# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=332

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## [Export in DXF is incomplete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-dxf-is-incomplete/5149)

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**Author:** [@alantbooth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alantbooth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-dxf-is-incomplete/5149 "2019-07-13T22:00:11Z")

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Morning world. I am based in New Zealand. I use Shapr3D to draw for clients, then export to a product called ACT Cut which I use to setup my Waterjet cutting table. On some, not all drawings I can export perfectly, on o…

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## [Advisory message ‘Something went wrong no changes, were made’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advisory-message-something-went-wrong-no-changes-were-made/5140)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advisory-message-something-went-wrong-no-changes-were-made/5140 "2019-07-13T12:39:43Z")

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Working on a file in Shapr3D I was creating Numeral Outlines with a view to converting them into Bodies so that they will be visible in a Design. During the process it became obvious that to obtain a balance Font adjust…

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## [Exporting for tool path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-tool-path/5019)

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**Author:** [@tetro06](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tetro06)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-tool-path/5019 "2019-07-11T15:58:15Z")

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I’m having trouble exporting to be used for a water jet path. I exported file to sketch up to try and get the path that way but the model imported with issues. Is there an easy way to get tool path off my model in Shapr…

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## [Feedback DXF and DWG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-dxf-and-dwg/5127)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-dxf-and-dwg/5127 "2019-07-11T09:24:17Z")

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Greetings to all, testing the import of the DWG and DXF extensions with a simple gear from the web McMaster I noticed that there are curves that does not support shapr3D as I show in the image in both extensions, they a…

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## [My pro version has defaulted to the basic version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-pro-version-has-defaulted-to-the-basic-version/5124)

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**Author:** [@MGBSS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MGBSS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-pro-version-has-defaulted-to-the-basic-version/5124 "2019-07-11T08:34:10Z")

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I became a Pro user in March this year having paid for the full year subscription of £214.99. I was using Shapr3D earlier today perfectly okay. However, this evening I tried using it and it has reverted to the basic vers…

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## [No sketches to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-sketches-to-export/5126)

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**Author:** [@alanbooth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alanbooth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-sketches-to-export/5126 "2019-07-11T07:23:17Z")

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Hi all, fantastic to see DXF export facilities, I used it yesterday and it worked, today I get an error that there is no Sketches to export? I have tried drawings that previously exported and they no longer export nor d…

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## [Upcoming DXF import / export feature - looking for use cases](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upcoming-dxf-import-export-feature-looking-for-use-cases/5059)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upcoming-dxf-import-export-feature-looking-for-use-cases/5059 "2019-07-09T09:07:34Z")

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Hello! As you have probably seen in the forum, we have released DXF import / export to our beta testers over the weekend. It is a huge step for us, as this has been one of the most sought out features in the last 3 year…

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## [3D printers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printers/1687)

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**Author:** [@basic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/basic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printers/1687 "2019-07-08T01:44:25Z")

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What kind of printer do you suggest for home?

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## [Cut / remove portion of object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-remove-portion-of-object/2391)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-remove-portion-of-object/2391 "2019-07-08T00:14:44Z")

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I want to remove or cut off the top half of an object I have drawn. I am not sure how to do that.

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## [Desired New Feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/desired-new-feature/5085)

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**Author:** [@Anthony](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anthony)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/desired-new-feature/5085 "2019-07-07T18:13:21Z")

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Isolate. Isolate, isolate. Yes there are some things I would also enjoy like the ability to scale in 2D but the most useful i think would be the ability to isolate whatever body or sketch I am working on. For most we are…

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## [My first design was an instrument!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-design-was-an-instrument/5098)

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**Author:** [@Mini](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mini)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-design-was-an-instrument/5098 "2019-07-07T09:19:57Z")

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## [Feature request : Add spline control point, import image scaling, freeform surface, group and separate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-spline-control-point-import-image-scaling-freeform-surface-group-and-separate/5090)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-spline-control-point-import-image-scaling-freeform-surface-group-and-separate/5090 "2019-07-07T02:12:33Z")

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Hi, Shapr3D. While trying to model an arched top stringed instrument by importing 2D drawings of it and make the outline and arch, I decided to make a feature request, I know all four had been discussed on the forum at …

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## [Basic help needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-help-needed/5072)

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**Author:** [@Chrimap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chrimap)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-help-needed/5072 "2019-07-05T21:11:19Z")

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I‘m quite new to Shapr3D and have problems … to lock my 2D-View in an unrotated position to move or drag a drawn object (to move the circles center point to the end of the vertical straight line, e.g.), see fig. attach…

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## [STl exporting errors (Low setting)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting-errors-low-setting/4975)

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**Author:** [@jetnoise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jetnoise)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting-errors-low-setting/4975 "2019-07-03T08:37:28Z")

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So I am running into this problem again. Though maybe I just don’t understand how restrictive the lower settings can be. When I exported a simple bracket with a curve The curve has some bad polygons. At first I thought i…

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## [Furniture design tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-design-tutorials/5062)

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**Author:** [@Danzer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Danzer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-design-tutorials/5062 "2019-07-02T11:55:45Z")

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Hello, very new to this so looking for some help drawing furniture, particularly cabinets. Any help would be great. Cheers

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## [How to design a circle spring with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-a-circle-spring-with-shapr3d/5050)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-a-circle-spring-with-shapr3d/5050 "2019-06-30T18:41:58Z")

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## [One button multi gesture mouse design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-button-multi-gesture-mouse-design/4985)

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**Author:** [@shlokjoshi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shlokjoshi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-button-multi-gesture-mouse-design/4985 "2019-06-29T09:00:15Z")

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Hi guys, new to Shapr3D absolutely loving the app. I made a mouse for a project I’m working on. I would love to hear your thoughts everybody

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## [Cricket Worldcup Trophy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cricket-worldcup-trophy/5023)

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**Author:** [@zeeshaninsight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zeeshaninsight)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cricket-worldcup-trophy/5023 "2019-06-28T18:32:31Z")

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As the cricket worldcup is on peak. I am just designing cricket worldcup trophy.

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## [Shovelhead Motorcycle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shovelhead-motorcycle/4992)

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**Author:** [@3dmob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3dmob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shovelhead-motorcycle/4992 "2019-06-28T11:08:03Z")

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Hi Everyone! First post of my mockup for a motorcycle I’m looking to build. I was first sketching it but discovered this app, and so decided to make here. This is still very WIP but it gives me an idea of the shape I …

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## [Problem in importing step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-importing-step-files/5029)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-importing-step-files/5029 "2019-06-28T07:26:48Z")

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Why most of the step files not opening , I have downloaded some step files the simple design opens fine but the files heaving size greater than 20mb just keep loading and never open

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## [Revolve tool problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-problem/5026)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-problem/5026 "2019-06-28T05:04:04Z")

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Hi folks :slight\_smile: My revolve tool seems to be buggered for some reason, please see attached pics. It’s very jagged & doesn’t follow the line… Is there something I can do to fix? Many thanks, Rob

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## [Possible to “explode” an imported body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-explode-an-imported-body/5024)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-explode-an-imported-body/5024 "2019-06-27T21:45:04Z")

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I’m working with an imported step file that when originally exported from Rhino had the body divided into different layers. When imported to Shapr its only 1 body, but I see outlines on the body where it’s supposed to be…

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## [My first project shell and tube heat exchanger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-project-shell-and-tube-heat-exchanger/5000)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-project-shell-and-tube-heat-exchanger/5000 "2019-06-25T15:18:37Z")

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## [Reciprocating Air Compressor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reciprocating-air-compressor/5007)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reciprocating-air-compressor/5007 "2019-06-25T13:42:22Z")

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## [Automatic plane position](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-plane-position/4988)

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**Author:** [@simonhdma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonhdma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-plane-position/4988 "2019-06-24T05:20:53Z")

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Hey, I just started my journey with this superb app and I’m not sure if I missed this option. When I import step or stl file I expect the object will be placed on a plane not below it. Is there any option to not manually…

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## [£150 - £200 3D Printer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/150-200-3d-printer/4969)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/150-200-3d-printer/4969 "2019-06-23T18:05:07Z")

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Can anyone suggest a good 3D Printer for under £200 please? That I can connect to via Wi-Fi as obviously the crap that is IPad pro can’t take memory stick. Thank you.

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## [“Bad argument” when trying to revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-argument-when-trying-to-revolve/4973)

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**Author:** [@Ethos6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ethos6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-argument-when-trying-to-revolve/4973 "2019-06-22T17:10:56Z")

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New to Shaper and working through the instructional videos. While following the revolve video I was able to revolve around an axis for the solid shape. However once I did an offset to creat a hollow body I keep getting “…

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## [Functions suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/functions-suggestion/4966)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/functions-suggestion/4966 "2019-06-22T05:28:51Z")

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As gears,springs are rarely used in the design, but sometimes we really need it. My advice is providing a online service for generating parts like gears or springs by just inputing parameters via s web page. We generat…

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## [In Need of Someone to do a 3D Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-need-of-someone-to-do-a-3d-drawing/4968)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 5:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-need-of-someone-to-do-a-3d-drawing/4968 "2019-06-22T05:19:08Z")

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Does anyone here have any experience with FIVERR or an equivalent service - I’m retired and on a modest pension so finding the right person/service that I could afford is a real challenge. I’m a Shapr 3d Pro version mem…

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## [Two things](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-things/4911)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-things/4911 "2019-06-20T11:16:26Z")

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I have a hell of a time getting the center points of any shape except circles and ovals to activate. It only ends up selecting the whole thing if it’s a square or triangle etc. if I try to zoom in the center point stays …

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