# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=180

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## [How do you create the appearance of a seam around a curved shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-the-appearance-of-a-seam-around-a-curved-shape/24114)

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**Author:** [@Ddobier](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ddobier)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-the-appearance-of-a-seam-around-a-curved-shape/24114 "2023-02-17T23:02:12Z")

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Hello. I have an organic shape (visualize a deformed apple). I want to make it appear there is a horizontal seam that goes around the whole shape so it looks like you could take it apart. How would one go about this? Is …

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## [Orthomode on iPad with pencile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orthomode-on-ipad-with-pencile/24155)

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**Author:** [@Isaina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isaina)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orthomode-on-ipad-with-pencile/24155 "2023-02-17T20:04:29Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Faster drawing Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Button for easy switch on and off orthomode so when we start drawing on iPad with pencil. W…

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## [Jewelry drawing (Necklace and earrings)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jewelry-drawing-necklace-and-earrings/24173)

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**Author:** [@Sj938](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sj938)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jewelry-drawing-necklace-and-earrings/24173 "2023-02-17T19:12:55Z")

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I am a newbie here but I am really interested in using this tool to bring my jewelry designs to life. I have seen ring videos posted online but I am interested in necklaces and earrings, I am wondering if someone can pos…

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## [Default program file extension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-program-file-extension/24192)

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**Author:** [@ptegler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptegler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-program-file-extension/24192 "2023-02-17T15:35:39Z")

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Windows has .shapr file extension associated with the 3dshapr app. How can I associate .step/.stp extensions with the shapr app? I know how to associate programs with file types in windows, i just can’t figure out how …

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## [Draw a hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-hole/24186)

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**Author:** [@lisa333](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lisa333)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-hole/24186 "2023-02-17T15:31:11Z")

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Hey pros, I have a short question and I don’t find a proper solution. As you see in my picture I am trying to build this piece and I have a hard time to define where the “hole” is sitted. Like, I can either define the h…

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## [Export 3D with a Curve Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-with-a-curve-files/24153)

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**Author:** [@Tuni07](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tuni07)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-with-a-curve-files/24153 "2023-02-17T13:51:32Z")

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Hello everyone! I am new here. I’ve been using Shapr for two weeks and love it. I use my models for CNC machining. Does anyone know if you can export a 3D model with the curve lines into to use for machining as well? We …

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## [Spezial Schraubstock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spezial-schraubstock/24187)

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**Author:** [@donplatti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donplatti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spezial-schraubstock/24187 "2023-02-17T11:05:51Z")

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## [Permanent construction lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/permanent-construction-lines/24184)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/permanent-construction-lines/24184 "2023-02-17T08:31:50Z")

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Is there a way to turn consturction lines on and keep them on untill one is done with it.

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## [Importing DXF file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-file/24174)

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**Author:** [@Tieres](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tieres)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-file/24174 "2023-02-17T08:25:51Z")

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I’m trying to import an DXF file created on Illustrator. After I import the file the drawing is completely empty. Nothing shows. I tried on my iPad and Desktop version. Any idea?

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## [Spirale circolare ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spirale-circolare/24144)

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**Author:** [@mattia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spirale-circolare/24144 "2023-02-16T17:31:27Z")

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Salve, ho bisogno di aiuto, vorrei disegnare quasta resistenza spirale a cerchio, è ossibile farlo ? Grazie

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## [Shapr3d中文界面](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d/16328)

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**Author:** [@a307118769](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/a307118769)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d/16328 "2023-02-16T08:12:43Z")

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Shapr3d中文界面什么时候可以用？

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## [Align text around the inside of a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-text-around-the-inside-of-a-circle/24121)

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**Author:** [@kshapley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kshapley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-text-around-the-inside-of-a-circle/24121 "2023-02-16T04:39:22Z")

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I have a circle and wish to align text to the inside of the circle, but have no idea how that can be accomplished. Same as you would see on a Tachometer.

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## [Create a dome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-dome/24148)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-dome/24148 "2023-02-16T03:37:07Z")

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Trying to create a Dome. Have watched YouTube - Hollow Sphere Tutorial for Shapr3D by J Lake 3D several times and never can delete the center of the dome to hollow out. Have tried both Revolve and Shell method shown in v…

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## [Profiles activity videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/profiles-activity-videos/23813)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/profiles-activity-videos/23813 "2023-01-28T14:55:27Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve? It would allow easy access to videos users have posted. When you go to a users Profile, then Activity, you can look at everything the user has done………i spend time looking at sho…

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## [Improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvements/24137)

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**Author:** [@Magnus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Magnus)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvements/24137 "2023-02-15T15:59:21Z")

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Hi there! I’m currently trying to learn Shapr3D, having used Google Sketchup for a few years, and I think it’s a great program. While I do really like Shapr3D, there are a few things that I miss from Sketchup: A plac…

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## [Render/export as edges/lines ONLY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-export-as-edges-lines-only/24135)

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**Author:** [@Kaydreamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kaydreamer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-export-as-edges-lines-only/24135 "2023-02-15T11:14:22Z")

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So, this is a bit of an odd use-case, admittedly. But I’m sure I’m not the only one who’d love this feature! Basically, I use Shapr3D to model spaceship exteriors and interiors for use in a Webtoon. I create the 3d mode…

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## [Alias or referenced objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alias-or-referenced-objects/24127)

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**Author:** [@mdelrossi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mdelrossi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alias-or-referenced-objects/24127 "2023-02-15T05:08:58Z")

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I’m trying to get around the limitations of creating a cutlist for wood working. I’ve modeled a cabinet with drawers and made a copy of the parts so I can lay them out on a sheet of plywood. However after doing that I …

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## [What is the best approach to design a organic shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-approach-to-design-a-organic-shape/24095)

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**Author:** [@Ddobier](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ddobier)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-approach-to-design-a-organic-shape/24095 "2023-02-14T22:24:28Z")

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I’ve been trying to design something similar to this: Cute Planet #004 – The Explorer by Tran Mau Tri Tam ✪ for UI8 on Dribbble I’ve drawn a front sketch and a side sketch and tried things like revolve using those but i…

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## [File Location](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-location/24116)

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**Author:** [@TeeBeeCee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TeeBeeCee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-location/24116 "2023-02-14T21:51:53Z")

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I am using Shapr on an iPad. File syncing is turned on. Where are the files stored? I need to import the file to a slicer running on a Windows computer. I would like to know if the files are located locally on iPad, and …

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## [Please save settings for exports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-save-settings-for-exports/24125)

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**Author:** [@CannaSoftware](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CannaSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-save-settings-for-exports/24125 "2023-02-14T20:57:52Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. Having to go through and clear/set flags each time is frustrating. For example, if I export this, Maya won’t open it up: This seems odd until you click Advanc…

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## [Any Align bug known?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-align-bug-known/24109)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-align-bug-known/24109 "2023-02-14T20:22:05Z")

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I am trying to align this headgear to that face freshly extruded and hole cut and it will tell me: Yeah, I cant read it either, hope this light grey on white stops in the next updates. Now the problem is I did thi…

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## [Variable fillet and tangent continuity for lofts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet-and-tangent-continuity-for-lofts/24041)

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**Author:** [@World\_citizen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/World_citizen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet-and-tangent-continuity-for-lofts/24041 "2023-02-14T18:45:21Z")

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Hello, Is there any news you can share regarding adding variable fillets to Shapr 3D. Based on past replies to other users, I know you’re already working on this specific feature and have faced some challenges that for…

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## [Text Contrast when using Bright Image as Background](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-contrast-when-using-bright-image-as-background/24113)

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**Author:** [@draw-a-matchman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/draw-a-matchman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-contrast-when-using-bright-image-as-background/24113 "2023-02-14T10:44:22Z")

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The tool text is almost invisible when using a white background image as reference. Maybe a text background, shadow, stroke, inverse, or outline would help. :slightly\_smiling\_face:

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## [Best way to widen a model that’s not scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-widen-a-model-that-s-not-scaling/24115)

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**Author:** [@Mataway](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mataway)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-widen-a-model-that-s-not-scaling/24115 "2023-02-14T07:59:16Z")

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Howdy, I’m just starting to get into Shapr3D and I’m working on a table for the pizza oven I’m building. I’ve finished the model but realized it really should be about 2” wider. If I select everything and scale the mode…

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## [Crease in Guided Loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crease-in-guided-loft/24076)

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**Author:** [@draw-a-matchman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/draw-a-matchman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crease-in-guided-loft/24076 "2023-02-14T07:40:57Z")

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I am trying to create a horn shape using the loft: The result: I tried to rotate the circle of the small end with no luck. Shapr3d insist loft to flipped side.

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## [Help with creating guitar neck transitions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-guitar-neck-transitions/24103)

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**Author:** [@raytristani](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/raytristani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-guitar-neck-transitions/24103 "2023-02-13T23:20:09Z")

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Hello Shapr3D wizards! I have been trying unsuccessfully to create transitions between guitar headstocks and necks. I was wondering if anyone had some tips on how I coud best accomplish this with Shapr3D. First, a pictu…

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## [Dumb dumb here, trying to find the best way to make a basic pill shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dumb-dumb-here-trying-to-find-the-best-way-to-make-a-basic-pill-shape/24075)

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**Author:** [@RainbowCorn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RainbowCorn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dumb-dumb-here-trying-to-find-the-best-way-to-make-a-basic-pill-shape/24075 "2023-02-13T17:45:12Z")

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I think I am thinking too much into this. I have watched a ton of tutorials and spend a lot of the day just trying to figure out the basics. I know that there’s probably multiple and I’m sure easy ways to make what is ba…

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## [My first light](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-light/24090)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-light/24090 "2023-02-13T17:10:35Z")

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## [All setches go into one Item](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-setches-go-into-one-item/24092)

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**Author:** [@cnemitz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cnemitz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-setches-go-into-one-item/24092 "2023-02-13T15:10:38Z")

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I am new to Shapr3d all the sudden when creating new sketch all sketches are going into the same item, I can not seperate the items individually make changes.

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## [Your best Visualization shots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/your-best-visualization-shots/22640)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/your-best-visualization-shots/22640 "2023-02-13T15:09:15Z")

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I’ve just created a new desktop wallpaper for myself using Visualization. Do you have any favorite Shapr3D Visualization shots that look so great that you’d even use it as a wallpaper?

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