# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=70

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## [Projecting Faces to Sketch for DXF Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-faces-to-sketch-for-dxf-export/28217)

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**Author:** [@TheReaktion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheReaktion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-faces-to-sketch-for-dxf-export/28217 "2024-11-26T23:08:17Z")

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I’m coming to Shapr3d from Fusion 360. I like a lot of what I see and the pricing is more reasonable for a hobbyist like me. I’m trying to figure out how to project faces to a sketch and export them as a DXF. This is fo…

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## [iPad app crashing when attempting to open file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-app-crashing-when-attempting-to-open-file/32443)

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**Author:** [@I.Bott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/I.Bott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-app-crashing-when-attempting-to-open-file/32443 "2024-11-26T22:28:47Z")

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Hello. I’ve been using Shapr3D on iPad for a few years now and it’s worked very smoothly but I recently tried to import a file created on a the Mac desktop version into an iPad file for the first time. After an extended …

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## [Center cylinder around complex object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-cylinder-around-complex-object/35274)

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**Author:** [@a.calore88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/a.calore88)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-cylinder-around-complex-object/35274 "2024-11-26T18:06:52Z")

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Dear all, I have a complex object (aortic root) and I would like to center a cilinder around it. In real life application, the cylinder would mimic a pitcher within which the 3D printer model of the aortic root would be …

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## [Align along an axis like Blender3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-an-axis-like-blender3d/35331)

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**Author:** [@dayanamambebegim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dayanamambebegim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-an-axis-like-blender3d/35331 "2024-11-26T16:36:01Z")

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When using the “Align Tool,” it attaches the object to the other object. I only want it to align along the “Z” axis while keeping “X” and “Y” fixed. This is not possible with the “Align Tool.” I want to align only along …

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## [Union question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-question/35306)

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**Author:** [@itguy1024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/itguy1024)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-question/35306 "2024-11-25T18:06:00Z")

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Greetings - why does this gray circle need to be above the orange surface in order for the union function to work? The orange surface has a hole I’m trying to plug and the gray circle should be level with the orange surf…

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## [Should be able to search keyboard shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/should-be-able-to-search-keyboard-shortcuts/35320)

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**Author:** [@Tizzle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tizzle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/should-be-able-to-search-keyboard-shortcuts/35320 "2024-11-25T14:55:30Z")

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Shar3D Mac V: Version 5.760.0 (7837) It would be great if the Keyboard Shortcut customization facility in Settings was searchable by name or hotkey.

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## [Model thumbnail in spaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-thumbnail-in-spaces/35254)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-thumbnail-in-spaces/35254 "2024-11-25T14:20:57Z")

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I’d like to see an option for selecting what kind of thumbnail is generated for my models Since we mainly use Shapr3D to show our customers what we can provide, sort of like an AR catalogue, it’d be easier to see what m…

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## [Hole centers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-centers/35311)

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**Author:** [@Chopperdaves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chopperdaves)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-centers/35311 "2024-11-25T06:01:12Z")

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So I am modifying a step file with holes in a flat surface I need to make other features using the hole centers and i cant see how to get it to show me the center of a hole in sketch mode. I even need to make a lin…

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## [Private lessons for beginners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/private-lessons-for-beginners/35310)

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**Author:** [@ReasonY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReasonY)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/private-lessons-for-beginners/35310 "2024-11-24T23:18:38Z")

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Is there any list of people that can provide private lessons and go through the project with beginners? The tutorials are good, but sitting and watching hours of videos and then try to model something for 2 hours is fru…

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## [Create a surface in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-surface-in-shapr3d/35307)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-surface-in-shapr3d/35307 "2024-11-24T19:48:07Z")

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Hi, I searched for answers to my question on the forum but nothing conclusive. In fact I want to create a surface in Shapr3D. So I extrude my shape, but it is impossible to separate the body on the surface. For now I…

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## [How can I round the corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-round-the-corners/35118)

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**Author:** [@kamcio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kamcio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-round-the-corners/35118 "2024-11-24T18:16:13Z")

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Hello, I’ve been using Shapr3D for a few days, and I’ve run into a problem I can’t solve on my own, so I need your help. I used the left and right shapes to create holes in my model (there might be an easier way, but I…

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## [Simscale support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simscale-support/35302)

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**Author:** [@Isaina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isaina)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simscale-support/35302 "2024-11-24T11:43:11Z")

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Simulation in software With integration simscale as plug-in we get very good simulation which can help in work and design in preliminary phase Api@simscale.com and see how can be simscale integrated into Sharp3d but wo…

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## [Extrusion through cylinder failed because resulting body isn't valid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-through-cylinder-failed-because-resulting-body-isnt-valid/35287)

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**Author:** [@ask4sara](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ask4sara)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-through-cylinder-failed-because-resulting-body-isnt-valid/35287 "2024-11-23T22:36:40Z")

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I made a patterned design that I want to make cutouts from on the cylinder base I have. I’ve already projected it onto the body of the cylinder so that it curves and scaled up my design, but now it won’t go through it to…

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## [How to create this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-this/35296)

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**Author:** [@cocola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cocola)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-this/35296 "2024-11-23T18:20:21Z")

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I have this uneven object on the left. I want the sweeps on the right to follow the shape of the object, but don’t know how to seamlessly change sweep shape. I’m new to this, so I’m not sure if I’m using right terminol…

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## [Extrude push-in not working?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-push-in-not-working/35232)

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**Author:** [@falkenavionics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/falkenavionics)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-push-in-not-working/35232 "2024-11-23T14:36:21Z")

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Using the latest version and for some reason I’m no longer able to sketch on a surface of a body, select the face sketched, and push in. This sort of counter-extrude has worked as long as I’ve been using the product (2+ …

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## [Finding items that have been hidden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-items-that-have-been-hidden/35275)

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**Author:** [@aggx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aggx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-items-that-have-been-hidden/35275 "2024-11-23T14:28:56Z")

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How does one find items that have been hidden deep in nested folders. In really large projects it can be really, really tedious to find and unhide a previously hidden item.

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## [Dwg problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-problems/35271)

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**Author:** [@Richd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Richd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-problems/35271 "2024-11-23T14:26:47Z")

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Hello. I Have been creating drawings and sending them as DWG’s unfortunately although my laser cutters except DWG they can’t seem to open my drawings, I thought it was my design so I tried just send a simple disc but st…

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## [Newbie Issues - Chamfer Edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-issues-chamfer-edges/35283)

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**Author:** [@Psionw35](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Psionw35)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-issues-chamfer-edges/35283 "2024-11-23T14:15:08Z")

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Apologies in advance but I am very new to 3D design and this is my first attempt at creating a project. I am trying to chamfer the bottom edges of my design but cannot seem to get it how I want it. I want the chamfer to…

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## [Aliasing problem for windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aliasing-problem-for-windows/35288)

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**Author:** [@Elcajon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elcajon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aliasing-problem-for-windows/35288 "2024-11-23T13:47:02Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with the Windows version of Shapr3D. The lines in my model appear jagged or stair-stepped, which doesn’t happen when I use the app on my iPad. This issue seems specific to the Wind…

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## [Need help with a slide-in bottom lid design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-slide-in-bottom-lid-design/35262)

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**Author:** [@mertceyhan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mertceyhan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-slide-in-bottom-lid-design/35262 "2024-11-23T04:51:11Z")

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Hi everyone! I’m designing a slide-in bottom lid for a bottle. There’s a 0.2mm gap for the lid to fit smoothly, but I’m worried it might fall out. I feel like it might need a simple mechanism to keep it in place, but I’m…

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## [Need help adding ridges to this body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-adding-ridges-to-this-body/35266)

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**Author:** [@TheDisgrace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheDisgrace)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-adding-ridges-to-this-body/35266 "2024-11-22T15:07:37Z")

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Hello I’m brand new to shapr and any kind of modeling. I’ve been asking my girlfriend to give me ideas of things to model for practice. She showed me a picture of this cup and asked if I could make the first cup have the…

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## [Is there any way to work with an imported stl precisely?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-work-with-an-imported-stl-precisely/35264)

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**Author:** [@Mindful\_Mayhem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindful_Mayhem)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-work-with-an-imported-stl-precisely/35264 "2024-11-22T08:42:10Z")

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I imported an stl (because it’s the only file I have) but I can’t select faces, I can’t sketch on it precisely because nothing will snap to it, I can’t even move it precisely. Even the move tool anchor point thing won’t …

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## [Shortcut Subtract/SplitBody Process](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcut-subtract-splitbody-process/35261)

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**Author:** [@Velereon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Velereon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcut-subtract-splitbody-process/35261 "2024-11-21T21:16:26Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: At the moment it takes several clicks to either subtract one body from another or to split a body along a face or plane…

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## [Item Manager no longer lists number of items inside a folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-manager-no-longer-lists-number-of-items-inside-a-folder/35260)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-manager-no-longer-lists-number-of-items-inside-a-folder/35260 "2024-11-21T20:37:44Z")

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With the latest update, item manager no longer tells us how many items can be found inside each folder. We cannot tell if folders have items or if they’re empty either. Icon doesn’t indicate when folder is empty or has …

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## [Sketch end point select](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-end-point-select/35252)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-end-point-select/35252 "2024-11-21T17:19:24Z")

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How do I select either the left or the right line end point. It seems like it only selects end point of whats on top.

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## [Linux and Android](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linux-and-android/18468)

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**Author:** [@Ratteler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ratteler)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linux-and-android/18468 "2024-11-21T16:09:17Z")

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Please let me know when you support the OS’ I use.

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## [Can't Login](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-login/35218)

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**Author:** [@Corvellus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Corvellus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-login/35218 "2024-11-21T08:53:26Z")

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Dear Team, A just get my new laptop, and install the Shapr to it. But when i try to login it stuck. And get this massage: I try login via chrome and edge too, but still can’t login. In the fire wall setting the p…

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## [Sketch: Transition one shape to another, with concentric radiating shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-transition-one-shape-to-another-with-concentric-radiating-shapes/35121)

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**Author:** [@twdld](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/twdld)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 4:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-transition-one-shape-to-another-with-concentric-radiating-shapes/35121 "2024-11-21T04:30:27Z")

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Hi all, New to Shapr3D and CAD. Excited to be exploring and creating my own creations! I am hoping there’s an easy way to do this. I am using the iPad app. Need to transition from a shape in sketch to another in conce…

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## [Fullscreen UI improvements in MAC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fullscreen-ui-improvements-in-mac/35251)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fullscreen-ui-improvements-in-mac/35251 "2024-11-21T03:30:22Z")

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I like Shapr on iPad it has fullscreen with minimal buttons. Could we get that on the MAC desktop as well? Toolbar is very big and doesn’t do much, could it be hidden in fullscreen at least, that would be logical.

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## [Difficulty with sweep tool, making a frame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-with-sweep-tool-making-a-frame/21482)

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**Author:** [@hannahbill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hannahbill)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-with-sweep-tool-making-a-frame/21482 "2024-11-21T00:38:25Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to basics of Shapr. Thought I would try and make a frame shape - have a rectangle, and drew a freehand cross section for the trim. But I can’t seem to use the sweep! Does anyone know what this error is? I…

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