# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=45

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## [IMPORT SVG and PDF into SHAPR3D as sketch format vectors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-svg-and-pdf-into-shapr3d-as-sketch-format-vectors/27705)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-svg-and-pdf-into-shapr3d-as-sketch-format-vectors/27705 "2025-04-28T21:49:03Z")

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IMPORT SVG and PDF into SHAPR3D sketch format, not only as images, but as interactive vectors inside SHAPR3D The problem that this feature will solve: Now, we can only import DWG or DXF as sketches. SVG as images, not …

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## [Difficulty creating shape without ridges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-creating-shape-without-ridges/37702)

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**Author:** [@MahPohTofu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MahPohTofu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-creating-shape-without-ridges/37702 "2025-04-28T19:48:53Z")

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Hi! Been using shapr3d for a week. Currently winging it. I’m creating a pill shaped shallow bowl. I keep getting ridges on the back of the piece and not sure how to fix it. Any suggestions would be really wonderful. …

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## [Loft failing a simple curve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-failing-a-simple-curve/37703)

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**Author:** [@Duder\_IND](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder_IND)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-failing-a-simple-curve/37703 "2025-04-28T06:36:07Z")

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You can see pretty simple, points are connected to the middle of the 3MM dots. Just trying to make a handle on something…Not sure why a circular body along a path would be invalid.

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## [Need help creating WWll Ship Terret](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-creating-wwll-ship-terret/37693)

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**Author:** [@Manny1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Manny1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-creating-wwll-ship-terret/37693 "2025-04-28T11:04:20Z")

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Hello all. I’m creating a large-scale model ship to donate to the museum. I’m a paper designer who is getting into Shaper3D and having issues with creating the Terret for the Texas BB35 ship. https://support.shapr3d.com…

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## [Request for Auto Move Feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-auto-move-feature/37704)

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**Author:** [@ridzwannormahazan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ridzwannormahazan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-auto-move-feature/37704 "2025-04-28T05:56:35Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When importing large STEP files, it’s very tiring to move bodies accurately. Often, we have to move parts by very detailed numbers (like 1438.9756 mm), and right now, we can’t e…

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## [Upgrade SHAPR3D Pro from Monthly Subscription to Annual?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrade-shapr3d-pro-from-monthly-subscription-to-annual/37688)

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**Author:** [@ScreenPrintsExpress](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ScreenPrintsExpress)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrade-shapr3d-pro-from-monthly-subscription-to-annual/37688 "2025-04-28T04:51:08Z")

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I have had a “monthly” PRO account for over a year. Started with it monthly to see if it would work. After a year, definately want to keep it… but would prefer switching to a “annual/yearly” payment as opposed to once …

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## [Precise measurement and centering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precise-measurement-and-centering/37697)

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**Author:** [@Occicat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Occicat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precise-measurement-and-centering/37697 "2025-04-27T19:43:43Z")

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Unable to find an efficient way to center objects with precision. Often times “snap” is not accurate leaving the user to fiddle to get close but not dead on. This project has a hook that is off by -0.06 and there is…

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## [Can't export my file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-my-file/37695)

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**Author:** [@Artelis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Artelis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-my-file/37695 "2025-04-27T16:59:46Z")

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I have newest shapr3d version and the “share” window does not work, it is stuck on loading animation. I have used my files as non-paid user without any problems before, restarting does not help.

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## [Mold: Hamburg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-hamburg/37690)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-hamburg/37690 "2025-04-27T06:58:04Z")

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## [Creating male/female threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-male-female-threads/37674)

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**Author:** [@Ladyprintzalott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ladyprintzalott)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-male-female-threads/37674 "2025-04-26T23:32:56Z")

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Hi! I’m really trying to understand what the best practice on creating threads are for a lid to a jar for example. I’ve been creating a circular object on the x and z, access. Turn on front section view and create tria…

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## [Joinery / Ideas for wood connections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joinery-ideas-for-wood-connections/37529)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joinery-ideas-for-wood-connections/37529 "2025-04-17T08:43:49Z")

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Ideas for medium connections: Ideas for corner connections: 2025-04-16T22:00:00Z (UTC) Mit freundlichen Grüssen :grinning\_face: Andreas Desiderius Haudenschild #Schreiner #Woodworker #Wood #Holz

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## [How can merge Two or More Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-merge-two-or-more-sketches/37586)

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**Author:** [@AndiFPV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndiFPV)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-merge-two-or-more-sketches/37586 "2025-04-26T10:51:25Z")

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How can I merge two or more Sketches to One Sketch-Level ? Projection dosn’t work …

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## [SpaceMouse Keep Horizon Level](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-keep-horizon-level/37407)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-keep-horizon-level/37407 "2025-04-26T08:57:13Z")

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I cannot find how to enable the checkbox for keep horizon level. No matter what settings I change with 3dconnexion that box cannot be clicked. What do I need to do to get this to work?

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## [Reduce Copy Paste Duplication](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce-copy-paste-duplication/37649)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce-copy-paste-duplication/37649 "2025-04-25T08:40:08Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: By now I hoped muscle memory would kick in and I would finally uncheck the Copy Button before doing the operation. But I still make unintended copies. So I have a suggestion. W…

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## [Pistol Modelling Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pistol-modelling-project/25613)

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**Author:** [@Salih](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Salih)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pistol-modelling-project/25613 "2025-04-25T01:15:24Z")

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Totally designed by me.

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## [How to design this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-this/37564)

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**Author:** [@Armando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Armando)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-this/37564 "2025-04-24T19:54:58Z")

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Hi friends I saw this model in internet, and I am trying to replicate, but I dont how to start to design, I tried several ways, but no of them it’s fine. Could you help ?? Thanks :slight\_smile:

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## [5.840 - Tool and Section View visual updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-840-tool-and-section-view-visual-updates/37398)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-840-tool-and-section-view-visual-updates/37398 "2025-04-24T09:00:04Z")

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This release brings visual refinements to Section View and modeling tools for a clearer, more consistent modeling experience. Improved: Section View now features clearer colors and fill patterns, helping you distinguis…

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## [Double Clicking & Copy function very inconsistent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-clicking-copy-function-very-inconsistent/37642)

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**Author:** [@Naaackers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Naaackers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-clicking-copy-function-very-inconsistent/37642 "2025-04-24T16:48:13Z")

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For the past few months or so, both double clicking to select boy and trying to copy a body have been working about 50% of the time. The double clicking seems to be timing related, either the double click is too fast or …

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## [Change to exporting and file extensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-exporting-and-file-extensions/37640)

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**Author:** [@Naaackers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Naaackers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-exporting-and-file-extensions/37640 "2025-04-24T16:11:22Z")

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I’ve noticed an odd thing that happens when trying to export things with Shapr on MacOS. It’s often I have multiple models in a single drawing, and I’m exporting different parts in different formats, but often with simil…

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## [Turn off select-through for an area selection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-select-through-for-an-area-selection/37433)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-select-through-for-an-area-selection/37433 "2025-04-24T12:04:25Z")

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How do I perform an area selection on a wall without the other side of the wall being selected? I’m using the right to left select method. I’ve never been able to figure that out and it’s driving me batty, especially wit…

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## [Windows export not workin with new update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-export-not-workin-with-new-update/37548)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-export-not-workin-with-new-update/37548 "2025-04-24T10:35:03Z")

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Hello I have updated my windows app and now I can’t export anything now. It was fine before I updated it. when exporting and picking what type and file you want and hitting next there is a screen that will pop up where y…

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## [Curved pipe with different dimension each end](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-pipe-with-different-dimension-each-end/37620)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-pipe-with-different-dimension-each-end/37620 "2025-04-23T08:05:48Z")

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I need curved pipe but the end dimensions are different so Sweep doesn’t work. The manual suggests using loft but that cannot be made to follow the curve (it connects in a straight line). I’ve looked on the forum but …

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## [Snapping points of underlying sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-points-of-underlying-sketches/37540)

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**Author:** [@Developer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Developer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-points-of-underlying-sketches/37540 "2025-04-22T10:51:40Z")

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Is it possible, to have snapping points of the underlying sketch snap when drawing on a sketch that is currently being focused on, and is offset by X distance? Thank you

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## [Trying to remove a body, completely inside another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-remove-a-body-completely-inside-another/37607)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-remove-a-body-completely-inside-another/37607 "2025-04-23T08:19:31Z")

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I’m trying to create a cavity inside a body. I made a body to cut out the desired shape, I moved it into place, then tried the subtract tool, and the tool doesn’t complete. Same with intersect. I found a subtract tool…

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## [Share\>Export as file doesn't work in newest version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-export-as-file-doesnt-work-in-newest-version/37536)

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**Author:** [@TomatC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomatC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-export-as-file-doesnt-work-in-newest-version/37536 "2025-04-23T05:06:21Z")

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When i hit share, the “share this project” window opens. I hit export as file, the “export” window opens, i select the file type, hit export, but instead of the file explorer opening, the “export” window closes and nothi…

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## [Align Tool additional history options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-additional-history-options/37623)

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**Author:** [@Nelis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nelis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-additional-history-options/37623 "2025-04-22T20:31:03Z")

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Would be great to get all tool options in the history of the Align Tool, like in the Translate Tool. Going back into history after using this tool the only modification that can be made is the Target Body. It would be g…

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## [Shapr3d Roadmap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-roadmap/37622)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-roadmap/37622 "2025-04-22T15:59:21Z")

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I see the Shapr3d staff mentioning their roadmap. Is this visible to us users, and if not, could we at least get some info on what you have planned for the future? Thanks! (Note: I wasn’t sure in which topic I should‘v…

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## [Bug: Missing Edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-missing-edges/37615)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-missing-edges/37615 "2025-04-22T07:34:38Z")

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Since a while now, I‘ve been noticing that some edges disappear seemingly random (see attached image). This isn‘t a major bug, but pretty strange, especially since I can’t select the missing edge either. Is this just hap…

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## [Bug Can't change parameter value on Ipad pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-cant-change-parameter-value-on-ipad-pro/37610)

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**Author:** [@Terbaik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Terbaik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-cant-change-parameter-value-on-ipad-pro/37610 "2025-04-22T07:14:19Z")

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I use Ipad pro M4 13" 1 TB. I can’t change the parameter value. I have to exit and reopen my design to make it work. However, it happens every time after I use it for a while. Please help.

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## [Shapr3d runs very slow on PC and Ipad after parametric update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-runs-very-slow-on-pc-and-ipad-after-parametric-update/31664)

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**Author:** [@Terbaik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Terbaik)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-runs-very-slow-on-pc-and-ipad-after-parametric-update/31664 "2025-04-22T05:10:10Z")

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Shapr3d runs very slow and lagging on my PC and Ipad. Even to draw a line, it takes a while to process. Is this due to the history saving process at each step? Or a bug? PC: Ryzen 7 5700x, 64GB ram, RTX 4060Ti 8GB iPad…

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