# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=235

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## [Happy Mother's Day](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/happy-mothers-day/18344)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/happy-mothers-day/18344 "2022-03-27T12:34:52Z")

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## [Advanced surfacing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-surfacing/18343)

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**Author:** [@Laci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-surfacing/18343 "2022-03-27T12:01:24Z")

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Hi, I wonder if shapr is strictly a solid modeler or if in the future there is a plan to add tools for surface modeling? (like in alias or rhino) And also if at some point subd modeling would be an option too? (like in …

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## [Unable to import dwg file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-dwg-file/17823)

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**Author:** [@landiao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/landiao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-dwg-file/17823 "2022-03-27T07:47:32Z")

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Hello! I want to import dwg format file,but after opening the display of things blank, somtimes prompted"skipped some invalid curve". What is the reason? What do I need to do to properly import dwg files?

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## [Windows on a building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-on-a-building/18336)

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**Author:** [@Liorthr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Liorthr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-on-a-building/18336 "2022-03-27T00:17:17Z")

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Hii, i need help i dont Know how to put Windows on a building? CAN someone help me :grin:

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## [It's very serious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/its-very-serious/18333)

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**Author:** [@BGabor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BGabor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/its-very-serious/18333 "2022-03-26T20:51:01Z")

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\[Retro design Discover Popular Videos | Facebook’ 3dKGB/

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## [Alphanado - 'The Tower'](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-the-tower/18308)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-the-tower/18308 "2022-03-25T14:00:55Z")

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I’m currently designing a tabletop card game called ‘ALPHANADO’. The images are of the ‘TOWER’ which will appear in the animated video for the KickStarter campaign which I will be launching soon (hopefully in a few week…

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## [Alphanado - 'EZEE LIFTER'](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-ezee-lifter/18334)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-ezee-lifter/18334 "2022-03-26T20:54:27Z")

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Just created a crude ‘cherry picker’ called ‘EZEE LIFTER’ ready for my Kickstarter campaign video. Still have a way to go yet but slowly chipping away and having so much fun creating (and learning) with Shapr3D

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## [Missing the project name in the interface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-the-project-name-in-the-interface/18332)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-the-project-name-in-the-interface/18332 "2022-03-26T20:18:39Z")

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:wave:When you move the tip of the pen between projects on a simple mistake, you may lose the label to start automatically. The previous label is erased and you are asked to fill in the space with a new name or lose the …

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## [Aligning 'grouped' bodies...?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-grouped-bodies/18322)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-grouped-bodies/18322 "2022-03-26T19:04:47Z")

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Just wondering if there is a way to align a ‘group’ of bodies with another body. The align tool is great. However, if I have a model comprised of several bodies ‘grouped’ together I am not able to align the entire group…

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## [Rotating the rotational directional](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-the-rotational-directional/18327)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-the-rotational-directional/18327 "2022-03-26T18:25:15Z")

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Not sure how to phrase this question. I would like to rotate the Y or X facing direction of the vertical Z rotation arrows. For example. I’m trying to align hexagrams adjacently from center of a bowl up the bowl’s wall a…

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## [Booth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/booth/18328)

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**Author:** [@Digitalfab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Digitalfab)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/booth/18328 "2022-03-26T17:30:40Z")

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I wanted to thank you for this great update. I wish i had a some light solution to make my design brighter. Also i have noticed on wall panel i cant change grain direction would be great if we could control that. Thank…

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## [Heating things up ♨️](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/heating-things-up/18318)

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**Author:** [@WORTHYimage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WORTHYimage)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/heating-things-up/18318 "2022-03-26T12:22:33Z")

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Electric space heater with remote just for fun.

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## [Measuring the space, not the model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-the-space-not-the-model/18321)

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**Author:** [@EraMikkola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EraMikkola)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-the-space-not-the-model/18321 "2022-03-26T08:15:16Z")

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I really need a way to measure spaces in between the items, angles etc. I know there is a way to get info of the edges etc. but but… When creating an object I sometimes get lost or gotta quickly tweak the spaces between …

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## [Paving the way 🐢](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paving-the-way/18317)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paving-the-way/18317 "2022-03-25T22:28:24Z")

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Shaping things to come with Shapr3d!!! :sunglasses:

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## [Delete a hole in a sweep?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-a-hole-in-a-sweep/18286)

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**Author:** [@bronson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bronson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-a-hole-in-a-sweep/18286 "2022-03-25T18:02:24Z")

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What’s the easiest way to delete the hole in this sweep? I’d like this tub to have a nice continuous bottom and hold water. I tried making a plug and unioning it in, painstakingly matching every measurement, but the …

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## [Has anyone tried to make a square spiral, I did and got this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-anyone-tried-to-make-a-square-spiral-i-did-and-got-this/18265)

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**Author:** [@VarunYR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VarunYR)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-anyone-tried-to-make-a-square-spiral-i-did-and-got-this/18265 "2022-03-25T17:15:12Z")

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## [Laser cutting directly from Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laser-cutting-directly-from-shapr3d/18306)

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**Author:** [@andy\_zellers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andy_zellers)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laser-cutting-directly-from-shapr3d/18306 "2022-03-25T17:09:59Z")

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As a teacher I am always looking for a simple way to do things with a lot of users. I have an Epilog laser in my classroom and it would be incredible if we could design something in Shapr and “print” directly to the lase…

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## [How do I merge shapes/bodies?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-merge-shapes-bodies/18291)

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**Author:** [@czgon03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/czgon03)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-merge-shapes-bodies/18291 "2022-03-25T14:45:51Z")

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I’m incredibly new to this, I’ve never touched a 3D modeling program before and I’ve only explored the app for a few hours so far. I wanted to ask if I can merge different bodies into one? The “union” button looks like i…

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## [Guide curve's vertices incorrecty intersect with profile vertices](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guide-curves-vertices-incorrecty-intersect-with-profile-vertices/18281)

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**Author:** [@rtk11226](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rtk11226)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guide-curves-vertices-incorrecty-intersect-with-profile-vertices/18281 "2022-03-25T14:40:41Z")

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This is my first attempt at using loft… I’ve read the manual, watched the YouTubes and I’m still not able to successfully complete my design. I keep getting the error in the subject line when I try to apply the guide cu…

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## [My first model on windows (microsoft surface pro)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-model-on-windows-microsoft-surface-pro/13768)

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**Author:** [@concepthouse714](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/concepthouse714)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-model-on-windows-microsoft-surface-pro/13768 "2022-03-25T13:50:05Z")

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MI Box Remote.shapr (602.7 KB) please give feedback

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## [Non-default names of bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-default-names-of-bodies/18304)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-default-names-of-bodies/18304 "2022-03-25T13:18:32Z")

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I try to keep track of what I am doing by giving names to bodies. However I find that on many operations (and certainly with the Union op) you lose the name of the bodies, because a new body with generic name is created…

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## [Invalid body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-body/18296)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-body/18296 "2022-03-25T12:32:04Z")

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I need to increase the thickness of the sidewalls in this model but keep getting blocked. I assume it’s all the rounded edges. I have tried to revert them back but it won’t let me change the radius back to 0. At this po…

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## [Overlapping colours issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-colours-issue/18298)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-colours-issue/18298 "2022-03-25T10:35:03Z")

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Love the new visualisation feature but I’ve noticed an issue when transparent colours overlap. I created a design with several coloured glass cylinders… When the blue cylinder is observed through the yellow cylinder one…

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## [Scene transparency](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scene-transparency/17222)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scene-transparency/17222 "2022-03-25T10:12:44Z")

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First off, it’s great to see rendering in Shapr, thanks so much for implementing it! Great work so far! I can’t wait to see where it goes. Real quick, unless I’m doing something wrong, I just noticed that the transpar…

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## [4” Pumps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-pumps/18293)

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**Author:** [@Paddysback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paddysback)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-pumps/18293 "2022-03-25T06:27:37Z")

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## [Unfold shapes to DFX files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfold-shapes-to-dfx-files/18292)

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**Author:** [@Paddysback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paddysback)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfold-shapes-to-dfx-files/18292 "2022-03-25T06:13:18Z")

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Are you going to add a steel fabrication add in to unfolding shapes to DFX files for pipe work ? That work be so cool Plate ‘n’ Sheet.com Plate n Sheet Sheet Metal Development Software

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## [Material Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-request/18279)

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**Author:** [@Wezza77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wezza77)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-request/18279 "2022-03-24T21:08:12Z")

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Could you consider please an extruded colourable basic material? To be honest probably the brushed alpha on a colourable plastic looks close enough and then serves for things like pultruded carbon also. Thanks.

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## [Add function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-function/18276)

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**Author:** [@paper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/paper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-function/18276 "2022-03-24T20:32:44Z")

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Hello community, I am happy to see what you have achieved in such a short time and are working diligently on changes. This is my first post, I would be very happy if someone recognizes the problem I have here. I’m sorry…

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## [Any middle school teachers using Shapr?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-middle-school-teachers-using-shapr/18271)

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**Author:** [@andy\_zellers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andy_zellers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-middle-school-teachers-using-shapr/18271 "2022-03-24T20:19:19Z")

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Hello, I am a middle school Technology Education & Engineering teacher. I have been teaching students the basics of CAD/3D modeling for about 20 years with programs such as SketchUp, Tinkercad, and Inventor. All student…

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## [Joining two spline lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-two-spline-lines/18254)

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**Author:** [@Keith.pearey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Keith.pearey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-two-spline-lines/18254 "2022-03-24T14:35:22Z")

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I have created two spline lines on a sketch plane that join to each other. When I use these in an extrude I get a line on my resulting 3D shape at the point the two splines join. Can I merge the two spline lines to cre…

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