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Steven Zuhoski avatar

Any way to get help for advanced plate fails without having to make a forum post?

Salvatore Iovene avatar

Hi Steven,

Help menu, then Support.

Hope this helps,

Salvatore

Steven Zuhoski avatar

Not sure how I missed it! Thanks.

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