# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=33

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## [SketchUp-style Components and Groups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup-style-components-and-groups/39230)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup-style-components-and-groups/39230 "2025-08-27T18:38:52Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Implementing components and groups as they are utilized in SketchUp will make it easier to change multiples of objects, organize objects into meaningful groups and assemblies, a…

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## [Text Constraint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-constraint/39253)

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**Author:** [@akmalfadilah92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/akmalfadilah92)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-constraint/39253 "2025-08-27T18:01:41Z")

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Hi, im new to shapr3d and enjoying this software, there is 1 thing dont know how to do, i cant find the bounding box for text sketch, how can i connect all the text sketch together so i can constraint it with another lin…

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## [How to create that pedestal?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-that-pedestal/39156)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-that-pedestal/39156 "2025-08-26T17:40:10Z")

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Everything is in the title. Thank you.

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## [Creating barrel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-barrel/38436)

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**Author:** [@Warmup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Warmup)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-barrel/38436 "2025-08-26T16:52:23Z")

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Hi sorry if this is the wrong place to create this. Just getting started using shapr . I was trying to create I barrel tried different ways I found a couple of other tutorials not for shapr. But I haven’t been able to r…

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## [Enable version description modified](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/enable-version-description-modified/39245)

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**Author:** [@adison](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adison)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/enable-version-description-modified/39245 "2025-08-25T00:02:03Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Allow the version name be editable. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Version is b…

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## [Rope around elipse with offset](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-around-elipse-with-offset/39242)

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**Author:** [@Jwhittaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwhittaker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-around-elipse-with-offset/39242 "2025-08-24T16:51:47Z")

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I am creating a mast with a rope around the mast I can make the sweep, but not create the offset with continuation of rope around the mast. The rope is 1” mast is about 10” on major and 6” on minor dimensions https:/…

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## [How to select edges to create a new shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-edges-to-create-a-new-shape/39237)

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**Author:** [@bourbon\_06n](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bourbon_06n)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-edges-to-create-a-new-shape/39237 "2025-08-23T19:10:29Z")

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I want to extrude this face but when I try it auto selects either the circles or the edge of the square. Is there a way to create the highlighted area as a new shape?

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## [Couchtische / Coffetable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couchtische-coffetable/37478)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couchtische-coffetable/37478 "2025-08-23T16:49:51Z")

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Another coffee table :grinning: It’s fun to work with this program sometimes. Sometimes it is very difficult to learn new things. Sometimes the drafts are too bizarre or absurd. But I have nothing better to do. …

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## [Add thickness to a shape line in directions of its norms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-thickness-to-a-shape-line-in-directions-of-its-norms/39229)

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**Author:** [@BeemerGuy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BeemerGuy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-thickness-to-a-shape-line-in-directions-of-its-norms/39229 "2025-08-22T20:41:24Z")

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Summary: As I’m sketching a somewhat-uniform shape, I have to explicitly draw the thickness of it. I have to draw each edge of the thickness, which is double the work and making sure I don’t make mistakes. I wish ther…

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## [Double-clicking to repeat operations like extrude or offset](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-clicking-to-repeat-operations-like-extrude-or-offset/26952)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-clicking-to-repeat-operations-like-extrude-or-offset/26952 "2025-08-22T19:59:44Z")

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I would like to request a feature that is found in SketchUp…when you extrude a surface, if you double-tap on the next surface, it extrudes it the same amount. Double-tapping on subsequent surfaces also extrudes them the…

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## [How to enter fractional inches? Something’s changed…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-enter-fractional-inches-something-s-changed/39228)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-enter-fractional-inches-something-s-changed/39228 "2025-08-22T19:55:09Z")

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I’ve used Shapr3D for many years, but primarily work in metric. However, I need to enter fractional inches, and cannot figure out how to enter them. In the past, there was this cumbersome entry system with fractions, b…

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## [Any way to share Shapr3D file from free version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-share-shapr3d-file-from-free-version/30268)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-share-shapr3d-file-from-free-version/30268 "2025-08-22T18:42:15Z")

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I have finally gotten a friend to try Shapr3D…she’s very CAD savvy, but frustrated with Fusion 360. She’s loving Shapr3D so far, but designed something in the free version and wants to try printing it. My first thought…

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## [How to extrude an image into a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-image-into-a-surface/22450)

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**Author:** [@Fiefs20](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fiefs20)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-image-into-a-surface/22450 "2025-08-22T17:44:58Z")

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I’m trying to use an image and essentially extrude into a surface to essentially make a stamp type item. How would I go about this.

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## [Trying to do specific floral design in 3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-do-specific-floral-design-in-3d/39198)

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**Author:** [@randomi7e](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/randomi7e)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-do-specific-floral-design-in-3d/39198 "2025-08-22T17:24:43Z")

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Hi guys, I am pretty new on this logicial and I would like to know if someone could help me here : I don’t see how could I complete an element of a design that I am doing rn. I want to do like a floral cylindric design…

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## [Datenversand per Email](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/datenversand-per-email/39222)

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**Author:** [@Goldjunge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Goldjunge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/datenversand-per-email/39222 "2025-08-22T11:09:40Z")

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Hello, I haven\`t been able to send data (STL) from Shapr via email for some time. Can anyone help me, preferably in German? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Align cylinder to construction axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-cylinder-to-construction-axis/37364)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-cylinder-to-construction-axis/37364 "2025-08-22T03:05:08Z")

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Please add capability to align a cylinder or cone to a construction axis. See this discussion: Currently this alignment requires a fair amount of work. We currently can align a planar face to a construction plane; thi…

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## [Assemblies: How To?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-how-to/39118)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-how-to/39118 "2025-08-21T20:48:39Z")

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Hi I’m trying to create an assembly. I’ve been advised that you can’t import from cloud/remote files (which makes no sense), but you can if you download the file onto your computer. So I did that, when I import the fir…

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## [Feature Request: Add iPad-style Two-Finger Rotation to MacBook](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-ipad-style-two-finger-rotation-to-macbook/39217)

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**Author:** [@Seung-kyu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Seung-kyu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-ipad-style-two-finger-rotation-to-macbook/39217 "2025-08-21T14:44:32Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: On the MacBook version of Shapr3D, there is no two-finger rotation function, which makes it difficult to freely rotate the view and see the model from different angles. This is …

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## [Modeling a low poly fish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-low-poly-fish/39220)

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**Author:** [@AndySowden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndySowden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-low-poly-fish/39220 "2025-08-21T14:34:23Z")

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I’m trying to model this low poly fish. I can sketch the outline but the spine is say 15mm high. I can create a 3d sketch. I tried extruding and chanffering but that doesn’t work. It’s effectively lots of triangles where…

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## [Import SHAPR file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-shapr-file/39189)

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**Author:** [@SvetelnePanely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SvetelnePanely)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-shapr-file/39189 "2025-08-20T19:44:02Z")

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Hello, While using the iPadOS 26 public beta, I have noticed that with the latest updates, I am unable to import a \*.SHPR file into the iPad. The import function does not work either from the main menu or after creating…

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## [The quirks of Shapr3d lofting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-quirks-of-shapr3d-lofting/39179)

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**Author:** [@mrstrada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrstrada)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-quirks-of-shapr3d-lofting/39179 "2025-08-20T15:12:48Z")

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I have a question in regard to lofting and the methodology of shapr3d, I come from a background of many different 3d packages over the years and I’m assessing shapr. I’m looking at ways to create a curved fillet using a…

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## [Problem with sharing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sharing/39195)

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**Author:** [@Schwempa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schwempa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sharing/39195 "2025-08-20T10:38:15Z")

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I’m having problem with https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Drawing - color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-color/39190)

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**Author:** [@SvetelnePanely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SvetelnePanely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-color/39190 "2025-08-19T07:16:36Z")

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Hello, I would like to suggest adding color customization options in the DRAWING section. Specifically, the ability to change the color of lines and dimension values would be highly beneficial during the creation of tec…

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## [Measuring Tool Problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-tool-problems/39023)

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**Author:** [@Lester](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lester)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-tool-problems/39023 "2025-08-18T11:09:44Z")

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Is there a way to use the measuring tool the old way. I normally keep the measuring tool open when i am working, but now i cannot make changes while the tool is open. This change is making it harder and longer for me t…

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## [Why: Changing Sketch removes Extrusions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-changing-sketch-removes-extrusions/39174)

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**Author:** [@markofbitcoin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markofbitcoin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-changing-sketch-removes-extrusions/39174 "2025-08-18T08:50:58Z")

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I have a sketch I’ve used to do some various extrusions of a box wall to different levels, both positive and negative. I need the hole that is negative slightly larger. I seem to be able to change the width of the hole, …

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## [Search for objects/components within a project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-for-objects-components-within-a-project/39169)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-for-objects-components-within-a-project/39169 "2025-08-17T11:53:51Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Finding a designed object by name even if within a project or draft with many objects/components (referred to as bodies). I’m sure I’m not the only one that has many (sometimes …

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## [Fillets: Why can't I remove them?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-why-cant-i-remove-them/39168)

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**Author:** [@markofbitcoin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markofbitcoin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-why-cant-i-remove-them/39168 "2025-08-17T06:34:48Z")

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I’m getting more and more nervous about using fillets as they seem to lock you in and then you can’t get rid of them if you need to make adjustments or measurements or copy sections of bodies. For example in the screens…

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## [Extruding Curved Edges into Compartments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-curved-edges-into-compartments/39145)

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**Author:** [@GioLangLe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GioLangLe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-curved-edges-into-compartments/39145 "2025-08-16T06:19:20Z")

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I’m designing some compartments, and I’m facing a slight issue. For example, I have a model with some edges that have different curved profiles. Now, I want to extrude it into a compartment, but how can I make it a round…

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## [2D Drawing - LOCK button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-lock-button/39133)

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**Author:** [@Julius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Julius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-lock-button/39133 "2025-08-15T21:00:45Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: With this feature I can lock the rotation in 3…

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## [History feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-feature/38939)

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**Author:** [@Occicat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Occicat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-feature/38939 "2025-08-15T17:21:47Z")

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The history window only lets you view past edits but doesn’t allow you to go back and edit from a particular point in history. I have a project that I was expecting to be able to go back in history to select and modify …

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