# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=356

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## [Trim Function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-function/1972)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-function/1972 "2018-01-05T23:16:05Z")

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It would be nice if the Revert icon worked while in Trim. If you make an error and trim something important after a long series of other trims, one is somewhat screwed as there is no Revert or Cancel; only Done. Unless …

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## [Line at Intersection of Two Planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-at-intersection-of-two-planes/1966)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-at-intersection-of-two-planes/1966 "2018-01-05T22:52:58Z")

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I create a square in Top view. Then I set up a plane and rotate it 90 edges. If this were a room, the plane would be a wall. Say I want to make the wall an A frame. From the apex (in the plane) I want to draw two lines t…

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## [Ellipse in Shapr?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-in-shapr/1970)

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**Author:** [@Gmarosi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gmarosi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-in-shapr/1970 "2018-01-05T22:39:14Z")

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Could you help me how to draw an ellipse? Thanks, Gabriel

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## [Strange Line Nodes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-line-nodes/1967)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-line-nodes/1967 "2018-01-05T19:40:30Z")

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Lines & Nodes.shapr (460 KB) File encl. In Ss1 there are four triangles. Three of these have extra node(s) interior to a line that defines a triangle. I don’t know how these originated. If I Delete a problem line, the n…

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## [Troubles!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles/1964)

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**Author:** [@Dangerebus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dangerebus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles/1964 "2018-01-05T07:03:30Z")

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I’m having a lot of trouble with this app trying to do the simplest of things! I am trying to make geometric shapes by stating with a square and trimming. The shape is basically a 45 mm2 square with an 18mm2 section take…

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## [Assembling Different Parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembling-different-parts/1940)

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**Author:** [@LATjav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LATjav)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembling-different-parts/1940 "2018-01-02T19:50:17Z")

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Is it possible to assemble different parts. I use Creo 2, 3 and Pro Engineer Wildfire all versions.

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## [Beginner!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner/1950)

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**Author:** [@Dangerebus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dangerebus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner/1950 "2018-01-04T21:49:52Z")

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Hi there I’m looking to design some kitchen cabinets, I’ve used sketchup for this in the past and am happy with the results. Moving onto Shapr3d seems like an obvious move as I can use it during lunch and free time. My …

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## [How to align circles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-circles/1962)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-circles/1962 "2018-01-04T14:50:19Z")

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\[image\] I’m trying to create a holding pad between the CPU Cooler (shape visible) and my casing (visible as sketch) With the new construction plane I’m able to quickly align the two parts. Hooray! But now I face a pro…

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## [Constraints can’t be added](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-can-t-be-added/1960)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-can-t-be-added/1960 "2018-01-03T22:03:46Z")

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I try to set horizontal constraints on the two lines in the sketch that form the top and bottom of a rectangle. The option is offered on selection, but pressing the button yields no results. In general i find i often st…

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## [Create schematic view of shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-schematic-view-of-shapes/1961)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-schematic-view-of-shapes/1961 "2018-01-03T21:47:51Z")

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What is the best way to create schematic view of the created shapes? The intend is to export as images with the shapes top, bottom, front, back, left, and right views, with hidden edges shown on all views. By default t…

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## [Edges Selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edges-selected/1951)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edges-selected/1951 "2018-01-03T09:45:47Z")

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If I sketch a rectangle and select its edges, there are 4 noted at bottom of screen. If I push it to be a 3D rectangle and select edges, it has 12 edges, as expected. But if I extrude to create same 3D body (I think) it …

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## [Compatibility with SolidEdge ST7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-solidedge-st7/1947)

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**Author:** [@daniel\_wur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daniel_wur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-solidedge-st7/1947 "2018-01-02T10:37:27Z")

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Hello Shapr3D-Team, I’m thinking about buying myself the new Apple iPad Pro 10.5 with the Apple Pen and Shapr3D looks perfect to get some work done on the train or in bed. Currently I work with an older Version of Soli…

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## [Removing Unwanted Geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-unwanted-geometry/1945)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-unwanted-geometry/1945 "2018-01-02T09:05:52Z")

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PAM\_Base-Pedestal.shapr (556 KB) \[IMG\_0344\] Attached, please find a Shapr3D file and the accompanying JPEG. What I am trying to achieve, is keep the part of the model labeled figure 2 (underneath); while also, removing…

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## [Revolve Stopped Working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-stopped-working/1929)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-stopped-working/1929 "2018-01-02T01:10:44Z")

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What was once very reliable, has since become incredibly unreliable for me. Somehow, since 3.0 was released (and I have been on top of the updates - at 3.0.3), I am unable to create geometry that can revolve. I have don…

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## [Selecting all faces in a shape to make a group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-all-faces-in-a-shape-to-make-a-group/1933)

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**Author:** [@Scribb1er](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scribb1er)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-all-faces-in-a-shape-to-make-a-group/1933 "2017-12-31T16:11:23Z")

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Hi I made an empty lidless box like this: create a face by joining 4 lines in to a square selecting face extruding upward to make a cube select top face offset to a 2nd face push that through almost to other side now…

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## [Exporting from Maya into Shapr3D file haves not data?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-from-maya-into-shapr3d-file-haves-not-data/1935)

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**Author:** [@andrewsalfinger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andrewsalfinger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 9:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-from-maya-into-shapr3d-file-haves-not-data/1935 "2017-12-31T09:38:10Z")

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Hello, I’ve been trying to export from Maya to use the file into Shapr3D as a “STEP\_ATF” but when ever I import it into the app nothing shows up. I was wondering if there was something I was doing wrong? Thank you for…

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## [Anchor Points in Loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-in-loft/1934)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-in-loft/1934 "2017-12-31T01:10:28Z")

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We’re playing around with Loft In the process came across a point where there were two drag points on every corner Not sure what we’ve done differently but am not seeming able to reproduce this What are the parameters…

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## [Issue with part being auto-filled](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-part-being-auto-filled/1928)

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**Author:** [@tobias](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tobias)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-part-being-auto-filled/1928 "2017-12-30T11:15:00Z")

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I got a part which I created in Shapr3D (3.03) \[image\] When I now preview this part @shapeways.com or in MakerBot Studio it has been filled the space in the middle of it \[image\] What can I do to avoid that?! Thanks …

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## [Random measures appear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-measures-appear/1927)

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**Author:** [@Mirko1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mirko1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-measures-appear/1927 "2017-12-29T14:24:29Z")

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When I try to edit the measure and tap on the number, a totally random non related measure appears and I cannot edit what I wanted in the first place. \[image\]

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## [Moving while transparent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-while-transparent/1926)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-while-transparent/1926 "2017-12-29T00:50:15Z")

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So, maybe this is a feature request :blush: Would like to be able to see the clearance of an object while moving it The issue being that the object goes solid when being moved Anyway to overcome this? Joseph

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## [Custom Desk - First Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-desk-first-project/1649)

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**Author:** [@NullARC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NullARC)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-desk-first-project/1649 "2017-12-28T17:22:56Z")

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I am a carpenter/cabinet maker. A customer asked for a custom desk design for his home office. I decided to give designing it in Shapr3D a shot. All I have to say is WOW! I have a small amount of experience with 3D desi…

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## [Animation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/animation/1908)

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**Author:** [@cmodinger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cmodinger)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/animation/1908 "2017-12-26T22:47:43Z")

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There is any way to make animation with my designs at my iPad Pro?

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## [Objects not moving!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-not-moving/1920)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-not-moving/1920 "2017-12-26T21:26:04Z")

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So we can move in all other plans except one! Did a restart and all but not working Seems to be happening with multiple objects \[image\]

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## [Collision between objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/collision-between-objects/1921)

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**Author:** [@Shapey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shapey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/collision-between-objects/1921 "2017-12-26T16:52:48Z")

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Is there any way to enable collision between objects because I need to model how two parts will interact. I wish there was a way to “bake” a shape, lock pivot points, apply constant force, etc. When i use rotate, they ju…

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## [Group copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-copy/1919)

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**Author:** [@Imperator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Imperator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-copy/1919 "2017-12-26T09:46:52Z")

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How can I copy (duplicate) a group? Thank´s

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## [Punching a hole on curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/punching-a-hole-on-curved-surface/1916)

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**Author:** [@Mdcryan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mdcryan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/punching-a-hole-on-curved-surface/1916 "2017-12-25T16:56:53Z")

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I am recreating a small drum in miniature. The drum consists of a central tube, then a flat disk (drum skin) and then a small circular band on top. The drum skin and circular band are repeated beneath the tube too. Thi…

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## [Point x,y,z editing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/point-x-y-z-editing/1914)

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**Author:** [@Imperator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Imperator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/point-x-y-z-editing/1914 "2017-12-25T09:29:58Z")

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I miss the posibility to mark a point, an then see x,y,z coordinates to view or edit. so I coukd move a point (end of a line, midpoint to a circel,…) to any position in the workspace very simple.

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## [Simply try](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simply-try/1913)

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**Author:** [@Pan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simply-try/1913 "2017-12-25T01:40:23Z")

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Great shapr3D！ My first 3D design without a Windows soft，just with an APP. \[image\]

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## [Access Function videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/access-function-videos/1898)

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**Author:** [@Blue\_Kermit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blue_Kermit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/access-function-videos/1898 "2017-12-24T12:46:55Z")

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When I stated clicking a function in the Tools Section a little video popped up explaining the function. I would like to see the videos again, but I can’t find them anywhere. Is there a little trick to access them? Blue…

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## [Shapr 2.1 - Image import - BETA testers wanted!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-2-1-image-import-beta-testers-wanted/764)

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**Author:** [@Tamas\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tamas_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-2-1-image-import-beta-testers-wanted/764 "2017-12-24T12:38:44Z")

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Hi all, the ability to import images into your workspace has been the single most requested feature for Shapr for a long time now and I'm happy to say that the wait is almost over. As always, we want to bring you the b…

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