# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=365

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## [Import drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-drawing/198)

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**Author:** [@BJWiberg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BJWiberg)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-drawing/198 "2017-01-28T11:50:07Z")

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Is there a way to import a 2d drawing to base your project on?

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## [Unlink the connected dots/lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlink-the-connected-dots-lines/728)

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**Author:** [@Mirko1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mirko1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlink-the-connected-dots-lines/728 "2017-01-28T11:02:14Z")

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Hello! I didn't look through the new tutorials since the update was released. The main thing that is bothering me is when I connect two lines, I cannot unlink them anymore. I've seen some videos where this option is v…

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## [Pencil reflection on iPad and finger position marks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pencil-reflection-on-ipad-and-finger-position-marks/727)

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**Author:** [@brideout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brideout)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pencil-reflection-on-ipad-and-finger-position-marks/727 "2017-01-27T16:09:31Z")

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I don't know how to describe this other than for some reason this morning..as I use the pencil...an image of the pencil, appears on the drawing space...where my pencil tip is on the screen........and when I pinch or move…

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## [Individual components properties](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individual-components-properties/717)

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**Author:** [@Roland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roland)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individual-components-properties/717 "2017-01-27T14:00:18Z")

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Hi There, is it possible to apply different properties to each separate component. For instance, I create drawings of historic buildings and would like to be able to colour and texture different building fabric differen…

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## [Mirror Function Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-function-help/721)

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**Author:** [@Bandito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bandito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-function-help/721 "2017-01-23T22:47:16Z")

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Hi all! I'm looking for some help with using the Mirror function. I can no longer see the mini tutorial video for the Mirror function and I'm having a tough time figuring out how it works. I've tried using it in mult…

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## [Am I using the latest version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-using-the-latest-version/654)

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**Author:** [@carbuilder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carbuilder)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-using-the-latest-version/654 "2017-01-19T03:16:19Z")

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How do I know which version (update) I'm currently using? Is there somewhere it's indicated?

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## [Unable to see length when drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-see-length-when-drawing/698)

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**Author:** [@pronoyc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pronoyc)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-see-length-when-drawing/698 "2017-01-18T22:04:56Z")

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Hello, Just getting into Shapr3D and I saw the sketching basics video. I see whenever the user draws anything, it displays the length of the line. I can't seem to enable that on my iPad. I have the latest version from …

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## [Angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle/704)

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**Author:** [@evj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/evj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle/704 "2017-01-17T03:08:53Z")

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how can I see the angle between two lines. I get length of a line but no angles.

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## [Unwanted paths on surface push](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-paths-on-surface-push/700)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-paths-on-surface-push/700 "2017-01-16T20:14:43Z")

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This may have been raised but each time is resize an object by pushing / pulling a face new cross-section paths are added. This makes is impossible to re-size an opposing face without having to delete the paths added o…

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## [Tool tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-tutorials/670)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-tutorials/670 "2017-01-15T14:46:27Z")

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I need to know hau to use the loft tool and the free surface do you have any tutorial about them. Thanks

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## [Auto Union of objects after single object adjustmet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-union-of-objects-after-single-object-adjustmet/690)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-union-of-objects-after-single-object-adjustmet/690 "2017-01-15T08:09:52Z")

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Another really annoying bug / feature of the version... If I create a new object on the same plane as an existing object and then push a face on the new object it automatically groups / unified those objects. If I want…

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## [Can you save a template to import into other drawings?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-save-a-template-to-import-into-other-drawings/679)

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**Author:** [@Meehan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Meehan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-save-a-template-to-import-into-other-drawings/679 "2017-01-14T22:39:58Z")

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I want to use the same template in multiple drawings, is it possible to make a template that I can import in to each drawing rather than having to draw it every time? First day so I apologise if I've missed how to do it. …

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## [Spelling Wihtin App and Labels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spelling-wihtin-app-and-labels/691)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spelling-wihtin-app-and-labels/691 "2017-01-11T23:05:39Z")

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Is there a way to get spell check working within the app Being serverly Dyslexic it would be nice to have a spell check for layers and all as well as when exporting a project To that point a nice feature would be to have…

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## [How can I separate in two parts a piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-separate-in-two-parts-a-piece/684)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-separate-in-two-parts-a-piece/684 "2017-01-09T19:08:22Z")

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Is there any way to divide in two parts a piece I have designed. I mean that with the union tool I can build a single piece joining two bodies. In the oposite if I have a single piece, is there any way to separate it in …

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## [Offsetting (insetting) a face without extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-insetting-a-face-without-extruding/673)

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**Author:** [@dsedov](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dsedov)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-insetting-a-face-without-extruding/673 "2017-01-02T20:59:06Z")

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Currently when you drag a face, it extrudes along the normal. I assume the detection of the intent is made so that if I drag the pencil parallel to the the face's normal it will extrude. It would be nice if I were to dra…

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## [Gott nytt år](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gott-nytt-ar/664)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gott-nytt-ar/664 "2017-01-01T09:04:26Z")

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Gott nytt år på er alla :champagne: 🇸🇪 (Happy new year to all of you)

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## [Holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes/661)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes/661 "2016-12-29T23:55:12Z")

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I cannot make the last 4 holes :cry: The first 4 holes was no problem but on the other side it's seems like it is impossible.... Best regards, Robert \[image\] vinkel 01.stp (380.1 KB)

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## [Can I change the model color?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-change-the-model-color/659)

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**Author:** [@Avinash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Avinash)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-change-the-model-color/659 "2016-12-28T10:09:04Z")

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Currently I can see all models are in single color in Shapr3D. If we can change color then it can give a different look.

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## [2.0 getting stuck in edit sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-0-getting-stuck-in-edit-sketch-mode/653)

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**Author:** [@DuffleBag](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DuffleBag)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-0-getting-stuck-in-edit-sketch-mode/653 "2016-12-26T00:00:00Z")

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For starters, I love this app and the improvements made in 2.0. I've studied all the tutorials for the weeks in prep for my Christmas iPad Pro. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it, but I've noticed a recurring probl…

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## [School ID Italia shapr3D pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/school-id-italia-shapr3d-pro/649)

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**Author:** [@Paconav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paconav)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 11:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/school-id-italia-shapr3d-pro/649 "2016-12-24T11:46:38Z")

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hello, I'm an italian teacher. Our schools don't have an Id number as yours. How can I have the license? Thank you

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## [Change dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-dimensions/647)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-dimensions/647 "2016-12-23T16:39:04Z")

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How can I change the scale of a piece I have designed?

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## [What? Where is the blue rendering?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-where-is-the-blue-rendering/645)

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**Author:** [@alexleao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexleao)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-where-is-the-blue-rendering/645 "2016-12-23T12:50:07Z")

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You guys did a cool job on the new version. But man, I used to loooove the blueish rendering! Ok, grey is cool also, but a way to change back to blue would be nice!

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## [New version: 2.0.3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-version-2-0-3/639)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-version-2-0-3/639 "2016-12-20T16:54:36Z")

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This release contains lots of bugfixes, and new version of the geometry kernel (OpenCASCADE). For you this means that many operations are much more robust now, especially the shell tool now works like a charm even for re…

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## [Unable to draw 3D lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-draw-3d-lines/635)

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**Author:** [@charlie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charlie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-draw-3d-lines/635 "2016-12-18T11:00:15Z")

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I tried but only can draw lines on plan. And if there are two points not on a same surface, how can I connect them?

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## [Sketch points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-points/621)

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**Author:** [@Steppenlandschaft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steppenlandschaft)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-points/621 "2016-12-13T13:46:48Z")

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If I draw a part like below, I have always a problem I start with a circle, extrude it to a zylinder, jump to the sideview a building a curve for rotating the endcup. How can I pick the center of the cylinder to fix the …

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## [Issues with measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-measurements/617)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-measurements/617 "2016-12-10T23:34:56Z")

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Having problems since update, when I take a circle now drawing on a object I can no longer click on a spline to make a circle 10mm from each corner, giving me measurements. Trying to do simple things seems very compli…

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## [Can't see line dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-see-line-dimensions/607)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-see-line-dimensions/607 "2016-12-10T21:26:51Z")

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In the new version I can't see the length of the lines I draw. This info displayed along the top in the previous version

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## [Trim line/cut line query whilst using constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-line-cut-line-query-whilst-using-constraints/614)

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**Author:** [@Stewart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stewart)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-line-cut-line-query-whilst-using-constraints/614 "2016-12-10T20:24:40Z")

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Hi all, I'm a newbie, picked up the iPad and pencil today, having used auto cad, and inventor I find I have to think differently to get around the smaller amount of drop down menus.... so, I see there are constraints on…

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## [Shapr3D 2.0 is here, and it is awesome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-2-0-is-here-and-it-is-awesome/599)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-2-0-is-here-and-it-is-awesome/599 "2016-12-09T21:55:19Z")

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Hey guys, Today is a big day in the life of Shapr3D (shaper three dee, in case if you were wondering :slight\_smile:), because today, we have launched the first major update of the app since the original 1.0 launch in M…

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## [Undo still buggy / unresponsive?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-still-buggy-unresponsive/610)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-still-buggy-unresponsive/610 "2016-12-09T20:18:05Z")

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Seems like the Undo feature is the same as previous version? I'm now unable to work until I've re-learnt the app again now everything is moved / changed. Gonna be a long night!

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