# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=42

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## [New to it all... tutorials?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-it-all-tutorials/38042)

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**Author:** [@ozehop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ozehop)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-it-all-tutorials/38042 "2025-05-20T16:21:09Z")

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Hi, I’m new to the CAD/ Shapr3d. Any recommendations where to go to get some basic learning?

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## [Paramétric Hélix slot probleme…(and solution)!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-helix-slot-probleme-and-solution/38011)

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**Author:** [@Hell3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hell3d)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-helix-slot-probleme-and-solution/38011 "2025-05-20T14:28:01Z")

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Hello, I have a problem making a part with very precise tolerances. I can’t build the gray part guide to create a 36° rotation movement for a translation of the red axis of 24 mm high. The yellow axis must remain in co…

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## [Thumbnails stopped saving after the last update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails-stopped-saving-after-the-last-update/35164)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails-stopped-saving-after-the-last-update/35164 "2025-05-19T22:15:25Z")

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On Shapr3D for iPad, when I open a file, edit and save, the thumbnail doesn’t update to show the changed viewpoint. It’s most obvious because I’m viewing the model from a different direction when I save it, but once the …

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## [(Modeled) thread tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193)

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**Author:** [@Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pencil)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193 "2025-05-19T18:46:57Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: It will save us/me a lot of headache and time creating threads. I just want to be able to select a cilindric shape, choose a format (m4,m5 etc etc) and also an option for custum…

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## [Problem with drawings - Curve showing up odd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-drawings-curve-showing-up-odd/38030)

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**Author:** [@emayhaich](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/emayhaich)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-drawings-curve-showing-up-odd/38030 "2025-05-19T13:26:47Z")

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Please see video here

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## [Drag and Drop Projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-and-drop-projects/38000)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-and-drop-projects/38000 "2025-05-17T08:13:18Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Easily importing projects into other projects in Shapr3d. This is very tedious now, and I‘d love to see an easier way t…

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## [Right-click or tap and hold on the iPad lets us EXPORT anything and everything](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-or-tap-and-hold-on-the-ipad-lets-us-export-anything-and-everything/37991)

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**Author:** [@kabocha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kabocha)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-click-or-tap-and-hold-on-the-ipad-lets-us-export-anything-and-everything/37991 "2025-05-18T16:18:30Z")

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Let us right-click on anything to export, folders, objects, layers, everything!

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## [Create lip around box edge with curved corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-lip-around-box-edge-with-curved-corners/37997)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-lip-around-box-edge-with-curved-corners/37997 "2025-05-17T13:38:18Z")

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I’m trying to create a lip around the edges of a box: So that the edges look something like this: I’m stumped.

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## [ミラーモードにおけるスケッチハンドルの操作ができない win10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37998)

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**Author:** [@Mononium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mononium)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37998 "2025-05-17T12:47:22Z")

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スタッフの皆さんいつもありがとうございます。また困ったことが発生してしまいました。 スケッチをミラーモードにしてもハンドル操作だけ反映されません。 これはどうすればいいでしょうか？

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## [Step import is broken on Windows on ARM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-is-broken-on-windows-on-arm/32807)

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**Author:** [@disposedtrolley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/disposedtrolley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-is-broken-on-windows-on-arm/32807 "2025-05-16T20:44:18Z")

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Hello, I’m running Shapr3D on my Surface Pro 11, a Windows on ARM device. I understand that the Shapr3D is being compiled for ARM so I wasn’t expecting any compatibility issues. However, it seems that I’m unable to imp…

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## [ミラーモードにおけるスケッチ移動 Win10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37984)

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**Author:** [@Mononium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mononium)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37984 "2025-05-16T15:27:11Z")

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スタッフの皆さんいつもありがとうございます。 今回、困ったことがあり投稿いたします。 スケッチモードでミラーツールを使った移動および回転ができずに困っています。 スケッチ拘束のため変形に失敗とメッセージが出ます。 これは仕様なのでしょうか？ ちなみに拘束ボタンはグレーアウトしていて何もできません。 移動などができると便利なのですが、教えていただきたいです。 過去のトピックも見ましたが解決方法が見つかりませんでした。 …

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## [.shapr Default app assignment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-default-app-assignment/18986)

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**Author:** [@Arghus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arghus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-default-app-assignment/18986 "2025-05-15T22:06:30Z")

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I installed Shapr3d from microsoft store since my apple pencil is currently down imported a couple of files from ipad. and i am trying to link Shapr3d as default app for .shapr files, here is what i have tried: Rig…

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## [Please add a Keyboard shortcut to toggle the copy badge on and off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-toggle-the-copy-badge-on-and-off/37973)

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**Author:** [@Hugostiglitz8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hugostiglitz8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-toggle-the-copy-badge-on-and-off/37973 "2025-05-15T17:58:52Z")

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If im not mistake, currently the only way to turn “Copy” on and off in the GIZMO is to manually click on the copy badge. This is a pretty inconvenient workflow issue. It would greatly speed things up if I can bind “copy…

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## [Title Block / Added customization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-block-added-customization/37972)

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**Author:** [@Sevans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sevans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-block-added-customization/37972 "2025-05-15T17:50:46Z")

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I’m genuinely enjoying Shapr3d and the workflow, its simplicity allows me to work a lot faster. I’ve used it for little over a year as my primary program. I work at a fabrication shop designing “sets” for experiential m…

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## [Apple Pencil Hover Indicator on Without Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-hover-indicator-on-without-pencil/37961)

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**Author:** [@kabocha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kabocha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-hover-indicator-on-without-pencil/37961 "2025-05-15T17:21:55Z")

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Long time Wacom user so I love the way when you hover you see preview of your pen tip location. On the iPad you get wide to narrow preview which is even better. But one thing I don’t like is white pencil showing up when …

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## [I deleted my project!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-my-project/37939)

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**Author:** [@markomarkmarko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markomarkmarko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-my-project/37939 "2025-05-15T15:01:32Z")

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what should i do when i deleted my project ? is ther any possible way to get it back??? i really need them !

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## [I want to extract some sub-projects from the main project into a new project. Is it possible to only export part of the project? I'm seeking some advice on this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-extract-some-sub-projects-from-the-main-project-into-a-new-project-is-it-possible-to-only-export-part-of-the-project-im-seeking-some-advice-on-this/37923)

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**Author:** [@ctrl\_thy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctrl_thy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-extract-some-sub-projects-from-the-main-project-into-a-new-project-is-it-possible-to-only-export-part-of-the-project-im-seeking-some-advice-on-this/37923 "2025-05-12T19:24:47Z")

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I’ve created a large project with multiple components, and now I want to extract one of its entities/components into a new project. Is there a cross-project copy feature or similar methods to achieve this?

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## [Drag to Trim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-to-trim/25637)

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**Author:** [@adalovebass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adalovebass)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-to-trim/25637 "2025-05-15T09:32:43Z")

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Hi! The trim tool is rather tedious when you have to trim hundreds of things. I would love the ability to drag the cursor over the lines I want to trim! Here is an example of a sketch that’s a pain. Each “corner” requir…

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## [Overlapping Dimension Arrows in Shapr3D – Any Solution?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-dimension-arrows-in-shapr3d-any-solution/37945)

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**Author:** [@ridzwannormahazan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ridzwannormahazan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-dimension-arrows-in-shapr3d-any-solution/37945 "2025-05-15T08:45:47Z")

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Does anyone know how to tackle this problem? Since the distance between the holes is too small, the arrows overlap. In other CAD software, we can solve this by changing the arrows to dots or slashes, and by moving the …

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## [Ornate bookcase design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ornate-bookcase-design/37958)

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**Author:** [@CroftCNC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CroftCNC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ornate-bookcase-design/37958 "2025-05-15T05:49:27Z")

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Here is a project I worked on at night for this week. Still a lot of touch ups to take care of.

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## [How to add surface text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-surface-text/37948)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-surface-text/37948 "2025-05-15T03:12:51Z")

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I’m trying to create 3D print of a a tray with holes for hex bits with a label below each hole that is flush with the surface. If I put the text on the surface of the body and export as a 3mf and then import into Bambu S…

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## [Any plans for a Linux version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-plans-for-a-linux-version/30027)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-plans-for-a-linux-version/30027 "2025-05-14T23:30:42Z")

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Just wondering if this is in the works? I’ve noticed more and more of the tools I use for creation getting Linux versions, the latest being Bambu Studio. Any plans for a Shapr3D port? I only ask because if it happens I’l…

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## [University affiliation to edu licenses in Mexico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/university-affiliation-to-edu-licenses-in-mexico/37942)

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**Author:** [@Leopoldo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leopoldo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/university-affiliation-to-edu-licenses-in-mexico/37942 "2025-05-14T18:47:48Z")

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I want to know if a university in Mexico has to run a process so its students have access to educational licenses

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## [More fitable interface operation on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-fitable-interface-operation-on-ipad/37952)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-fitable-interface-operation-on-ipad/37952 "2025-05-14T07:22:23Z")

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I mainly use an iPad Pro, when selecting an item, the visibility icon and the arrows for the lower directory open are too close, I often tap an other unintended icon, which makes it hard to work smoothly. I would apprec…

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## [Fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet/37951)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet/37951 "2025-05-14T05:14:57Z")

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Why fillet feature in the sketch till now doesn’t exist?

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## [Reply to Comment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reply-to-comment/37898)

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**Author:** [@GeraldWalsh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldWalsh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reply-to-comment/37898 "2025-05-10T19:54:43Z")

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Encourage group discussion and increase peer feedback: After exporting a model to a web viewing link, the comment feature is useful for soliciting feedback, however, not having the ability to reply to a comment is limit…

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## [Copy element with his Variable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-element-with-his-variable/37937)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-element-with-his-variable/37937 "2025-05-13T20:57:10Z")

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Hi, Move/Rotate tool(M) don’t copy my variable. It’s not a big deal, but when you have 20 or 40 circles, it’s more tedious. I would like to keep it in the copy, as with the Mirror tool. See it in video.

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## [My work has disappeared](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-work-has-disappeared/37927)

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**Author:** [@Rtfm00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtfm00)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-work-has-disappeared/37927 "2025-05-13T16:14:08Z")

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Hi. Many hours of work seem not to have been saved. The tail section of my airplane is missing after closing Shapr3D for half an hour and then returning to it. Searching through the history I can see the outline of th…

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## [Loosing ability to select numerical values](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loosing-ability-to-select-numerical-values/37935)

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**Author:** [@MakerWoodworker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MakerWoodworker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loosing-ability-to-select-numerical-values/37935 "2025-05-13T15:09:58Z")

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In the recent update I loose the ability to select numerical values when moving/duplicating/creating patterns. If I close the project and reopen it the ability returns for a short time, then I loose it again. Is this a k…

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## [Import into after effects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-into-after-effects/37921)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeM1956](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeorgeM1956)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-into-after-effects/37921 "2025-05-12T18:19:42Z")

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On the fence about subscribing to Sharp3D. I need to be able to export an object, in this case a 3D model of an ultrasound probe, into after effects. Is this possible? If so which file format works with after effects ver…

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