# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=276

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## [How do you change you’re modeling category](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-change-you-re-modeling-category/12940)

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**Author:** [@Hayze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hayze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-change-you-re-modeling-category/12940 "2021-05-22T00:08:49Z")

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How do you change the categorey

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## [Shapr3D forum error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-forum-error/12936)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-forum-error/12936 "2021-05-21T16:04:51Z")

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I am unable to view my forum it is showing error.

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## [Sheet Metal Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-design/12910)

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**Author:** [@Refer-dude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Refer-dude)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-design/12910 "2021-05-21T00:13:14Z")

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I would like to use geometric shapes for sheet metal design and transitions. I’m a complete nube with 2-D and 3-D drawing. Will this app work for what I’m trying to accomplish? Years ago I was a CNC set up machinist a…

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## [New color update is useful, thanks!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-color-update-is-useful-thanks/12919)

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**Author:** [@Enginerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enginerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-color-update-is-useful-thanks/12919 "2021-05-20T22:53:39Z")

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I can now make game accurate models in color. The SNES only have a few possible hexadecimal colors. 96 IIRC. Thanks for implementing this feature. Here is a game accurate version of my Link I’ll be 3D printing. Now I jus…

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## [Honda starter delete plug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honda-starter-delete-plug/12872)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honda-starter-delete-plug/12872 "2021-05-20T04:13:00Z")

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A friend wanted to remove the electric starter from his motorcycle, but the remaining hole needed to be plugged. I measured the old starter and engine case where it’s installed, and used Shapr to design a simple plug wi…

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## [Anyone Here Interested In Paramotor Design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-here-interested-in-paramotor-design/12886)

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**Author:** [@CLEVE-ij](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CLEVE-ij)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-here-interested-in-paramotor-design/12886 "2021-05-19T19:35:23Z")

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New guy here. Trying this program out. A few qestions 1 how do you ask the company a direct question? 2. What are those of you who are using the business or team versions thoughts vs the standard. For instance, the 2D dr…

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## [Interface text size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-text-size/12870)

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**Author:** [@Kal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-text-size/12870 "2021-05-18T23:42:23Z")

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Is it at all possible to make the interface text size user selectable? I’m old and my eye sight is not what it once was, still pretty good but trying to read some of the text for the user elements means I’m having to le…

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## [How can I prevent this inclination?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-this-inclination/12855)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-this-inclination/12855 "2021-05-18T18:00:11Z")

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Hello, so after having drawn a horizontal line and specifying the distance to the bottom line (254 mm) I tried drawing a second one and again specify the same distance. However when doing so, the second line will end up…

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## [How do I set the difference?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-set-the-difference/12854)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-set-the-difference/12854 "2021-05-18T12:21:53Z")

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Hello, in this rectangle I added a horizontal line which should be placed 254 mm above the bottom horizontal line. I can’t figure out how I can specify this distance of 254 mm. Can anyone help? Thanks a lot in advance! …

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## [3d model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model/12852)

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**Author:** [@Harsh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Harsh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model/12852 "2021-05-18T06:39:28Z")

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shapr3d\_export\_2021-05-18\_12h06m.iges (193.2 KB) Hello everyone , Here is another 3d model -Hub Detail for Cane Leveller Uploading: F47DBFD7-0EEE-4975-BDC2-228287F20E2E.png…

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## [Settings keyboard shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/settings-keyboard-shortcuts/11333)

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**Author:** [@droussel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/droussel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/settings-keyboard-shortcuts/11333 "2021-05-18T01:35:59Z")

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Hi, Would it be possible to link the cmd-, shortcut to the settings page? This is one of the standard cocoa shortcut in macOS :slight\_smile:

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## [Clean up after UNiON process](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/clean-up-after-union-process/561)

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**Author:** [@alexleao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexleao)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/clean-up-after-union-process/561 "2021-05-17T18:12:46Z")

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Hello, How can I clean up the model after a union process? Look the following image. There are no separated pieces in this model. I did a union of all pieces, but there are those junk lines in the intersections. How ca…

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## [NURBS support for Iges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nurbs-support-for-iges/12831)

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**Author:** [@SteveLynch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveLynch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nurbs-support-for-iges/12831 "2021-05-17T16:35:19Z")

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Hey Guys! I’m part of a huge Fiber laser owner’s group, and many of us use a Laser tube cutter. Shapr 3d is by far the easiest way to design tube geometries, however, the software for laser cutters requires files to be e…

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## [zoom to selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-to-selected/12843)

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**Author:** [@sphaera](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sphaera)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-to-selected/12843 "2021-05-17T16:22:23Z")

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I am considering Shapr3D, testing the free version. There are some features that I am missing; are they not there or am I just not seeing them? The option to set custom keyboard shortcuts? The option to change mouse s…

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## [Scaling along axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-along-axis/12824)

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**Author:** [@Dcostigan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dcostigan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-along-axis/12824 "2021-05-17T16:19:20Z")

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Is there a way to scale just along an axis?

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## [Tequila Gun: Concept, design, manufacturing, production and distribution](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tequila-gun-concept-design-manufacturing-production-and-distribution/12826)

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**Author:** [@Xolotl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xolotl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tequila-gun-concept-design-manufacturing-production-and-distribution/12826 "2021-05-17T14:53:41Z")

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Finally finished my product only using Shapr3D. Was a easy way using this app. Probably I would never finished my product if this 3D Model software were not available. Why? Because I only have a iPad, and to design a ver…

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## [Do any apple pencil clones work yet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-any-apple-pencil-clones-work-yet/12832)

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**Author:** [@SteveLynch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveLynch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-any-apple-pencil-clones-work-yet/12832 "2021-05-17T14:48:29Z")

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I’m terribly tired of apple pencils getting lost, stolen, or becoming inoperative. I’ve been through 4 so far, and truthfully, that’s equal to the price of My 12.9" gen 3 ipad pro. I’m at a crossroad once again, as som…

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## [A couple of newbie-Qs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-couple-of-newbie-qs/12834)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-couple-of-newbie-qs/12834 "2021-05-17T13:49:35Z")

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Hello, I’m planning to make a DXF-file that is meant to be used for a waterjet machine to cut a PE-sheet into parts. With these parts I’m planning to make a water tank for a hydroponic systems to grow some herbs. In the…

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## [Expand line direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expand-line-direction/12830)

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**Author:** [@fredlef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fredlef)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expand-line-direction/12830 "2021-05-17T12:34:58Z")

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I have two adjacent rectangles and I want to increase the width of both from .147 to .152. I want the rectangle on the right to expand to the right and the one on the left to expand to the left so that the width between…

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## [Control points not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/control-points-not-working/8864)

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**Author:** [@Hannibalprojects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hannibalprojects)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/control-points-not-working/8864 "2021-05-16T18:09:07Z")

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Creating multiple control points by pressing down on pen will not work it does one then nothing. I’m a beginner sure it did it in tutorial then now it will not work

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## [Parallel shift in bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parallel-shift-in-bodies/12816)

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**Author:** [@Hendrik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hendrik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parallel-shift-in-bodies/12816 "2021-05-16T15:56:19Z")

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I am a beginner with Shapr3D and ask for support. I have designed a body, which also corresponds in dimensions and structures to what I need. Unfortunately, I can not open up in self-study, how I can now easily tilt thi…

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## [Materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials/12814)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials/12814 "2021-05-16T15:40:57Z")

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I see materials are not in-plan right now. Are people really using Jig to add materials to their Shapr Models? Are there other tools, solutions? Hard to justify 450 a year plus the 499 for Shapr, since I use these tool…

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## [Change rotate/move tool for mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-rotate-move-tool-for-mesh/12807)

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**Author:** [@Turbogeek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Turbogeek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-rotate-move-tool-for-mesh/12807 "2021-05-16T03:23:55Z")

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I have meshes imported, but need to mirror and combine. Problem is, the rotation axis is at a weird angle and impossible to align the mirrored mesh. Any way to reset the move/rotate tool?

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## [A hose clamp like feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-hose-clamp-like-feature/12799)

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**Author:** [@cgriffin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cgriffin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-hose-clamp-like-feature/12799 "2021-05-15T20:57:09Z")

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I’m trying create something that will hold a dial indicator. The image shows as far as I’ve got. I’m at the point where I need to cut out the space between the parts where the nut and screw would be.

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## [Step Files - Align Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-align-tool/12798)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-align-tool/12798 "2021-05-15T02:06:30Z")

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I have downloaded and included in a design a step file from Sugatsune, It is a drawer slide that contains 3 bodies. I would at times like treat those three bodies as 1 for example when using the align tool. According to…

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## [Screen Grab iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-grab-ipad/12797)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-grab-ipad/12797 "2021-05-14T23:46:14Z")

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I can do a screen shot in every app on my iPad except Shapr3D. Is this a bug?

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## [Conceptual Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conceptual-issue/12794)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conceptual-issue/12794 "2021-05-14T22:38:35Z")

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I am new to Shapr… and I am trying to do something simple, to start with. I have looked at a lot of tutorials but am not finding what I am trying to do. Basically I am drawing a table leg that tapers 60mm from the top o…

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## [Import text from AI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-text-from-ai/12389)

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**Author:** [@Curiosity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiosity)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-text-from-ai/12389 "2021-05-14T14:35:50Z")

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Hello, I wrote my text on illustrator then import in dxf format however some letter does not extrude. It’s different according to the font. With font : Eds Market Bold Script, the e doesn’t work, and with Daily Grind, …

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## [3d model from 2d drawing - 2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-from-2d-drawing-2/12789)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-from-2d-drawing-2/12789 "2021-05-14T13:56:42Z")

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Sharing another 3d model from Engineering Drawing book. And excited for the 2d drawing update!! shapr3d\_export\_2021-05-14\_19h16m.shapr (58.6 KB)

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## [All design file thumbnails became grey and files could not be opened](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-design-file-thumbnails-became-grey-and-files-could-not-be-opened/12787)

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**Author:** [@wanghailei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wanghailei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-design-file-thumbnails-became-grey-and-files-could-not-be-opened/12787 "2021-05-14T13:38:27Z")

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