# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=58

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## [Import textures from photo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-textures-from-photo/23831)

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**Author:** [@alfredolist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alfredolist)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-textures-from-photo/23831 "2025-02-09T23:22:06Z")

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Hi I have been using Sharpr3D for quite some time and congrats on the constant improvements you have made to your product The problem: we manufacture our own materials made out of recycled plastic, that have specific t…

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## [Sketch disappears after extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-disappears-after-extrusion/36421)

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**Author:** [@shaprlon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shaprlon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-disappears-after-extrusion/36421 "2025-02-09T19:29:11Z")

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After I extrude my sketch to for example cut the shape out of another object the original sketch automatically disappears (it is still there but it changes to the crossed eye “hidden” on its own). Is that a setting I can…

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## [Does the Measure Tool work at all?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-the-measure-tool-work-at-all/36434)

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**Author:** [@TexInventor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TexInventor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-the-measure-tool-work-at-all/36434 "2025-02-09T13:38:50Z")

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I am unable to ever get the Measure tool to do anything other than measure a single edge in a plane. It’s so recalcitrant that I’m wondering if it really works in 3D at all, or just in sketches… I need a point-to-point…

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## [Shapr3d可以创建组件吗?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d/36450)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d/36450 "2025-02-09T12:06:47Z")

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shapr3d可以像其他的设计软件一样创建组件吗？

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## [Apple iPad/Apple pencil sensitivity/dexterity issue solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-ipad-apple-pencil-sensitivity-dexterity-issue-solutions/36440)

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**Author:** [@Davesnothome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davesnothome)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-ipad-apple-pencil-sensitivity-dexterity-issue-solutions/36440 "2025-02-09T06:37:17Z")

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Hi to all iPad/pencil users, Not sure if this is the correct place to put this post as there is no heading for seniors struggling with the digital age :laughing: I and a few others have experienced sensitivity/dexterit…

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## [Trying to revolve a face around an axis, "resulting body wouldn't be valid"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-revolve-a-face-around-an-axis-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/36424)

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**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-revolve-a-face-around-an-axis-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/36424 "2025-02-09T02:44:20Z")

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I am trying to revolve a face around an axis. I can revolve it to 155mm along the axis but I need 180mm. I get “resulting body wouldn’t be valid” error. Everything else in the drawing is hidden except for a sketch that h…

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## [Trouble with a 12 face conical shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-a-12-face-conical-shape/36423)

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**Author:** [@Ateliergrosours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ateliergrosours)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-a-12-face-conical-shape/36423 "2025-02-08T16:26:31Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to draw that shape and there is always an overlap with the taper version. The angles are 15 deg since there is 12 faces. I use the miror function to add faces.

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## [Can’t fill this hole pls help!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-fill-this-hole-pls-help/36430)

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**Author:** [@shaprlon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shaprlon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-fill-this-hole-pls-help/36430 "2025-02-08T15:28:09Z")

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Hey I’m having trouble filling/deleting this hole. It works on others but on this one one side of the body is curved maybe that’s why it’s having problems. Anyways I need to close this so I can use the whole shape to cut…

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## [How to put an object on the floor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-an-object-on-the-floor/36427)

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**Author:** [@CutMaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CutMaster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-an-object-on-the-floor/36427 "2025-02-08T12:31:48Z")

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I have tried searching the web, searching the forum, but this is insane not to be able to find a simple solution to put an object to the floor. Sometimes an object is at a particular height and it is definitely complica…

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## [How do I create texture like this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-texture-like-this/36412)

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**Author:** [@LittleNook3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LittleNook3D)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-texture-like-this/36412 "2025-02-08T03:34:31Z")

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How do I create rainbow texture like this on my surface? I am trying to create a vase. thanks in advance!

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## [Toggle off/on history - Auto merge for partial sections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-off-on-history-auto-merge-for-partial-sections/36419)

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**Author:** [@Edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-off-on-history-auto-merge-for-partial-sections/36419 "2025-02-07T20:42:04Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: The problem is that, when free-form designing (which is the true beauty of direct modeling and shapr3d’s magic) I (many,…

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## [Improvements to parametric modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvements-to-parametric-modeling/31577)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 81\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvements-to-parametric-modeling/31577 "2025-02-07T19:30:05Z")

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Based on your feedback, we’ll look into improving the following behaviors. The way move/copy works. We’ll revisit some of the changes that were introduced with this release. Most likely we won’t roll it back completely…

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## [Dissapearing extrusions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dissapearing-extrusions/36418)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dissapearing-extrusions/36418 "2025-02-07T19:10:24Z")

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Greetings everyone. I noticed that my extrusions now dissapear when I delete a drawing. Is there a way that I can prevent this?

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## [How to make unwrapped drawing of a tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-unwrapped-drawing-of-a-tube/33318)

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**Author:** [@theJonan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theJonan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-unwrapped-drawing-of-a-tube/33318 "2025-02-07T14:48:05Z")

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Hi, I have a model of a tube, with specific holes and assets on it, and I’d like to get a drawing of an unwrapped tube, i.e. - a flat view of the tube’s outer surface, so I can print it with 1:1 scale and wrap it around…

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## [First X1C and Shapr multicolor project 👍](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-x1c-and-shapr-multicolor-project/36249)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-x1c-and-shapr-multicolor-project/36249 "2025-02-07T04:14:57Z")

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Finally got my X1C and 2 x AMS units set up and running. Minor kinks to work out with the filament tube couplings but WOW! With Shapr it is a magical combination. Don’t see a need for another AMS right now, but who know…

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## [Transparant objects within other objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparant-objects-within-other-objects/36309)

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**Author:** [@roglie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/roglie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparant-objects-within-other-objects/36309 "2025-02-07T03:38:42Z")

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Whether I have a transparent solid (clear glass that symbolizes a colored liquid), or if I use another material that I make more transparent, it is not visible from the side in the clear cocktail glass. Can anyone explai…

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## [Dimension Popup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-popup/36406)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-popup/36406 "2025-02-06T17:51:50Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Just an annoyance, compared to before. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: No popup, like before double click to popup the calculator. NOW …

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## [怎么将上面和下面连起来？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/36405)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/36405 "2025-02-06T16:49:00Z")

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怎么将圆圈的下面和方框的上面连起来？

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## [Area Zoom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-zoom/36408)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-zoom/36408 "2025-02-06T10:50:32Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Useful for both iPad and Desktop. Will let iPad and Desktop users Select with the pencil or select with mouse the area…

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## [Split body using mesh body (imported .stl)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-using-mesh-body-imported-stl/36391)

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**Author:** [@rybairybak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rybairybak)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-using-mesh-body-imported-stl/36391 "2025-02-06T09:41:21Z")

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Hello, I’m looking for a solution for splitting body created in Shap3r by using mesh body as splitting tool. Below you can find screenshot that will explain where and how I’d like to split body. If there is no tool for …

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## [Crashes, crashes crashes!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashes-crashes-crashes/36403)

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**Author:** [@Ryan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ryan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashes-crashes-crashes/36403 "2025-02-06T08:37:02Z")

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This program crashes more than any program I have ever used, ever in my entire life. And now many of my programs will not open at all. Only the super simple basic designs. It didnt used to do this! Updated my iPad Pr…

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## [Shapr3D Webviewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-webviewer/21807)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 70\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-webviewer/21807 "2025-02-06T06:32:07Z")

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Have you tried the Webviewer yet? How do you like it? https://collaborate.shapr3d.com/v/UZSdgm-tSCOTslmIubI3S

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## [Problem with extruding projected patterns on a loft curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-extruding-projected-patterns-on-a-loft-curved-surface/36386)

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**Author:** [@mrplamo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrplamo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-extruding-projected-patterns-on-a-loft-curved-surface/36386 "2025-02-05T21:34:29Z")

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Hi team I am looking at extruding a rectangle pattern onto a curved surface but I have failed numerous times. I am trying to create something as per image attached which I have done successfully with other bodies, howev…

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## [Select project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-project/36381)

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**Author:** [@Sarasheinin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sarasheinin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-project/36381 "2025-02-05T14:52:07Z")

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Hi, it doesn’t give me the option to select the projects and I want to duplicate a project. I updated the app, turned the iPad off and on but it didn’t change. I would love to get help! This is a pro version

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## [iPad Pen Sensitivity is driving me crazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pen-sensitivity-is-driving-me-crazy/36209)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pen-sensitivity-is-driving-me-crazy/36209 "2025-02-05T13:23:29Z")

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In Modeling mode, the app is WAY too sensitive, instantly selecting everything when I’m just trying to grab a plane. In Visualization mode, it’s fine — select a plane, and it stays put. I can soft double-tap to select a…

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## [Shapr account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-account/36389)

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**Author:** [@Philip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Philip)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-account/36389 "2025-02-05T12:31:58Z")

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I’d like to delete my Shapr account. How can I do that?

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## [BUG: Viewing orientation gets stuck on one plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-viewing-orientation-gets-stuck-on-one-plane/34878)

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**Author:** [@MtAdaPrints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MtAdaPrints)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-viewing-orientation-gets-stuck-on-one-plane/34878 "2025-02-05T10:10:53Z")

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I work on a HP Envy 2in1 laptop tablet. For some reason when reorienting my view of my model it locks onto one single plane of rotation. Sometimes it will also not let me properly rotate laterally, instead it will roll…

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## [Honeycomb trick anyone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honeycomb-trick-anyone/29832)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honeycomb-trick-anyone/29832 "2025-02-05T00:53:17Z")

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Hi shaprs Is there a way to create easyly those honeycomb structures. I reckon that I never succeded perfectly when atempting. Any quick tip welcome

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## [How to tell if a sketch is fully defined?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-tell-if-a-sketch-is-fully-defined/36378)

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**Author:** [@clx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/clx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-tell-if-a-sketch-is-fully-defined/36378 "2025-02-04T19:48:30Z")

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For those of us that comes from using Solidworks, they have a feature where if your sketch is fully defined (the whole sketch is fully constrained and not movable), the lines of the sketch will turn black instead of blue…

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## [Shapr3D data on my mac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-data-on-my-mac/36361)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-data-on-my-mac/36361 "2025-02-04T04:09:56Z")

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Hi, Why I have 1.5 GB of data in my library. OK for saving my Shaper projects but why the other folders (library, system data, tmp, etc…) Thank you for explaining. I’m attaching a screen shot of the path on mac Sequoi…

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