# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=182

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## [Assemblies and individual components](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-and-individual-components/24010)

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**Author:** [@finn071](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/finn071)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-and-individual-components/24010 "2023-02-08T14:49:06Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m very new to Shapr3D and I am looking for some advice. I am a teacher of Graphic communication and stumbled across the app in the last few weeks and I think it is a great alternative to what we already u…

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## [Mirror help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-help/24007)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-help/24007 "2023-02-08T13:46:24Z")

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Good day I am trying to mirror the 2 consturction circles at the bottom of this extrustion to the top of the extrusion so that I do not have to re draw the 2 circles. But when i use mirror program places it above the fac…

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## [Loft accuracy issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-accuracy-issue/23997)

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**Author:** [@Renato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Renato)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-accuracy-issue/23997 "2023-02-08T12:25:39Z")

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Hi everyone, I am trying to generate a wing and I don’t know why but the loft is not creating a smooth surface (following the splines). Do you have any idea why? I’ve cheked the settings and I’ve got max resolution and …

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## [Make a click and drag jump to last used Sketch tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-click-and-drag-jump-to-last-used-sketch-tool/23993)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-click-and-drag-jump-to-last-used-sketch-tool/23993 "2023-02-07T22:09:36Z")

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Newb (and always will be, probably) here. Does a setting still exist in Shapr3d for Mac that enables the automatic instant line sketch tool selection mentioned in the first Shapr3D tutorial video for sketching at ~00:00:…

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## [Radiant Heating Design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radiant-heating-design/23984)

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**Author:** [@flavor30](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/flavor30)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radiant-heating-design/23984 "2023-02-07T15:59:35Z")

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Is it possible to draw a radiant heating plan similar to this in Shapr3D? I did this one in Figma and would prefer a 3D tool.

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## [Offset tool usage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-tool-usage/8117)

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**Author:** [@Jens](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jens)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-tool-usage/8117 "2023-02-07T13:01:51Z")

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I am not very happy with the new offset tool usage when you have to select the object first and the offset it. If you want to offset some more objects in a row, you have to select, move, deselect, select next, move etc. …

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## [Just for fun, testing shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-for-fun-testing-shapr3d/23988)

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**Author:** [@pro3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pro3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-for-fun-testing-shapr3d/23988 "2023-02-07T11:40:11Z")

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## [Red dot?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-dot/12662)

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**Author:** [@Rand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rand)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/red-dot/12662 "2023-02-07T05:22:59Z")

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Why is there a red dot on my screen and why will the sketch operations not work alll of a sudden? .

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## [Can I copy/move these faces to another object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-copy-move-these-faces-to-another-object/23980)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-copy-move-these-faces-to-another-object/23980 "2023-02-06T18:11:31Z")

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This is a Gridfinity and I need to put those ledges in each bucket. Is there an elegant way to copy the blue faces to another bucket?

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## [Constraints of 2d shape into 3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-of-2d-shape-into-3d/23978)

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**Author:** [@danielrezaie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielrezaie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-of-2d-shape-into-3d/23978 "2023-02-06T14:08:03Z")

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hi, is there anyway to make for example a 3x3 array of circles with constants so I can change the radius of them but then revolve them to make spheres and then by extension change the radius of the spheres? because righ…

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## [Ipad/Macbook](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-macbook/23967)

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**Author:** [@MiklB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MiklB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-macbook/23967 "2023-02-06T06:56:02Z")

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Hello! I can’t access the program on my Macbook, I can only use my iPad. Please, help. “Error, please try again. Unknown device.”

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## [Webviewer issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webviewer-issue/23972)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webviewer-issue/23972 "2023-02-06T06:43:35Z")

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3D models don’t look realistic in webviewer. Here is the picture form the Shapr3D app. And here is the the picture from webviewer.

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## [Plane defaults](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-defaults/23965)

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**Author:** [@Kwixster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kwixster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-defaults/23965 "2023-02-06T00:03:49Z")

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Love all the improvements you guys are making. I have one tiny itty bitty feature request that would help my workflow (and I’m sure for many others). Maybe someone could work thru their lunch hour and do this. When creat…

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## [Parts/Items library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-items-library/23865)

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**Author:** [@Nic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-items-library/23865 "2023-02-05T22:55:06Z")

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Hello, is there possibility to create a library of parts, items, sketches etc so that you can use only selected parts in next projects? I have tried to search around but not been able to find an easy way, possible to c…

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## [Body disappearing while extracting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-disappearing-while-extracting/23952)

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**Author:** [@doctortropico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doctortropico)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-disappearing-while-extracting/23952 "2023-02-05T22:30:45Z")

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Hi everyone. I want to make a board that slides into the dado, and have it extend a little further. When I draw a rectangle on the plane of the back and extend it, it disappears once it gets past the end of the dado and…

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## [ring design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ring-design/23969)

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**Author:** [@lorenzo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lorenzo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ring-design/23969 "2023-02-05T22:28:39Z")

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## [More Features in 2D Technical Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-features-in-2d-technical-drawings/23947)

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**Author:** [@CqVcoraet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CqVcoraet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-features-in-2d-technical-drawings/23947 "2023-02-05T22:23:06Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. This feature will solve inaccuracies and help with complex manufacturing I expect this feature to make it easier for complex manufacturers to use Shapr3D over Au…

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## [3 point circle/arc creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-point-circle-arc-creation/23961)

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**Author:** [@Coffee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-point-circle-arc-creation/23961 "2023-02-05T18:50:45Z")

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This is what I wish we had. It would be easier to fit arcs when you can’t snap to center. Here is the math if you need it… Date: 05/25/2000 at 00:14:35 From: Alison Jaworski Subject: finding the coordinates of the c…

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## [Relative distance for circle, arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/relative-distance-for-circle-arc/23954)

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**Author:** [@Cdmd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdmd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/relative-distance-for-circle-arc/23954 "2023-02-05T14:44:33Z")

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The ability to set a relative distance between two circles. For example two concentric circles that are always 1mm apart when the diameter is changed.

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## [Trying to make some arragment in my designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-some-arragment-in-my-designs/23955)

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**Author:** [@Ahasun587](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ahasun587)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-some-arragment-in-my-designs/23955 "2023-02-05T14:35:55Z")

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There is a way to put designs in folders ? I’m using i pad and all i have its only one view of my designs

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## [What’s in store for 2023?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-in-store-for-2023/23424)

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**Author:** [@symon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-in-store-for-2023/23424 "2023-02-05T04:05:42Z")

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Wondering what’s on your to do lists for Shapr3D this year Simon

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## [Lighting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lighting/23939)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lighting/23939 "2023-02-04T18:26:47Z")

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Lighting is very sharp in the visualisation. When can we see the soft lighting option

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## [Want to Design simple Cribbage Board Peg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-design-simple-cribbage-board-peg/23930)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-design-simple-cribbage-board-peg/23930 "2023-02-04T15:17:28Z")

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I am trying to make just a cribbage peg like these, and for some reason I sketch it out in the measurements I wanted, then I did a Revolve and i get something totally different with a hole in it even… Can i get someone …

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## [Can't copy rectangle sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-copy-rectangle-sketch/23932)

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**Author:** [@doctortropico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doctortropico)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-copy-rectangle-sketch/23932 "2023-02-04T11:42:21Z")

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Hey all, I’m following this tutorial, but get stuck right away (at 0:55) when I have drawn a rectangle and need to copy that. After drawing the rectangle I don’t get the arrows or copy badge. I looked it up in the Shap…

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## [Boolean failed on screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-on-screw/23922)

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**Author:** [@Chrixx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chrixx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-on-screw/23922 "2023-02-04T11:20:42Z")

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Hi, did several time this screw. I now get this Boolean file error and have no clue why.

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## [Circle gets measles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-gets-measles/23921)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-gets-measles/23921 "2023-02-04T07:44:38Z")

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I projected a circle and suddenly I get a circle with dots in sketchmode. How did this happen and how do I get rid of the circles infection. If I delete the dots I get this: which looks fine until I draw a tangen…

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## [macOS - Why Revit file association?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-why-revit-file-association/23924)

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**Author:** [@stefkeB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stefkeB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-why-revit-file-association/23924 "2023-02-03T18:42:21Z")

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After installing Shapr3d on macOS, it somehow created an association with RVT (Revit) files. This is annoying as: It didn’t ask to make this association during installation and I don’t want to make this association Rev…

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## [Wardrobes / Cabinet making](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wardrobes-cabinet-making/23929)

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**Author:** [@Mark86](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mark86)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wardrobes-cabinet-making/23929 "2023-02-03T15:29:41Z")

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Wardrobe making process…. What is your approach? For me, I’ve been learning bit by bit over the past year whilst working full time a a fitted furniture maker. Initially I drew up each panel and then aligned them in t…

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## [Strange sketching behavior or just me being stupid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-sketching-behavior-or-just-me-being-stupid/23928)

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**Author:** [@Alex71](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex71)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-sketching-behavior-or-just-me-being-stupid/23928 "2023-02-03T15:29:33Z")

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I know STL Files are a pain to work with, but here comes my question: I imported a STL file, cut it in half and tried to draw a sketch on that plane (basically copying the cutline from the underlying Mesh Body). Problem …

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## [Solved: Adding own fonts for the new text tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-adding-own-fonts-for-the-new-text-tool/16423)

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**Author:** [@3Dmaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dmaker)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-adding-own-fonts-for-the-new-text-tool/16423 "2023-02-03T09:22:54Z")

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Hi there! Since I wanted to use my own fonts in Shapr3Ds new text tool, I was looking how to import fonts natively to iPadOS, so that they can be used in any app (incl. Shapr3D). Maybe the following solution is valuabl…

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