# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=181

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## [Hmmmm eye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hmmmm-eye/24066)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hmmmm-eye/24066 "2023-02-13T14:41:31Z")

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## [Ellipses dimension in 2d drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipses-dimension-in-2d-drawing/24091)

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**Author:** [@Nsk0912](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nsk0912)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipses-dimension-in-2d-drawing/24091 "2023-02-13T07:02:46Z")

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Hi I am new here. I am making a technical drawing of an ellipse-shaped plinth. When I export the body as a 2D drawing, it is not possible to have any points to show to dimension of the ellipse. is there any way to show …

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## [Stylus on windows laptop with touchscreen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stylus-on-windows-laptop-with-touchscreen/24034)

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**Author:** [@doctortropico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doctortropico)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stylus-on-windows-laptop-with-touchscreen/24034 "2023-02-13T06:17:09Z")

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Hey So I got this aftermarket stylus and wanted to give it a go in Shapr3D. Unfortunately the pen acts just like my fingers. Is there a setting I am missing? I read the support page and found something about Surface ap…

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## [Water, how to visualize?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/water-how-to-visualize/22869)

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**Author:** [@Ubbe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ubbe)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/water-how-to-visualize/22869 "2023-02-13T02:42:55Z")

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Water body.shapr (907.6 KB)… I have tried to visuailize a vessel floating on water. When I not in the visualization mode it sort of looks ok, but when I go into visualisation, I cannot get any resemblence of water.

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## [Wavy edge on cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-edge-on-cylinder/24083)

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**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-edge-on-cylinder/24083 "2023-02-12T20:41:27Z")

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Hello everyone, I‘m trying so solve a task, maybe someone can help please :slightly\_smiling\_face: A hollow cylinder is supposed to have a wave like ending. Unfortunately the projection tool does not work because it is …

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## [Please, please, please move the exit button away from the other buttons (windows Version)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-please-please-move-the-exit-button-away-from-the-other-buttons-windows-version/24056)

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**Author:** [@Steve566074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve566074)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-please-please-move-the-exit-button-away-from-the-other-buttons-windows-version/24056 "2023-02-12T19:00:12Z")

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Please, please please … I repeatedly hit the exit button instead of the undo and back buttons on the Windows version by mistake. I have sync across devices turned on so this means that every time I do this I have to wai…

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## [Return to Designs screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/return-to-designs-screen/24064)

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**Author:** [@VAXman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VAXman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/return-to-designs-screen/24064 "2023-02-12T18:06:19Z")

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If I’m working on a design, I may need to reference an existing design. Short of exiting Shapr3D and restarting it, is there a way to get back to the Designs screen?

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## [Stuck on setup screen turorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-setup-screen-turorials/24063)

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**Author:** [@DaveR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DaveR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-setup-screen-turorials/24063 "2023-02-12T06:33:30Z")

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I am stuck on setup scrren tutorials. There is no way to get out of them and just start using applications, that I can see. Every time I restart applications, it takes me to setp screen, After selecting (mouse and keyboa…

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## [How to make a 22.5 degree](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-22-5-degree/24074)

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**Author:** [@Fgudino93](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fgudino93)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-22-5-degree/24074 "2023-02-12T07:16:09Z")

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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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## [Creating some Bear Bricks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-some-bear-bricks/24072)

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**Author:** [@freedimenion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/freedimenion)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-some-bear-bricks/24072 "2023-02-12T04:39:43Z")

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Here are a few bricks created. Next, i am planning to project some drawings on their heads. However, it seems that the software can only project a rectangular 2D drawing on it, so it might not fit. Any suggestions¿ …

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## [Allow 'sketch' drawing to be built by selecting a model facet of array of featuresscting a](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-sketch-drawing-to-be-built-by-selecting-a-model-facet-of-array-of-featuresscting-a/24070)

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**Author:** [@ptegler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptegler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-sketch-drawing-to-be-built-by-selecting-a-model-facet-of-array-of-featuresscting-a/24070 "2023-02-12T03:26:58Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: being able to copy the outline (even if by selecting all the vertices) of a very convoluted/non-geometric (yet flat) surface feature to create a sketch model that duplicates tha…

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## [Question about how to make a different type of spring ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-how-to-make-a-different-type-of-spring/24051)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-how-to-make-a-different-type-of-spring/24051 "2023-02-12T00:20:35Z")

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Hello, I have been watching several videos on how to design in shapr3d But I can’t find a way to design, for example, a door spring that prevents the door from hitting the wall The thing is that this spring is shaped …

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## [Point along height](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/point-along-height/24036)

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**Author:** [@Pandore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pandore)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/point-along-height/24036 "2023-02-11T16:05:06Z")

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Hello, I try to up the center part to 660 in height, but I cant. The point move only on x, z. Do you have any idea ? Regards

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## [Operation failed because the resulting body wouldn't be valid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/24046)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/24046 "2023-02-10T16:42:30Z")

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I am trying to make a body of Iowa Class Battleship. I want to loft this four object at same time but some how the Shapr says “Operation failed because the resulting body wouldn’t be valid”. How could I fix this probl…

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## [How do i change all the parts i a folder at once?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-all-the-parts-i-a-folder-at-once/24048)

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**Author:** [@Magnus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Magnus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-all-the-parts-i-a-folder-at-once/24048 "2023-02-10T16:36:11Z")

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I want to change the length of all parts in a folder at once. Is this possible?

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## [Share creative creations here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-creative-creations-here/21690)

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**Author:** [@Wesley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wesley)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-creative-creations-here/21690 "2023-02-10T16:16:01Z")

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As a 13 year old, I have created some crazy designs I think that this app (when you know how to use it) is very useful and easy to use. If you have any questions about Shapr3D please reply to the forum so i and others ca…

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## [Having issue with ai file converted to dwg and exported to Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-issue-with-ai-file-converted-to-dwg-and-exported-to-shapr3d/24037)

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**Author:** [@EvelinB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EvelinB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-issue-with-ai-file-converted-to-dwg-and-exported-to-shapr3d/24037 "2023-02-10T11:38:58Z")

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Hi! I got this vector file that I exported as .dwg to be able to extrude it, etc. on Shapr3D. Unfortunately when I import the file into de app I’m unable to extrude it. It’s just lines and curves and won’t give me the op…

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## [Am I blind or is there no folder option?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-blind-or-is-there-no-folder-option/16107)

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**Author:** [@ElT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ElT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-blind-or-is-there-no-folder-option/16107 "2023-02-10T01:34:04Z")

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Am I blind or is there no folder option? Or are there for real no Folders for Desgines? I have over 200+ desgines, and it drives me mad that i can’t put them in folders? Ok i read now that you have it on your roadmap, …

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## [Export OBJ Remeshing as Quads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-obj-remeshing-as-quads/6961)

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**Author:** [@aeko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aeko)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-obj-remeshing-as-quads/6961 "2023-02-09T21:09:37Z")

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I think this is a feature request, but the remeshing of OBJ export needs to be improved to be 99% quad polys with good edge poly flow for people who are using the software for hard surface work with other 3D tools. I’m …

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## [The undo stack should persist across application restarts/crashes/log-outs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-undo-stack-should-persist-across-application-restarts-crashes-log-outs/23530)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-undo-stack-should-persist-across-application-restarts-crashes-log-outs/23530 "2023-02-09T19:41:39Z")

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The undo stack should persist across application openings. The problem that this feature will solve: As it stands, productionising a model is oftentimes a two step process: assembling a model from sub-objects, and then…

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## [Snap 3D Objects by Gismo Center or Arrow/Rotation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-3d-objects-by-gismo-center-or-arrow-rotation/23985)

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**Author:** [@mwetzko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mwetzko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-3d-objects-by-gismo-center-or-arrow-rotation/23985 "2023-02-09T19:04:31Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Save time and frustration. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Within sketch mode, you can move 2D objects by simply drag the center point. Th…

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## [Align along axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-axis/24013)

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**Author:** [@ThomasR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThomasR)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-axis/24013 "2023-02-09T12:50:19Z")

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I’d like to move object B until it “hits” object A. If I try this with align, it moves to the center of the target surface. However, I only want B to move along a single axis. How can I do this? Workaround: Project edg…

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## [Very Basic Working Order Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-basic-working-order-help/24025)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-basic-working-order-help/24025 "2023-02-09T09:22:08Z")

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This is sort of a preliminary conceptual question. The included gif shows that I’ve drawn 2 circles in different parallel planes. What I’m going for in this case would be something like a test tube stopper. May I make th…

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## [Incompatible design / test flight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incompatible-design-test-flight/24020)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incompatible-design-test-flight/24020 "2023-02-09T05:25:26Z")

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What am i doing wrong. And i hope im using the correct format. I did email a support ticket

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## [Display separate object by color automatically](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/display-separate-object-by-color-automatically/24004)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/display-separate-object-by-color-automatically/24004 "2023-02-09T05:02:59Z")

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As a beginner with a year into Shapr soon I see that I had a basic misunderstanding. Its the difference between a sketch/face and object/part of an object. The first is displayed by color change from transparent to soli…

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## [Export to Pinterest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-pinterest/24016)

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**Author:** [@treyway](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/treyway)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-pinterest/24016 "2023-02-08T21:23:47Z")

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This was an error on my part, looks like Pinterest does not support SVG files. I apologize for my mistake.

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## [Bug when rotating involute gear face on 3D gear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-when-rotating-involute-gear-face-on-3d-gear/23991)

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**Author:** [@mwetzko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mwetzko)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-when-rotating-involute-gear-face-on-3d-gear/23991 "2023-02-08T18:58:02Z")

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If you extrude a gear plane imported from \*.dxf, and try to (twist)rotate it, it snaps back into original position with an error: “Edge transformation failed.”

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## [New Ipad are dropping today. :)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-are-dropping-today/21974)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-are-dropping-today/21974 "2023-02-08T18:36:29Z")

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I am afraid this will hurt my wallet today :stuck\_out\_tongue: My Ipad Pro 2018 has seen better days.

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## [Treppe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/treppe/23998)

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**Author:** [@donplatti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donplatti)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/treppe/23998 "2023-02-08T16:39:29Z")

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Shapr3D Webviewer

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## [Eliminate the lighting glare in the workspace after latest update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eliminate-the-lighting-glare-in-the-workspace-after-latest-update/24000)

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**Author:** [@SpitfireProducts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SpitfireProducts)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eliminate-the-lighting-glare-in-the-workspace-after-latest-update/24000 "2023-02-08T15:19:52Z")

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I’ve just updated to the latest release as of February 7 and now I have a very distracting glare on all my models while in the workspace. How do I get rid of it and go back to just solid colors? I’ve tried changing came…

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