# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=40

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## [New section view is HORRENDOUS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-section-view-is-horrendous/38266)

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**Author:** [@Shapr3D\_user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shapr3D_user)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-section-view-is-horrendous/38266 "2025-06-06T07:28:51Z")

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Disappointing to see the decline in Shapr3D. I have been seeing a steady decline in all aspects of the software since I first began using it over a year ago. Constant updates that seemingly never improve anything, just w…

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## [Boolean op failed need help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-op-failed-need-help/38273)

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**Author:** [@NiceRacks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NiceRacks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-op-failed-need-help/38273 "2025-06-06T06:07:43Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Toggle off Grid Lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-off-grid-lines/38269)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-off-grid-lines/38269 "2025-06-05T21:20:09Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: There’s less need for grid lines if you turn the grid snap off. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: People who prefer clutter free viewport th…

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## [More advanced draft angle feature that can use 3d parting curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-advanced-draft-angle-feature-that-can-use-3d-parting-curve/38268)

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**Author:** [@Fredrik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-advanced-draft-angle-feature-that-can-use-3d-parting-curve/38268 "2025-06-05T20:03:51Z")

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It would solve cases where the part line is curved, and we need a draft angle. An example is injection molding of plastic parts.

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## [Ability to update imported geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-update-imported-geometry/38267)

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**Author:** [@Fredrik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-update-imported-geometry/38267 "2025-06-05T19:55:52Z")

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This will allow for updating the imported geometry without having to rebuild the history tree from scratch every time. It will be a big efficiency boost for people like me who do the surfacing in Rhino. It will require…

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## [Help with Creating Leading Lines for a Stained Glass Lampshade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-leading-lines-for-a-stained-glass-lampshade/33886)

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**Author:** [@hayjules](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hayjules)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-leading-lines-for-a-stained-glass-lampshade/33886 "2025-06-05T17:08:14Z")

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Wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of how to create leading lines for a miniature (dollhouse size) stained glass lampshade like in the pic attached. Thanks!

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## [Cant merge faces, i need to remove the cut line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-merge-faces-i-need-to-remove-the-cut-line/38246)

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**Author:** [@Lucrezia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucrezia)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-merge-faces-i-need-to-remove-the-cut-line/38246 "2025-06-05T15:37:41Z")

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I’m working on this project and faces have only formed on ONE side. I don’t understand why I can’t manage to create a single smooth strip. The system tells me that it’s not possible to merge the faces. I don’t know what…

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## [Aligning bodies in drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-bodies-in-drawings/38263)

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**Author:** [@StJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-bodies-in-drawings/38263 "2025-06-05T14:37:59Z")

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I’m adding bodies from the modelling page to drawings. I’m doing this one body at a time so that I can lay them out like a cut list. I can’t find any way to align the bodies or get them to snap to a grid. I feel I’m mi…

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## [Missing lines in pdf viewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-lines-in-pdf-viewer/38250)

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**Author:** [@Lucrezia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucrezia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-lines-in-pdf-viewer/38250 "2025-06-05T02:19:27Z")

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In my pdf/2d viewer i dont see some lines. I dont know why because my project (3d) is fine. How i can fix this error? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [notes in drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/notes-in-drawings/32616)

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**Author:** [@johnPew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnPew)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/notes-in-drawings/32616 "2025-06-03T16:10:12Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. Allowing notes to be added to the model itself explaining when and where/why a dimension was chosen so others can take over editing the same file and understand w…

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## [Is it possible for me to make an outlayer for my gear in my ID4?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-for-me-to-make-an-outlayer-for-my-gear-in-my-id4/38228)

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**Author:** [@minminawl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/minminawl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-for-me-to-make-an-outlayer-for-my-gear-in-my-id4/38228 "2025-06-03T16:01:19Z")

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like words above, i wanna make an stretch stick sticked to my gear in my car. how could i realize this idea efficently with shapr3D?

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## [Constant System Crashes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constant-system-crashes/38227)

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**Author:** [@maconSTUFF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/maconSTUFF)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constant-system-crashes/38227 "2025-06-03T12:56:18Z")

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Is anyone experiencing an exessive amount of system crashes… I feel like I’m about to loose my mind… I am creating my first tutorial for Shapr3D for my YouTube channel (Super simple stool design for cutting on the CNC)… …

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## [Faint Lines in Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faint-lines-in-body/38201)

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**Author:** [@KSupp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KSupp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faint-lines-in-body/38201 "2025-06-02T11:06:49Z")

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When drafting a body, often times these lines appear. What are they? There seems to be a correlation when these lines appear that the file will translate in Fusion360 as a distorted hollow body.

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## [Unable to complete tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-complete-tutorial/38208)

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**Author:** [@cyanobacteria](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cyanobacteria)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-complete-tutorial/38208 "2025-06-02T11:05:09Z")

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Where: Learn the basics, step 7 out of 12. What: Object correctly rotated after pressing the spacebar but unable to continue. Problem: “Continue” doesn’t appear after correctly completing the task Version: Mac OS, Ver…

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## [iOS Item Icon space issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-item-icon-space-issue/38213)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-item-icon-space-issue/38213 "2025-06-02T08:15:27Z")

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I’ve requested this issue several times, but do you think it needs a more detailed explanation? If your request is answered, please let me know your thoughts. When you tap the target icon with your finger, another icon…

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## [Revolve issue please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-issue-please-help/38205)

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**Author:** [@aqkhana2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aqkhana2002)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-issue-please-help/38205 "2025-06-01T18:59:31Z")

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No matter what I do I can not revolve

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## [How can I show all the measurements of the sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-show-all-the-measurements-of-the-sketch/33239)

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**Author:** [@Jude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jude)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-show-all-the-measurements-of-the-sketch/33239 "2025-06-01T10:39:20Z")

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As shown in the photo, you can only see the measurement of the rectangle, but how do I show all the measurements of the rest of the shapes in the same sketch?

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## [How would you create this? Looking for a more elegant way](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-create-this-looking-for-a-more-elegant-way/38133)

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**Author:** [@MahPohTofu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MahPohTofu)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-create-this-looking-for-a-more-elegant-way/38133 "2025-05-31T20:18:06Z")

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Hi all, I’m trying to build a particular shape. It’s a bit like a sherbet saucer kind of shape (2 domes back to back) and the surface of each dome has a soft fluted texture, a bit like a wooden dowel. I have a video of…

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## [Artifact Left Behind After Extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/artifact-left-behind-after-extrusion/38194)

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**Author:** [@DTran333](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DTran333)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/artifact-left-behind-after-extrusion/38194 "2025-05-31T19:19:18Z")

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After extruding this corner, it leaves behind this artifact. I’ve tried the same thing on the opposite side and it does the same thing. Any idea what’s causing this and what I can do to get rid of it? TIA!

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## [How to get an older version of shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-an-older-version-of-shapr3d/34934)

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**Author:** [@manonhuc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/manonhuc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-an-older-version-of-shapr3d/34934 "2024-10-25T19:04:46Z")

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hi ! I just downloaded the latest version of shapr3d on my macbook and my mac software update is too old to open the software, how can I get the old version please? thank you !

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## [Is it possible to downgrade to a previous version? ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-downgrade-to-a-previous-version/31365)

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**Author:** [@zaren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zaren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-downgrade-to-a-previous-version/31365 "2024-04-20T23:28:31Z")

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I haven’t been using Shapr for very long (only around 8 months I think) but the latest update is causing slight performance issues and has been, in my opinion, far less useful and more convoluted than previous versions.…

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## [Extrude to cutout shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-cutout-shape/38190)

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**Author:** [@koloseikej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/koloseikej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-cutout-shape/38190 "2025-05-31T00:44:46Z")

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While extruding a shape to change the outline of an object or body, sometimes the wrong body does the cutting. It’s like I’m using a soft stick of butter to shave an object, but instead the target object ends up cutting …

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## [Cannot rotate edge. Face is rotating instead](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-rotate-edge-face-is-rotating-instead/38185)

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**Author:** [@4ll4n](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4ll4n)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-rotate-edge-face-is-rotating-instead/38185 "2025-05-30T15:22:58Z")

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Hi, I’m having an issue when trying to rotate an edge around an axis. It seems to be wanting to rotate the whole face instead. I’m, of course, making sure that I’m selecting only the edge and not the face. I’ve tried…

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## [Copy/paste](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste/38187)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste/38187 "2025-05-30T14:55:28Z")

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Dear Shapr team, This is a feature request to facilitate the composition of projects by adding parts from other projects. I would like to be possible to move a body from a project to another by simply copy/paste. toda…

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## [Rhino design to shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rhino-design-to-shapr3d/38157)

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**Author:** [@Tara](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tara)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rhino-design-to-shapr3d/38157 "2025-05-30T12:06:52Z")

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Hello everyone, i’ve got issue while trying to modify a design that has been created in Rhino. Basically I can’t adjust or blend it. I see it as a solid piece but once I want to substrac or union another piece it sayss s…

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## [Making a logo 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-logo-3d/38182)

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**Author:** [@CoffeeSix53861](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CoffeeSix53861)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-logo-3d/38182 "2025-05-30T06:18:05Z")

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Help! Hi im new to Shapr and Im on a pc trying to take the black of the logo and make it a 3d part to make a key chain Like this person (https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-print-models/gadgets/keychains/customizable-…

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## [Lofting a rectangle to a circle along a curve of 90 deg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-a-rectangle-to-a-circle-along-a-curve-of-90-deg/38168)

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**Author:** [@Rtfm00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtfm00)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-a-rectangle-to-a-circle-along-a-curve-of-90-deg/38168 "2025-05-29T09:13:32Z")

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This should be simple, but I can’t figure it out…

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## [Cant subtract shap from an impoorted mesh anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-subtract-shap-from-an-impoorted-mesh-anymore/17307)

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**Author:** [@selektha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/selektha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-subtract-shap-from-an-impoorted-mesh-anymore/17307 "2025-05-29T04:02:08Z")

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Since this morning I cant subtract an object created in shapr3d from a imported STL file. Yesterday it worked perfectly, now I needed to resize the shapr3d object as I use as cutting tool and it now refuses to work and …

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## [Microsoft surface pro users with surface pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/microsoft-surface-pro-users-with-surface-pro/38159)

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**Author:** [@NappyRed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NappyRed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/microsoft-surface-pro-users-with-surface-pro/38159 "2025-05-28T18:35:00Z")

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Hello, I’ve been using Shapr3D on a windows PC for a little over a year now; I’m aware of the application being supported on Apple’s iPad. Yet I was curious if the application works on the Microsoft Surface Pro (Tablet)…

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## [5.870 - Introducing Drafts and New Camera Controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-870-introducing-drafts-and-new-camera-controls/38006)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-870-introducing-drafts-and-new-camera-controls/38006 "2025-05-28T16:22:51Z")

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Organize your projects more intuitively with Drafts, present models from fixed angles, and fine-tune visuals and patterns with added control across tools. New: Now you can rotate the camera in fixed increments, helping…

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