# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=289

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## [How to create a "crystalline" surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351 "2021-02-10T21:36:48Z")

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Dear fellow-shaprs, a friend of mine asked me to create (3d-print) a “sugar-rabbit” - a rabbit figurine that looks like it’s made of sugar… While I won’t have a problem finding a 3d-model of a rabbit, or even creating …

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## [Creating Rough Surface Like Moon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-rough-surface-like-moon/11352)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Benjamin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-rough-surface-like-moon/11352 "2021-02-10T19:34:36Z")

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Hello all, I’m hoping to get some guidance on your thoughts on how I can achieve a bumpy surface like the moon. I attached an image of the texture I am going for. This surface will be on a flat rectangle. To be clean, I…

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## [Union issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issues/11348)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issues/11348 "2021-02-10T14:59:59Z")

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Can you give ununion option in Shapr3D? It will be very helpful. When we are modeling we union some parts, and after a few steps we feel that parts are not supposed to be union. So I need help. Waiting for your reply.

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## [How to make corrugated hose with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-corrugated-hose-with-shapr3d/11337)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-corrugated-hose-with-shapr3d/11337 "2021-02-09T15:18:09Z")

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## [Is it possible to export to GLTF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-to-gltf/11277)

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**Author:** [@j2020](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/j2020)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-to-gltf/11277 "2021-02-08T10:38:27Z")

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I would like to export to GLTF so I can load the model in Three.js for a web app. There is a GLTF loader for react-three-fiber. So I wonder if Shapr3D can export on the GLTF format

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## [Projection Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-bug/11300)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-bug/11300 "2021-02-08T10:22:33Z")

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Heya, I encountered for the second time now problems with projection. You can see the issue in the attached image. I project a body onto a construction plane. IMHO this should work. I also wonder why projection from bod…

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## [Stl import max file-size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-max-file-size/11318)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-max-file-size/11318 "2021-02-08T07:45:24Z")

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Hi folks, Just wondering if there’s a max file-size limit for importing stl files? I created a 345mb file which wouldn’t load, so ‘dumbed it down’ to about 200mb and still no luck. Then went all-out-low-poly for 45mb a…

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## [Subscription question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-question/11320)

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**Author:** [@scheme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scheme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-question/11320 "2021-02-08T07:31:56Z")

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First… just started evaluating shapr3d on my Mac after a brief iPad trial run. Very impressed with the results to date. Have been searching for an affordable + quality 3d CAD program for the Mac for some time now. Really…

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## [macOS Initial Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-initial-feedback/10012)

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**Author:** [@doconnor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doconnor)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-initial-feedback/10012 "2021-02-08T06:52:42Z")

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Hi guys, Delighted to be able to try out Shapr3D on my Mac, I think this has the potential to be a gamechanger for designers everywhere! Here are my first impressions of the macOS Beta without having gotten into the det…

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## [Grenade F-1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grenade-f-1/11315)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grenade-f-1/11315 "2021-02-07T17:37:07Z")

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## [Jet engine RR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jet-engine-rr/11314)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jet-engine-rr/11314 "2021-02-07T17:27:58Z")

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## [Abstract planter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/abstract-planter/11307)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/abstract-planter/11307 "2021-02-07T00:55:16Z")

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Watching TV and “Shapring”

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## [ICloud Backup/Exporting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup-exporting/4179)

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**Author:** [@Becca.Steudel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Becca.Steudel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup-exporting/4179 "2021-02-06T18:08:53Z")

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Hello! My iPad is damaged and I need to replace it. I am making sure that all my important files are backed up before I replace it. I have not found a way to export multiple files at once or even export them from the “D…

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## [Loft tool customization ideas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-customization-ideas/11298)

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**Author:** [@Spacjamen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spacjamen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-customization-ideas/11298 "2021-02-06T11:26:38Z")

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Hello ! Lastly I tried to design my funnel that has some interesting shape. I found that the loft tool don’t allow us to set up the way in which the surface of created body goes through the profiles. Take a look at pi…

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## [macOS 3.57.0 - can't find my designs after upgrade to BigSur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-3-57-0-cant-find-my-designs-after-upgrade-to-bigsur/11286)

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**Author:** [@murad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/murad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-3-57-0-cant-find-my-designs-after-upgrade-to-bigsur/11286 "2021-02-05T22:00:16Z")

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Hello Shapr3D Team, I’m using the free version and had only 2 designs available. Yesterday I upgraded to Big Sur and it was fine at the beginning. But today for some reason I coudldn’t find my designs anymore. Instead i…

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## [Using Shapr3d for relief style work on woodworking CNC?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-for-relief-style-work-on-woodworking-cnc/2564)

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**Author:** [@Ton80](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ton80)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-for-relief-style-work-on-woodworking-cnc/2564 "2021-02-04T23:42:12Z")

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Hi. I am new to the forum and I am trying to evaluate Shapr3D and a few other apps. I am looking for an iOS based solution to work up relief style 3D for my CNC woodworking. I have been searching YouTube and google fo…

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## [Short SC-7 Skyvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/short-sc-7-skyvan/11263)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/short-sc-7-skyvan/11263 "2021-02-04T19:11:45Z")

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## [Color Labels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-labels/11191)

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**Author:** [@Johnburk3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnburk3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-labels/11191 "2021-02-04T16:03:27Z")

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Can you add some basic color labels for colorblind users?

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## [Error message when making a copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-making-a-copy/11253)

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**Author:** [@RonVictor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonVictor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-making-a-copy/11253 "2021-02-04T11:55:52Z")

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I wish to make a copy of a simple item. I can move it ok, but when I try to copy it by clicking on the little plus sign, I get the following error message at the top of the screen. “ Transform operation failed, because …

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## [iPad - 3.58 - A dose of UX boosters for iOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-58-a-dose-of-ux-boosters-for-ios/11224)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-58-a-dose-of-ux-boosters-for-ios/11224 "2021-02-04T05:27:24Z")

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Hi everyone! We’ve been chewing over the ins and outs of Shapr3D’s app experience. So this release, 3.58, is completely devoted to weeding out annoying bugs and mishaps and making every interaction buttery smooth. Firs…

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## [Fillets and Chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-and-chamfers/11160)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-and-chamfers/11160 "2021-02-03T18:11:07Z")

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I’m really enjoying modeling on Shapr3D after 3 days of using it. However, I’d like to request a useful command on your fillets and chamfers. Can the software team please look into adding the ability to include variable …

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## [Anyone know of a Template Exchange?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-template-exchange/11216)

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**Author:** [@KevinCossaboon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KevinCossaboon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-template-exchange/11216 "2021-02-03T17:56:51Z")

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I am wondering if there is a good site that has standard templates for CAD in a STEP or other format to use in Shapr3D I was thinking of threaded holes - various sizes Bolts - various size and threads server rack spa…

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## [We can measure the weight of our 3d model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-can-measure-the-weight-of-our-3d-model/11168)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-can-measure-the-weight-of-our-3d-model/11168 "2021-02-03T17:37:30Z")

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We can easily measure the weight of any designed model in Shapr3D. Steps are as follows : Step 1- Select the model for which the weight is to be determined. Enter the solidification number on the calculator. Step 2- …

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## [DWG/DXF export proportion problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-proportion-problem/11247)

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**Author:** [@6060](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/6060)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-proportion-problem/11247 "2021-02-03T14:25:06Z")

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Sorry I just start learning and I am not that familiar with CAD. I exported this to a CAD file, I have tried exporting to both DWG and DXF files. But then when I use other CAD editing software to open it, the proport…

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## [Import from KiCad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-from-kicad/11219)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-from-kicad/11219 "2021-02-03T13:43:55Z")

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It is nice that Shapr3D is able to import the board part of the design directly from KiCad. It makes creating the board fixture and case a lot easier. Here is a side by side for KiCad 3D viewer and Shapr3D

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## [Precision of dimensions? Rounding error?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precision-of-dimensions-rounding-error/11239)

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**Author:** [@mickelsp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mickelsp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precision-of-dimensions-rounding-error/11239 "2021-02-02T23:20:35Z")

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Hi there, I’m an occasional user of Shapr3D on iOS and, more recently, on macOS. I really like the direction the Mac version is going in–I have high hopes for the interface redesign that will better adapt the program to…

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## [Viewing 2d drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-2d-drawing/11215)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-2d-drawing/11215 "2021-02-02T17:45:57Z")

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Can I view 2d drawings in Shapr 3d like Autocad?

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## [Sorta like a Hyperboloid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorta-like-a-hyperboloid/11233)

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**Author:** [@CantCADNeedHelp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CantCADNeedHelp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorta-like-a-hyperboloid/11233 "2021-02-02T16:34:20Z")

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I’m completely new to CAD and design in general, so please excuse any and all ignorance. I’m a woodworker and I’ve decided that graph paper and graphite is going the way of the Yellow Pages. That being said, I’m trying…

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## [Part 8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-8/11234)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-8/11234 "2021-02-02T16:04:27Z")

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Sharing my next creation Part 8.shapr (26.7 KB)

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## [Panning in 2D with one finger vs two fingers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/panning-in-2d-with-one-finger-vs-two-fingers/11231)

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**Author:** [@henri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/henri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/panning-in-2d-with-one-finger-vs-two-fingers/11231 "2021-02-02T14:55:56Z")

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When drawing initial lines and shapes in 2D (in top view for example) it is so unnatural to pan around the canvas with two fingers opposed to using just one finger. Is there a hidden option somewhere or something I have …

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