# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=160

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## [Trying to make a glass see through](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-glass-see-through/26286)

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**Author:** [@JeridHill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JeridHill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-glass-see-through/26286 "2023-06-14T11:08:09Z")

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I made a glass with liquid in it. I cannot make it see through and not sure why. I have seen other examples of incredible renderings but I must be missing something. I’ve selected the entire body and made it glass, but t…

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## [dotBIM support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dotbim-support/26296)

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**Author:** [@Isaina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isaina)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dotbim-support/26296 "2023-06-14T10:07:53Z")

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IFC export import and Rvit export import, because there is converter .bim to ifc … Thru dotbim: Minimalist file format for BIM library have easy to import floor plans into Sharp3d or export creation (like coffee machine…

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## [Just created an account on iPad; where did all my designs go?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-created-an-account-on-ipad-where-did-all-my-designs-go/26292)

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**Author:** [@Lucretiel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucretiel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-created-an-account-on-ipad-where-did-all-my-designs-go/26292 "2023-06-14T07:31:49Z")

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I’ve been a happy Shapr3D user on my iPad for well over a year now. I opened the app today for the first time in a while and discovered an unskippable prompt forcing me to create a Shapr3D account and go through a series…

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## [Additional Subscription Plans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/additional-subscription-plans/26010)

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**Author:** [@JoshB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoshB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/additional-subscription-plans/26010 "2023-06-14T06:01:27Z")

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Hi all! I know this has been a topic in the past. I just wanted to follow up on this and see if there are any changes in sight!? I personally use Shapr3D on my iPad Pro M1 to design parts for 3D Printing. The ease of u…

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## [How to project a edge from the body to a sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-edge-from-the-body-to-a-sketch/26271)

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**Author:** [@schlank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/schlank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-edge-from-the-body-to-a-sketch/26271 "2023-06-13T13:01:37Z")

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Hello! How can I orientate and have proper dimensions (red arrow) for a geometry according to an edge that is behind the sketch? I cannot find a project option or any other way to do it.

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## [ApplePencil after Update everything visible and also to red points under the used finger ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applepencil-after-update-everything-visible-and-also-to-red-points-under-the-used-finger/26265)

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**Author:** [@McKeys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McKeys)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applepencil-after-update-everything-visible-and-also-to-red-points-under-the-used-finger/26265 "2023-06-13T08:29:35Z")

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I am not able to switch this of. It is disturbing my Workflows. Sorry - I can’t found a switch or something else to fix it Please give me a help to switch this of. thanks

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## [BUG: \[iPadOS\] Rename in Recents](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-ipados-rename-in-recents/26258)

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**Author:** [@seaniepie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seaniepie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-ipados-rename-in-recents/26258 "2023-06-12T19:34:39Z")

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You can rename a file from the main Designs area but you cannot when viewing from the Recents list. Tapping the name works just fine from Designs but after switching to Recents tapping the name does nothing. It would be…

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## [Please make the tutorials work inside your workspace!!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-make-the-tutorials-work-inside-your-workspace/26257)

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**Author:** [@Co\_Dizle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Co_Dizle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-make-the-tutorials-work-inside-your-workspace/26257 "2023-06-12T19:26:40Z")

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Please make this a permanent and consistently updated feature of Shapr! The problem that this feature will solve: Going back and forth between YouTube and your work file while learning makes it incredibly hard to learn…

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## [Feedback on Align & pattern design enhancements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-on-align-pattern-design-enhancements/26255)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-on-align-pattern-design-enhancements/26255 "2023-06-12T15:24:57Z")

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I wanted to discuss my use case. And Shapr3D redesign regarding the Align tool and the pattern tools. This is a rather long post. I have been designing a Portable speaker system. As one part of this system I created a …

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## [The app won't allow me to log in via browser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-app-wont-allow-me-to-log-in-via-browser/26230)

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**Author:** [@justin\_knoll](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin_knoll)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-app-wont-allow-me-to-log-in-via-browser/26230 "2023-06-12T08:49:43Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m new to shapr3d and I’ve been wanting to try to switch from fusion 360, however, when I open the shapr3d app and click log in on the window that pops up in the middle of the screen it opens up the web b…

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## [Items Un-hiding or popping up in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-un-hiding-or-popping-up-in-sketch-mode/26228)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-un-hiding-or-popping-up-in-sketch-mode/26228 "2023-06-12T08:13:34Z")

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Hi, This might be a Bug. When I go to Create a 2D sketch on a plane it un-hides other objects in one of my Folders. I think the objects that are in the folder the new sketch plane is will be placed are the ones being di…

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## [Shapr3D in VR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-in-vr/26248)

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**Author:** [@whatthefilament](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whatthefilament)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-in-vr/26248 "2023-06-11T21:35:47Z")

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Obviously, any semblance of a mature ecosystem and user base for apples recently announced Vision Pro headset is years away but after reading all the initial reviews of it and how accurate the tracking and interface are …

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## [Reduce texture resolution when exporting to .USDZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce-texture-resolution-when-exporting-to-usdz/26247)

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**Author:** [@Sparks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sparks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce-texture-resolution-when-exporting-to-usdz/26247 "2023-06-11T21:35:36Z")

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When exporting certain designs to .USDZ / ARKit the files are unable to be opened because certain texture resolutions overload the memory and don’t allow models to be viewed in quicklook. This seems to be most common wit…

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## [Help joining two shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-joining-two-shapes/26242)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-joining-two-shapes/26242 "2023-06-11T17:39:12Z")

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I’m trying to create a nozzle to fit a foam gun that goes from the circular tube shape of the gun barrel to a narrower, slim/wide mouth. How can I transition from the top of the cycliner to the (what is that shape?!…

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## [Sketch/Stencil to solid object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-stencil-to-solid-object/26229)

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**Author:** [@Onceuponausername](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Onceuponausername)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-stencil-to-solid-object/26229 "2023-06-10T20:31:59Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m sorry to ask I’m still very new to this application but I’m really stuck here and could use some help. I’ll try to add as much information as possible, please forgive the ignorance. I have a stencil that…

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## [User assigned shortcuts menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-assigned-shortcuts-menu/26231)

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**Author:** [@DaveFSM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DaveFSM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-assigned-shortcuts-menu/26231 "2023-06-10T19:26:00Z")

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It would be kind of nice to have an area with user defined tools. So, I could place my most commonly used tools in a quick menu. This could just be on the main screen or better yet… a double tap of the Apple Pencil could…

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## [This bug has been here for the last 3-4 updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-bug-has-been-here-for-the-last-3-4-updates/25818)

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**Author:** [@Coffee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-bug-has-been-here-for-the-last-3-4-updates/25818 "2023-06-09T20:35:59Z")

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I can’t drag with the mouse. Moving planes or faces always throws an error.

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## [Add dimensions in isometric view on a drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-dimensions-in-isometric-view-on-a-drawing/26215)

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**Author:** [@heepm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heepm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-dimensions-in-isometric-view-on-a-drawing/26215 "2023-06-09T09:16:56Z")

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Hi I would like to ask for adding dimensions in an isometric view on a drawing. This is needed for sketching a pipe routing. Please find screenshot attached. Thanks in advance Michael

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## [How to create a realistic rope](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-realistic-rope/26214)

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**Author:** [@Felix5823](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Felix5823)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-realistic-rope/26214 "2023-06-09T09:16:43Z")

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say hi to this community from China. my question is how to create a rope or sth alike since apparently we cannot move the vertex(point) in 3D ways like in 3dmax. so what I did was to draw lines in sketch, and sweep the …

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## [Editing Imported Design in Solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-design-in-solidworks/26201)

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**Author:** [@mjl2250](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjl2250)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-design-in-solidworks/26201 "2023-06-09T06:55:51Z")

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Hi! I’m a new user. I tried exporting my design into Solidworks to view it there and when I do, I am not able to view every part/ sketch nor edit anything that was exported. I tried using the x\_t and the stl formats, bu…

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## [Copy and Paste Functionality Added Please!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-functionality-added-please/25698)

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**Author:** [@Patchwork](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Patchwork)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-functionality-added-please/25698 "2023-06-09T06:35:38Z")

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I frequently find myself wanting to copy an object or a face or a line so I can paste it either in the same file or in another file, but alas there is no copy/pate support. Copy/paste is such a fundamental aspect of edit…

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## [Circle constrained to line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-constrained-to-line/26199)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-constrained-to-line/26199 "2023-06-09T02:48:10Z")

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Sorry, struggling here … is there a way to make a circle constrained to a line that it’s not tangent to. I’d like to be able to move the line down (at the top) and have that move mirrored by a similar distance move down …

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## [Keep Zoom focus on selected part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-zoom-focus-on-selected-part/25777)

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**Author:** [@Coffee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-zoom-focus-on-selected-part/25777 "2023-06-09T01:58:44Z")

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I keep getting lost inside of parts that are close together because zoom (look at) center resets to what ever wall view is projected on to. It should not do this when something is selected in my opinion. This is great w…

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## [Exporting in AR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-in-ar/26181)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-in-ar/26181 "2023-06-08T10:33:15Z")

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Is there a trick to getting a decent export for AR? The objects are always all over the place no matter when I place then when creating the file in Shapr. Now they export as objects but AR no longer works. Is there good …

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## [Stretch one face until it touches another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretch-one-face-until-it-touches-another/26193)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretch-one-face-until-it-touches-another/26193 "2023-06-08T09:47:29Z")

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What’s the easiest way to drag/stretch the red face to the right until it perfectly touches the orange face? This is just a mockup for this question, the file I’m working on isn’t ‘on grid’ like this, it’s working ran…

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## [Another Align tool question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-align-tool-question/26186)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-align-tool-question/26186 "2023-06-08T07:53:52Z")

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Hi, Back with another Align tool, Translate tool Question. I am making a simple box out of panels I created using the pattern tool. I don’t know if this is a bug or I just don’t understand things. I have tried both ways…

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## [Can I Save all info after using visualisation tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-save-all-info-after-using-visualisation-tool/18557)

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**Author:** [@POB714](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/POB714)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-save-all-info-after-using-visualisation-tool/18557 "2023-06-08T02:06:03Z")

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Hello, so Ive been trying to figure how to save my 3D CREATIONS after using the visualisation tool and all the great textures. But I have even been able to save a send a file with any color let alone the awesome textures…

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## [Is color gone now that visualization is here?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-color-gone-now-that-visualization-is-here/18472)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-color-gone-now-that-visualization-is-here/18472 "2023-06-08T01:55:23Z")

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I really like the new visualization feature, but after having set a material as black ABS, I can hardly see it on a dark background and the shading is all black when unselected. When I model, I rarely use “material colo…

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## [Version 5.380.0 (5188) constantly hangs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-380-0-5188-constantly-hangs/26149)

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**Author:** [@DesertDave](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DesertDave)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-380-0-5188-constantly-hangs/26149 "2023-06-07T17:47:10Z")

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This morning I upgraded to the latest Shapr3D for macOS (Ventura) and now every time I attempt to edit an existing project, or even start a new, blank project, the program hangs after a few lines are drawn. I’ve let it g…

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## [Aligning grouped objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-grouped-objects/26065)

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**Author:** [@chrisbeale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrisbeale)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-grouped-objects/26065 "2023-06-07T15:53:33Z")

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In Shapr3D, aligning an object that is within a group to a face in another group only moves the object and not the objects that are grouped with it. This makes aligning one group of objects with another a manual task rat…

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