# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=9

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## [From now on you can sign in using your Shapr3D account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-now-on-you-can-sign-in-using-your-shapr3d-account/41107)

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**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-now-on-you-can-sign-in-using-your-shapr3d-account/41107 "2026-06-25T14:15:25Z")

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Hey everyone, From today you can sign in using your Shapr3D account. No separate community login needed anymore. Here’s what this means for you depending on your situation. Already logged in? This only affects you n…

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## [Cannot get past tutorial due to scroll not working in program only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-get-past-tutorial-due-to-scroll-not-working-in-program-only/41105)

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**Author:** [@nuttycolin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nuttycolin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-get-past-tutorial-due-to-scroll-not-working-in-program-only/41105 "2026-06-25T10:33:21Z")

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The scroll on my mouse is 100% not the issue as it works on everything else. I am stuck on the tutorial. Can you please resolve this issue or tell me how to bypass this one step?

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## [Why can't i create new sketch item?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-create-new-sketch-item/41101)

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**Author:** [@Yousef.K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yousef.K)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-create-new-sketch-item/41101 "2026-06-25T09:26:11Z")

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How i can create new sketch items? i already saw one forum use saying to create a new sketch plane offset by any amount. that doesn’t work for me. I would like it to be on the same plane. shapr3d is amazing at many th…

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## [Creating parts for product pipes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-parts-for-product-pipes/41094)

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**Author:** [@MarcusAnthony](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcusAnthony)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-parts-for-product-pipes/41094 "2026-06-24T17:41:59Z")

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How would I go about making these as I am very new to this and I’m trying to get my head around designing pipe drawings for customers

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## [First 3D product part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-3d-product-part/41097)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-3d-product-part/41097 "2026-06-24T17:03:48Z")

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My first EVER 3D design was this little guy. I used Alibre, which is a program and company I loathe. I designed that case to fit a tiny circuit board I designed. It is a delayed shut down motor controller to replace a fu…

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## [Disable tips in macOS?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-tips-in-macos/36366)

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**Author:** [@Shpigford](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shpigford)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-tips-in-macos/36366 "2026-06-23T12:08:10Z")

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These little “tips” keep showing up in macOS and I can’t figure out how to disable them. macOS 15.3 - Shapr3D version 5.771.0 (8028)

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## [26.110 - Visualization materials, Decal workflows, and Construction tool updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-110-visualization-materials-decal-workflows-and-construction-tool-updates/41096)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-110-visualization-materials-decal-workflows-and-construction-tool-updates/41096 "2026-06-23T00:53:52Z")

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Add realistic material finishes, manage overlapping decals more efficiently, and quickly reference geometries on imported meshes. New: Bring richer textures to your architectural and interior scenes with new options fo…

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## [Tips for reverse engineering with a scan mesh?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tips-for-reverse-engineering-with-a-scan-mesh/41098)

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**Author:** [@bread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bread)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tips-for-reverse-engineering-with-a-scan-mesh/41098 "2026-06-22T21:28:29Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m currently waiting on my Creality Raptor to arrive as an early birthday present! I’ve been diving into some videos on reverse engineering, but I’ve noticed that most tutorials are tailored to other CA…

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## [Shapr3D "Components"?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-components/714)

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**Author:** [@dan\_public](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dan_public)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-components/714 "2026-06-21T21:24:34Z")

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I'm just starting with Shapr3D and am trying to decide if I should upgrade to the Pro version. One question I have is: Does Shapr3D have objects similar to Sketchup "Components"? As a long time user of SketchUp (sev…

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## [Easy design but I just can’t model it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easy-design-but-i-just-can-t-model-it/41057)

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**Author:** [@JPressN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JPressN)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easy-design-but-i-just-can-t-model-it/41057 "2026-06-21T20:21:07Z")

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Hallo all I am trying to make a cover for a lamp. Now what it basically is, is a net of “legs” going around the light. My problem are these “legs”. I’ve made an example to explain my issue. This is the cross section o…

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## [Union btw objecrs extruded from spline and lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-btw-objecrs-extruded-from-spline-and-lines/41095)

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**Author:** [@TJM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TJM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-btw-objecrs-extruded-from-spline-and-lines/41095 "2026-06-21T12:07:50Z")

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applying complex relief features to a flat surface. I’m joining the complex objects to the planar surface with “union”. The issue becomes apparent after the union is executed in the following way: the smooth curves of th…

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## [Locking layers or folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-layers-or-folders/8982)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-layers-or-folders/8982 "2026-06-21T06:17:13Z")

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Locking layers or folders within a 3D drawing Ok so i have started working on multiple construction planes but i like to use the ground plane as a referent layer for the rest of my 3 d design is there any way to lock di…

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## [Bicycle Stay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bicycle-stay/41090)

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**Author:** [@Boothy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boothy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bicycle-stay/41090 "2026-06-19T17:10:00Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Is there anyway to create more STL controls for export? Custom is still not developed enough?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-create-more-stl-controls-for-export-custom-is-still-not-developed-enough/41086)

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**Author:** [@rt6151](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rt6151)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-create-more-stl-controls-for-export-custom-is-still-not-developed-enough/41086 "2026-06-19T13:22:42Z")

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Im really enjoying learning and using Shapr3d but he STL export controls are very crude compared to other modeling softwares. Is there any plans to improve it? For instance, when I export a model as an stl and use eithe…

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## [Export to Twinmotion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-twinmotion/41087)

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**Author:** [@Yousef.K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yousef.K)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-twinmotion/41087 "2026-06-19T11:03:28Z")

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Hello, I am curious if there have been any advancements in how Shapr3d exports to Twinmotion?

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## [I make lots of quick practical things](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-make-lots-of-quick-practical-things/41089)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-make-lots-of-quick-practical-things/41089 "2026-06-19T06:24:09Z")

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This little plate for covering holes from a ladder mount that was removed on a clients RV. It was my first. Ten minutes and printed 6 in half hour.

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## [Opening multiple projects at once](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-multiple-projects-at-once/31254)

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**Author:** [@DawnVega](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DawnVega)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-multiple-projects-at-once/31254 "2026-06-18T16:01:04Z")

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Im surprised that we cannot have multiple projects open at once on Macs. Seems a little bit absurd to me as I feel like that is a very basic feature missing from this program. The ability to compare projects side by sid…

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## [We are updating the categories on the forum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-are-updating-the-categories-on-the-forum/41085)

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**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-are-updating-the-categories-on-the-forum/41085 "2026-06-18T14:04:07Z")

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Hey everyone, We’re reorganising the forum to make it easier to find the right place to post and get faster, more relevant responses. Need Help? We are here. was being used for everything from “extrude not working” to …

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## [I cant extrude no matter what on the tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-extrude-no-matter-what-on-the-tutorial/41067)

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**Author:** [@Ken1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ken1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-extrude-no-matter-what-on-the-tutorial/41067 "2026-06-18T11:35:33Z")

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Whenever i try to extrude and click on the shape i cant get the icon to appear. I tried everything like a microscopic gap, overlapping faces, imported mesh. Yet i cant get this thing to work. Fyi Im using an ipad with…

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## [Shape not closed to GCode processer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-not-closed-to-gcode-processer/41038)

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**Author:** [@mtstarr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mtstarr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-not-closed-to-gcode-processer/41038 "2026-06-18T04:47:54Z")

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I have a shape that Shapr3d can extrude but when I pass it to a gcode processor it is seeing the outer part of shape as not closed. It is WAM for a Wazer water jet. Is there any tool inside Shapr3d to validate a close…

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## [Mini Ramp For Skateboarding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mini-ramp-for-skateboarding/41059)

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**Author:** [@johnnryrockn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnnryrockn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mini-ramp-for-skateboarding/41059 "2026-06-16T15:09:58Z")

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Here is a mini ramp. Dimensions 8’W X 15’L With 6’ Radius.

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## [Neue Tisch Idee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/neue-tisch-idee/41058)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/neue-tisch-idee/41058 "2026-06-16T13:32:28Z")

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Mit freundlichen Grüssen Andreas D. Haudenschild

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## [Big things are coming to the community. 👀](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-things-are-coming-to-the-community/40855)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-things-are-coming-to-the-community/40855 "2026-06-16T12:33:17Z")

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We’re giving this space a fresh look and a fresh direction. You’ll start noticing some visual changes, plus new content and features rolling out as we shape this into the go-to place for 3D learning. Everything we’re b…

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## [My right-click wasn't working on Sharp3D right from the first tutorial step on macOS 18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-right-click-wasnt-working-on-sharp3d-right-from-the-first-tutorial-step-on-macos-18/41054)

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**Author:** [@tonngook](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tonngook)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-right-click-wasnt-working-on-sharp3d-right-from-the-first-tutorial-step-on-macos-18/41054 "2026-06-16T08:20:42Z")

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My right-click wasn’t working on Sharp3D right from the first tutorial step on macOS 18. The middle mouse button and scroll wheel worked fine. How can I fix this?

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## [Highlight color when selecting a feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-color-when-selecting-a-feature/41052)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-color-when-selecting-a-feature/41052 "2026-06-16T03:12:09Z")

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Is there any way to change the highlight color when selecting a feature in the history table because it is very hard to see the highlighted feature when you model is a certain color like grey. Thank you

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## [Need help with cutting a hatch from a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-cutting-a-hatch-from-a-cylinder/41042)

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**Author:** [@mmcneil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mmcneil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-cutting-a-hatch-from-a-cylinder/41042 "2026-06-15T13:57:14Z")

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Hi. I 'm looking to get some help with cutting a shape that I projected onto a cylinder. Basically I’ve created a cylinder that’s 28mm in diameter and projected a vertical rectangle onto it. What I want to do is cut a…

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## [26.90 - X-Ray mode, seamless Decals, and improved construction tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-90-x-ray-mode-seamless-decals-and-improved-construction-tools/40849)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-90-x-ray-mode-seamless-decals-and-improved-construction-tools/40849 "2026-06-13T19:06:37Z")

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Gain internal visibility with the new X-Ray mode, wrap decals seamlessly across surfaces, and experience a more intuitive construction workflow. Display Modes New: X-Ray mode is now available in the Display Modes menu…

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## [I need to wrap this around this, can someone help me?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-wrap-this-around-this-can-someone-help-me/41041)

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**Author:** [@ejensen1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ejensen1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-wrap-this-around-this-can-someone-help-me/41041 "2026-06-12T23:46:52Z")

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Here is my loom, I appreciate any insight into this… https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Number of projects limitations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-projects-limitations/41040)

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**Author:** [@walleymo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/walleymo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-projects-limitations/41040 "2026-06-12T08:11:41Z")

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Hello! I have concerns about the “Solo” tier’s 100 project limits. Is this a lifetime, or year-long limit? Or just simultaneous? In other words, if I design 100 projects, download the project file locally, can I then d…

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## [How to do question, or Suggestion for "Rotate around axis"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-question-or-suggestion-for-rotate-around-axis/41039)

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**Author:** [@Barikinil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barikinil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-question-or-suggestion-for-rotate-around-axis/41039 "2026-06-11T19:35:39Z")

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Hello everyone, can we add an axis only perpendicular to rotating plane for this tool. because if it can accept circular (ring) axis input, it would be easier to do it. Thanks.

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