# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=184

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## [5.291.0 View Command Problem or Just Bad Idea?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-291-0-view-command-problem-or-just-bad-idea/23812)

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**Author:** [@Steelboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steelboss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-291-0-view-command-problem-or-just-bad-idea/23812 "2023-01-30T11:06:45Z")

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Hello All, I just installed Shapr3d 5.291.0 on my MacAir. I immediately took note of the “New” options to navigate using keyboard shortcuts for pan, zoom, scroll, orbit, rotate, etc. But I also noticed that I can no lo…

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## [IpadOS 16.1.1 crashes/restarts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipados-16-1-1-crashes-restarts/23839)

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**Author:** [@CristiB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CristiB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipados-16-1-1-crashes-restarts/23839 "2023-01-30T10:20:24Z")

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Hello all, Please feel free to move this to a bugreport section if one exists. The issue: In two days I’ve had two OS crashes. The screen turns black and the ipados starts loading again, showing the apple logo and the…

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## [‘Hidden Features in 2d drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-features-in-2d-drawings/22639)

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**Author:** [@Tanker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-features-in-2d-drawings/22639 "2023-01-30T04:33:00Z")

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Are there any plans to be able to show hidden details in 2d drawings for example a counterbored hole? Also the section tool needs to be able to show sections to ISO/DIN standards. At the moment the sections are not too c…

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## [Pen freezes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pen-freezes/23826)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pen-freezes/23826 "2023-01-29T22:30:06Z")

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Am I the only one? Every now and then S3D on ipad pro stops reacting to the pen. It does react when pointing to the menu’s but does not react when working in the design area. (Oh and then moving the design using gestures…

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## [Creating Da Vinci bridge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-da-vinci-bridge/23823)

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**Author:** [@freedimenion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/freedimenion)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-da-vinci-bridge/23823 "2023-01-29T02:11:14Z")

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This is a da Vinci bridge which does not require any screws in its construction. I used some cylinders and sticks to joint this bridge. However, the “mating” function can only mate one face of a part to another face of a…

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## [Help? Non manifold body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-non-manifold-body/23818)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-non-manifold-body/23818 "2023-01-29T00:57:18Z")

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I need some help. What is a non-manifold body? I just spent an hour drawing this design and it won’t let me extrude it.

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## [A series of golds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-series-of-golds/23794)

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**Author:** [@freedimenion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/freedimenion)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-series-of-golds/23794 "2023-01-28T18:32:45Z")

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I created some golds in different scales, but found that it is difficult to control the visualisation of the golden colour.

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## [Lock navigation after using folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-navigation-after-using-folder/23803)

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**Author:** [@Oli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-navigation-after-using-folder/23803 "2023-01-27T17:40:34Z")

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I tried using folders for the first time today, however after selecting items in the folder menu, I found that my movement with my fingers wasn’t working, and my movement with the trackpad was sometimes working . I figur…

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## [Selection redo aka reselect?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-redo-aka-reselect/23624)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-redo-aka-reselect/23624 "2023-01-27T17:18:40Z")

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After a command is done the selection is unslected. Is there a way in Shapr to either redo the selection or do a command without loosing the selected parts? I realise there is the isolation mode as workaround.

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## [I cant read white on light grey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-read-white-on-light-grey/23792)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-read-white-on-light-grey/23792 "2023-01-27T10:21:50Z")

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really hard to read if not enlarged and it is only there for a second or two. Please make this darker text, even a simple black would work nicely. Its on OSX.

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## [Move from midpoint to midpoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-from-midpoint-to-midpoint/23783)

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**Author:** [@mikeschn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikeschn)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-from-midpoint-to-midpoint/23783 "2023-01-26T22:28:03Z")

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I’m on a Mac using Version 5.291.0 (4676) I just want to move an object from one midpoint to another midpoint… I am not able to select either midpoint… I think the picture shows the goal. Any suggestions? Thanks, …

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## [a few suggestions that could help a lot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-suggestions-that-could-help-a-lot/23781)

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**Author:** [@993377](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/993377)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-suggestions-that-could-help-a-lot/23781 "2023-01-26T21:01:00Z")

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Visualization Toggle-able shadows in visualization, I use 3d models for art most of the time and sometimes the shadows given wouldn’t work (for example in night scenes) also being able to move them up and down would b…

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## [GD&T Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gd-t-drawings/13526)

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**Author:** [@16ohm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/16ohm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gd-t-drawings/13526 "2023-01-26T19:52:07Z")

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There does not appear to be a way to add geometric tolerances to drawings. No drawing is complete without this essential defining information. Not only is there no tool to add tolerances for flatness, concentricity, per…

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## [Offset Loop automatically select more than selected.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-loop-automatically-select-more-than-selected/23776)

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**Author:** [@EckoNode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EckoNode)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-loop-automatically-select-more-than-selected/23776 "2023-01-26T19:29:00Z")

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Hello guys, When I am trying to create an offset loop for something like a rectangular, It selects the entire rectangular when changed from single to loop. If I switch back and forth between single and loop, it selects …

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## [Dimensional precision](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensional-precision/23774)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensional-precision/23774 "2023-01-26T19:02:01Z")

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In 2D drawings is their a way to change the default for the dimensional precision panel? I realize the decimal place can be changed, but it defaults to 2 digits………across all manufactures i have ever used its 3 digits, an…

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## [Questions on using Shapr3D on laptop as well as ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-on-using-shapr3d-on-laptop-as-well-as-ipad/23773)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-on-using-shapr3d-on-laptop-as-well-as-ipad/23773 "2023-01-26T18:13:31Z")

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Hi all. The management in my workplace recently purchased a high end Windows 11 laptop with separate NVIDIA graphics card for me to use on current and upcoming CG projects that I am doing for them. I have already install…

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## [UX improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ux-improvements/23725)

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**Author:** [@Artie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Artie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ux-improvements/23725 "2023-01-26T11:53:29Z")

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hey Shapr3d team! I have a few small things that I think can improve UX of the app on iPad with a pencil: seems like the “All items/Bodies/Faces/Edges” menu that pops up during selection with a pencil should be on the …

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## [Extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding/23769)

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**Author:** [@Nelson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nelson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding/23769 "2023-01-26T10:31:28Z")

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Hello, I been using this software for 2 years now and I have never had issues with extruding my objects. But somehow after I was done designing my drawing went to export it to use on a different design and know when you…

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## [Treppe für Wohnmobil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/treppe-fur-wohnmobil/23746)

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**Author:** [@donplatti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donplatti)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/treppe-fur-wohnmobil/23746 "2023-01-26T09:30:33Z")

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Uploading: Expiditionsmobil-2023-01-24 174446.png… Uploading: Expiditionsmobil-2023-01-24 174329.png… Uploading: Expiditionsmobil-2023-01-24 174405.png…

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## [Importing DXF from Illustrator to Shapr3D in scale? Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-from-illustrator-to-shapr3d-in-scale-help/23768)

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**Author:** [@thisiscarlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thisiscarlos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-from-illustrator-to-shapr3d-in-scale-help/23768 "2023-01-26T07:49:14Z")

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I currently have a lot of files in vectors in Adobe Illustrator that i’ve been wanting to conver to 3D. I use mm as the measurement units in Adobe and everything is made to scale. So my issue is that when i export the D…

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## [Extruded text problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-text-problem/23762)

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**Author:** [@Cynd3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cynd3d)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-text-problem/23762 "2023-01-25T21:07:01Z")

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I’m trying to design a wax seal stamp for 3D printing, and I’m having an issue with combining extruded text with the stamp base (probably due to my own ignorance about how things work in Shapr3D). What I did was create …

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## [New old parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-old-parts/23764)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-old-parts/23764 "2023-01-25T19:42:34Z")

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OT Copied from ‘Feature request’: My playroom is here, http://Hudson41.com Mockups, or real stuff, all from AM-radios to engine parts or tools. Previously it was FormZ, then a combo (extremely strong together, covering …

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## [Translucent rendering should be possible outside of model selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translucent-rendering-should-be-possible-outside-of-model-selection/23504)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translucent-rendering-should-be-possible-outside-of-model-selection/23504 "2023-01-25T19:49:51Z")

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When selecting a model it turns translucent. This visualization would actually be pretty useful if you could use it outside of selecting a model. Think an enhanced version of “Show Hidden Edges”. It is called “X-Ray Mod…

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## [To much text in UI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-much-text-in-ui/23750)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-much-text-in-ui/23750 "2023-01-25T19:46:37Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: To NOT have text obscure/interfere with my working-area. As on my lovely portable Mini5 (or iPad 10.5"). I figure even larger devices could benefit from it (I seldom uses my 12.…

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## [Reverse a rounder-over](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-a-rounder-over/13220)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-a-rounder-over/13220 "2023-01-25T17:59:26Z")

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I created a round-over using the chamfer tool. Left the app and now need to reverse that round-over. Reselecting the edge and trying to reverse does not bring the edge back to flat. Is there a way to do this that I am mi…

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## [Weird move tool upgrade and "calculator" use scenario](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-move-tool-upgrade-and-calculator-use-scenario/23752)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-move-tool-upgrade-and-calculator-use-scenario/23752 "2023-01-25T10:15:28Z")

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Since a couple of month, after a software update I noticed that the UI piece looking like a calculator that is used to move objects have a new behaviour. ie before : -I would type “-” then a value to move an object lef…

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## [Dxf 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-3d/23591)

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**Author:** [@Oristeel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oristeel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-3d/23591 "2023-01-24T13:31:28Z")

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hello and best wishes to the entire Shapr3D team for the year 2023. I mainly work with two major applications on the iPad, Shapr3D for CAD, essential for drawing everything, and ArchiTouch3D for architecture. ArchiTouch…

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## [Please help! How do I export my dxf drawings to scale? For a 1220 x 2440 scale. ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-how-do-i-export-my-dxf-drawings-to-scale-for-a-1220-x-2440-scale/23749)

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**Author:** [@Scowan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scowan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-how-do-i-export-my-dxf-drawings-to-scale-for-a-1220-x-2440-scale/23749 "2023-01-24T17:56:05Z")

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Please help! How do I export my dxf drawings to scale? For a 1220mm x 2440mm scale. The drawings export only seems to go up to size A0 paper size. Needing to transfer files/to scale drawings easily over to cnc for cutt…

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## [SVG Export inaccurate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-inaccurate/23747)

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**Author:** [@iandaviddunlop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iandaviddunlop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-inaccurate/23747 "2023-01-24T17:08:35Z")

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New user here. I have a simple test case (see attached screen shot). I’ve been wrestling with the SVG export - trying to get data that matches what is in Shapr3D. I figured out that to get exported values that match the…

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## [Firepit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/firepit/23729)

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**Author:** [@donplatti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donplatti)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/firepit/23729 "2023-01-24T16:43:20Z")

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