# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=149

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## [Make an object wireframe or transparent, to see through an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-an-object-wireframe-or-transparent-to-see-through-an-object/27385)

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**Author:** [@five](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/five)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-an-object-wireframe-or-transparent-to-see-through-an-object/27385 "2023-08-18T15:43:03Z")

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I’m working on a small mechanical knife, and I need to see the extends of the surrounding frame at all times to make sure the parts will fit inside. I am using the free plan. Currently, I just hide the frame so I can se…

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## [5.430 visual refresh screen estate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-430-visual-refresh-screen-estate/27383)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-430-visual-refresh-screen-estate/27383 "2023-08-18T14:05:53Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Not wasting precious screen estate. Is this a workflow blocker for you? Is this why you can’t use Shapr3D for work? Is this slowing you down? One of the great use of Shapr3D i…

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## [Place images into model ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/place-images-into-model/27381)

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**Author:** [@Priscila](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Priscila)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/place-images-into-model/27381 "2023-08-18T13:36:36Z")

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I have to open the model on photoshop or other 3d software to place logo/images. And the lighting/shadows doesn’t gets perfect. We could import images/logotypes into each part of the model, just selecting the body and i…

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## [Assemblies, parts.. to 2D drawings for manufacture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351)

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**Author:** [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351 "2023-08-18T09:49:59Z")

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Good morning team: I am an opto-mechanical engineer, that previously worked on Solid Works for many years, at an aerospace company in the UK. I have been asked to support a company, designing telescope assemblies. (Not…

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## [Can i select view with another face reference of part to 2d sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-select-view-with-another-face-reference-of-part-to-2d-sketch/27378)

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**Author:** [@Fransiscakjen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fransiscakjen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-select-view-with-another-face-reference-of-part-to-2d-sketch/27378 "2023-08-18T08:37:44Z")

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## [Scaled .SVG exports?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaled-svg-exports/27376)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaled-svg-exports/27376 "2023-08-18T08:09:23Z")

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I am exporting sketches in .svg format to import them in Silhouette Studio and subsequently have them cut out by my Silhouette Curio cutter. After importing I find that the sketch is oversized and need to scale down to …

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## [I deleted a project by mistake](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-a-project-by-mistake/27374)

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**Author:** [@Moverted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moverted)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-a-project-by-mistake/27374 "2023-08-18T08:07:32Z")

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Since the recent projects view reorders the projects live, I was attempting to delete one project but mistaking deleted my main project, can it be recovered?

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## [Deleting Mesh Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-mesh-bodies/27368)

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**Author:** [@Certified606](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Certified606)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-mesh-bodies/27368 "2023-08-18T07:10:13Z")

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Imported a design to check spacing on another part. Reset my spacing easily, but, when I tried to delete the design that was imported only some of the design was deleted. The Mesh Bodies were curved and I could only de…

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## [Isolate shortcut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolate-shortcut/23751)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolate-shortcut/23751 "2023-08-17T19:06:23Z")

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I would love to see a hot key shortcut for isolation mode. I use it so much, if I could just press “I” after selecting an object to enter and exit isolate mode, this would save so much time, rather than opening the folde…

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## [Modeling a brooks saddle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-brooks-saddle/27371)

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**Author:** [@JasonFS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonFS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-brooks-saddle/27371 "2023-08-17T14:18:36Z")

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I am trying to model a brooks bicycle saddle, and failing well. does anyone have any ideas on how to do this. Here is my attempt using loft, but I feel that my thinking is flawed. brooks saddle.shapr (540.5 KB) …

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## [Object export does not create an object tree.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-export-does-not-create-an-object-tree/27263)

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**Author:** [@JasonFS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonFS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-export-does-not-create-an-object-tree/27263 "2023-08-17T13:40:29Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Exporting a design with different objects (parts) for import In blender3d results in all the parts being joined as one. This makes it impossible to add materials to the differe…

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## [Exporting to Autocad LT?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-autocad-lt/27367)

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**Author:** [@cstromme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cstromme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-autocad-lt/27367 "2023-08-17T12:30:37Z")

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I modeled a piece of furniture in Shapr3D, and was asked by a manufacturer if I could provide them the raw files in a format that they could open in Autocad LT. I sent them a .step and a .3mf version, but apparently none…

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## [Sketch Tools not Working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tools-not-working/27363)

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**Author:** [@Cjacob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cjacob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tools-not-working/27363 "2023-08-17T09:52:02Z")

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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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## [Can you import multiple projects into a new project?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-multiple-projects-into-a-new-project/27365)

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**Author:** [@Beamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-multiple-projects-into-a-new-project/27365 "2023-08-17T07:47:51Z")

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As I start creating new designs (projects) that will be using a lot of the same components, can I add a component that would be it’s own project into a new project? This way I don’t have to continue to redraw the same c…

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## [Is there a limit on the size of a Shapr3d project?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-size-of-a-shapr3d-project/27355)

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**Author:** [@clivesmith14](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/clivesmith14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-size-of-a-shapr3d-project/27355 "2023-08-16T20:21:58Z")

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I am building a detailed model of a steam locomotive. It would be useful to include all the components (perhaps 500) in a single project which I would regularly back up. What are the limits on project size?

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## [Dome not exporting correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dome-not-exporting-correctly/27356)

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**Author:** [@catherinesays](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/catherinesays)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dome-not-exporting-correctly/27356 "2023-08-16T11:35:08Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Shapr3d and 3d printing. I have created a domed object but when I load it into my slicer software it is no longer curved but geometric. Could anyone help clarify why this is happening? I’ve printed curve…

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## [Is there a way to remove a through-hole?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-a-through-hole/27349)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-a-through-hole/27349 "2023-08-16T06:41:38Z")

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The problem is that the holes were not created by Shapr3D, but by Sketchup. The holes look like this: Thanks, Duncan

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## [New welcome screen wont stop appearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-welcome-screen-wont-stop-appearing/27342)

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**Author:** [@kylepatrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kylepatrick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-welcome-screen-wont-stop-appearing/27342 "2023-08-16T05:44:30Z")

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I click off the language/ headset animation to enter the program. If I switch tabs and come back, boom, I’m back to like it just opened for the first time ever. I export boom gotcha again…randomly sketching, boom welcom…

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## [Sci-Fi Tank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sci-fi-tank/26911)

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**Author:** [@Ramble6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ramble6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sci-fi-tank/26911 "2023-08-15T20:09:45Z")

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A work-in-progress. I’m doing this just as a hobby, much like my helicopter model. Though it’s “sci-fi” in nature, I’ve been reading up on armor and ballistics for tanks to try to toe the line of real vs impossible tech. …

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## [Just for Fun - Blue Red Disk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-for-fun-blue-red-disk/27318)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-for-fun-blue-red-disk/27318 "2023-08-15T16:14:46Z")

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## [Split body on imported STP files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-on-imported-stp-files/27316)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-on-imported-stp-files/27316 "2023-08-15T08:53:42Z")

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I have imported STP files sent to me by a friend who works in Moment of Inspiration. The first file I was able to use the split body function, cut a add to the part and the rejoin using the union function. However now he…

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## [Anchor Points and Pivot Points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-and-pivot-points/19255)

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**Author:** [@jsc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-and-pivot-points/19255 "2023-08-15T06:47:48Z")

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I am brand new user. I have the trial version on my iPad 5 mini installed with the current iOS installed as of 5-9-22. I am using a 1st generation iPencil. Also, I have not used my iPad before for doing illustrations…

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## [Referenced Objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referenced-objects/10717)

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**Author:** [@Lengai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lengai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referenced-objects/10717 "2023-08-14T17:30:17Z")

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Hi is it possible to create an object like a library part so multiple copies of it will update automatically when you edit one? Space thanks

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## [Can’t share](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share/27315)

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**Author:** [@jarrett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jarrett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share/27315 "2023-08-14T06:56:48Z")

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I am trying to “share” a project via web etc, but whenever I try, it seems to be stalled on “Creating a link” and continues to process/think. I thought it was my file size, so I did something simple and same thing happe…

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## [Can you acquire a Student license without being in a art school?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-acquire-a-student-license-without-being-in-a-art-school/27307)

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**Author:** [@Flo1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flo1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-acquire-a-student-license-without-being-in-a-art-school/27307 "2023-08-14T06:14:04Z")

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I was wondering if i could acquire a Student license without attending an art/design school for mostly personal use.

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## [Rabbit mold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rabbit-mold/27314)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rabbit-mold/27314 "2023-08-13T11:43:41Z")

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## [Eyeware nosepad adaption](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eyeware-nosepad-adaption/27304)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eyeware-nosepad-adaption/27304 "2023-08-12T11:00:00Z")

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Is it possible to change the height and angle of the nosepad on glasses with new parametric modeling? If yes did anyone knows how to model organic nosepads on eyeware? Hope you can help me im stuck right now to build gl…

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## [Visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation/27308)

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**Author:** [@Marsatik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marsatik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation/27308 "2023-08-12T14:30:38Z")

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Hello, when it will be possible to choose color for example granite

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## [Feature missing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-missing/27299)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-missing/27299 "2023-08-12T06:09:16Z")

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Previously when we used to project sketch on object’s face it used to stick on it and allowed used to edit object. But now it just create new sketch plan on it

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## [Compatibility of pages and files in the latest test version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-of-pages-and-files-in-the-latest-test-version/27297)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-of-pages-and-files-in-the-latest-test-version/27297 "2023-08-12T03:41:27Z")

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Yesterday, I updated into the beta version, and the most inappropriate thing was to cancel the shortcut key. Actually, I moved him to the upper square of the page, which was not in line with ergonomics. If nothing happen…

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