Install Shapr3D Beta

Updated April 30, 2024 10:15

You can install Shapr3D Beta directly from the Shapr3D website download page. Occasionally, Shapr3D sends out invite links via email that allows you to directly download Shapr3D Beta.

Tip

To learn about the current features available for beta testing, visit Shapr3D Beta features.

Follow this guide to learn how to install Shapr3D Beta.

Step 1: Download Shapr3D Beta

To download Shapr3D Beta:

Go to the Shapr3D website download page.
Under Windows, click Download for Windows to download the installer.
Once the download is complete, open the installer to install Shapr3D Beta .

Step 2: Start testing features in Shapr3D Beta

Open Shapr3D Beta from TestFlight to start using it just how you would normally do in Shapr3D .

Here are some tips when using Shapr3D Beta :

If you’re using an invite-only beta version, make sure to log in with your email address that got the invite to use Shapr3D Beta .
The three-device limit per account includes both Shapr3D and Shapr3D Beta so if your account is logged in to three devices, the one with the oldest login date will be logged out once you log in to Shapr3D Beta .
To start modeling with your current projects, export them from Shapr3D and import them into Shapr3D Beta .
Once you edit a project in Shapr3D Beta , it becomes incompatible when you import it back to Shapr3D . To prevent this issue, keep a copy or backup of your projects with the current version of Shapr3D .
Shapr3D Sync works separately for Shapr3D and Shapr3D Beta . For example, if you sync your projects in Shapr3D , you can only access those synced projects when you log in to Shapr3D on another device.

Follow this guide to learn how to install Shapr3D Beta.

Step 1: Download TestFlight

Before you can install Shapr3D Beta , you must have TestFlight installed on your device. TestFlight is the service that Apple uses to install beta versions of software and applications.

To download TestFlight:

Go to Apple TestFlight to learn about the required platforms and available languages.
Open App Store. Make sure you’re logged in to your Apple ID.
Search for TestFlight.
Tap Get to download.

Step 2: Download Shapr3D Beta

To download Shapr3D Beta :

Go to the Shapr3D website download page.
Under iPadOS & macOS, select Download for TestFlight to get directed to the TestFlight guide page.
Under Step 2 (Join the Beta), select Start Testing.
If your browser prompts you to open TestFlight, select Open TestFlight.
From the TestFlight app, select Shapr3D Beta.
Select Install to download.

Step 3: (Optional) Turn off automatic updates

Turning off automatic updates in Shapr3D Beta is encouraged to ensure that you can keep a copy or backup of your projects.

To turn off automatic updates:

Open TestFlight.
Select Shapr3D Beta .
Under App information or App Settings, turn off Automatic Updates.

Step 4: Start testing features in Shapr3D Beta

Open Shapr3D Beta from TestFlight to start using it just how you would normally do in Shapr3D .

Here are some tips when using Shapr3D Beta :

If you’re using an invite-only beta version, make sure to log in with your email address that got the invite to use Shapr3D Beta .
The three-device limit per account includes both Shapr3D and Shapr3D Beta so if your account is logged in to three devices, the one with the oldest login date will be logged out once you log in to Shapr3D Beta .
To start modeling with your current projects, export them from Shapr3D and import them into Shapr3D Beta .
Once you edit a project in Shapr3D Beta , it becomes incompatible when you import it back to Shapr3D . To prevent this issue, keep a copy or backup of your projects with the current version of Shapr3D .
Shapr3D Sync works separately for Shapr3D and Shapr3D Beta . For example, if you sync your projects in Shapr3D , you can only access those synced projects when you log in to Shapr3D on another device.

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