# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=355

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## [Faculty Building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faculty-building/2061)

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**Author:** [@Davidmu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davidmu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faculty-building/2061 "2018-02-05T15:32:49Z")

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## [Bamboo Sketch Stylus support?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bamboo-sketch-stylus-support/2053)

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**Author:** [@Joules](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joules)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bamboo-sketch-stylus-support/2053 "2018-02-05T09:07:02Z")

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Will this stylus and a 2017 iPad run Shapr3D ?

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## [App compatibility](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-compatibility/2055)

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**Author:** [@Elijah](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elijah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-compatibility/2055 "2018-02-05T09:06:24Z")

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Can you edit or change your 3D models in the procreate app for the iPad Pro?

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## [Very slow response from workspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-response-from-workspace/2052)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-response-from-workspace/2052 "2018-02-04T20:42:40Z")

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I have been experiencing slow response from my current workspace. It wasn’t like this previously. There are several shapes currently in my workspace but I wouldn’t say they are over crowded. I am not sure whether it is b…

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## [Refund](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refund/2050)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Fox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paul-Fox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refund/2050 "2018-02-02T09:27:19Z")

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Shapr3d has just taken money out of my account. I did not want to pay for a subscription. Could you please tell me how to get my money back. Regards, Paul Fox

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## [Fingerprints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fingerprints/2040)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fingerprints/2040 "2018-02-01T14:40:06Z")

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Raised this issue before and if to increase number of pencil based commands! ? \[image\]

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## [Broken File - how to fix? :)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/broken-file-how-to-fix/2046)

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**Author:** [@Joshitravels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joshitravels)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/broken-file-how-to-fix/2046 "2018-01-30T15:38:10Z")

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My background has been SketchUp Pro - used it for the last 18 months or so to produce my parts for 3d printing. I bought an iPad Pro to get started with Shapr3D - very few accessible OS X cad options, and I have never us…

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## [Knowledge base](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/knowledge-base/2038)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/knowledge-base/2038 "2018-01-29T17:59:41Z")

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With Shapr3D 3.0 we launched our knowledge base: support.shapr3d.com and we would love to hear your feedback on how we could improve it.

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## [Sketch on image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-image/2028)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-image/2028 "2018-01-24T08:48:05Z")

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Hi, I find it is not a good experience. Can you make it more friendly? For example, I like the select tool in photoshop. What about making a select tool or free sketching tool for image sketching?

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## [Unable to open file / app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-file-app/2032)

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**Author:** [@TheKiltedCanuck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheKiltedCanuck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-file-app/2032 "2018-01-23T10:10:27Z")

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When I go to open the app, it tries to load my last file, and jut sits there after the progress circle goes to 100% the second time. Previously it took longer and longer to open it each time, now not opening at all. I …

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## [Big issue starting the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-issue-starting-the-app/2026)

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**Author:** [@gms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gms)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-issue-starting-the-app/2026 "2018-01-22T16:56:57Z")

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Hi Shapr Team! I came across a big problem today, hope you can help: Opened a file to work on, nothing large, no imported files. After 2 minutes the workspace was there and I wondered what the problem is so I wanted to…

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## [Grid Options and shading](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-options-and-shading/2030)

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**Author:** [@AL3X](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AL3X)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-options-and-shading/2030 "2018-01-22T13:36:23Z")

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Hi Shapr community! I have just downloaded the free version of this application, I plan on using it to create some 3d renderings for an online store. I’m having a few issues: I can’t seem to turn the grid off (as in mak…

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## [Shapes grouping addition](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-grouping-addition/2027)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-grouping-addition/2027 "2018-01-22T06:33:55Z")

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I’d like to see the shapes with the same editing options as groups i.e. Adding selecting hiding. I’m currently working with about 1000 splines and its slowing down. I’m only working with a fraction of that at any time, b…

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## [I don’t have an iPad pen can I use the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-don-t-have-an-ipad-pen-can-i-use-the-app/2023)

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**Author:** [@Josue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Josue)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-don-t-have-an-ipad-pen-can-i-use-the-app/2023 "2018-01-21T22:08:12Z")

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Hi there I haven’t bought an iPad pen can I still use the app I can’t seem to get started

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## [Rename group bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-group-bug/2017)

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**Author:** [@Andyb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andyb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-group-bug/2017 "2018-01-20T12:34:35Z")

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Hi Not had much time to assess over past few weeks. I am not able to name groups, this was the also the case in December (sorry, didn’t let you know) Swipe rename, type in new group name ie. banana tap to accept and #@…

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## [Step by step Video](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-by-step-video/2015)

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**Author:** [@iykist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iykist)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-by-step-video/2015 "2018-01-20T11:40:28Z")

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The videos that i have seen on youtube are not tutorials, they are more of what shapr3d can do, a step by step video with voice or written instructions would be most appreciated and helpful using the command tools and ho…

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## [Image keeps runing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-keeps-runing/2020)

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**Author:** [@Tanker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-keeps-runing/2020 "2018-01-19T20:20:06Z")

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Hi Shapr3d, Have a problem where if I go into groups and select “image” the tutorial pops onto the screen and I can’t get rid of it. This was working fine, but I cannot seem to stop the tutorial from running hence I can…

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## [3.0.4 Label still covering pivot point?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-0-4-label-still-covering-pivot-point/2018)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-0-4-label-still-covering-pivot-point/2018 "2018-01-19T12:19:12Z")

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## [Splitting a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-shape/2014)

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**Author:** [@Narf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Narf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-shape/2014 "2018-01-19T09:37:23Z")

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Hey, I’m a complete novice with shapr and I’m trying to find a way to split a shape in half for 3D printing. Can anyone help? :+1:t2:

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## [No valid bodies to export error message](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-valid-bodies-to-export-error-message/2000)

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**Author:** [@21agdgcf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/21agdgcf)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-valid-bodies-to-export-error-message/2000 "2018-01-17T08:40:11Z")

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Hi ALL Since upgrading to your latest version I get the above error when trying to export in any file format This applies to new drawings as well as drawings done with an older version of the software Any ideas on thi…

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## [Create a brooch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-brooch/1911)

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**Author:** [@Leifes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leifes)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-brooch/1911 "2018-01-17T06:15:41Z")

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Hi, im designing a circular brooch but how do i transform it from beeing flat to like a curved (center is gonna be like raised 5mm while thickness is still even). Sry for bad english. Cheers

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## [Intersect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersect/1973)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersect/1973 "2018-01-17T04:23:09Z")

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This function isn’t working at all for me any more. I’m having to make an eraser block & using subtract instead, which is kinda tedious.

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## [Interpretation of STL file very different](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interpretation-of-stl-file-very-different/2007)

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**Author:** [@Blue\_Kermit\_59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blue_Kermit_59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interpretation-of-stl-file-very-different/2007 "2018-01-16T11:47:53Z")

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Hi there, I have spent quite some time to design this friisbee model and wanted to get it to a 3D print service. The upload of the file then showed a strange outcome. Can you help. I am a bit concerned.\[image\]

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## [Let us meet in Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/let-us-meet-in-tokyo-shanghai-and-hong-kong/2003)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/let-us-meet-in-tokyo-shanghai-and-hong-kong/2003 "2018-01-16T01:01:00Z")

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I will be in: Tokyo 15-16 Shanghai 17 Hong Kong 18-19 and I would love to meet Shapr users. Unfortunately I don’t speak Japanese nor Chinese (shame on me), only English and Hungarian (I suppose the intersection set of…

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## [Model too heavy, doesn’t open anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-too-heavy-doesn-t-open-anymore/1998)

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**Author:** [@Syb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Syb)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-too-heavy-doesn-t-open-anymore/1998 "2018-01-15T22:20:02Z")

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I built a 3d model of my house in sri lanka, with a lotof detail. It became difficult to select geometry and to check or uncheck groups. Now it doesn’t open at all anymore, although the preview shows the latest additions…

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## [How to draw ovals in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-ovals-in-shapr3d/2001)

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**Author:** [@genjoashley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/genjoashley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-ovals-in-shapr3d/2001 "2018-01-13T15:45:28Z")

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i’ve been unable to find out how to draw ovals. had to resign to drawing two circles and two lines. takes so much time trying to align them perfectly compared. please help me not waste time!! \[image\]

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## [Groups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/groups/1993)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/groups/1993 "2018-01-11T11:07:35Z")

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How can I chance the name of a group?

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## [Delete edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-edge/203)

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**Author:** [@toecutter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/toecutter)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-edge/203 "2018-01-08T23:48:31Z")

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Hey - New to Shapr, but am blown away. I hope to post a piece soon. In the meanwhile, is it possible to delete edges? Thanks!

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## [Disappearing model bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disappearing-model-bug/1963)

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**Author:** [@kshapley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kshapley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disappearing-model-bug/1963 "2018-01-07T23:39:41Z")

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Hi All, anyone come across the disappearing model bug? Does not happen all the time but when pinching to resize something the complete model will disappear. Undo or redo don’t help and the model is totally gone, It’s unr…

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## [Slicing parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-parts/1983)

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**Author:** [@eross21](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eross21)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-parts/1983 "2018-01-07T23:13:57Z")

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I’ve just started with this app. I want to design a parts, and slice it so that it makes two parts that fit together like a puzzle piece after i 3d print both parts. how can i do this? is the a slice tool, or a mirror fu…

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