# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=269

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## [Undo does not seem to work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-does-not-seem-to-work/13206)

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**Author:** [@owen\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/owen_m)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-does-not-seem-to-work/13206 "2021-07-19T11:50:25Z")

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Recently while trying out Shapr3D on Mac, I noticed that undo and redo just don’t seem to work at all. I used an extrusion to subtract from a body I was editing, and then realized the subtraction wasn’t how I wanted it, …

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## [The new iPad Pro is a huge milestone for Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-new-ipad-pro-is-a-huge-milestone-for-shapr3d/6996)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-new-ipad-pro-is-a-huge-milestone-for-shapr3d/6996 "2020-07-08T16:07:20Z")

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Dear Shapr3D users, We could not be more excited about the new iPad Pro and the new iPadOS. I summarized my thoughts in the article below, and we would love to hear what you think!

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## [Window Selection Option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/window-selection-option/10321)

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**Author:** [@chris86](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chris86)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/window-selection-option/10321 "2021-07-19T09:40:12Z")

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Loved my first test of the macOS app today, can’t wait to see how it evolves :slight\_smile: One thing that I’m really missing, and I think this probably applies to the iPad app, is the ability to do ‘window selections’.…

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## [Multiple turning points to turn a group of parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-turning-points-to-turn-a-group-of-parts/13894)

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**Author:** [@Francisco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Francisco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-turning-points-to-turn-a-group-of-parts/13894 "2021-07-20T06:09:29Z")

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Hello there, it is useful to move the turning point to a desired position to let parts turn in special arrangement. It is is possible for example to let all cogwheels turn at the same time in a gearbox ? Or specially in…

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## [iPad - 4.8 - Centerlines for 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-4-8-centerlines-for-2d-drawings/13934)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-4-8-centerlines-for-2d-drawings/13934 "2021-07-20T01:42:52Z")

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Hi everyone :rocket: Take your 2D drawings up a notch with centerline geometries: 2-point and 2-line centerlines. All you have to do is select points and lines, and the app will mark up your technical drawings. For m…

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## [Lost Layers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-layers/13897)

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**Author:** [@Hempstalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hempstalk)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-layers/13897 "2021-07-19T20:51:22Z")

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I’m exporting a simple drawing with 5 parts all on seperate layers in STEP format. When I import this drawing into my CAD software (Rhino) it opens with everything on one layer and the layer structure is gone. I’ve mes…

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## [Mac - 4.8 - Centerlines for 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-4-8-centerlines-for-2d-drawings/13935)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-4-8-centerlines-for-2d-drawings/13935 "2021-07-19T17:01:05Z")

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Hi! :rocket: Take your 2D drawings up a notch with centerline geometries: 2-point and 2-line centerlines. All you have to do is select points and lines, and the app will mark up your technical drawings. For more tips…

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## [Making a model Transparent?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-model-transparent/13928)

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**Author:** [@Tzarza](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tzarza)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-model-transparent/13928 "2021-07-19T14:36:55Z")

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How do I make a model transparent so I can see the inside to verify measurements?

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## [Tufted Booth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tufted-booth/13885)

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**Author:** [@eaglekatarina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eaglekatarina)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tufted-booth/13885 "2021-07-19T08:44:59Z")

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This took some work, but was fun to do. Project was my friend.

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## [Inductor wire](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inductor-wire/13898)

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**Author:** [@Greedycrab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Greedycrab)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inductor-wire/13898 "2021-07-18T01:44:44Z")

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How to drawing inductor wire

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## [Automotive designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automotive-designs/13841)

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**Author:** [@M.y](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/M.y)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automotive-designs/13841 "2021-07-17T14:52:14Z")

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I am a beginner and I am trying to design front and rear bumpers and adding mounts to them and need help on how to do it

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## [Different Page Scales](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-page-scales/13888)

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**Author:** [@Raymon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raymon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-page-scales/13888 "2021-07-17T10:37:06Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to change the page scales to something reasonable? It jumps from 1:100 to 1:50, 1:20, 1:10 then finally incrementally by 1. 1:15 would be great, or the ability to pick our own scale. Maybe actual …

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## [Disable Title Block and Border](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-title-block-and-border/13887)

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**Author:** [@Raymon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raymon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-title-block-and-border/13887 "2021-07-17T10:34:35Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to disable the tittle block and border when creating 2D drawings? They really get in the way and are scale isn’t helpful. Thank you

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## [How do i prevent a rectangle from "connecting" to a guide line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881 "2021-07-16T16:02:39Z")

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Probably another newbie question but here goes. I’m designing a plywood case. I draw the outer dimensions, create an offset loop for the plywood thickness, and then draw another 1/4" offset as a guide for the dado dept…

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## [User interface improvement request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-improvement-request/13879)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-improvement-request/13879 "2021-07-16T15:50:18Z")

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Often, when a line is selected, the arrow and the dimension overlap each other and I have to zoom in to get separation to be able to select the dimension to change it. Is it possible to add some UI logic that will separ…

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## [Obvious(?) question about locking the length ofa line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obvious-question-about-locking-the-length-ofa-line/13878)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obvious-question-about-locking-the-length-ofa-line/13878 "2021-07-16T15:34:54Z")

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Caveat: I’m relatively new to Shapr3d and this may be user error/lack of understanding on my part. I’ve searched the forum and looked at the “manual” (such as it is), tutorials on YouTube but can’t find the answer to t…

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## [User interface inconsistency - change request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-inconsistency-change-request/13877)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-inconsistency-change-request/13877 "2021-07-16T15:01:47Z")

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Why is the user interface with drawings different from the user interface for Items? Not sure I see a reason why this would make sense. Different development team? This is for iPad version.

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## [Wrong measurement after replacing a face of an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-measurement-after-replacing-a-face-of-an-object/13756)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-measurement-after-replacing-a-face-of-an-object/13756 "2021-07-16T14:30:43Z")

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Hi, After replacing a face on a object, the measurement of lines and angles are wrong on the 3D space. I have to close and reopen the sharp file to make the measurement correct. Here is an example: Here is a line …

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## [Constraints donnot work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-donnot-work/13872)

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**Author:** [@Milk-Money](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milk-Money)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-donnot-work/13872 "2021-07-16T11:35:49Z")

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Hello, New to this Modeling Program, forum and IPad 14.6, but plenty of Mac experience and design as well. Working my way through second tutorial and cannot use constraints. Hopefully its something silly ……any help is …

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## [Problems with student license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-student-license/13848)

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**Author:** [@tomtar1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomtar1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-student-license/13848 "2021-07-16T11:42:50Z")

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Hello, Yesterday I was trying to get my student license but suddenly I remarked that I don’t have an school issued email and also no student ID. Is it still possible to get a license?

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## [Mac - 4.4 - 2D drawing updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-4-4-2d-drawing-updates/12717)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-4-4-2d-drawing-updates/12717 "2021-07-15T11:10:21Z")

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Hi Shapr3D users! :cowboy\_hat\_face: This update is all about 2D drawings, or technical drawings. Download version 4.4 to get your hands on: Dimension precision Customize the level of precision for linear and angula…

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## [3rd party accessories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-accessories/13866)

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**Author:** [@Mardenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mardenz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-accessories/13866 "2021-07-16T06:55:46Z")

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Is 3rd party accessories able to use in this app? Such as logitech Bluetooth keyboard and goojodoq keypad

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## [Need Help...Which Demo to use?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-which-demo-to-use/13860)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-which-demo-to-use/13860 "2021-07-15T20:08:56Z")

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I posted a while back, I bought Shapr3D over a year ago my son and I, my son learned the program and now has Cancer and it’s hard for him to help me anymore, he designed a few things for us and they are great and I was i…

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## [Export fails, then app lags badly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-fails-then-app-lags-badly/13855)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-fails-then-app-lags-badly/13855 "2021-07-15T16:57:01Z")

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While trying to export a design in .shapr format from my iPad Pro, I chose the option “share with” to airdrop to my iMac. The “share with” window comes up blank, no option to share to anything. Immediately after clo…

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## [Chamfer Angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-angles/10895)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-angles/10895 "2021-07-14T19:54:10Z")

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Currently, the chamfer tool only specifies depth, but not angle. Default angle is 45 degrees, but it would be nice to change that angle, or even set a default. So possibly, when you select an edge to chamfer, you would…

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## [I hope to be able to edit the content of this table](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-hope-to-be-able-to-edit-the-content-of-this-table/13849)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-hope-to-be-able-to-edit-the-content-of-this-table/13849 "2021-07-14T17:01:30Z")

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I hope to be able to edit the content of this table

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## [Import spline from CSV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-spline-from-csv/13844)

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**Author:** [@F1k3nz11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/F1k3nz11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-spline-from-csv/13844 "2021-07-14T09:09:46Z")

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Hi everyone! I really like this app as it faster on my M1 iPad pro than Fusion360 on my Macbook pro 2018. I am working on transferring my workflow from Fusion to Shapr3d; however, there is this little catch - I often us…

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## [3d printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer/13834)

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**Author:** [@Germena](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Germena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer/13834 "2021-07-13T20:40:28Z")

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Why every time I export a model from shaper 3d to my 3d printer slicer it turn to be too small

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## [Drawing Newel Post Components](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-newel-post-components/13832)

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**Author:** [@mjlloyd80](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjlloyd80)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-newel-post-components/13832 "2021-07-13T20:11:34Z")

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Hi There, I am new to 3D modelling and Shapr3D. I could really use some help with trying to draw part of a Newel post. I can’t get my head around how to draw the outlined object in the picture. I can’t seem to recreate t…

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## [File keeps crashing the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-keeps-crashing-the-app/13488)

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**Author:** [@joeywkoh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joeywkoh)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-keeps-crashing-the-app/13488 "2021-07-13T15:00:56Z")

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Hi — I closed down the app while in a design (it was taking forever to do some calculations), and now I can’t access the file as it causes the app to crash. I’m on an iPad. I’ve sent the crash report; what do I do from …

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