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[Studio](https://support.shapertools.com/studio) # Studio The simplified design tool for craftspeople ## Using Studio - [Studio Overview](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/15223201276699-studio-overview) - [Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad Controls](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8020308535195-keyboard-mouse-and-trackpad-controls) - [Touchscreen Controls](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8167175840923-touchscreen-controls) - [Units, Alignment, and Position Options](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8167357737371-units-alignment-and-position-options) - [Using Studio files on Origin](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/10947649869467-using-studio-files-on-origin) - [Reference Paths Deep Dive](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/21945983196187-reference-paths-deep-dive) - [Selecting Objects and Selection Manager](https://support.shapertools.com/selecting-objects-and-selection-manager) - [Add Origin Anchor](https://support.shapertools.com/add-origin-anchor) - [Studio How-To: Designing a Tenon Shoulder Pocket](https://support.shapertools.com/studio-how-to-designing-a-tenon-shoulder-pocket) See less ▼ ## Main Menu - [Exports](https://support.shapertools.com/exports) - [Share Design to ShaperHub](https://support.shapertools.com/share-design-to-shaperhub) ## Design Mode - [Object Creation: Find Art](https://support.shapertools.com/object-creation-find-art) - [Object Creation: Draw Tool](https://support.shapertools.com/draw-tool-deep-dive) - [Object Creation: Make Shape](https://support.shapertools.com/object-creation-make-shape) - [Object Creation: Text Tool](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/25535570435099-text-tool-deep-dive) - [Object Creation: File Import](https://support.shapertools.com/object-creation-file-import) - [Object Editing: ShapeShifter](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/14890920985883-shapeshifter-deep-dive) - [Object Editing: Mirror](https://support.shapertools.com/object-editing-mirror) - [Object Editing: Duplicate](https://support.shapertools.com/object-editing-duplicate) - [Object Editing: Delete](https://support.shapertools.com/object-editing-delete) - [Object Editing: Edit Selection Menu](https://support.shapertools.com/object-editing-edit-selection-menu) - [Object Editing: Radius](https://support.shapertools.com/object-editing-radius-corner) See less ▼ ## Plan Mode - [Plan Mode Options](https://support.shapertools.com/plan-mode-options) - [Cut Plan Menu](https://support.shapertools.com/cut-plan-menu) ## Review Mode - [Review Mode](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8168303978267-review-mode) ## Templates - [Box Joint Pro](https://support.shapertools.com/box-joint-pro) - [Box Joint Basic in Studio](https://support.shapertools.com/template-box-joint-basic) - [Using Templates in Shaper Studio](https://support.shapertools.com/using-templates-in-shaper-studio) - [Bowtie](https://support.shapertools.com/bowties) - [Barbell](https://support.shapertools.com/barbell) - [Compass](https://support.shapertools.com/compass) - [Corner Round](https://support.shapertools.com/corner-round) - [Dogbone Rectangle](https://support.shapertools.com/dogbone-rectangle) - [Keyhole](https://support.shapertools.com/keyhole) - [Linear Holes](https://support.shapertools.com/linear-holes) - [Radial Holes](https://support.shapertools.com/radial-holes) - [Star](https://support.shapertools.com/star) See less ▼ ## License and Account - [Studio Licenses](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8640373623067-subscribing-to-studio) - [Your Studio License](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8640822500123-managing-your-subscription) - [Browser Compatibility](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8445650593819-browser-compatibility) - [Managing Shaper Studio Files Using Your Shaper Account](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/8020255379483-managing-shaper-studio-files-using-your-shaper-account) - [Origin](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#main-content) - [Getting Started Guide](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#getting-started-guide) - [Workspace Setup](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#workspace-setup) - [Scanning](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#scanning) - [Design Mode](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#design-mode) - [Extensions](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#extensions) - [Cut Mode](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#cut-mode) - [Cutting Principles and Techniques](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#cutting-principles-and-techniques) - [Issues when Cutting](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#issues-when-cutting) - [Error Messages](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#error-messages) - [Tips and Tricks](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#tips-and-tricks) - [Origin FAQs](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#origin-faqs) - [Usage FAQs](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#usage-faqs) - [Spindle FAQs](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#spindle-faqs) - [Returns & Repairs](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#returns-repairs) - [BenchPilot](https://support.shapertools.com/benchpilot#main-content) - [Connecting to BenchPilot](https://support.shapertools.com/benchpilot#connecting-to-benchpilot) - [Before Starting a BenchPilot Cut](https://support.shapertools.com/benchpilot#before-starting-a-benchpilot-cut) - [While Cutting with BenchPilot](https://support.shapertools.com/benchpilot#while-cutting-with-benchpilot) - [BenchPilot Troubleshooting](https://support.shapertools.com/benchpilot#benchpilot-troubleshooting) - [Plate](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#main-content) - [Learn About](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#learn-about) - [At A Glance](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#at-a-glance) - [Aligning Plate](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#aligning-plate) - [Origin + Plate Setup](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#origin-plate-setup) - [Working with Plate](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#working-with-plate) - [Edge Mortising Adapter](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#edge-mortising-adapter) - [Maintenance & Technical Data](https://support.shapertools.com/plate#maintenance-technical-data) - [Workstation](https://support.shapertools.com/workstation#main-content) - [Learn About](https://support.shapertools.com/workstation#learn-about) - [Studio](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#main-content) - [Using Studio](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#using-studio) - [Main Menu](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#main-menu) - [Design Mode](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#design-mode) - [Plan Mode](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#plan-mode) - [Review Mode](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#review-mode) - [Templates](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#templates) - [License and Account](https://support.shapertools.com/studio#license-and-account) - [Trace](https://support.shapertools.com/trace#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://support.shapertools.com/trace#getting-started) - [Capturing Your Drawing](https://support.shapertools.com/trace#capturing-your-drawing) - [Converting Your Drawing to Vectors](https://support.shapertools.com/trace#converting-your-drawing-to-vectors) - [Saving Your Vectors](https://support.shapertools.com/trace#saving-your-vectors) - [Care & Storage](https://support.shapertools.com/trace#care-storage) - [Trace FAQs](https://support.shapertools.com/trace#trace-faqs) - [AutoPass](https://support.shapertools.com/autopass#main-content) - [Activation](https://support.shapertools.com/autopass#activation) - [Before Cutting](https://support.shapertools.com/autopass#before-cutting) - [While Cutting](https://support.shapertools.com/autopass#while-cutting) - [FAQs](https://support.shapertools.com/autopass#faqs) - [Connected Caliper](https://support.shapertools.com/connected-caliper#main-content) - [Getting Started with your Connected Caliper](https://support.shapertools.com/connected-caliper#getting-started-with-your-connected-caliper) - [Connecting the Caliper to your Device](https://support.shapertools.com/connected-caliper#connecting-the-caliper-to-your-device) - [Using the Caliper](https://support.shapertools.com/connected-caliper#using-the-caliper) - 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