18:05:24Z")

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I would love to have some kind of component management system inside my files, it would make everything so much more efficient and would allow for many cool things. Please Shapr3D team consider making something to addre…

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## [Splitting an object in half by selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-an-object-in-half-by-selection/28568)

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**Author:** [@alexvnesta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexvnesta)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-an-object-in-half-by-selection/28568 "2023-10-24T17:32:23Z")

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Hello - I opened a publically available SDLPRT file in Shapr3D and I would like to modify it. You can see the object generally consists of two parts (Top and Bottom). There are some small features that I would not like t…

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## [Organization within app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization-within-app/23277)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization-within-app/23277 "2023-10-24T11:22:18Z")

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I am wondering how soon we will have folders added to our design area for organizational purposes. I’m coming up on renewing my subscription and I’m trying to determine if it’s worth it or not. I have hundreds of designs…

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## [Aligning sphere with open hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-sphere-with-open-hole/28555)

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**Author:** [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-sphere-with-open-hole/28555 "2023-10-24T08:23:50Z")

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I have a flat bar with a 25mm hole, and a half sphere with a 25mm opening on the bottom. I’m trying to move the half sphere so it sits on top of the bar and aligned with the hole. I can’t seem to snap on the locations I …

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## [Trouble exporting stl and obj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-exporting-stl-and-obj/28561)

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**Author:** [@gianandrea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gianandrea)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-exporting-stl-and-obj/28561 "2023-10-24T06:10:55Z")

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I found an anomaly in exporting obj and stl files. Instead of respecting the horizontal plane, the files are exported rotated on a side. Is there any adjustment I need to make before exporting? I don’t have the p…

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## [Cant turn off snapping (to axis)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-turn-off-snapping-to-axis/28543)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-turn-off-snapping-to-axis/28543 "2023-10-24T02:43:48Z")

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i can’t figure out how to totally disable snapping. the point i want fine control of is near an axis and it keeps snapping to it. it would be really nice if there was one button to easily disable/enable all snapping set…

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## [Text tool use unclear…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-tool-use-unclear/28552)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-tool-use-unclear/28552 "2023-10-23T21:46:18Z")

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Text tool have received severa upgrades since the lauch of shapr3d app but I still does not understant how to use it seamless. If I follow the manual/help I figure out that the text I engrave on a pre selected face is n…

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## [Bug? Why can't i loft these shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-why-cant-i-loft-these-shapes/28542)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-why-cant-i-loft-these-shapes/28542 "2023-10-23T16:05:30Z")

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identical sketches and you can see it worked fine for those other shapes app version 5.480.0.5860 #ebbee53e ipad air 5th gen ios 16.6 it’s not letting me loft these identical shapes either :frowning:

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## [Repetetion of get started screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repetetion-of-get-started-screen/28472)

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**Author:** [@erhan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/erhan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repetetion-of-get-started-screen/28472 "2023-10-23T15:02:59Z")

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when i try to export my project program jumps to get started screen. also i can not sync to cloud.

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## [Unable to Type in Dimensions after 5.190 update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-type-in-dimensions-after-5-190-update/20878)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-type-in-dimensions-after-5-190-update/20878 "2023-10-23T10:02:57Z")

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This has already been emailed to Shapr3D support. Just curious to see if there are others experiencing this. I normally don’t like upgrading the moment something new comes out. I was having an issue with “some sketches …

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## [Proper Design Techniques](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/proper-design-techniques/28546)

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**Author:** [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/proper-design-techniques/28546 "2023-10-23T04:31:29Z")

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Ok, I used the free version for a few days and I like it so far, and it will definitely suffice for what I need. I just purchased the Pro license, and I have a couple weeks to make sure I’m thinking the same way as the d…

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## [Draw / Modify STL files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-modify-stl-files/28518)

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**Author:** [@ChrisWilmshurst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChrisWilmshurst)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-modify-stl-files/28518 "2023-10-22T19:33:39Z")

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Hi all, I’ve been really enjoying using Shapr3d for creating random bits for around my house etc. However, I have also been using STL files from popular websites. I’ve seen that its possible to modify these someone with…

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## [Modify of a 3D design imported stp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modify-of-a-3d-design-imported-stp/28453)

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**Author:** [@Fausto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fausto)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modify-of-a-3d-design-imported-stp/28453 "2023-10-22T19:31:37Z")

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I imported a 3D drawing of a 20m long rail. I have to make a curve of this rail and I did not understand if and how to do it.

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## [Bug: locked point shown as unlocked under other sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-locked-point-shown-as-unlocked-under-other-sketches/28541)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-locked-point-shown-as-unlocked-under-other-sketches/28541 "2023-10-22T18:53:03Z")

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app version 5.480.0.5860 #ebbee53e ipad air 5th gen ios 16.6

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## [Voice control](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/voice-control/28193)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/voice-control/28193 "2023-10-22T16:58:39Z")

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As much as I love that your programm is getting more extensive almost each month I must admit that it gets more dificult selecting the right command on the iPad, as often times important commands, such as boolean actions…

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## [How to place a surface of annobjekt on a plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-place-a-surface-of-annobjekt-on-a-plane/28535)

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**Author:** [@Nykvist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nykvist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-place-a-surface-of-annobjekt-on-a-plane/28535 "2023-10-22T15:36:34Z")

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how to place a surface of an objekt on a plane. I have a modell of 3 parts that I will rotate and place on a plane. I have one flat surface of each objekt that I will place on the plane. how do I do?

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## [All in One Panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-in-one-panel/28534)

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**Author:** [@cwijnveen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cwijnveen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-in-one-panel/28534 "2023-10-22T14:59:53Z")

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Hi Team and Community… One major drawback of the current UI on the iPad pro (11) is there are to much panels everywhere (left, right, floating). Would it be possible to group them all together in 1 vertical (docked, re…

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## [No interface setting in laptop for left hand ui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-interface-setting-in-laptop-for-left-hand-ui/28533)

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**Author:** [@RichMt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RichMt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-interface-setting-in-laptop-for-left-hand-ui/28533 "2023-10-22T14:59:05Z")

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Ipad shows interface for left or right hand but no interface available on laptop https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Name a project from within the project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-a-project-from-within-the-project/28514)

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**Author:** [@Rackhyr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rackhyr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-a-project-from-within-the-project/28514 "2023-10-22T10:58:14Z")

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Hello everyone As much as I can determine, when I make a new project (on my iPad) I am directly sent to the blank canvas where I can start to draw, and that’s all well and good, but the project is titled « unnamed proje…

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## [Creating fall to waste](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-fall-to-waste/28528)

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**Author:** [@Leeham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leeham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-fall-to-waste/28528 "2023-10-22T02:11:43Z")

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I am trying to create fall to the centre waste of this basin. Can anyone assist??

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## [STEP Files huge when export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-huge-when-export/28527)

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**Author:** [@vine\_ram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vine_ram)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-huge-when-export/28527 "2023-10-22T01:30:32Z")

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So, my issue is basically I was given a STEP file from a team member to finish up some cad, it was 116 mb from fusion 360. This was not a tiny thing, a huge project. So I just finished it up and now its 3 gigabytes? I ad…

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## [Disable “Select” button when syncing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-select-button-when-syncing/28522)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-select-button-when-syncing/28522 "2023-10-21T19:09:55Z")

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On the Projects screen the “Select” button should not be enabled when syncing. After closing a project, sometimes I want to duplicate or delete a project. I click Select, while the recently closed project is syncing, th…

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