# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=204

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## [Adjusting length of line moves entire drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-length-of-line-moves-entire-drawing/21610)

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**Author:** [@Kelsey1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kelsey1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-length-of-line-moves-entire-drawing/21610 "2022-09-28T06:13:53Z")

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I think this is a problem with locking or constraints, but it’s been happening recently when I draw a line for my sketch and then adjust the length of a line, it moves my entire drawing over instead of shortening the lin…

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## [Hills, angles and planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hills-angles-and-planes/21380)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hills-angles-and-planes/21380 "2022-09-27T15:30:34Z")

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Hey community, I know I will feel pretty stupid after someone gives the answer but how do I trace this in shapr3d? If I do it from top view I can get all the change in angles but cannot give the 4 degree hills at the b…

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## [Too complex for constraints?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/too-complex-for-constraints/21605)

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**Author:** [@piciu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/piciu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/too-complex-for-constraints/21605 "2022-09-27T13:23:46Z")

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Hi ! I have a sketch. I want it to make resizeable. It,s like on the picture. I wanted to make it possible to make it available for future modification like: extending it up, or extending it t sides (maintaining the s…

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## [How to tell which version I am running?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-tell-which-version-i-am-running/21599)

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**Author:** [@JAF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAF)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-tell-which-version-i-am-running/21599 "2022-09-27T09:20:51Z")

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Am a shinny wet newbie to Shape3D and have subscribed to the Pro version. But I tried out the basic version first and think I might still be running it instead of Pro. The ABOUT menu does not indicate “Pro” but says v…

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## [Cannot align 2 items together](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-align-2-items-together/21589)

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**Author:** [@Montypython](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Montypython)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-align-2-items-together/21589 "2022-09-27T09:12:24Z")

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Hi New to this app and gradually starting to get my head around the features. One thing I seem unable to do is align two items together. When I select the 2 item to align they go blue then select a face I get the purpl…

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## [How to access "preferences" on Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-access-preferences-on-windows/21596)

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**Author:** [@Concepts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Concepts)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-access-preferences-on-windows/21596 "2022-09-27T08:50:47Z")

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I can’t access preferences to change from diameter to radius on the circle tool

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## [5.130 - Shiny new environments arrived](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-shiny-new-environments-arrived/19244)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-shiny-new-environments-arrived/19244 "2022-09-26T20:45:07Z")

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Hi Shaprs, Visualization receives a massive update in this release – here are all the goodies you need to know about: New: Select one of the 5 new environments and give your models much more versatile and dramatic li…

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## [Pillar with aslant top](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pillar-with-aslant-top/21074)

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**Author:** [@AST](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AST)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pillar-with-aslant-top/21074 "2022-09-26T19:09:14Z")

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Hello i want to make a straight pillar with a aslant part to hold a waterslide, i imported something similar, but can’t work on it, so i have to create my own. As I said the pillar should be straight and the part on the…

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## [How can I just snap two surfaces together? \[solved\]](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-just-snap-two-surfaces-together-solved/21582)

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**Author:** [@Gian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-just-snap-two-surfaces-together-solved/21582 "2022-09-26T19:06:21Z")

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Hi, very beginner here. I’m struggling with offsetting a body surface until it just snaps to another surface without crossing it. Can’t find any edge to align with. The align tool brings the whole body on the center…

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## [Bodies going off plane when rotated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-going-off-plane-when-rotated/21535)

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**Author:** [@Michael1147](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Michael1147)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-going-off-plane-when-rotated/21535 "2022-09-26T17:03:33Z")

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I’m having a problem rotating these bodies on a plane. I’m new to the forum so I can only add one attachment so I put everything in one design. I build the 6 bodies like in A. Then I selected 5 of them like in B an…

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## [Unconnected Spline Segments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unconnected-spline-segments/21594)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unconnected-spline-segments/21594 "2022-09-26T15:34:13Z")

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This is something I find myself wishing for quite a bit. I wish the ends of a spline (or lines, for that matter) are not connected to two or more other segments it would be displayed differently. Maybe something like thi…

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## [Showroom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/showroom/21548)

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**Author:** [@Madnamie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madnamie)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/showroom/21548 "2022-09-25T20:42:08Z")

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Hi All. Can someone give a quick description of the latest showroom? Dont have a chance to watch the full video. Did hear something about weblink?? Thanks

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## [Windows updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-updates/21521)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-updates/21521 "2022-09-25T20:38:09Z")

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Where are the Shapr3d updates? It has been a long time since any update on that. Or did I miss that?

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## [Back button in forum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/back-button-in-forum/19552)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/back-button-in-forum/19552 "2022-09-25T20:33:51Z")

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Please add a back button to the forum. Please! The number of times I have inadvertently exited the forums altogether because I thoughtlessly hit the back to design link… phew! I can’t express the frustration! All it need…

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## [Scale/size issue with printing model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-size-issue-with-printing-model/5680)

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**Author:** [@Mikewinters617](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikewinters617)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-size-issue-with-printing-model/5680 "2022-03-14T05:12:49Z")

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Hi, I just tried to make a 3d print of a simple model (basically a simple ring) . I think the ring was about 50mm in Shapr3d, but when I exported it to STL (into Simplify3d), it became HUGE! like … twice as big as i…

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## [Merging shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-shapes/21558)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-shapes/21558 "2022-09-25T13:59:01Z")

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Ok, I get the idea but recently my brain won’t compute. What is the best way to merge these two parts so that the backing on the left is retained while the cutouts on the right are retained.

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## [Folders with imported files on iPad not accessible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-with-imported-files-on-ipad-not-accessible/21571)

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**Author:** [@Bernhard.Boch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bernhard.Boch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-with-imported-files-on-ipad-not-accessible/21571 "2022-09-25T09:39:53Z")

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We are using shapr3d for iPad with our students, and for data security reasons we cannot use iCloud. I do not find a way to import parts like screws (.step): I can store .step-files in the downloads folder and copy them …

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## [Can I revolve gear style design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-revolve-gear-style-design/21568)

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**Author:** [@Yunfei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yunfei)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-revolve-gear-style-design/21568 "2022-09-25T09:07:45Z")

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On my previous experience, when I was creating 100 same size small holes around circle, I did copy them in a rotate way one by one, as the number is still acceptable, I spent fair small amount of time done that. But thi…

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## [Free educative license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-educative-license/21560)

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**Author:** [@Germz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Germz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-educative-license/21560 "2022-09-24T21:04:01Z")

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Hello, I have registered for the free educational subscription. and I still haven’t had an answer.

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## [Text getting flipped when added on the bottom part of the body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-getting-flipped-when-added-on-the-bottom-part-of-the-body/21556)

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**Author:** [@jaygeesee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jaygeesee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-getting-flipped-when-added-on-the-bottom-part-of-the-body/21556 "2022-09-24T21:01:30Z")

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Hi everyone! I’m very new to Shapr3d. I have a question regarding adding text at the BOTTOM side. The text gets flipped horizontally and I couldn’t figure my way around it. Please see photo for reference gif dom Than…

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## [Import DXF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dxf/21532)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dxf/21532 "2022-09-24T02:09:37Z")

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I am trying to import a DXF file I generated from an image (in LightBurn). The same DXF file opens in several other tools quickly and without issue. I want to import the DXF into Shapr, delete most of the file, trace it …

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## [Extrusion not following a sketch curve precisely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-not-following-a-sketch-curve-precisely/21550)

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**Author:** [@Michael1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Michael1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-not-following-a-sketch-curve-precisely/21550 "2022-09-24T00:28:19Z")

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Hi folks can you tell me why when I extrude a sketch its not following the curve?

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## [■ So Pink ■ Rose Soap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/so-pink-rose-soap/21547)

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**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/so-pink-rose-soap/21547 "2022-09-23T19:43:04Z")

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A graphic research around vintage label and decor with muted colors. Some difficulties to make the shape of the container (the bottle) and its content (the liquid soap) coincide.

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## [Air twist glass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/air-twist-glass/21533)

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**Author:** [@Cynd3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cynd3d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/air-twist-glass/21533 "2022-09-23T08:02:30Z")

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I’m still learning this program so I decided to challenge myself by recreating this air twist glass. The glass blower introduced swirling columns of air in the stems, which gives the glass its name. (I have a whole set…

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## [How much larger for printing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-much-larger-for-printing/21489)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-much-larger-for-printing/21489 "2022-09-23T07:11:12Z")

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I need to enlarge an object to print in the correct size. What factor would that be? This time I can not just add 0.5mm to fit as it’s the whole object that has to be enlarged to counter printing shrink.

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## [Snapmaker quick-change system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapmaker-quick-change-system/11887)

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**Author:** [@cdespinosa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cdespinosa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapmaker-quick-change-system/11887 "2022-09-22T10:21:54Z")

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I’ve been using the new Snapmaker 2.0 A350 for CNC milling, laser cutting and engraving, and 3D printing, with most of the 3D printing designs being done in Shapr3D. Oh for a one-stop solution where I can design, slice, …

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## [Prototype](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prototype/20936)

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**Author:** [@RaptorPrinter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaptorPrinter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prototype/20936 "2022-09-22T00:13:26Z")

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Took about 20 minutes to design on iPad Pro after taking some caliper measurements. Improvements to be made include adding a light shield for the nozzle and a retractable or hinged or minimized base to make loadin…

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## [Bug? ... and request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-and-request/21502)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-and-request/21502 "2022-09-21T20:35:52Z")

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Been away for some time now but as I’m here on my Surface Pro and working away I’ve seen a few bugs I never saw on my Ipad Pro. First and most recent; Tapping the world icon/cube and then cross section it does not work …

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## [Piper Archer Armrest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/piper-archer-armrest/21515)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/piper-archer-armrest/21515 "2022-09-21T14:51:29Z")

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A few years ago, I made a cup holder for my Piper Archer II (PA28-181) that has been fairly popular. I am working on an updated design but could not find a model of the 66710 armrests. So I made this one and thought I wo…

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## [Combine designs in a folder?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-designs-in-a-folder/18259)

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**Author:** [@XSFSPD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XSFSPD)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-designs-in-a-folder/18259 "2022-09-21T12:47:41Z")

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Is there a way to create a Folder to organize designs within the design folder? Starts to get messy having so many different designs….???

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