# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=24

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## [Add parametric behavior for pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-parametric-behavior-for-pattern/39940)

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**Author:** [@zsoltvaradi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zsoltvaradi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-parametric-behavior-for-pattern/39940 "2025-12-11T00:22:19Z")

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Able to enter parametric calculations when using the linear and circular pattern functions during sketching.

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## [Assemblies? Any update on this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-any-update-on-this/39886)

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**Author:** [@DGe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DGe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-any-update-on-this/39886 "2025-12-10T19:33:02Z")

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Hi I was wondering if anyone has an idea what the status of the very long promised assemblies functionality actually is. if you look at the forums, for a number of years now someone in the dev team says it’s “on the ro…

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## [Ia générative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ia-generative/39919)

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**Author:** [@Bonnevie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonnevie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ia-generative/39919 "2025-12-10T17:23:09Z")

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comment faire pour que IA ne déforme pas mon modèle lors de la réaction d’une scène?

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## [Best Tablet for Shaper 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-tablet-for-shaper-3d/29930)

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**Author:** [@JNel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JNel)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-tablet-for-shaper-3d/29930 "2025-12-10T17:04:03Z")

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S 3D is without question, my go to 3D design software. But what is the best operating system and tablet? I currently use a Surface Pro 7… easy to use, convenient to pack, and pretty darn good for small projects. Ho…

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## [Loft doesn't follow guide lines all the way around?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-follow-guide-lines-all-the-way-around/39941)

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**Author:** [@zandr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zandr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-follow-guide-lines-all-the-way-around/39941 "2025-12-10T16:02:36Z")

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First time post, so I’m probably missing something simple. I’m trying to use loft to make a duct. It’s a round hole to a square hole, and I’d like to use guide curves to create something of a bellmouth. No idea if this i…

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## [Когда будет инструмент Радиус?(](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/39929)

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**Author:** [@Zamir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zamir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/39929 "2025-12-09T22:47:38Z")

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Приветствую команду разработчиков этой прекрасной программы :clap:t2: Подскажите пожалуйста, когда Вы добавите инструмент РАДИУС?

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## [Apple pencil alarm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alarm/39923)

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**Author:** [@Tratek92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tratek92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alarm/39923 "2025-12-09T11:13:32Z")

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I have a zagg stylus pro 2, on a M5 ipad pro, The first day I used the stylus and shapr it worked great, no alarms now every day since I get the apple pencil not connected the moment it comes off the screen by more than …

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## [3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise issues with Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-enterprise-issues-with-shapr3d/39931)

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**Author:** [@11hncho11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/11hncho11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-enterprise-issues-with-shapr3d/39931 "2025-12-09T10:18:45Z")

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I’m having troubles with my Shapr3D and my 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise: • I can’t multiple select with the SpaceMouse, but I can with my keyboard • The control button now acts like a “drag” control instead • Som…

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## [Improve learning / tutorials / seminars in-app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-learning-tutorials-seminars-in-app/9458)

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**Author:** [@Wayneofgarth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wayneofgarth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-learning-tutorials-seminars-in-app/9458 "2025-12-08T20:55:41Z")

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I’ve been using shapr3D for a few months as a beginner with little cad or 3d modeling experience. I found the the initial tutorial pop ups very helpful while finding my way around the app. Now I’d like to move onto more…

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## [Spline segments to closed curve? HowTo?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-segments-to-closed-curve-howto/39890)

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**Author:** [@gBivi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gBivi)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-segments-to-closed-curve-howto/39890 "2025-12-08T20:04:21Z")

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Hallo, I’m struggling a lot with my imported curves. Oject: importing topographic lines (closed curves) to 3D model them and 3D print. Import is a DWG file from Corel Draw with 2 closed curves: Topo\_600R\_closed\_smoot…

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## [Help! Easy way to change size throughout?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-easy-way-to-change-size-throughout/39924)

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**Author:** [@JDMVan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JDMVan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-easy-way-to-change-size-throughout/39924 "2025-12-08T16:43:52Z")

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Hi all, I’m new to this tool (and to 3d design in general) and still trying out the free version before buying the complete software. I use it on my iPad Pro mainly for designing the inside of my camper van build projec…

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## [Looking for freelance designers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-freelance-designers/37218)

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**Author:** [@DETECIN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DETECIN)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-freelance-designers/37218 "2025-12-08T09:48:31Z")

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Looking for freelance designers

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## [Create extrution on a curved face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-extrution-on-a-curved-face/39920)

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**Author:** [@pgpavlides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pgpavlides)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-extrution-on-a-curved-face/39920 "2025-12-06T22:13:05Z")

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Hello everyone! New to Shapr3D trying to explore and figure things out. I am trying to create some extrution in a curve, to creat some clip mechanisms. Any guide or tips how to approach that? Thank you in advance! …

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## [Change material name](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-material-name/39915)

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**Author:** [@JimP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JimP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-material-name/39915 "2025-12-06T10:51:11Z")

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I design interiors. I use HEX input to change colors as desired, e.g., #757C91, so I can get the colors I want. I would like to change the named of the material from “Default Material” to (usually) a Sherwin Williams pai…

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## [Moving model to center axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-to-center-axis/6939)

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**Author:** [@Cybercrypt13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cybercrypt13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-to-center-axis/6939 "2025-12-06T07:42:22Z")

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I did a video that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/Ondbcm2NPVo Basically wanting to know the proper way to orient a model differently than it was originally started. thanks, Glenn

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## [Landscape contours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-contours/6547)

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**Author:** [@Suzoco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Suzoco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-contours/6547 "2025-12-05T19:13:55Z")

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Is it possible to create landforms using a plan with contours as a base ?

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## [How to copy extrudes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-extrudes/39904)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-extrudes/39904 "2025-12-05T15:32:27Z")

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I have created a body. I’ve projected a sketch onto that body. I used that projected sketch to make negative extrudes into that body (eg cut a window hole into the body). So at this point I have not produced any new b…

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## [SWEEP Limitations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-limitations/39909)

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**Author:** [@gBivi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gBivi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-limitations/39909 "2025-12-05T15:00:29Z")

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I’m trying to learn shapr3D shapr3d\_export\_CookieCutter.shapr (100.1 KB) in this cookie cutter project I tried to do a SWEEP around a snowman sketch. It stucks at the hat. I suppose it is because of the small place b…

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## [Implement the standard Macintosh one-click software update mechanism](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/implement-the-standard-macintosh-one-click-software-update-mechanism/25974)

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**Author:** [@mdavb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mdavb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/implement-the-standard-macintosh-one-click-software-update-mechanism/25974 "2025-12-05T14:02:26Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Make applying Shapr Macintosh software updates less time consuming and disruptive. Brief description of the outcomes t…

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## [Materials, properties of the element and technical specification](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-properties-of-the-element-and-technical-specification/39892)

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**Author:** [@dalv95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dalv95)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-properties-of-the-element-and-technical-specification/39892 "2025-12-05T13:58:41Z")

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I would like to be able to add a specific material to the element so there will be an option to show a table with the materials details (assigned to the element) on the drawing. So the drawing can go directly to the prod…

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## [What is this new extruded body display](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-new-extruded-body-display/39908)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-new-extruded-body-display/39908 "2025-12-05T13:12:02Z")

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Suddenly the display of extruded bodies changed on my computer (Mac M1) Please help and I hope it is not a ““New Feature”” that would be a huge way back

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## [Align something to the middle of another object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-something-to-the-middle-of-another-object/30550)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-something-to-the-middle-of-another-object/30550 "2025-12-05T11:49:12Z")

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How would you get the drawer pull in the image below aligned to the center of the drawer along the y-axis?

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## [Exporting should keep file type](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-should-keep-file-type/39252)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-should-keep-file-type/39252 "2025-12-05T11:30:42Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Currently, when you export and pick the filename from the list, it does not adjust the filetype extension to match the file type. Example below - exporting as 3mf, instead of pr…

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## [Shapr3D at FormNEXT? Why not](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-at-formnext-why-not/39728)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-at-formnext-why-not/39728 "2025-12-04T23:12:22Z")

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Not sure where to put this… I noticed Shapr3D is not listed as exhibitor on the FormNext in Frankfurt. It’s that a mistanke??? All the other CAD folks are there.

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## [5.1000 – Display Modes and grid visibility](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-1000-display-modes-and-grid-visibility/39780)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-1000-display-modes-and-grid-visibility/39780 "2025-12-04T23:09:59Z")

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Control your workspace and visuals more easily with updates to Display Modes and grid visibility. New: Shaders and Surface Analysis options have been reorganized into a dedicated menu for Display Modes, making it simpl…

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## [How do I break up a body for printing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-break-up-a-body-for-printing/39895)

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**Author:** [@Shane2011](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shane2011)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-break-up-a-body-for-printing/39895 "2025-12-03T14:44:02Z")

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Hello, I am new to CAD although have tried many times to learn before. I guess my brain just isn’t wired for this to be intuitive. Anyway, I’ve created a ring with 24 holes spaced equiangular about it. I want to…

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## [Can't install anything past 5.730 on MacOS Monterey (12.7.6)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-install-anything-past-5-730-on-macos-monterey-12-7-6/35313)

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**Author:** [@VirtualBrown](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VirtualBrown)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-install-anything-past-5-730-on-macos-monterey-12-7-6/35313 "2025-12-03T10:11:23Z")

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Seems anything after this update requires Ventura. This is beginning to cause a big problem as my iPad is updated and the files are becoming incompatible with my Mac. Your website still says minimum requirements are Mon…

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## [Material requests](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-requests/39885)

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**Author:** [@msonne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msonne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-requests/39885 "2025-12-03T07:49:54Z")

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Hi Sorry if this has already been done, but I was thinking if we could make a place for Material requests? I’ll start :slight\_smile: Bio plastic (ability to set more than one color - plastic component and the bio com…

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## [MOVE handler always in the near area on the mid of the screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-handler-always-in-the-near-area-on-the-mid-of-the-screen/32296)

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**Author:** [@antimix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/antimix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-handler-always-in-the-near-area-on-the-mid-of-the-screen/32296 "2025-12-03T04:06:20Z")

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NOW: You are in sketch mode You have a complex series of shapes (e.g. circles, box,lines) with constrains. You need to move to a very precise position based on a small shape. You zoom in (e.g. 0.2 mm grid) You select a…

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## [Help Help Help! I lost all of my data in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-help-help-i-lost-all-of-my-data-in-shapr3d/39894)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_thinkthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason_thinkthing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-help-help-i-lost-all-of-my-data-in-shapr3d/39894 "2025-12-02T10:13:24Z")

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I lost all of my design data in my SHAPR3D!!! I am very disappointed about that!!! I use Shapr3D for my everyday design routine. All of my company data in this account. since I log in to account this afternoon. I lost …

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