# Latest

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## [Trouble extracting or moving a design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-extracting-or-moving-a-design/26909)

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**Author:** [@Jadewatch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jadewatch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-extracting-or-moving-a-design/26909 "2023-07-28T06:01:07Z")

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I am having trouble with turning a sketch into 3D. It looks to be a closed sketch but has trouble adding the top line in the design. No matter what I do, it remains dark.

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## [The honeymoon's over, it seems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-honeymoons-over-it-seems/27032)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-honeymoons-over-it-seems/27032 "2023-07-28T05:43:41Z")

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Three days of work vanished, This is all I have. I had my work on screen, and was rotating the model. Then poof. Gone. All the other work seems fine.

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## [Continuous grid lock linked to design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986)

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**Author:** [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986 "2023-07-28T05:22:51Z")

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Being able to set the grid parameters, format, size, only once per design would be helpful.

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## [Construction lines on a curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-on-a-curved-surface/26991)

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**Author:** [@jmstovall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jmstovall)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-on-a-curved-surface/26991 "2023-07-28T05:22:41Z")

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Got another one that I think is straightfoward, I’m just lacking knowledge. I’d like to place an object dead center on the “bottom” of this object: But I can’t get a sketch to “stick;” it’s not allowing me to put a …

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## [How to add a parallel construction plane that touches the edge of a circle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-a-parallel-construction-plane-that-touches-the-edge-of-a-circle/27023)

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**Author:** [@activivan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/activivan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-a-parallel-construction-plane-that-touches-the-edge-of-a-circle/27023 "2023-07-27T15:27:52Z")

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Hello there, I am currently struggling to add a construction plane that is parallel to one of the main planes and touches the edge of an extruded circle (see picture). I thought about using the offset face option, b…

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## [Nosepads on  plastic glasses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nosepads-on-plastic-glasses/27019)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nosepads-on-plastic-glasses/27019 "2023-07-27T13:37:22Z")

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Hi, im an optician and i used shapr since two weeks. I love the app for the ipad and i realy like to build something on it. My goal is to design some glasses to print them with a sls 3d printer. I have no issues to sketc…

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## [Windows 'Get Started' Loop + no cloud sync](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-get-started-loop-no-cloud-sync/26270)

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**Author:** [@AliCopping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AliCopping)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-get-started-loop-no-cloud-sync/26270 "2023-07-27T12:27:35Z")

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Hi I’m having a glitch when I open the Shapr 3D app on desktop it opens and makes me do the ‘get started’ tutorial every time without skipping. Once I’m through my designs no longer sync. Was working fine a few days ag…

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## [My entire account seems to have vanished](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-entire-account-seems-to-have-vanished/27006)

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**Author:** [@Demloc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Demloc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-entire-account-seems-to-have-vanished/27006 "2023-07-27T11:52:34Z")

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I had been using a student license on Shapr3D on my iPad since last year. Everything worked fine on my device. Today, I tried to connect to the app, through my device, and instead of connecting automatically to my accou…

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## [Reset objects back to horizontally flat and straight?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-objects-back-to-horizontally-flat-and-straight/5269)

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**Author:** [@Dhiggs12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dhiggs12)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-objects-back-to-horizontally-flat-and-straight/5269 "2023-07-27T09:57:17Z")

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One of my objects got angled in a weird direction that I can’t seem to get perfectly paralleled vertically or horizontally with the ground. I’ve tried drawing a horizontal line under object on ground, highlighting that …

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## [Web Viewer User Customize](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-viewer-user-customize/27007)

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**Author:** [@hst68](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hst68)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-viewer-user-customize/27007 "2023-07-27T09:07:47Z")

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Is there a possibility to include the webviewer on my website without the header … so only the 3D model ? https://collaborate.shapr3d.com/v/1boj97fd5-VJRbyyfaAY0

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## [Easiest way to 'fill' a volume](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easiest-way-to-fill-a-volume/27005)

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**Author:** [@MarkLucas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkLucas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easiest-way-to-fill-a-volume/27005 "2023-07-27T09:03:58Z")

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Hello, We have the shell feature which hollows out some geometry. But is there a way to do the opposite? if you have a shell of some complex geometry (say a box with existing geometry or components inside it that are se…

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## [easy access part libraries](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easy-access-part-libraries/27000)

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**Author:** [@Ivarhaakansson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivarhaakansson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easy-access-part-libraries/27000 "2023-07-27T07:18:42Z")

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One thing all professional CAD software have in common is easily accessible libraries of files to be imported in mere seconds. As someone who competes in FRC, my team forces me to use onshape because there is a part libr…

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## [CAM support in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-support-in-shapr3d/25062)

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**Author:** [@CNC411](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CNC411)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 5:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-support-in-shapr3d/25062 "2023-07-27T05:04:31Z")

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Is Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) on the Shapr3D roadmap? Would really like to see a more user friendly alternative to Fusion 360.

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## [No copy/paste?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-copy-paste/26994)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-copy-paste/26994 "2023-07-27T03:38:02Z")

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Unless I’m blind, there doesn’t seem to be any way to group objects together to act as a single entity. Is this by design? This seems to me to be a basic function of use constantly.

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## [Convert a sketches (lines) of this type to be able to extrude it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-a-sketches-lines-of-this-type-to-be-able-to-extrude-it/26977)

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**Author:** [@techdevil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/techdevil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-a-sketches-lines-of-this-type-to-be-able-to-extrude-it/26977 "2023-07-27T01:40:38Z")

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Hello Above all, I want to apologize for my English which will not be perfect. First, I want to apologize for my English which will not be perfect. I am new to Shapr3D. In the image below, you can see that I have a pa…

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## [Extruding to subtract non-normal from plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-to-subtract-non-normal-from-plane/26987)

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**Author:** [@sacherjj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sacherjj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-to-subtract-non-normal-from-plane/26987 "2023-07-26T21:10:58Z")

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In simplest terms, I have a cube. I also have a shape that is fairly complex and cylindrical. I want this cylindrical shape to be at an angle, say 20 degrees. Then I want to cut down in the cube from one surface to th…

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## [5.410 - Base plane selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-410-base-plane-selection/26459)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-410-base-plane-selection/26459 "2023-07-26T12:29:07Z")

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This release brings a small, but important improvement to the 3D modeling tool workflow, while we finalize some details on big changes coming in the next release. New: You can now select the XY-YZ-ZX base planes a lot …

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## [Organising of Designs, for example via Project Folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organising-of-designs-for-example-via-project-folders/26970)

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**Author:** [@Arbuthnott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arbuthnott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organising-of-designs-for-example-via-project-folders/26970 "2023-07-26T08:21:23Z")

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Providing a means of organising projects, via some structure such as folders, will greatly simplify the storage and access to designs as an individual’s collection of designs grows. Otherwise the number of designs grows …

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## [How to align a sketch with a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-a-sketch-with-a-model/26969)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-a-sketch-with-a-model/26969 "2023-07-26T04:44:37Z")

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Hi, I think I saw this somewhere in my initial watch-everything-I-could-find intro to S3D, but now haven’t a clue where to find it again. What I’m trying to do is to overlay a sketch on an already built solid. Seems l…

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## [How to create holes in line with existing holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-holes-in-line-with-existing-holes/26966)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-holes-in-line-with-existing-holes/26966 "2023-07-26T03:04:17Z")

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I have a design with dovetails. I need to create holes in the sandwiched part (yellow) which correspond with the existing holes (in the red part). I was silly enough to create the red holes before sandwiching both pa…

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## [The ability to Inference existing faces, planes, points etc. when Extruding and moving.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ability-to-inference-existing-faces-planes-points-etc-when-extruding-and-moving/24773)

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**Author:** [@Scwooowy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scwooowy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ability-to-inference-existing-faces-planes-points-etc-when-extruding-and-moving/24773 "2023-07-25T19:39:39Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Using multiple commands to achieve the same result. To have a more fluid workflow and less frustration especially when extruding to existing geometry. Not a deal breaker right…

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## [Trying to mirror a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-mirror-a-face/26963)

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**Author:** [@jmstovall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jmstovall)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-mirror-a-face/26963 "2023-07-25T18:41:31Z")

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I know there’s an easier way to do this… I have this box that has an indentation on it. This is all correct and the depth I want: Now, I would like to mirror that indentation on the other side, which is currently bla…

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## [Tutorial video no image after resize window](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-no-image-after-resize-window/26934)

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**Author:** [@cadmiumeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cadmiumeye)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-no-image-after-resize-window/26934 "2023-07-25T09:27:46Z")

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Hello, Thanks for looking at my post. I am trying to do the first video of the bracket. When I resize the tutorial video in Shapr it losses all imagery. The only thing left is the dialog. When its small in the corner th…

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## [Empty designs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/empty-designs/26958)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/empty-designs/26958 "2023-07-25T06:59:07Z")

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Empty designs Just noticed that something is wrong and 10 designs are empty. One also cant be synced. I opened the empty designes and folders/designs/sketces are not in there. Cant remember what designs was in there …

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## [Change email for license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-email-for-license/26943)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-email-for-license/26943 "2023-07-25T06:05:51Z")

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Hey #Shapr3D support! Is it possible to change the email address my license is running under? I would like to use another one for this. Kind regards Frank

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## [File won’t open stuck on Tessellating bodies... 64/65](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-won-t-open-stuck-on-tessellating-bodies-64-65/26923)

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**Author:** [@Thedon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thedon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-won-t-open-stuck-on-tessellating-bodies-64-65/26923 "2023-07-25T03:26:25Z")

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I imported and added a metal mesh file that I think might be causing the issue

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## [Screenshot Without Noise?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-without-noise/23799)

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**Author:** [@Canphaz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Canphaz)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-without-noise/23799 "2023-07-25T01:34:16Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. Stop showing me the “Screenshot Without Noise” popup The problem that this feature will solve: Not having an annoying popup every time I take a screenshot of my…

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## [Mastodon, again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mastodon-again/26944)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mastodon-again/26944 "2023-07-24T17:33:01Z")

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I had already asked nine months ago, and the case was closed very quickly. I now ask again. Does Shapr3D have no ambitions at all to post also under their own Mastodon instance? All those “What’s new?” Links in the app …

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## [Is there a way to create a helix with a pattern?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-a-helix-with-a-pattern/26835)

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**Author:** [@peternguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternguyen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-a-helix-with-a-pattern/26835 "2023-07-24T16:31:40Z")

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Hi Shapr Friends! Is there a way to create a helix with a pattern or sweep with repeating object? I am trying to create a cylinder base with a twist detail of a beaded pattern. Please help! Best, Peter

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## [Double-click inconsistent on MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-click-inconsistent-on-macos/26936)

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**Author:** [@yuval10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yuval10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-click-inconsistent-on-macos/26936 "2023-07-24T11:27:19Z")

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You probably aware that double clicking a body not working consistently all the time… Couldn’t figure the reason, but noticed it happens after a while during editing and workspace start to fill with bodies. After I close…

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