# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=100

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## [History breakpoint suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-breakpoint-suggestions/30804)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-breakpoint-suggestions/30804 "2024-03-18T09:19:41Z")

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This is super minor, and might just be my workflow, but basically every time I’ve set a breakpoint, it’s been with the intention of rolling the history back to before a specific event, so it feels strange to have to se…

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## [I can no longer use a Shapr3d student license as a student in the NYC DOE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-can-no-longer-use-a-shapr3d-student-license-as-a-student-in-the-nyc-doe/30831)

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**Author:** [@O24](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/O24)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-can-no-longer-use-a-shapr3d-student-license-as-a-student-in-the-nyc-doe/30831 "2024-03-18T01:54:25Z")

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I’ve been a shapr3d user for around a year now using my personal email, and proved my student access by showing my schedule and student id. I was going to renew my access the other day and I come to find out that shapr3d…

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## [Hidden sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-sketch/30855)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-sketch/30855 "2024-03-17T23:45:21Z")

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Hi all, Is there a way to stop the creation of a sketch from being hidden by the rest of the model, necessitating me having to move hoops to see the plane I’m editing? In another app, I can disable shifting my vi…

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## [Need help with edu license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-edu-license/30852)

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**Author:** [@caddyguy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/caddyguy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-edu-license/30852 "2024-03-17T22:08:00Z")

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I work in education as a records technician for the durham public school system in NC, I am trying to set up an account with the free EDU license version of the app and is having trouble. I made an account on here hoping…

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## [Move one point on the curve in the Z-axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-one-point-on-the-curve-in-the-z-axis/30833)

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**Author:** [@liwang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liwang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-one-point-on-the-curve-in-the-z-axis/30833 "2024-03-17T10:11:12Z")

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Function request: Move one point on the curve in the Z-axis direction while keeping the other points constant. Instead of the entire curve moving on the z-axis My idea is to move a point on the Z axis The feedback i…

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## [How to continue this pattern around the corner?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-continue-this-pattern-around-the-corner/30820)

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**Author:** [@danmatthews](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danmatthews)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-continue-this-pattern-around-the-corner/30820 "2024-03-17T07:31:26Z")

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What would be the best way to continue this 2mm x 2mm cutout pattern around the curved edge?

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## [Can't disable Arc tool snap-to-angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-disable-arc-tool-snap-to-angle/30827)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-disable-arc-tool-snap-to-angle/30827 "2024-03-16T22:50:55Z")

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With all snapping turned off, the Arc tool still snaps to multiples of 45°, which causes problems when trying to create arcs aligned to other features near those angles. It seems like an oversight that angular sna…

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## [Ui suggestions dimension tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-suggestions-dimension-tool/16721)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-suggestions-dimension-tool/16721 "2024-03-16T20:13:29Z")

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If shapr3d could show the amount of reduction as well as the remaining dimension - when sizing objects, modifications would be much easier. The same applies for reducing inner dimensions on openings, etc. particulary i…

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## [how to chamfer the edges of the model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-chamfer-the-edges-of-the-model/30793)

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**Author:** [@hzjianglf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hzjianglf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-chamfer-the-edges-of-the-model/30793 "2024-03-16T19:17:58Z")

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May I ask how to chamfer the edges of the model

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## [Help with organic shapes. WOOD FIRED ovens](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-organic-shapes-wood-fired-ovens/30807)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-organic-shapes-wood-fired-ovens/30807 "2024-03-16T15:16:11Z")

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Hi all of you enthusiasts. Recently i was asked to create a new oven for the chelsea flowershow 2024. In my mind i can visualise the shape of the oven. Even got into the factory and made it but I would like to now re cr…

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## [Infinite spinner glitch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/infinite-spinner-glitch/30810)

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**Author:** [@jamesloper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jamesloper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/infinite-spinner-glitch/30810 "2024-03-16T00:40:05Z")

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I’d like to help but there is so little feedback given in the app I have no idea what’s wrong. What is the app doing when it’s spinning? It happens when I open my design and click a path. It never finishes spinnin…

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## [Reducing bloat in ~/library/Containers/Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducing-bloat-in-library-containers-shapr3d/30811)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducing-bloat-in-library-containers-shapr3d/30811 "2024-03-16T00:25:45Z")

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My ~/library/Containers/Shapr3D folder has ballooned in size (7GB), and I’d love to delete any unnecessary files. It seems to contain a number of identically-sized “workspace” files that are all 402.7 MB. Can these be …

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## [Export crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-crash/30809)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-crash/30809 "2024-03-15T23:22:52Z")

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When i go to export if i hit export then choose the file type the window comes up w/ the name of the export, and ask file, email etc……….after a number of attempts over a few days i realized it only crashes if i change th…

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## [How would you create a body from an STL?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-create-a-body-from-an-stl/30776)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-create-a-body-from-an-stl/30776 "2024-03-15T20:31:50Z")

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I know there’s no way to directly create a body from imported 3d mesh, but I’m looking for workflow advice on copying a fairly simple (though, not great quality) 3D scan. I’ve converted it to a solid in FreeCAD to at le…

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## [Can I sell 3D-Prints made with the free version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-sell-3d-prints-made-with-the-free-version/30797)

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**Author:** [@AlAl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AlAl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-sell-3d-prints-made-with-the-free-version/30797 "2024-03-15T17:29:26Z")

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I’ve made some designs in the Free version of Shapr3D. My question is: Can I sell the printed versions of these designs?

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## [Bug: testing constraints with lines vs points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-testing-constraints-with-lines-vs-points/30796)

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**Author:** [@masukomi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/masukomi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-testing-constraints-with-lines-vs-points/30796 "2024-03-15T14:40:49Z")

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Given the following sketch: Selecting the two vertical lines and specifying a distance results in a constraints error. Selecting the two points at the bottom of those lines and specifying a distance results in moving t…

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## [Exporting USDZ to Blender with textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-usdz-to-blender-with-textures/30792)

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**Author:** [@SmallPotato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SmallPotato)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-usdz-to-blender-with-textures/30792 "2024-03-15T12:39:17Z")

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Hi I have been trying to get into rendering my Shapr3D designs in higher quality. I am not proficient enough in Blender yet to completely re-texture my files, so I looked for a way to keep the textures from Shapr. I am…

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## [Issue with Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-drawings/30779)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-drawings/30779 "2024-03-14T21:08:43Z")

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I began extracting drawings for a project, utilising the landscape A3 format and with the Title Block Horizontal. There are three areas where one can write a title and subtitle, but in this view, the ability to input tex…

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## [Shapr3D Won't Launch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-wont-launch/30778)

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**Author:** [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-wont-launch/30778 "2024-03-14T20:55:15Z")

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I just started my laptop, and Shapr3d will not launch. The icons I had on the desktop are also gone. It was just working this morning, and no changes were made to the PC. What is happening? Where are my projects?

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## [Toggle Dimension Labels on/off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-dimension-labels-on-off/30775)

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**Author:** [@raytristani](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/raytristani)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-dimension-labels-on-off/30775 "2024-03-14T17:35:28Z")

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Is there a way to toggle on/off the overload of dimension information on these sketches on a mac? It is very confusing when dealing with multiple sketches

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## [Body below body in 2d drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-below-body-in-2d-drawing/30748)

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**Author:** [@Geeoob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geeoob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-below-body-in-2d-drawing/30748 "2024-03-14T15:50:05Z")

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I have a drawing that has a 3dbody above another 3d body. Is there an option to allow the lines from the bottom body to be seen though the top body in a 2d drawing. (Example - a range hood with equipment under it.)

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## [Threaded piece and how to truly learn/unlearn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-piece-and-how-to-truly-learn-unlearn/30699)

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**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-piece-and-how-to-truly-learn-unlearn/30699 "2024-03-14T02:12:09Z")

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hey all, so what im trying to do is thread a 23mm shaft into this file here. the file is for a display and I want to be able to adjust the display height. the hole in the top of this plate is 23mm, just like the shaft. …

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## [Just got a Magic Trackpad, can I duel wield it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-got-a-magic-trackpad-can-i-duel-wield-it/30771)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-got-a-magic-trackpad-can-i-duel-wield-it/30771 "2024-03-14T00:16:02Z")

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Hey everyone, so I recently got myself an apple trackpad for my iMac and was wondering if it was possible to set it up with Shapr so it works in harmony with the mouse rather than just being an imitation of it? It would …

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## [Is there a way to separate sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-separate-sketches/12125)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-separate-sketches/12125 "2024-03-13T22:54:32Z")

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Is there a way to separate my sketches, I can create a sketch which is fine then I exit the sketch. Now my dilemma is when I go back to create a new sketch it keeps adding to my original sketch. How can I separate my ske…

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## [Paint/drag Trim tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paint-drag-trim-tool/30768)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paint-drag-trim-tool/30768 "2024-03-13T22:29:13Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Trimming more than a couple of sketch pieces is tedious. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this f…

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## [Show affected constraints during/before an operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-affected-constraints-during-before-an-operation/30769)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-affected-constraints-during-before-an-operation/30769 "2024-03-13T21:59:33Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Quite often, I’ll make a sketch, then start modifying part of it, only to find practically the entire sketch changing a…

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## [Wings Mold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wings-mold/30735)

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**Author:** [@marcoriobranco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marcoriobranco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wings-mold/30735 "2024-03-13T18:50:36Z")

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hello everybody. I’m new here and I’m just starting out with pattern design and modeling. I would like some help on how to make a mold to glue this wing, which is made up of two pieces. Superior and inferior. I use the S…

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## [2024 tutorials using History feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2024-tutorials-using-history-feature/30733)

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**Author:** [@Daveodr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daveodr)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2024-tutorials-using-history-feature/30733 "2024-03-13T14:37:51Z")

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I am relatively new to Sharp 3D and trying to follow 2024 tutorial. Presenter is possibly using a Mac and, more importantly, using the History feature that is not Live yet. When can I expect this feature to go Live so …

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## [2d drawings again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-again/30757)

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**Author:** [@Geeoob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geeoob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-again/30757 "2024-03-13T13:03:19Z")

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Is it possible to have different scaling and 2 different drawings on the same print. Thanks

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## [“Quick” duplicate (copy) in place no longer working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-duplicate-copy-in-place-no-longer-working/26542)

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**Author:** [@mechstarpb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mechstarpb)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-duplicate-copy-in-place-no-longer-working/26542 "2024-03-13T10:39:02Z")

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Shaper team, Can we get back the (little known but very useful) copy in place shortcut? This allowed us to create a duplicate copy of bodies(s) without having to move the copy, deselect the copy badge, then move the du…

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