# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=156

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## [Boat hull design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boat-hull-design/26700)

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**Author:** [@johnnydfred](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnnydfred)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boat-hull-design/26700 "2023-07-11T16:25:20Z")

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I’m interested in approaches to boat design in Shapr3D, insofar as the best ways to approach hull/skin design, and then creation of construction bulkheads - cross-section bodies of some designed thickness within a shelle…

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## [Fabric & Cloth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fabric-cloth/26705)

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**Author:** [@lonchbox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lonchbox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fabric-cloth/26705 "2023-07-11T16:18:12Z")

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I would like to design a Bagback but can´t find an easy way to create a cloth and handle the thickness of the fabric. Thanks for any help.

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## [3D conical connection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-conical-connection/26704)

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**Author:** [@Joseph001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joseph001)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-conical-connection/26704 "2023-07-11T13:38:04Z")

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I want to draw a conical thread connection as used in drill pipe. I used the revolve tool to create the thread but it only works around a cylinder. I want to match it to a cone.

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## [How do I align a spherical body to the center of another body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-a-spherical-body-to-the-center-of-another-body/26684)

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**Author:** [@bcardarella](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bcardarella)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-a-spherical-body-to-the-center-of-another-body/26684 "2023-07-11T04:58:38Z")

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I have a sphere that I want to move to the center of the tip a rod that I’ve designed. However, using the Align tool doesn’t seem to work with spheres as it wants an edge. I tried adding an axis to the sphere but that d…

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## [100 post cake](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/100-post-cake/26695)

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**Author:** [@Hammerhand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hammerhand)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/100-post-cake/26695 "2023-07-10T16:36:07Z")

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I baked a cake in Shapr3D to mark my first 100 posts on my Instagram business page. I did some soft modelling in Nomad and imported the .STL’s but otherwise 100% in Shapr on the iPad. I pushed the voxels down as low as I…

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## [The stl format file import can't be merged and boolean. How many functions do you want to delete?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-stl-format-file-import-cant-be-merged-and-boolean-how-many-functions-do-you-want-to-delete/26683)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-stl-format-file-import-cant-be-merged-and-boolean-how-many-functions-do-you-want-to-delete/26683 "2023-07-10T11:36:54Z")

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I don’t understand it more and more

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## [Vegetable Grow Concepts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vegetable-grow-concepts/26664)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vegetable-grow-concepts/26664 "2023-07-10T11:16:32Z")

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## [Indiana Jones Dial of Destiny Prop and Charity Work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/indiana-jones-dial-of-destiny-prop-and-charity-work/26612)

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**Author:** [@Graffitilogic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Graffitilogic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/indiana-jones-dial-of-destiny-prop-and-charity-work/26612 "2023-07-10T07:48:32Z")

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I just wanted to share this because I think it is more a testimonial to Shapr3D as an awesome app than any skill on my behalf. We made a cool prop, made some money for good causes and I have Shapr3D to thank for it. …

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## [Basic mechanical watch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-mechanical-watch/26649)

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**Author:** [@dapids](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dapids)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-mechanical-watch/26649 "2023-07-10T03:13:54Z")

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Just something I created last week. Still working on the dial face :stuck\_out\_tongue:. If anyone else has done watches, I’d love to discuss. body rendered in omniverse:

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## [Self-Perpetuating Generator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/self-perpetuating-generator/26672)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/self-perpetuating-generator/26672 "2023-07-10T01:33:31Z")

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It’s not meant to fly, it’s meant to generate … self-perpetuating generator :rofl: Battery Charger - 12v Battery - Generator - Inverter - Air Compressor - and internal workings… Generator to charger through converter ……

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## [How to align the corner of a plane with the cnr of a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-corner-of-a-plane-with-the-cnr-of-a-body/26668)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-corner-of-a-plane-with-the-cnr-of-a-body/26668 "2023-07-09T19:22:54Z")

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I have a body, and a sketch, and need to align the corner of the sketch with the corner of the body (it will be a leg, with precisely positioned holes. Once positioned, I can extrude the leg. Or\< I can extrude the leg…

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## [Crash Bug in Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-bug-in-visualization/26652)

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**Author:** [@SeanO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SeanO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-bug-in-visualization/26652 "2023-07-09T15:13:18Z")

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My Setup: macOS 13.4.1 on MacBook Air M2, 2022 | 3dConnexion Wireless Spacemouse (10.8.1) Bringing up any model in modeling mode and the spacemouse works flawlessly. Smooth movements, no issues. Selecting visualization …

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## [Reverse Osmosis 2 Water Filtration concepts Portable and Home](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-osmosis-2-water-filtration-concepts-portable-and-home/26662)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-osmosis-2-water-filtration-concepts-portable-and-home/26662 "2023-07-09T10:21:39Z")

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## [Add hole in body with no flat surfaces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-hole-in-body-with-no-flat-surfaces/26659)

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**Author:** [@Amusedspider33](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amusedspider33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-hole-in-body-with-no-flat-surfaces/26659 "2023-07-09T06:13:15Z")

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How do I add a 4mm hole for a keyring in the top of this Suzuki logo? I am a beginner and have tried everything I can think of. Do you have any solutions? File: Microsoft OneDrive - Access files anywhere. Create docs w…

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## [How to align 2d sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-2d-sketches/26646)

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**Author:** [@bcardarella](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bcardarella)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-2d-sketches/26646 "2023-07-08T23:33:24Z")

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I have a basic sketch plane that I drew two rectangles on. I’d like the smaller rectangle to be aligned on the center of one edge of the larger rectangle. The larger rectangle is 6.35mm to relying on the grid snapping wo…

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## [Lofting problem with hollow objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-with-hollow-objects/26562)

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**Author:** [@beiriannydd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/beiriannydd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-with-hollow-objects/26562 "2023-07-07T16:51:32Z")

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I solved my problem, but it felt unsatisfying compared to eg. extrude tool. My goal was to create a square extrusion which can nest with itself. I wanted the walls of my object to be a fairly consistent 1.2mm, I didn’t…

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## [App crash in Visualization Mode with 3DConnexion Space Mouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-in-visualization-mode-with-3dconnexion-space-mouse/26619)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-in-visualization-mode-with-3dconnexion-space-mouse/26619 "2023-07-07T15:15:26Z")

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Hey there! Out of a sudden on all my designs the app crashes when try to use my 3DConnexion Space Mouse in Visualization mode. In 3D Modeling mode it works absolutely normal. But switching to Visualization and just tipp…

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## [Free plan doesn't allow creation of new project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-plan-doesnt-allow-creation-of-new-project/26631)

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**Author:** [@Amusedspider33](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amusedspider33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-plan-doesnt-allow-creation-of-new-project/26631 "2023-07-07T11:20:45Z")

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I use the free plan of Shapr3D. On my mac, everything worked fine and the free plan offered all the funtionality I needed. Now I switched to Windows. After logging in, creating a new project always shows me the window t…

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## [Left Handed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed/26616)

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**Author:** [@southish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/southish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed/26616 "2023-07-07T07:55:41Z")

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Is there not a way to move the menus to the right hand side on the PC version?

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## [Where is the COLOR tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-color-tool/26639)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-color-tool/26639 "2023-07-07T07:06:36Z")

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Hi, I don’t seem to be able to find the COLOR tool. An online tutorial says to select the surface, then click on the color tool. I don’t have a color tool. Cheers

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## [How to extend a hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-a-hole/26617)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-a-hole/26617 "2023-07-07T06:54:19Z")

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Hi folks. I have created a part with a number of holes in it. This part aligns with another, and I wish to extend the holes through the second part. Any idea how to do this?

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## [Chamfer limit finder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-limit-finder/26630)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-limit-finder/26630 "2023-07-06T20:02:54Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Ease creating chamfer. By for example; an option under the pop-up corners/continue settings ‘push to limit’? Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feat…

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## [2d drawing scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scaling/26625)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scaling/26625 "2023-07-06T13:55:44Z")

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How do I scale a 2d drawing if the model is of 40 mm height or smaller than that? The problem is even after making the scale 1:1 the 2d drawing looks small ! I have attached an image for reference.

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## [Export failed, failed to create file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-failed-to-create-file/26583)

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**Author:** [@Fisc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fisc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-failed-to-create-file/26583 "2023-07-06T13:27:16Z")

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Hi all! Thanks in advance for any help. I started only yesterday with Shapr3d (I used other 3d modelling tools until now), but I can’t quite understand why, when I’m trying to export in .stl, I have this error message:…

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## [Future improvements - upcoming road,map](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-improvements-upcoming-road-map/14329)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-improvements-upcoming-road-map/14329 "2023-07-06T11:53:20Z")

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Hello been using Shapr3D for a while, love it so much for most things, but this weekend decided to stop my subscription mainly due to still a lot of missing features and bugs that have remained for years. Reported most o…

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## [Convert line to spline; convert Fit line to Control; Convert Control line to Fit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-line-to-spline-convert-fit-line-to-control-convert-control-line-to-fit/26601)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-line-to-spline-convert-fit-line-to-control-convert-control-line-to-fit/26601 "2023-07-05T18:23:52Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Converting lines to splines and fit lines to control lines ( and vice verse) will greatly increase sketch drawing ease at the artistic level, reduce frustration and save time. S…

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## [Cannot share 2D drawings? \[Mac\]](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-share-2d-drawings-mac/26600)

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**Author:** [@S3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/S3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-share-2d-drawings-mac/26600 "2023-07-05T15:04:51Z")

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I recently installed the trial version and composed my first drawing. I found the “Share & Embed / Webviewer” feature somewhat confusing and the documentation rather ambiguous on this point: The application says: “crea…

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## [Cant update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-update/26598)

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**Author:** [@Paulmac66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulmac66)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-update/26598 "2023-07-05T13:34:41Z")

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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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## [Future iPad support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-ipad-support/26593)

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**Author:** [@Ivovic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivovic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-ipad-support/26593 "2023-07-05T07:55:59Z")

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I just need some reassurance, please. At my age, deep-diving into learning something new is a big deal for me. I’m about to come off trial, and drop AUD$500 on an annual membership, and I really just want to make sure S…

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## [5.400 - Manual material orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-400-manual-material-orientation/26195)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-400-manual-material-orientation/26195 "2023-07-05T02:17:35Z")

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We have been working hard to improve Visualization and the 3D modeling experience: New: Create even more realistic-looking designs that suit your needs with the new manual material orientation in Visualization. I…

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