# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=56

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## [How do I determine what version I have?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-determine-what-version-i-have/36606)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-determine-what-version-i-have/36606 "2025-02-18T21:32:28Z")

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I have an educational license. But how do I determine whether I have the basic or pro version? My version is 5.791.8191.0 #2fa3b728 Mark Jones

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## [Extrude Help from .jpg drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-help-from-jpg-drawing/36579)

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**Author:** [@eeanr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeanr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-help-from-jpg-drawing/36579 "2025-02-18T20:56:28Z")

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Hello, I am a new to shapr3D and so far I have been unable to figure out what I am doing wrong. I want to extrude the sketch I created from a 2d image (jpg), the part I cannot figure out is how to just extrude it witho…

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## [Variables?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables/8238)

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**Author:** [@Morten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Morten)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables/8238 "2025-02-18T16:58:59Z")

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Any plans in the roadmap for simple variables? Like a common hole ID, overall adjustment value to fit’s for 3d printing, dimensions etc… (fusion 360 like)

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## [Feature request - variables](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-variables/7722)

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**Author:** [@symonty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symonty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-variables/7722 "2025-02-18T16:58:51Z")

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Would love to see the ability to assign sizes in variables so after I print the object I can adjust it without having to click round till i find the correct face. Does anyone know of a work round for this?

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## [Parameters/Variables across projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parameters-variables-across-projects/30035)

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**Author:** [@gonmarzar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gonmarzar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parameters-variables-across-projects/30035 "2025-02-18T16:58:38Z")

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Hello, greetings and salutations I’m using CAD softwares to make piloted contraptions. I’m looking to use motors, sensors, lights, screens, coffee capsules, etc… Many of my projects have modular pieces/designs with reus…

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## [Tracing rounded shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-rounded-shape/36513)

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**Author:** [@olemoi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olemoi)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-rounded-shape/36513 "2025-02-18T16:33:53Z")

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No really quite sure how to describe this but here goes: I have previously tried designing this many times, but fail every single time. I have a Stokke tripp trapp chair for my kids, and I want to design something that …

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## [Pokeball](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pokeball/36602)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pokeball/36602 "2025-02-18T09:35:09Z")

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Fun object :grinning: 2025-02-18T09:33:00Z (UTC)

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## [Inconsistant version iOS v MacOS v Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistant-version-ios-v-macos-v-windows/36591)

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**Author:** [@warren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/warren)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistant-version-ios-v-macos-v-windows/36591 "2025-02-17T23:43:39Z")

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Hi, There is incosistances between versions. Windows is 5.8 / Ipad is 5.791 / MacOS is also 5.791 As a professional designer this can not be. Models created on Microsoft Design Studio w Windows 11 Screencapture is fro…

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## [Changing Anchor Point Corner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-anchor-point-corner/36580)

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**Author:** [@treyway](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/treyway)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-anchor-point-corner/36580 "2025-02-17T23:28:32Z")

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I have looked thru the manual, and I have looked thru the forum. I can’t find mention of changing the location of an anchor point location on a sketch. If I have a rectangle sketch, is it possible to change the locatio…

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## [Is There A Way to "Group" Bodies temporarily?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-group-bodies-temporarily/36575)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-group-bodies-temporarily/36575 "2025-02-17T21:40:49Z")

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I am working on a design with lots of parts, and things keep getting out of alignment/position with each other as I make tweaks and whatnot. So my question is twofold: A) is there a way to ‘group’ bodies (not permanent…

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## [How to apply a wallpaper to a screen (sur)face and have it appear in visualize?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-apply-a-wallpaper-to-a-screen-sur-face-and-have-it-appear-in-visualize/36531)

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**Author:** [@Isso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isso)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-apply-a-wallpaper-to-a-screen-sur-face-and-have-it-appear-in-visualize/36531 "2025-02-17T15:39:26Z")

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Hi there. Please help with solving the above problem if you know how. The solution needed is how to place/apply a photo on a surface or object in Shapr modelling (area or visualize studioo, and have that applied photo ap…

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## [Combine lines to make one shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-lines-to-make-one-shape/16942)

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**Author:** [@EmLowe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EmLowe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-lines-to-make-one-shape/16942 "2025-02-16T18:12:26Z")

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I have imported a dxf file and would like to combine it into one shape. I need help! I want to be able to off set it all the same and then extrude. How to I close it?

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## [Bug in Subtract tool (purple transparency)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-subtract-tool-purple-transparency/36498)

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**Author:** [@arroniow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arroniow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-subtract-tool-purple-transparency/36498 "2025-02-16T11:37:00Z")

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There is an issue with the new colour scheme for Subtract Boolean function. I see that others have posted about it, but not tried to define when it happens. It works perfectly if you only have two bodies selected. It …

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## [Offset bug or feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-bug-or-feature/36552)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-bug-or-feature/36552 "2025-02-16T06:01:26Z")

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I had issues with offset tool where it creates a new sketch and other times offset lines is on the same sketch. I now figured out if you select the face of the sketch the offset creates new sketch. If you select just t…

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## [Visualation settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualation-settings/36558)

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**Author:** [@rmuscato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rmuscato)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualation-settings/36558 "2025-02-16T05:37:20Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. . The problem it will solve is not having to export into another program to complete project Consider adding screenshots and as many details as possible, to hel…

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## [Stool/ Hocker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stool-hocker/36528)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stool-hocker/36528 "2025-02-14T21:52:47Z")

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2025-02-13T23:00:00Z (UTC) #Schreiner #Tischler #Woodworking #Woodwork

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## [Jeweller Ring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jeweller-ring/36540)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jeweller-ring/36540 "2025-02-15T03:21:35Z")

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A fun project To try the program :grinning: 2025-02-14T23:00:00Z (UTC)

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## [Jewellery Bangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jewellery-bangle/36546)

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**Author:** [@kameshkancherla](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kameshkancherla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jewellery-bangle/36546 "2025-02-15T20:48:20Z")

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Here is the some prototype which I tried. 3d experience. another model 3d view

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## [Missing Preview for Recent Projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-preview-for-recent-projects/36541)

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**Author:** [@Lunabear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lunabear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-preview-for-recent-projects/36541 "2025-02-15T19:53:25Z")

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Hi there, Just wondering why all of a sudden the newly created projects are not showing up in the preview. Please see attached photo. I uninstalled Shapr3d and reinstalled again and still the same thing. Any ideas? Appr…

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## [3DConnexion Spacemouse Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-issue/22222)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-issue/22222 "2025-02-15T14:54:18Z")

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Space mouse randomly stop working. I might be wrong, but it look like it happened when I use two monitors and switch between apps. For example, if I use another app and get back to Shapr, often, the space mouse stop wo…

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## [Is there any plan to release Shapr3D android version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-plan-to-release-shapr3d-android-version/20311)

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**Author:** [@Raphiphi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raphiphi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-plan-to-release-shapr3d-android-version/20311 "2025-02-15T14:34:29Z")

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I have no iOS devices, so I wonder if there will be an android version in the future?

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## [Deleting the original body without affecting a copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-the-original-body-without-affecting-a-copy/36526)

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**Author:** [@aesubs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aesubs)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-the-original-body-without-affecting-a-copy/36526 "2025-02-15T13:10:07Z")

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Hello, I have an imported model that I shaped and then later copied. Now I need to remove the original without affecting the copy. I know that I can export and import the modified shape and it will be detached from hist…

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## [Object or flat body is not moving when the circular is changed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-or-flat-body-is-not-moving-when-the-circular-is-changed/36545)

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**Author:** [@kameshkancherla](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kameshkancherla)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-or-flat-body-is-not-moving-when-the-circular-is-changed/36545 "2025-02-15T12:41:47Z")

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Team, When I am trying to move an object on a circular body, its not moving when I am changing the elevation of the circular. I tried union but its not working. I have a circle with an elevation of 20mm but if any obje…

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## [Connecting 2 circles with a tangent line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-with-a-tangent-line/36537)

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**Author:** [@Satims](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Satims)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-with-a-tangent-line/36537 "2025-02-14T22:55:04Z")

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I want to connect two circles with a line, that intersect both circles as a tangent. Is there a way to do this easily? When selecting a point and a circle, it shows you where the tangent points are, but you can do this …

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## [About alignment (assembly), size function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-alignment-assembly-size-function/36535)

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**Author:** [@yngyang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yngyang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-alignment-assembly-size-function/36535 "2025-02-14T22:22:00Z")

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Can you add relationship constraints to the alignment (assembly)? Change the size computer to a scientific computer?

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## [An animation based on that spaceship environment I was building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/an-animation-based-on-that-spaceship-environment-i-was-building/19025)

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**Author:** [@peteCdesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peteCdesign)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/an-animation-based-on-that-spaceship-environment-i-was-building/19025 "2025-02-14T21:09:36Z")

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Thought you might like to see it, even though this output is very compressed (max size limit here is 30 meg). The scene is dressed with some kit-bashed models, the crates, gun, chairs the bodies etc, but the whole …

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## [PS5 leather control](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ps5-leather-control/32524)

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**Author:** [@Juansesolano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juansesolano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ps5-leather-control/32524 "2025-02-14T21:06:23Z")

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## [Filament sample orginization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filament-sample-orginization/36435)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filament-sample-orginization/36435 "2025-02-14T16:11:15Z")

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Simple way to store filament samples incorporating 4mm PTFE tube. Only minor drawback is it requires 2 or 2.5mm nozzle to print. I tried 50 on 1 plate. Failed. Tried 18 on a plate, Failed. Printing 1 at a time until I ca…

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## [5.770 - New Visualization materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-770-new-visualization-materials/35373)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-770-new-visualization-materials/35373 "2025-02-14T15:43:57Z")

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Refine your workflow with new material finishes and improved visibility controls. New: Visualization now offers frosted glass and brass material variants, giving you more options to achieve high-quality, realistic fini…

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## [Hide, show only, show only except](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-show-only-show-only-except/24264)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-show-only-show-only-except/24264 "2025-02-14T06:03:31Z")

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I think it would be a good feature to add is when picking the part: hide hide all unhide all show only show only except I know “isolate” does part of this but i do not think it goes far enough. The problem that t…

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