# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=89

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## [Best 3D printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer/31057)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 72\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer/31057 "2024-07-17T07:08:01Z")

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Hello , I am in search of FDM 3D printers for professional use ! Size of the printer should be 400X400mm. Can anyone suggest me the best 3D printer in 2024 ?

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## [STL FILES not usable in 3D Printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-files-not-usable-in-3d-printer/32912)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-files-not-usable-in-3d-printer/32912 "2024-07-16T23:43:00Z")

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I have used Shapr3D for several years to create STL files that have been use din several makes of 3D printers. Today I am getting files that printers and text editor are not recognizing. Have ASCII selected as type of fi…

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## [Extrude numbers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-numbers/32894)

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**Author:** [@simonk565](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonk565)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-numbers/32894 "2024-07-16T23:39:48Z")

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I am creating a simple rectangular box inside which are a set of numbers. These numbers and the box edge need to be extruded. I create a sketch, and go to “add text”. I type 1023. I then extrude these numbers. That’s …

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## [Measuring Diameter of Cylinder/Tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-diameter-of-cylinder-tube/32601)

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**Author:** [@JRayfield](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRayfield)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-diameter-of-cylinder-tube/32601 "2024-07-16T22:27:55Z")

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Here’s a drawing that I’m working on. I need to measure the diameter of the cylinder/tube that is between the ‘circular’ part and the other part. How is this done? QM-2.shapr (383.9 KB)

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## [What happened to the user interface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happened-to-the-user-interface/32903)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happened-to-the-user-interface/32903 "2024-07-16T15:53:08Z")

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Working in Windows app. When double clicking on an body, it looks like the body is selected, however in the items view I see it is selected in a pale blue colour and I do not get the proper list of functions (booleans, …

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## [What happened to Drag & Drop a generated Stepfile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happened-to-drag-drop-a-generated-stepfile/32906)

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**Author:** [@Bavel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bavel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happened-to-drag-drop-a-generated-stepfile/32906 "2024-07-16T14:56:37Z")

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Since the latest update the Drag&Drop function for Step-files seems to have disappeared. Now I fist have to save a generated Stepfile first before I can drag to another application. Please re-install this feature as it …

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## [Split Body: Existing Edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-existing-edge/32871)

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**Author:** [@em0sh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/em0sh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-existing-edge/32871 "2024-07-16T10:12:31Z")

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NX allows for splitting bodies using “extrudes”, which takes geometry like circular edges or sketch circles to split a body. See example here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoSE8katyww In an example below, it would en…

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## [How to change Background Color in 2D Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-background-color-in-2d-drawing/32374)

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**Author:** [@Geealceah](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geealceah)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-background-color-in-2d-drawing/32374 "2024-07-16T08:45:24Z")

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Hello Everyone, I am using Shapr3D in Windows Pc. How I can change the background color in 2D Drawing? In official tutorials, the background is dark blue, and the lines are white… in my drawing, the background is white,…

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## [Touchscreen with win10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touchscreen-with-win10/32899)

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**Author:** [@Tamas12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tamas12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touchscreen-with-win10/32899 "2024-07-16T08:45:22Z")

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Hi, does anyone have experience using of Samsung DB22D-T touchscreen monitor? If you can propose any other monitor can be helpful, since my purpose is to use big screen instead of tablet…

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## [Gaps at seams in exported models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gaps-at-seams-in-exported-models/32787)

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**Author:** [@lukevanin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lukevanin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gaps-at-seams-in-exported-models/32787 "2024-07-15T18:42:03Z")

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I created a curved tube with a cutout. I exported the file to various mesh formats including USDZ, OBJ and STL. In all of these exported files there are gaps along the seam where the walls of the tube join the edge of t…

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## [How to make tangential corners?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-tangential-corners/32887)

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**Author:** [@liamalbrti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liamalbrti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-tangential-corners/32887 "2024-07-15T14:25:00Z")

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Hi, How can you create tangential corners as seen in the photo I’ve attached? Best regards.

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## [Closed Beta - model access](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/closed-beta-model-access/8598)

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**Author:** [@fireKite](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fireKite)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/closed-beta-model-access/8598 "2024-07-15T14:11:45Z")

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Hi I was working on a model in the Beta, and can no longer open the app as the Beta has ended. Last time this happened, there was another Beta available on TestFlight. Not the case this time. I was wondering if there w…

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## [Export issues when name has '/' in it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-issues-when-name-has-in-it/32886)

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**Author:** [@mikemoy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikemoy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-issues-when-name-has-in-it/32886 "2024-07-15T13:52:51Z")

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Shapr3D was updated to 5.660.7190.0 when I opened it today. Now I am unable to export any of my drawings. I just get a popup “Export Failed” Trying some things I discovered that if there is a ’ / ’ in the file name it …

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## [Can shapr3d auto-generate 2d drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-shapr3d-auto-generate-2d-drawings/32853)

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**Author:** [@Soloithz23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soloithz23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-shapr3d-auto-generate-2d-drawings/32853 "2024-07-15T12:24:06Z")

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Hi. Is There a way to create a 2D drawing automatically without having to click and drag every single edge and hole on the object? I have pieces that have dozens of holes and cuts into the part and it takes hours just to…

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## [Betta access problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/betta-access-problem/32826)

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**Author:** [@RomanShmeli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RomanShmeli)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/betta-access-problem/32826 "2024-07-15T06:50:56Z")

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It doesn’t go into Shapr, the problem is that I have all my projects in it !

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## [If performance issues cannot be resolved，I have to give up shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-performance-issues-cannot-be-resolved-i-have-to-give-up-shapr3d/32593)

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**Author:** [@ice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ice)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-performance-issues-cannot-be-resolved-i-have-to-give-up-shapr3d/32593 "2024-07-15T06:36:37Z")

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I use ipad m1, Ever since history Feature publish。I can barely use shapr3d，every step is laggy。 I responded to sharp3d by email，but have not been resolved。 What’s going on inside you，I’m very confused.

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## [sketch not going away even though it was revolved](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-going-away-even-though-it-was-revolved/32873)

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**Author:** [@MarMarLeDog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarMarLeDog)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-going-away-even-though-it-was-revolved/32873 "2024-07-14T18:33:54Z")

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Was modelling a gun barrel but sketching it and then revolving it like you would with a cup but the sketch stayed there even though it was already fully revovled and i made a hole in the barrel

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## [Is Shapr3d now very slow for anyone else?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-now-very-slow-for-anyone-else/32850)

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**Author:** [@StarrWoodworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarrWoodworks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-now-very-slow-for-anyone-else/32850 "2024-07-14T14:20:57Z")

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Ever since history based modeling was released Shapr3d has become pretty much unusably slow for me. Opening a relatively simple document can take minutes. AR is a no go. And even drawings are very slow to load. Is there …

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## [Match Desktop Selection Tool to iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/match-desktop-selection-tool-to-ipad/32872)

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**Author:** [@em0sh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/em0sh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/match-desktop-selection-tool-to-ipad/32872 "2024-07-14T14:20:15Z")

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The iPad app has persistent selection - I.E as you select entities, they are added to the current selection. On desktop, as you select entities, they are removed from your current selection unless you hold shift. Reque…

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## [Boolean operation failed when subtracting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-when-subtracting/14932)

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**Author:** [@red](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/red)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-when-subtracting/14932 "2024-07-13T21:18:56Z")

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I’m learning to use Shapr by modeling objects in my room. I’m currently modeling Apple XDR Display and I’m stuck with the grille on the back. Since this is my first post, I’m only allowed to upload one image, so I’ll tr…

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## [Exporting 3MF files for use in orca slicer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-3mf-files-for-use-in-orca-slicer/32854)

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**Author:** [@artisandad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/artisandad)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-3mf-files-for-use-in-orca-slicer/32854 "2024-07-13T21:12:43Z")

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OK so I am new to Shaper 3D but getting along well. I have a 3V3 Ender printer that I have printed several items on, recently I designed in Shaper 3d a simple cup adn lid caddy to hold cold drink cups for a restaurant. …

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## [Sketches will not hide in item panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-will-not-hide-in-item-panel/32856)

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**Author:** [@JMastran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JMastran)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-will-not-hide-in-item-panel/32856 "2024-07-13T13:20:30Z")

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I tried projecting a shape to a new plane but was stuck with an unusable sketch, (which I still don’t understand why), I finally created a new body from an extrusion of the old body shape. I then created a sketch on a p…

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## [Option to change width of History window?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-change-width-of-history-window/32727)

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**Author:** [@bgray43050](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bgray43050)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-change-width-of-history-window/32727 "2024-07-12T18:42:09Z")

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I’m on iPad/Mac. Looks like we have the option to change the width of the Items window. But this option appears to not exist on the History window. Am I missing an option to change the History window width? No biggie on…

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## [connect planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-planes/32067)

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**Author:** [@Scanner2GO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scanner2GO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-planes/32067 "2024-07-12T17:29:21Z")

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Hi, how would be the best practice to intersect all visible surfaces/planes with each other? Thanks, Eike

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## [Can’t move or delete an imported body. ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-move-or-delete-an-imported-body/32844)

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**Author:** [@patr330](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/patr330)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-move-or-delete-an-imported-body/32844 "2024-07-12T17:21:13Z")

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Hello everybody I’m creating sketch / square body then also imported new stl body into current sketch but now can’t move delete or anything to the imported body. I’m not sure what other information to include since thi…

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## [A small material bridge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-small-material-bridge/32843)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-small-material-bridge/32843 "2024-07-12T16:15:52Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Missing the old color picker, and as choosing a default color and transparency in Visualization only carries the color back as default in to Modeling a compromise with some othe…

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## [Shapr Issue ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-issue/32842)

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**Author:** [@Hires2K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hires2K)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-issue/32842 "2024-07-12T15:47:22Z")

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is some else having recognized that since the last update, files take much longer to open. Some of mine won’t open they stuck in processing forever … one file wich took before 1 min to open, I gave up after 1h of waiting…

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## [Construction drawing to include mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-drawing-to-include-mesh/32838)

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**Author:** [@CallsignRedeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CallsignRedeye)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-drawing-to-include-mesh/32838 "2024-07-12T13:10:23Z")

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I’ve create an object that used in conjunction 3D mesh i’ve imported. I’m trying to create a 2D drawing views that includes the mess body. Is there a way to do this with the current version?

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## [Section view should enable real-time positioning of the section cut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-should-enable-real-time-positioning-of-the-section-cut/19331)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-should-enable-real-time-positioning-of-the-section-cut/19331 "2024-07-12T12:56:25Z")

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Moving the plane associated with a section-view should change the section along with it.

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## [Recover a project from recent Beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recover-a-project-from-recent-beta/32837)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recover-a-project-from-recent-beta/32837 "2024-07-12T11:18:47Z")

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i figured out this morning that Beta was expired. Too bad because I worked on a project that I wanted to finetune in the current pro version. is there a way I could recover this project now?

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