# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=165

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## [Designing for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-for-3d-printing/25775)

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**Author:** [@Rtngr135](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtngr135)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-for-3d-printing/25775 "2023-05-13T08:58:05Z")

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New to designing and Shapr3d. I tried to make a stand. However, the print failed as it didn’t create a body but just the base and printed rest in the air

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## [Folders needed for better designs organisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-needed-for-better-designs-organisation/25747)

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**Author:** [@Skiba3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Skiba3d)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-needed-for-better-designs-organisation/25747 "2023-05-12T08:38:48Z")

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When number of designs grows, keeping them in order might be needed for better organisation. Add folder and Add Design icons can be moved to the left while keeping „status“ icons on the right side.

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## [Design timeline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-timeline/25764)

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**Author:** [@Wzeger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wzeger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-timeline/25764 "2023-05-12T03:55:25Z")

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Is there a way to see when the design was created and last modified, thanks

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## [Extrude to match?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-match/3089)

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**Author:** [@Hatfield2000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hatfield2000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-match/3089 "2023-05-11T18:48:19Z")

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I’m new to Shapr, and I’ve gotten hung up on trying to Extrude a box to match the height of another box. When I pull up the face, I try to snap to a vertex on the other box and can’t. I’ve tried using the Extrude tool …

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## [Hollow Ring in Solid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-ring-in-solid/25758)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-ring-in-solid/25758 "2023-05-11T11:10:34Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m new here and also to Shapr 3D! I have a question: I want to insert a hollow ring into solid material, how do I do that? I’ve tried a lot but haven’t found the right way yet Thanks for the help in a…

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## [How else could I expand just the outer wall of this dish shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-else-could-i-expand-just-the-outer-wall-of-this-dish-shape/25738)

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**Author:** [@adalovebass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adalovebass)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-else-could-i-expand-just-the-outer-wall-of-this-dish-shape/25738 "2023-05-10T17:48:10Z")

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I managed to solve this, but curious for input. I have this holder for a tool. I messed up and made the inner dimension between walls 3mm too small, instead of 3mm oversized. Ideally I don’t want to disturb the bump in …

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## [Black themed Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-themed-shapr3d/25740)

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**Author:** [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-themed-shapr3d/25740 "2023-05-10T08:38:57Z")

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Hello again! I was just wondering if you have any plans to introduce a black UI option for Shapr3D that can be switched anytime. Sometimes, I work during the night, and the white viewport can be quite intense for my eye…

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## [Change of dimension upon import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-of-dimension-upon-import/25739)

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**Author:** [@iamMDR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iamMDR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-of-dimension-upon-import/25739 "2023-05-10T07:41:01Z")

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A client of mine gave me a dfx file. However upon clarifying the dimension it was not match. Example the hole according to them is 18mm upon check importing it and check the measurement it wAs 7mm… then ive tried import…

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## [Individually select sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individually-select-sides/25708)

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**Author:** [@madichipp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/madichipp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individually-select-sides/25708 "2023-05-10T07:34:37Z")

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How do you individually select each section of the side? These items are meant to be separate entities.

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## [Import and export selected bodies only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-export-selected-bodies-only/5167)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-export-selected-bodies-only/5167 "2023-05-10T02:40:08Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to export/import a few select bodies from a design, and so far all of the bodies are being saved when importing/exporting. Is it possible to import/export only the highlighted bodies and drawings? (I’ve b…

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## [Two tubes joined by taper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-tubes-joined-by-taper/25712)

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**Author:** [@Donnercruz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Donnercruz)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-tubes-joined-by-taper/25712 "2023-05-09T21:48:51Z")

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I’m trying to make a tapered dust collection port for my wood shop, 3d printing. The two pieces I’m trying to connect at different diameters. I’ve created the two tubes at the right diameter for each. How do I smoothly …

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## [Auto ORIENTATION in visualization - alignment of wood grain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-in-visualization-alignment-of-wood-grain/25717)

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**Author:** [@Steve566074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve566074)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-in-visualization-alignment-of-wood-grain/25717 "2023-05-09T20:47:53Z")

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Very please to see the new feature in the visualization. However (unless I am missing something), it does not work well with wood grain. I did put forward a suggestion to allow the ability to select the direction some mo…

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## [Pipe Fittings 😶‍🌫️](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pipe-fittings/25729)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pipe-fittings/25729 "2023-05-09T16:17:50Z")

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## [Oyster mold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oyster-mold/25724)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oyster-mold/25724 "2023-05-09T12:28:05Z")

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## [Scetch around importet object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scetch-around-importet-object/25723)

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**Author:** [@Camcam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Camcam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scetch-around-importet-object/25723 "2023-05-09T04:54:01Z")

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Hi, I imoprted an object (stl file) and wanted to sketch the base of the body to make some improvements. Is there a tool or a trick that allows to scetch the body by following the border easily?

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## [Please, I want to lock the item while I done a part of my works.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-i-want-to-lock-the-item-while-i-done-a-part-of-my-works/25722)

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**Author:** [@Kam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-i-want-to-lock-the-item-while-i-done-a-part-of-my-works/25722 "2023-05-09T04:53:48Z")

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Thanks for the wonderful 3d building application for people. Really amazing and convenient workflow that spent me only 30 mins getting used to it. One pity thing is… Would it possible for me to suggest a function on nex…

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## [Custom Lightsaber prop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-lightsaber-prop/11540)

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**Author:** [@Hexlee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hexlee)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-lightsaber-prop/11540 "2023-05-09T02:27:08Z")

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with custom electronics (textured in Blender)

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## [Ertiao fish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ertiao-fish/25707)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ertiao-fish/25707 "2023-05-09T02:20:48Z")

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## [Spline around curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-around-curve/25659)

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**Author:** [@bigwix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bigwix)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-around-curve/25659 "2023-05-08T21:30:01Z")

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I’m sweeping a ramp shape around a curve, but Im having trouble figuring out how to sweep the last leg of my form. I need / want to have it follow a spline sort of down to a surface but at the same time it needs to foll…

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## [Import multi step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multi-step-files/25716)

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**Author:** [@markus.havrda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markus.havrda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multi-step-files/25716 "2023-05-08T20:32:15Z")

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Hello all, is it possible to upload multiple step files to a design at the same time? Or do you have to upload each file individually. This function would be very helpful for assemblies.

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## [Calculate the weight, surface area and volume of an Object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-weight-surface-area-and-volume-of-an-object/25705)

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**Author:** [@Noah](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Noah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-weight-surface-area-and-volume-of-an-object/25705 "2023-05-08T12:49:58Z")

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It would be nice to add an tool that can calculate the weight of an object.

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## [Image reference in viewport?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152)

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**Author:** [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152 "2023-05-08T12:35:33Z")

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Hi, Just testing this awesome software. I am just wondering if it is possible to import blueprint or image references into the viewport so designer would be able to draw his exact shape or model from specific reference. …

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## [Getting error when trying to apply a chamfer to an edge for a snap fit case lid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-error-when-trying-to-apply-a-chamfer-to-an-edge-for-a-snap-fit-case-lid/25682)

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**Author:** [@lonedevel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lonedevel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-error-when-trying-to-apply-a-chamfer-to-an-edge-for-a-snap-fit-case-lid/25682 "2023-05-08T11:18:49Z")

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I’m creating a simple model for a 3d printed snap fit case that has a triangular prism shape on the case body and a corresponding triangular prism cut out on the lid portion. When I try to apply a chamfer to the bottom…

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## [Trouble after Shapr3D update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-after-shapr3d-update/25703)

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**Author:** [@riba](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/riba)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-after-shapr3d-update/25703 "2023-05-08T10:50:05Z")

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Hello, unfortunately I have some trouble with the latest Shapr3D update. I am using the pro version on my iPad and on my Windows PC. On my iPad it works fine, but when I start Shapr3D on my PC it opens for a couple of s…

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## [text, making rounded like neon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-making-rounded-like-neon/25701)

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**Author:** [@murat-arkan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/murat-arkan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-making-rounded-like-neon/25701 "2023-05-08T09:37:35Z")

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hello evryone can somebody teachme how to use sweep tool other tops making neonsign looks letter like this in pictures https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Pro version on 2 devices?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-on-2-devices/25699)

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**Author:** [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-on-2-devices/25699 "2023-05-08T09:09:49Z")

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Guys I have a question regarding to the reassignable seats. I´d like to purchase the pro version, that I´d use on my main workstation. But I am also thinking about buying surface 9, so I´d able to make models when I am…

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## [Simple body with two extrusions and a scaled top face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-body-with-two-extrusions-and-a-scaled-top-face/25654)

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**Author:** [@IXI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IXI)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-body-with-two-extrusions-and-a-scaled-top-face/25654 "2023-05-08T08:48:03Z")

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how can i create this simple body? I tried to extrude the circle once. now i want to extrude the top surface again and then scale it. however, the cylinder is simply raised and there is no cutting line between the first …

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## [Possible new feature….Manage files (designs) with folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-new-feature-manage-files-designs-with-folders/22442)

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**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-new-feature-manage-files-designs-with-folders/22442 "2023-05-08T07:00:08Z")

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An update that allows creating of folders and grouping designs into folders please :raised\_hands: Also allowing different colours for line measures (dimensions) when creating shop drawings with a snap feature for aligni…

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## [“Snap” faces or lines to another face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-faces-or-lines-to-another-face/25697)

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**Author:** [@Patchwork](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Patchwork)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-faces-or-lines-to-another-face/25697 "2023-05-08T06:58:46Z")

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I have used Shapr3D a fair amount recently and one of the biggest shortcomings of the software in terms of technical ability is the inability to easily “snap” faces or lines to a face/object or to a specific location on …

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## [“Undo” takes me back to “draw” mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-takes-me-back-to-draw-mode/25696)

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**Author:** [@Patchwork](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Patchwork)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-takes-me-back-to-draw-mode/25696 "2023-05-08T06:58:21Z")

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I frequently get into a draw mode and accidentally tap on something that takes me out of draw mode. I can then either tap a face and hit Spacebar (which zooms me waaaaaay out and shows the whole face) or I can tap on a f…

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