# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=68

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## [Yellow caution marker on history icon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/yellow-caution-marker-on-history-icon/35496)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/yellow-caution-marker-on-history-icon/35496 "2024-12-07T23:29:56Z")

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“yellow caution marker on history icon” is what I searched for here in the community. Please tell me why that returned no results. Also, please tell me what must be corrected to get rid of it. Thanks.

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## [More decimal places for engineering drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-decimal-places-for-engineering-drawing/35495)

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**Author:** [@jasonham354](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jasonham354)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-decimal-places-for-engineering-drawing/35495 "2024-12-07T22:27:03Z")

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Is it possible to add a 3rd or even 4th decimal place to a 2D drawing. I’d like to hand the drawing to our engineers but mirrored holes are shown as example (1.04 and 1.04, but the total correct distace is shown at 2.09) …

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## [Text Arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-arc/35492)

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**Author:** [@martyndix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martyndix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-arc/35492 "2024-12-07T16:56:59Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. This feature will solve the inability to make text in an arc shape. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: This feature should …

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## [Recurrently unable to move model around screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recurrently-unable-to-move-model-around-screen/34948)

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**Author:** [@simonk565](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonk565)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recurrently-unable-to-move-model-around-screen/34948 "2024-12-07T14:48:04Z")

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Is there a bug? I have been having frequent problems trying to rotate the model around the display. I can zoom in/out, I can rotate using the gizmo, but when using the mouse, it works when I first open the file but afte…

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## [Adding Text to Curved Surface (Projection Failed)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-to-curved-surface-projection-failed/30756)

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**Author:** [@jsmit6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsmit6)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-to-curved-surface-projection-failed/30756 "2024-12-07T13:38:52Z")

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I am attempting to add text to a large cylinder that has the rough appearance of a hockey puck. I would like the text along the vertical (curved side) of the cylinder, but when I try to project the text onto the cylinder…

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## [Help to draw a 3D model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-draw-a-3d-model/35475)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-draw-a-3d-model/35475 "2024-12-07T00:40:56Z")

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Hi, I need advice to make a shape. I’m looking for the most suitable technique to draw the shape. I do not want to be given the job, but just directions. Is it a form with booleans? Are there several forms? etc. Than…

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## [.shapr file export doesn't obey isolation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-file-export-doesnt-obey-isolation/35480)

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**Author:** [@Tiny](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tiny)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-file-export-doesnt-obey-isolation/35480 "2024-12-06T23:57:45Z")

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Is there a way that I’m missing that will get Shapr3D to export a single selection of one or more bodies in isolation as a .shapr file? I’ve noticed that when I place a body into isolation mode I can export just that se…

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## [Extruding in a curved object does not follow the curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-in-a-curved-object-does-not-follow-the-curve/35484)

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**Author:** [@samueljerome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samueljerome)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-in-a-curved-object-does-not-follow-the-curve/35484 "2024-12-06T22:49:09Z")

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Hi, Can you please help me understand how I can extrude in a curved object so that the extrusion follows the curve of the object instead of being straight.

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## [A way to turn object occlusion off in USDZ export And preview](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-way-to-turn-object-occlusion-off-in-usdz-export-and-preview/35481)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-way-to-turn-object-occlusion-off-in-usdz-export-and-preview/35481 "2024-12-06T19:49:11Z")

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Dear Shapr3D team My feature request is a way to turn object occlusion off in USDZ export and preview. When you export a big structure, like an environment (a car interior, a room, or a cabin, for example), and want to…

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## [5.760 - Faster web exports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-760-faster-web-exports/35119)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-760-faster-web-exports/35119 "2024-12-06T13:34:42Z")

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This release brings faster exports, easier imports, and a cohesive experience across platforms. New: Now you can disable Visualization materials on web exports directly from the Share dialog, enabling faster exports an…

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## [Drag to chamfer successful, drag to fillet unsuccessful](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-to-chamfer-successful-drag-to-fillet-unsuccessful/35474)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-to-chamfer-successful-drag-to-fillet-unsuccessful/35474 "2024-12-06T06:26:01Z")

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I left Shapr3D long enough to forget how to use it. I’ve returned, and I’m trying beginner tutorials from the very beginning. My version is 5.760.0 (7837) Mac. I’ve been searching the community to try to find out how it …

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## [Center Object (right mouse menu)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-object-right-mouse-menu/35472)

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**Author:** [@Messages4alex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Messages4alex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-object-right-mouse-menu/35472 "2024-12-05T21:23:58Z")

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I tend to need to recenter a new body copy if I want to change it symetrically. Id like to see (possibly) a right mouse contextual menu item pop up in the items menu when selecting an object that allows a quick “center …

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## [Issue with Accessing Beta Version via TestFlight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-accessing-beta-version-via-testflight/35469)

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**Author:** [@Marsatik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marsatik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-accessing-beta-version-via-testflight/35469 "2024-12-05T18:34:22Z")

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Hello, I attempted to install the Beta/Gamma version of Shapr3D via the provided TestFlight link, but I encountered the following error: “Beta Not Found. There is a problem with the public link URL.” Could you please c…

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## [Can't shell a lofted object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-shell-a-lofted-object/35426)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-shell-a-lofted-object/35426 "2024-12-05T16:30:54Z")

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Something I’ve done before but just won’t do it now! Here’s an example. Creating a cylinder and shelling that is as expected, but loft the 2 circles (different diameters) and clicking on the top face to shell says ‘inva…

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## [Home 3D Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/home-3d-model/35467)

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**Author:** [@magdi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/magdi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/home-3d-model/35467 "2024-12-05T12:27:25Z")

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I have been working on my Home 3D model and it is going great so far. my issue currently is not able to add any light sources \[ex. lamps\]. Is there is to a way achieve for that ? \< last post I found was 2 years ago, I …

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## [Aligning objects on a centre line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-objects-on-a-centre-line/35461)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-objects-on-a-centre-line/35461 "2024-12-05T09:16:32Z")

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I have many objects to align accurately about their centres, but I cannot find a tool to do this. Aligning faces/edges is straightforward but centres? Here’s an example with 4 objects I want to align on the horizontal r…

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## [Multidevice not working, monthly pro subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multidevice-not-working-monthly-pro-subscription/35454)

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**Author:** [@brissonalice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brissonalice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multidevice-not-working-monthly-pro-subscription/35454 "2024-12-05T08:28:36Z")

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Hello, I installed Shapr3d on my IPAD with a subscription purchased via my APPLE ID. I want to work simultaneously on my IPAD and my WINDOW 10 computer, when I download SHAPR3D (via Microsoft store or your website) and c…

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## [Rifling or helical vanes on non-straight funnel?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rifling-or-helical-vanes-on-non-straight-funnel/35462)

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**Author:** [@B3nn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B3nn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rifling-or-helical-vanes-on-non-straight-funnel/35462 "2024-12-05T00:11:09Z")

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I’m trying to figure out the best approach to create rifling inside a funnel. If I make a rifling feature and rotate the base around the funnel axis, the path doesn’t maintain the contact to the funnel surface. Any sug…

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## [Adding parts to 2d drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-parts-to-2d-drawings/35447)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-parts-to-2d-drawings/35447 "2024-12-04T21:54:22Z")

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When adding parts to a model why is the 2d drawing not updating & showing the new parts? I have to start over after adding parts to a drawing. This is very time consuming. It’s this issue that stops me using shapr3d as m…

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## [Cutting up large imported stl?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-up-large-imported-stl/35430)

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**Author:** [@itguy1024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/itguy1024)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-up-large-imported-stl/35430 "2024-12-04T15:32:49Z")

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Hey folks. I imported a stl and scaled it up to 550mm x 3mm. I need to cut this up into 9 smaller pieces. I can’t really find a great way to do it. The best I can come up with is to put a bunch of rectangle shapes down a…

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## [Big Size "TempState" Folder Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-size-tempstate-folder-files/33320)

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**Author:** [@KJen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KJen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-size-tempstate-folder-files/33320 "2024-12-04T05:26:32Z")

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Dear Sharp3D team and fellow users, I hope you guys having a nice day. I want to ask what is the purpose of TempState files on: \\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Shapr3D.Shapr3D\_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Are this a temporary files that…

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## [Imaginary Constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imaginary-constraints/35404)

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**Author:** [@Cyre\_Sim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyre_Sim)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imaginary-constraints/35404 "2024-12-04T04:16:13Z")

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Hey All! I am self taught and use this software for personal and school projects; I’m not a professional drafter nor do I have experience with other software to build on/reference. I say that for context: I don’t use c…

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## [Can someone pls help me to make a vole grid!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-pls-help-me-to-make-a-vole-grid/35440)

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**Author:** [@Dav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dav)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-pls-help-me-to-make-a-vole-grid/35440 "2024-12-04T04:50:18Z")

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Hallo guys i just started 2 days ago with shapr3d, i dont have any experience in programs like this, but im already loving it ! So here is my question as you see in the pic im currently designing a raised garden bed, so…

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## [USDZ export of subassemblies compatible with Reality Composer Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-of-subassemblies-compatible-with-reality-composer-pro/35445)

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**Author:** [@altr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/altr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-of-subassemblies-compatible-with-reality-composer-pro/35445 "2024-12-04T02:52:10Z")

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Shapr3D is integral to my VisionOS development work flow. Subassemblies are organized in top level folders in shapr3d. I export 1st level folders (subassemblies) into separate files and import them into Reality Composer …

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## [Ignore sketches when selection of face/line is expected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ignore-sketches-when-selection-of-face-line-is-expected/35433)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ignore-sketches-when-selection-of-face-line-is-expected/35433 "2024-12-03T23:33:39Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When the system prompts the user to select a face/line/axis etc, sketches should be ignored. This would avoid the problem as illustrated here, where the sketch is selected rath…

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## [Sketch Midpoint Line and Point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-midpoint-line-and-point/35436)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-midpoint-line-and-point/35436 "2024-12-03T16:06:48Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Create a line by starting from the center out. Add a point. These are basic Sketch tool that can help speed up your drawing workflow Brief description of the outcomes that yo…

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## [Textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textures/35429)

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**Author:** [@Dicomo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dicomo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textures/35429 "2024-12-03T00:30:41Z")

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1-Do you have a suggestion box? 2- A texture that simulate 3D printing filament would be awesome Such a great product thank you!

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## [Adding and extruding text is painful](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-and-extruding-text-is-painful/35377)

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**Author:** [@SuperCode111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SuperCode111)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-and-extruding-text-is-painful/35377 "2024-12-02T21:01:16Z")

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At the moment, when you add text, it just becomes a sketch. This means when you want to extrude text, you have to individually select each letter. This is very annoying because when extruding many objects, if I misclick,…

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## [TITLE NAMING (in a current project)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-naming-in-a-current-project/35419)

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**Author:** [@Messages4alex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Messages4alex)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-naming-in-a-current-project/35419 "2024-12-02T20:12:31Z")

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For the love mod mike, when are we going to be able to name the “untitled project” at the top left of the new project next to the HOME/CLOUD icons? (on MacOS) I hate that I have to close the project AND THEN name it in …

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## [Cutting a groove along a path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-groove-along-a-path/35425)

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**Author:** [@Brekelefuw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brekelefuw)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-groove-along-a-path/35425 "2024-12-02T19:21:54Z")

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I am trying to draw a block with a radiused groove around the outside. I am coming from Fusion360. In that, I would draw the path of the groove, draw/extrude a block around it and then sweep the path to cut the shape ou…

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