# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=340

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## [Import of Polymesh solids from Rhino in Parasolid or STEP files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-of-polymesh-solids-from-rhino-in-parasolid-or-step-files/3963)

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**Author:** [@Nick.lyons22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick.lyons22)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-of-polymesh-solids-from-rhino-in-parasolid-or-step-files/3963 "2019-02-15T23:22:55Z")

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Hi, Im trying to import a solid into Shapr3d in STEP or Parasolid formats. I can import the solid successfully however i cannot subtract from the solid or do any boolean operations in shapr3d. The workflow is as follow…

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## [Basket](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basket/4064)

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**Author:** [@zeeshaninsight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zeeshaninsight)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basket/4064 "2019-02-14T11:59:48Z")

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## [Latest version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-version/4058)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-version/4058 "2019-02-12T20:21:01Z")

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As a paid up customer, when can I expect to get the latest version e.g Sketch additions? Thanks and regards Richard.

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## [Cross-section views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-views/905)

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**Author:** [@Mostin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mostin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-views/905 "2019-02-12T13:54:31Z")

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hi ive just subscribed for the year today - app looks really powerful so far - forgive me if this thread already exists - some searches yielded nothing. So the question is - do you offer: 1. any cross-section views 2. ca…

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## [Tow - Alternative - Glide 😎](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tow-alternative-glide/4039)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tow-alternative-glide/4039 "2019-02-12T09:26:34Z")

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Shapr3D - Solidworks - Affinity Photo

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## [Will 3D Modelling Webinar be Posted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-3d-modelling-webinar-be-posted/4025)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-3d-modelling-webinar-be-posted/4025 "2019-02-11T21:04:13Z")

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Will yesterday’s 3D modelling seminar be made available on YouTube or similar? I gave up part way through because the resolution was very poor on both my Mac and iPad Pro.

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## [Import existing model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-existing-model/4046)

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**Author:** [@Nerves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nerves)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-existing-model/4046 "2019-02-11T20:25:21Z")

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I am looking to import multiple existing models and merge them all together. They are .stl models. Looks like the app does not support this. Is there any work around?

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## [Importing problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-problem/4030)

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**Author:** [@Fabiana](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fabiana)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-problem/4030 "2019-02-11T12:08:18Z")

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I’m having problem when importing a .iges file from dropbox. It never finish loading.

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## [Change an object in 3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-an-object-in-3d/4034)

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**Author:** [@BigBosse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigBosse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-an-object-in-3d/4034 "2019-02-10T20:44:54Z")

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In a 3D view, can I move a part of an object or change the dimensions? I have never done that and I always had to restore the 3d to the 2d sketch then change the sketch and build it back to 3d. Unfortunately it’s very d…

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## [Units don’t transfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/units-don-t-transfer/4026)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/units-don-t-transfer/4026 "2019-02-09T19:47:28Z")

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I am having trouble with the size of my model transferring to my Slic3r Program that slices and generates gcode. Before this last update, the side of my projects transferred, but after - if my project is 10cm high, it t…

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## [Shed build](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shed-build/3967)

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**Author:** [@Braddo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Braddo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shed-build/3967 "2019-02-09T08:57:22Z")

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Top marks to the app developers. Such any easy app to use; such immediate feedback; such great visuals. Designing this hybrid greenhouse/project shed using Shapr3D let us work with many different designs and materials to…

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## [App Crash!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash/4015)

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**Author:** [@Adie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash/4015 "2019-02-08T19:03:46Z")

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Help! Can’t open my design. App crashes every time I open it. Other designs are working fine but this particular design takes too long to load and then crashes the app. I have tried restarting my iPad Pro several times. …

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## [Fail to loft the surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fail-to-loft-the-surfaces/4013)

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**Author:** [@KevinZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KevinZ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fail-to-loft-the-surfaces/4013 "2019-02-08T13:23:08Z")

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Create two closed spline curves, when try to Loft them, it shows the massage ‘failed to compute geometry’. Why? Thanks !

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## [Possible bug in GROUPS palette](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-bug-in-groups-palette/4008)

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**Author:** [@Anne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-bug-in-groups-palette/4008 "2019-02-08T12:54:02Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D 3.79 on an new iPadPro, iOS 12.1. In the GROIPS palette when I tap the + button it is not responsive. If I quit the app and close it and restart it becomes functional.

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## [On 3D Printing Strong Parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/on-3d-printing-strong-parts/4003)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/on-3d-printing-strong-parts/4003 "2019-02-07T06:50:42Z")

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Interesting approach… Best, Tommy

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## [Problem with creating continuous splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-creating-continuous-splines/4004)

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**Author:** [@dimitar.stefanov](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dimitar.stefanov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-creating-continuous-splines/4004 "2019-02-07T11:48:02Z")

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Hello, I started using shapr3d on my ipad pro recently and I am very pleased overall. However I found it difficult creating continuous splines which go beyond the visible display area. For doing that first I tried to m…

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## [Recolor LEGO car model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recolor-lego-car-model/4002)

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**Author:** [@KevinZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KevinZ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recolor-lego-car-model/4002 "2019-02-07T11:04:18Z")

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My five years old daughter finished her LEGO car model but doesn’t like the color. She likes her own color. :smile: I just began to learn Shapr3D two days ago. Why not I create the model and let her re-paint the car usi…

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## [Ramp curves going inverted - Curved edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ramp-curves-going-inverted-curved-edge/4001)

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**Author:** [@Zeya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zeya)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ramp-curves-going-inverted-curved-edge/4001 "2019-02-07T09:20:24Z")

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Hello, I’m having a problem with my edges not curving out but instead are curling inward, when trying to create ramps for skatepark use. I have a project as where the curving was working for multiple shapes and surfaces…

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## [Scaling similar to Sketch up needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-similar-to-sketch-up-needed/3332)

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**Author:** [@anon19996134](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anon19996134)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-similar-to-sketch-up-needed/3332 "2019-02-06T17:22:00Z")

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One thing I feel is missing is the “single” axis scaling option such as what exists in Sketch. I have a form I need to scale up in height only but right now on Shapr I can only scale across all axis which is a bit of a d…

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## [How did I do this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-did-i-do-this/3994)

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**Author:** [@shapesquad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapesquad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-did-i-do-this/3994 "2019-02-05T21:17:19Z")

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For some reason when I export to slic3r and print (and didn’t check preview obviously) my prints come out like this. It skips the solid layers and only prints the infill. Which sucks… but I actually was looking for this…

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## [Stroller Concept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stroller-concept/3991)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stroller-concept/3991 "2019-02-05T19:24:18Z")

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Hey Paul, Granddaughter number two 11/20/18 … New Grandson coming around March 25th or 48 days :+1:t2::sunglasses: I did a rough concept layout of a stroller for the fun of it … nothing is proportionally set in s…

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## [Shapes along paths](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-along-paths/3989)

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**Author:** [@InkyB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/InkyB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-along-paths/3989 "2019-02-05T18:09:29Z")

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Hello all. I’m brand new and I have a need to create patterns of objects along complex paths. A good starting point would be evenly scaled spheres distributed evenly along a corkscrew path. How would I achieve this? T…

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## [Undo/redo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-redo/3984)

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**Author:** [@Chayanne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chayanne)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-redo/3984 "2019-02-05T13:36:42Z")

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Can the undo/redo option be disabled? I often trigger it without necessity

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## [Selecting objects & parts in GROUPS not working...?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-parts-in-groups-not-working/3960)

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**Author:** [@jared.french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared.french)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-parts-in-groups-not-working/3960 "2019-02-05T01:32:44Z")

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in the video I try to select the entirety of parts in a downloaded STEP file via Groups, but once I highlight all the parts of the chair, it reverts back to de-selecting them. How can I quickly select all the parts of th…

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## [Bamboo Fineline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bamboo-fineline/3983)

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**Author:** [@andrea-pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andrea-pro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bamboo-fineline/3983 "2019-02-04T17:08:30Z")

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Hi. I havet a Bamboo Fineline pen. Could I use this pen for Shapr3D?

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## [How to construct a volume diagnonale as master for sweep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-construct-a-volume-diagnonale-as-master-for-sweep/3975)

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**Author:** [@Warper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Warper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-construct-a-volume-diagnonale-as-master-for-sweep/3975 "2019-02-04T08:31:30Z")

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Hi there, as a newby with Shapr3d I‘m wondering wether it doesn‘t really allow to construct or if I‘m only too unexperienced to get it managed. What I want to construct is a pending tablet with handle and suspensions o…

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## [Unable to Subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-subtract/3968)

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**Author:** [@American1776](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/American1776)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-subtract/3968 "2019-02-04T08:09:09Z")

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I am loving Shapr3D so far, but this one issue is driving me crazy. I have a rather complex and large object that I need to subtract from. I have tried pushing the face down with a sketch, but it says “body generation fa…

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## [Drag and drop on Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-and-drop-on-export/3946)

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**Author:** [@Anne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anne)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-and-drop-on-export/3946 "2019-02-03T05:04:48Z")

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· When you export a file and it says “export with drag and drop” what does that mean? Drag and drop from where to where?

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## [Shapr3D - Affinity Photo - Solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-affinity-photo-solidworks/3959)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-affinity-photo-solidworks/3959 "2019-02-02T17:22:43Z")

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I’ve been mostly doodling with Shapr3d the last couple of months… The images are from interacting with 3 programs without a glitch what so ever … smooth transitions, translations and sensations!!! Who could ask…

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## [Feature to Lock design for editing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-to-lock-design-for-editing/3948)

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**Author:** [@LePapa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LePapa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-to-lock-design-for-editing/3948 "2019-02-01T10:51:14Z")

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Hi, Please add locking to designs so I cannot edit by mistake if some kind of locking has been set. I have experienced editing not duplicated but original design by mistake.

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