# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=224

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## [Help with Union file location](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-union-file-location/19529)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-union-file-location/19529 "2022-05-27T09:05:42Z")

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Hi, Where are the Union file/models located when you do a Union with the option to save originals selected. I Unioned a part and I can’t locate the Unioned part. Thank You

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## [Surfboard fin’s /foil’s](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surfboard-fin-s-foil-s/19448)

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**Author:** [@Alex1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surfboard-fin-s-foil-s/19448 "2022-05-27T06:34:13Z")

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Hi, having a Meltdown trying to design surfboard fin’s. Sure I can draw a foil but can’t figure how to extrude the shape. Please help!.

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## [Body won't extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-wont-extrude/19455)

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**Author:** [@Samuel\_E](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Samuel_E)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-wont-extrude/19455 "2022-05-26T21:42:31Z")

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So I’m currently working on designing a new logo for my fabrication business but I’ve run into a problem… While creating the body for it I found that one of the holes that I was going to cut in it wasn’t appearing as a …

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## [Making holes in a sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-holes-in-a-sphere/5420)

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**Author:** [@Linerz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Linerz)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-holes-in-a-sphere/5420 "2022-05-26T17:54:38Z")

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Hi Guys, I’m designing a ball that will have hexagonal holes cut into it. Basically hexagonal depression in the surface. How do I go about cutting hexagonal shapes on a curved surface? Thanks!

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## [Woodmaking Project - Loft Bed - Need Wood materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/woodmaking-project-loft-bed-need-wood-materials/19538)

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**Author:** [@mnsrit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mnsrit)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/woodmaking-project-loft-bed-need-wood-materials/19538 "2022-05-26T00:49:28Z")

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How do I add wooden beams and lead pipes? I would like to import those in and then adjust the measurements accordingly. Thanks!

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## [We Need a recover from autosave function Seriously!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-need-a-recover-from-autosave-function-seriously/19525)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-need-a-recover-from-autosave-function-seriously/19525 "2022-05-25T16:07:43Z")

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My all-day work has been ruined by importing a screw step file that must be glitched, and now my only project is looped in “tessellating bodies” forever. Seriously, we need a “recover save” function and a stand-alone pr…

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## [Aligning Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-dimensions/19498)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-dimensions/19498 "2022-05-25T07:03:23Z")

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Hi, does anyone know if we are able to align dimensions with other dims when in 2d drawing mode. For the sake of neatness. Nick1

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## [Already subscribed but can’t to access PRO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/already-subscribed-but-can-t-to-access-pro/19522)

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**Author:** [@Jong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/already-subscribed-but-can-t-to-access-pro/19522 "2022-05-25T06:38:06Z")

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Hello, I have just subscribed for PRO Subscription (1 Year) however I am unable to use PRO feature. I subscribed via AppStore. Actually I logged into my account on Shapr3D website and it shows that my account has change…

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## [New and tweaked materials - 5.140 (3245)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-and-tweaked-materials-5-140-3245/19434)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-and-tweaked-materials-5-140-3245/19434 "2022-05-24T06:35:38Z")

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Massive material library upgrade in the latest release: New materials added: Silver, Titanium, White Gold, OSB, Granite, Asphalt. Reworked materials: Black and White Marble now look much better on larger areas. We als…

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## [Adding blow up details](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-blow-up-details/19509)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-blow-up-details/19509 "2022-05-24T21:02:00Z")

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Hi, is there a tool for adding blow up details to 2d drawings? For instance, taking a detail from say a 1:10 plan section corner of a desk to show joints in 1:1 etc. Nick1

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## [Ergonomic Figures - Male and Female](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ergonomic-figures-male-and-female/4576)

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**Author:** [@drakermann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drakermann)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ergonomic-figures-male-and-female/4576 "2022-05-24T20:21:58Z")

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I was working on a stand-up bed design for my thesis so I made two ergonomic models at 1:1 scale in Shapr based off of Dreyfuss’ data to test different ideas. Thought I’d post the models and a couple rendered shots from…

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## [Object in imported drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-in-imported-drawing/19487)

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**Author:** [@TerryVA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TerryVA)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-in-imported-drawing/19487 "2022-05-24T16:35:28Z")

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I created an object but I was inside of a sub drawing and accidentally created it a a part of the sub. How can I move or copy the object up to the main design?

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## [Crashing frequently](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-frequently/19464)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-frequently/19464 "2022-05-24T01:02:51Z")

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Shapr3D is crashing frequently (2-3 time in 10 minutes) please fix the issue ASAP. It is frustrating, I’m not able to do my work. And also, the pop up box is not appearing to report crash.

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## [Select tool iPad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-tool-ipad-pro/19449)

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**Author:** [@johnrci3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnrci3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-tool-ipad-pro/19449 "2022-05-22T21:14:14Z")

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When using shapr on MacBook Pro, I can select lines without worrying about drawing a line, whereas on iPad Pro drawing tools are always selected, there should be a select tool to edit sketch. Is a file system coming soon…

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## [Is this app worth the $$?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-app-worth-the/19470)

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**Author:** [@rjb1771](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rjb1771)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-app-worth-the/19470 "2022-05-22T20:10:59Z")

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I am a novice, beginner, hobbyist with no formal education in CAD, CAM, or engineering. I am only now becoming fairly computer-literate. I also have no intention of returning to school for any of this just yet. I am tryi…

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## [Error after exported from ipad to icloud and can't open it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-after-exported-from-ipad-to-icloud-and-cant-open-it/19465)

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**Author:** [@Karoonchai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karoonchai)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-after-exported-from-ipad-to-icloud-and-cant-open-it/19465 "2022-05-22T10:28:34Z")

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Error after exported from ipad to icloud and can’t open it.

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## [Can we allow emoji’s for text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-allow-emoji-s-for-text/19440)

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**Author:** [@Ghengisahn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ghengisahn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-allow-emoji-s-for-text/19440 "2022-05-22T00:10:54Z")

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Would love to get emoji’s available as text add-ons

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## [Asphalt Shingles - not too shabby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asphalt-shingles-not-too-shabby/19437)

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**Author:** [@WORTHYimage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WORTHYimage)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asphalt-shingles-not-too-shabby/19437 "2022-05-20T21:11:55Z")

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Chicken coop in-progress

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## [iPad - 3.56 - Align tool 2.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-56-align-tool-2-0/10205)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-56-align-tool-2-0/10205 "2020-12-10T16:10:22Z")

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Hi everyone! When we first introduced the Align tool, we designed it so that you can align the planar faces, edges, and snap points of 3D objects with other 3D objects. Once you finish aligning, you can easily repositio…

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## [Scaling History](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-history/18162)

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**Author:** [@chaunce322](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chaunce322)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-history/18162 "2022-05-20T05:41:46Z")

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Is it possible for the scale of a part to maintain its history? What I’m observing right now - you have a part, say at 100%. You scale that part up to 110%. If you go back and attempt to scale the part a second time, it…

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## [Can’t rotate hexagon to be level](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-rotate-hexagon-to-be-level/19405)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-rotate-hexagon-to-be-level/19405 "2022-05-17T22:21:40Z")

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What am I missing here?

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## [Why such odd behaviour?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-such-odd-behaviour/19425)

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**Author:** [@Wezza77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wezza77)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-such-odd-behaviour/19425 "2022-05-19T10:46:25Z")

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I can save in shapr3d format but not export in step or iges as it crashes, in addition should i return to the shapr3d file, its replicated the model on itself 4 times for no reason so probably its crashing because of thi…

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## [How to create a surface from line selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-surface-from-line-selection/19423)

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**Author:** [@krisprolls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krisprolls)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-surface-from-line-selection/19423 "2022-05-19T10:33:20Z")

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I have split two body in diagonal and I would like now to seal the opened area by a face. More simply put, how can i create a surface to seal a shape by selecting surrounding lines? thanks!

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## [Help with export of drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-export-of-drawings/19419)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_shapR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nathan_shapR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-export-of-drawings/19419 "2022-05-19T00:30:32Z")

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So I just got a laser cutter that supports dxf files. And in shapr i can export drawings as a dxf file wich is great. But i always delete the drawings and sometimes there are no drawings and i just want to export a face …

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## [How would I create a skewed pyramid like shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-a-skewed-pyramid-like-shape/19407)

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**Author:** [@Rodi01](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rodi01)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-a-skewed-pyramid-like-shape/19407 "2022-05-18T17:31:42Z")

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I’m trying to create something like the photo above. I’m able to create a pyramid but not skewed like in the photo. Any help is much appreciated.

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## [Solid Edge Support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solid-edge-support/19417)

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**Author:** [@msx3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msx3000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solid-edge-support/19417 "2022-05-18T15:21:26Z")

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Hi there, I started using Shapr3D a couple of weeks ago, coming from Sketchup I’m blown away how easy to use and capable this program is. Also amazed how frequent you update new features to the app, amazing work from th…

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## [Shadows and environments get a boost - 5.130 (3142 iOS, 3147 macOS)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadows-and-environments-get-a-boost-5-130-3142-ios-3147-macos/19193)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadows-and-environments-get-a-boost-5-130-3142-ios-3147-macos/19193 "2022-05-18T14:33:39Z")

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Hi Shaprs, We’re ramping up things with Visualization. Here’s an exhaustive list of improvements: With ground plane shadows visible, bodies below the plane are hidden Ground shadows are only visible from above the gro…

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## [Vector issue for cnc router](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-issue-for-cnc-router/19305)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-issue-for-cnc-router/19305 "2022-05-18T13:50:25Z")

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Hey guys, Alright I was commissioned to do the DXF for a sign similar to one that existed. I toke all measurement on the old one and traced my letters with lignes. Sent that to my buddy who loaded it in his vector softw…

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## [Capp crashes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/capp-crashes/19409)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/capp-crashes/19409 "2022-05-18T11:20:49Z")

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After update to latest version of beta the app crashes all the time if i try open any old drawings that are with in the app. Any solution for a fix?

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## [ALPHANADO - 'Alpha City' - (a work in progress)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-alpha-city-a-work-in-progress/19279)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-alpha-city-a-work-in-progress/19279 "2022-05-18T07:10:52Z")

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A few images from a project I’m working on. Not the most detailed models but just enough for a short animation I’m preparing for my ‘ALPHANDO’ project which will be coming to KICKSTARTER soon. You might n…

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