# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=167

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## [Magnetic Clasp Bracelet Concept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magnetic-clasp-bracelet-concept/25583)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magnetic-clasp-bracelet-concept/25583 "2023-05-01T14:42:36Z")

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## [How do i export my drawing to a 3d printable file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-my-drawing-to-a-3d-printable-file/25567)

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**Author:** [@gstanden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gstanden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-my-drawing-to-a-3d-printable-file/25567 "2023-04-30T19:38:06Z")

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How do I export my drawing so that it can be 3d printed ? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [İphone 14 Pro Max](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-14-pro-max/25541)

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**Author:** [@Salih](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Salih)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-14-pro-max/25541 "2023-04-30T19:13:12Z")

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## [Renaming designs should be possible while Editing a Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-designs-should-be-possible-while-editing-a-design/25088)

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**Author:** [@MyChaOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MyChaOS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-designs-should-be-possible-while-editing-a-design/25088 "2023-04-30T11:45:22Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Currently, the only way I found to rename a design is close it, switch to designs view, right-click and press rename. This is like 5 Actions needed for a very simple task, and n…

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## [Exploring Grain Direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploring-grain-direction/25563)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploring-grain-direction/25563 "2023-04-30T01:35:44Z")

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## [Making a Corrugated tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-corrugated-tube/25556)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-corrugated-tube/25556 "2023-04-29T20:46:29Z")

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Hi I have been researching on how to make a corrugated tube. Here is my design steps. No, I don’t know if this is going to be rigid non moving or the type you can pull in and out. Maybe others can chime in on adjusting m…

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## [Scaling, can you show the object size?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-can-you-show-the-object-size/25536)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-can-you-show-the-object-size/25536 "2023-04-29T03:12:09Z")

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Is there a way to show the dimension of the object when you are scaling it? I know it shows 1.03x, but it would be nicer know it went from 30mm to 43mm or whatever.

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## [Can’t Extrude from plane under angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-extrude-from-plane-under-angle/25520)

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**Author:** [@Eugene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eugene)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-extrude-from-plane-under-angle/25520 "2023-04-28T20:22:12Z")

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Fig A is where I am trying to get to by watching that tutorial. Fig B is what’s really happening - can’t extrude the way it’s shown in the tutorial. Why is it doing that?

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## [Ship shape body layouts 🤪](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ship-shape-body-layouts/25537)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ship-shape-body-layouts/25537 "2023-04-28T12:51:02Z")

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## [Usable iframe object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usable-iframe-object/25526)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usable-iframe-object/25526 "2023-04-28T11:45:39Z")

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This means the html-code embed demo object can be used. That in addition to touch and rotating or zooming is double-click or touch-n-hold the surface preset allows to go another surface or external html-link. Something l…

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## [Any way to set the anchor point of an object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-set-the-anchor-point-of-an-object/23005)

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**Author:** [@SkillipEvolver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SkillipEvolver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-set-the-anchor-point-of-an-object/23005 "2023-04-28T02:46:57Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to work out how to work more effectively. Often, when I’ve selected an object. Let’s say I want to copy it or move it (say the object is long, wider then the width of my screen/current zoom level). …

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## [New interface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-interface/25518)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-interface/25518 "2023-04-28T09:59:51Z")

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Hello, The new interface of the app after the update is nice to have. But there are some issues in it. For example the delete button should be there near the select option. And another issue is the forum option is hard …

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## [How Can I start a project on the window?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-start-a-project-on-the-window/25530)

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**Author:** [@jackisaacqaq](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jackisaacqaq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-start-a-project-on-the-window/25530 "2023-04-28T09:17:26Z")

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I cannot find the place that I can start a project?

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## [Can’t open design ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-design/25525)

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**Author:** [@Mmcgov995](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mmcgov995)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-design/25525 "2023-04-28T06:17:58Z")

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I had a pretty complex design with a lot of parts and I closed the app yesterday and now today I can no longer open that design. All my other designs work fine but when I go to open that one it just crashes the app. Any …

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## [Union "The Boolean operation failed." error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-boolean-operation-failed-error/25499)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-boolean-operation-failed-error/25499 "2023-04-27T20:17:17Z")

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I am trying to union these two bodies together (the grey with the black outline near the bottom with the rest of the part) but getting an error that says, “The Boolean operation failed.” What am I doing wrong and how do…

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## [How to create slots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-slots/25506)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-slots/25506 "2023-04-27T17:49:36Z")

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Dear community, I was trying to create some slots in a pice of wood. Like in the picture where you can slide something in. Could you give me some tipps on how to do it? Many thanks in advance!!

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## [Iteration and Design Workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iteration-and-design-workflow/25521)

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**Author:** [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iteration-and-design-workflow/25521 "2023-04-27T17:42:09Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D for about 4 months and I am still figuring out my workflow. The lack of folders (I know it’s coming, soonish) has made me think about how I iterate through different versions of a design. In the…

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## [Slow performance and countless 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-performance-and-countless-2d-drawings/25512)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-performance-and-countless-2d-drawings/25512 "2023-04-27T17:11:25Z")

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Shapr3D is very slow on my M2 Macbook. I look in my 2D drawing “folder” and discover that I have over one thousand drawings, mostly blank and of the same “Body 922” (that no longer exists). There is no way I intentiona…

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## [5.320 - Introducing point-to-point measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-320-introducing-point-to-point-measurements/24162)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-320-introducing-point-to-point-measurements/24162 "2023-04-27T15:02:08Z")

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Add more efficiency to your workflow with these new updates to Measurement Mode and Items Manager. New: Measurement Mode can now make point-to-point measurements, allowing you to define a custom distance or angle meas…

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## [Changing title](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-title/25516)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-title/25516 "2023-04-27T14:36:54Z")

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How do I change title of my 2d drawing ?

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## [Hiding Thumbnails Designs on Shapr3D startup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hiding-thumbnails-designs-on-shapr3d-startup/25514)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hiding-thumbnails-designs-on-shapr3d-startup/25514 "2023-04-27T13:58:48Z")

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Is there any way of hiding or only showing details of my Designs when going into Shapr3D at startup. Because sometimes it is necessary so that other customers do not see my designs that do not pertain to them or might ne…

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## [First Observations on MacOS Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-observations-on-macos-shapr3d/11064)

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**Author:** [@Steamflyer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steamflyer)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-observations-on-macos-shapr3d/11064 "2023-04-27T12:11:12Z")

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Background - I use SW daily for assembly review (75%) and part/assembly creation (25%). Have used Shapr3D off and on using iPad for year; first go on MacOS. A few initial thoughts: First notes on MacOS Beta of Shapr3D. …

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## [X Y Z coordinates Cancell?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-y-z-coordinates-cancell/25498)

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**Author:** [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-y-z-coordinates-cancell/25498 "2023-04-27T08:51:36Z")

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In the past, X Y Z coordinates were displayed here, but now they are not reserved. It is an auxiliary tool for building size, but it is very inconvenient for me to use now. After each update, some functions will be cance…

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## [Texture Rotation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-rotation/17381)

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**Author:** [@AnthonyWS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnthonyWS)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-rotation/17381 "2023-04-27T08:00:40Z")

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I can scale the assigned texture. Is there a way to rotate for better alignment C

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## [Transparancy on materials in visualisation mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparancy-on-materials-in-visualisation-mode/25494)

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**Author:** [@Wicher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wicher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparancy-on-materials-in-visualisation-mode/25494 "2023-04-26T20:57:28Z")

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Hello, I was wondering is there a way that in the visualisation mode materials can be made transparant? for example i did draw a reservoir in polypropylene material. In real this material is slightly transparant. In the …

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## [Sketch History from Directly Modelled Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-history-from-directly-modelled-bodies/25496)

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**Author:** [@rpf1968](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpf1968)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-history-from-directly-modelled-bodies/25496 "2023-04-26T20:36:33Z")

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To enable the recording of the form of a directly modelled part by automatically creating dimensioned and constrained sketches which would otherwise be lost when modifying directly modelled parts. Believed advantage: W…

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## [\[HOW TO guide\] Import vector file as a sketch in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-guide-import-vector-file-as-a-sketch-in-shapr3d/25485)

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**Author:** [@Arnopello](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arnopello)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-guide-import-vector-file-as-a-sketch-in-shapr3d/25485 "2023-04-26T14:22:30Z")

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So, unusual post, here is a step-by-step guide to import your Illustrator or Affinity Designer (or any other vector image softwares) designs to sketches into Shapr3D, while keeping the intended scale. I had myself a big…

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## [Flipping a dimension vertically on 2D ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flipping-a-dimension-vertically-on-2d/25484)

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**Author:** [@KS\_DM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KS_DM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flipping-a-dimension-vertically-on-2d/25484 "2023-04-26T12:16:08Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know how to flip a text(dimension) vertically on a 2D document? Due to space constraints, I need to flip the dimensions vertically but I can’t figure it out how?

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## [Plant + Visualization vs Cadmio, thoughts and ideas?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plant-visualization-vs-cadmio-thoughts-and-ideas/18698)

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**Author:** [@Einar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Einar)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plant-visualization-vs-cadmio-thoughts-and-ideas/18698 "2023-04-26T10:49:26Z")

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I made a plant and hexagonal planter in Shapr3D. Whilst I’m pretty happy with the plant overall, I couldn’t get a realistic finish for the leaves. I rendered the model in both Cadmio and Shapr3D in order to get a descent…

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## [Cross section of multiple parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-of-multiple-parts/25479)

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**Author:** [@Wicher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wicher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-of-multiple-parts/25479 "2023-04-26T08:19:26Z")

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I noticed that in cross sections of multiple parts drawings the arched lines are all in the same directions and the colours of each individual item is the same too. This makes cross sections hard to read. I would recomme…

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