# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=110

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## [Repeat last action](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-last-action/52)

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**Author:** [@awoodhead](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/awoodhead)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-last-action/52 "2024-01-15T04:31:00Z")

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Just had a thought of something that would speed up workflow - repeat last action feature. If you create an object and want to chamfer all of the edges. Chamfer the first edge as normal eg drag it out and type in a val…

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## [Why is default view always backward](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-default-view-always-backward/1932)

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**Author:** [@Scribb1er](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scribb1er)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-default-view-always-backward/1932 "2024-01-15T01:41:19Z")

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Hi when ever I start a new workspace the view is always with the front facing away from me. So, looking down on top with right face to my left and back face to the right. Any way to set this to something more intuitive?…

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## [IMPORT SVG and PDF into SHAPR3D sketch format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-svg-and-pdf-into-shapr3d-sketch-format/29845)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-svg-and-pdf-into-shapr3d-sketch-format/29845 "2024-01-14T18:18:56Z")

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IMPORT SVG and PDF into SHAPR3D sketch format, not only as images, but as interactive vectors/splines inside SHAPR3D The problem that this feature will solve: Now, we can only import DWG or DXF as sketches. SVG as imag…

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## [Sketch TEXT with parameters (kerning/tracking/leading/baseline)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-text-with-parameters-kerning-tracking-leading-baseline/29844)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-text-with-parameters-kerning-tracking-leading-baseline/29844 "2024-01-14T18:17:37Z")

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Sketching TEXT should allow us to change font/size/kerning/tracking/leading/baseline. Better yet, should allow us to do that after the text spline was created, so, at any time, you can edit an spline with parametric con…

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## [Copy / paste objects from one file to another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-objects-from-one-file-to-another/5936)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-objects-from-one-file-to-another/5936 "2024-01-14T08:36:21Z")

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Could you please add copy/ paste option between files. Now exporting and importing is the only option and it is quite a hassle. The quickest way for me now is to send myself an email with the file and then open the file …

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## [Shapr3D executeable file for windows 11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-executeable-file-for-windows-11/29828)

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**Author:** [@Lohlund](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lohlund)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-executeable-file-for-windows-11/29828 "2024-01-14T07:53:04Z")

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Does anyone know where I can find the executeable file for Shapr3D so that i can add it as a desktop Icon via shortcuts? I havent been able to find it and i dont want to add it to my Taskbar/dont want to search for it in…

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## [How to pull different points of an object to distort the face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pull-different-points-of-an-object-to-distort-the-face/29803)

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**Author:** [@coreyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coreyk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pull-different-points-of-an-object-to-distort-the-face/29803 "2024-01-13T13:09:29Z")

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I’m trying to distort a flat surface and give it an irregular non-uniform appearance. I looked a the post on how to make things fluid. But wasn’t able to get my object’s surface to move like in that posted video. Can any…

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## [Creating a assembly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-assembly/29822)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-assembly/29822 "2024-01-12T19:43:32Z")

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Is there a way to add existing Shapr3d parts that are in existing project folders into a new design without having to save them on my local C:drive then insert them into the new design. Just wondering if there is a way t…

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## [Seeking a tutor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeking-a-tutor/26076)

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**Author:** [@AgentRed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AgentRed)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeking-a-tutor/26076 "2024-01-12T11:57:13Z")

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Greetings, all! I am seeking a tutor for some remote instruction sessions. I have found that most online instruction is already made obsolete when new features come out or when updates are made to the UI. Very frustrati…

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## [How do i create an organic shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-an-organic-shape/29809)

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**Author:** [@illo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/illo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-an-organic-shape/29809 "2024-01-12T11:57:11Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been testing shapr3d since yesterday, so I’m new and in general not particularly expert in 3D design programs. I’m trying to create an organic shape, starting from a cylinder, I would like three legs …

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## [Elipse not revolving](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/elipse-not-revolving/29815)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 9:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/elipse-not-revolving/29815 "2024-01-12T09:12:58Z")

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I’m having a hard time with the elipse tool, every time i draw one trying to make a disc shape by revolving it would not work. I have tried also by sketching the shape with other tools and got the same result. Why is thi…

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## [Joints / Linkage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints-linkage/29788)

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**Author:** [@boostjuice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/boostjuice)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints-linkage/29788 "2024-01-11T17:38:02Z")

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I am very new to Shpr3d and absolutely love it so far! I am working on designing a shifter assembly for a motorcycle engine into a car (push/pull to shift). I have the bodies created and aligned, however I am lost when …

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## [Installing shapr3d on windows 8.1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installing-shapr3d-on-windows-8-1/29810)

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**Author:** [@vapol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vapol)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installing-shapr3d-on-windows-8-1/29810 "2024-01-11T13:29:20Z")

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Please help me in installing shapr3d on windows 8.1

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## [Copy and Move object certain distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-move-object-certain-distance/29740)

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**Author:** [@Shapeshifterboogie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shapeshifterboogie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 11:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-move-object-certain-distance/29740 "2024-01-11T11:34:33Z")

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Hi All, Noob question, any help would be appreciated. I am working to build a table made from aluminium profiles, and to make the drawer slides fit the centre of the tracks/grooves need to be at an exact distance/length…

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## [Is there a way to access project history autosaves?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-access-project-history-autosaves/29801)

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**Author:** [@neomars](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/neomars)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-access-project-history-autosaves/29801 "2024-01-11T09:42:40Z")

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I am looking to see if there is a way to access data possibly saved in the cloud. Just basic information like the date and time of auto-save. Essentially looking for a backup timeline that can prove when edits were made …

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## [Hardware question MacBook M3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardware-question-macbook-m3/29086)

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**Author:** [@Chief](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chief)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardware-question-macbook-m3/29086 "2024-01-10T21:47:32Z")

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Hi there, I’m a big fan and enjoy working on my iPad M1. But I want to switch to a new MacBook and want to know what configuration would give te best performance. I’m thinking about 3 MacBook Pro configurations: M3…

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## [Where is Shapr's place in the CAD world](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-shaprs-place-in-the-cad-world/29793)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-shaprs-place-in-the-cad-world/29793 "2024-01-10T17:25:20Z")

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I’ve just started a basic intro college course for 3D modeling using Solidworks, because this is one of the major CAD packages locally that I would need to enter a job designing. I’ve been using Shapr3D for 4 years and …

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## [Where is the bounding tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-bounding-tool/29794)

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**Author:** [@onbirparmak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/onbirparmak)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-bounding-tool/29794 "2024-01-10T12:27:23Z")

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I’m trying to understand the parametric beta version. I made extrusion in the history section, but the bounding tool does not appear. Where is the bounding tool?

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## [Make a line perpendicular to a curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-line-perpendicular-to-a-curve/29776)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-line-perpendicular-to-a-curve/29776 "2024-01-10T11:12:50Z")

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Hello, another question: Will it be possibe in future to make lines perpendicular to a curve. In the sketching modus I do not see this option. However if you add a construction axix perpendicular to face this is doable, …

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## [Importing complete drawings from solid works rotating axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-complete-drawings-from-solid-works-rotating-axis/23215)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-complete-drawings-from-solid-works-rotating-axis/23215 "2024-01-10T06:33:01Z")

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When i import drawings that have been done in solid works as a step file the axis is in the direction of the tool head. So top does not match top in shaper 3D Some of the drawings i have been able to rotate within Shap…

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## [Lost Sketches & Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-sketches-bodies/29726)

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**Author:** [@chewy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chewy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-sketches-bodies/29726 "2024-01-09T11:47:57Z")

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Every now and then, in the process of doing something, I totally loose the Item on the page. Sometimes I can row around and find it. Twice I had to cancel the the project and start over. Is there a command to find an …

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## [Subtract not working when creating thread?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-not-working-when-creating-thread/29777)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 11:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-not-working-when-creating-thread/29777 "2024-01-09T11:34:53Z")

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Hello My long established method for creating a thread in a hole is not working? My method is: 1.I create a hole, the diameter being the recommended hole size for the particular thread. 2. I import the model of a scr…

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## [Mass elastc data](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-elastc-data/29774)

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**Author:** [@Mathis58](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mathis58)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-elastc-data/29774 "2024-01-09T09:42:55Z")

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How do I determine weight/mass of a part, polar moment of inertia, etc.? As an engineer, I need and use this data all the time.

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## [Circle problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-problem/9050)

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**Author:** [@wwiens](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wwiens)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-problem/9050 "2024-01-09T06:42:50Z")

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I have been seeing a new problem occur that is new in the past week or so. When I create a circle on a shape and extrude a hole, I can see and change the size of the hole. The first picture shows this working as expected…

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## [Create for CNC?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-for-cnc/29728)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-for-cnc/29728 "2024-01-08T21:51:38Z")

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Hi I’ m looking forward to buy a CNC 3 axle engraver in order to carve molds(wood). I was wondering if some users of shapr3d are currently using the software for this specific purpose? In this case what is the worflow y…

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## [Alternative light sources](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alternative-light-sources/29762)

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**Author:** [@FWP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FWP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alternative-light-sources/29762 "2024-01-08T19:24:33Z")

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Curious of the feasibility of adding additional light sources in visualization mode. The problem that this feature will solve: This would greatly assist with dark screenshots of interior spaces as the light does not bo…

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## [How to apply pattern to cylinder?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-apply-pattern-to-cylinder/29730)

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**Author:** [@dermerkel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dermerkel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-apply-pattern-to-cylinder/29730 "2024-01-08T19:08:01Z")

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Hi all I want to create a cylinder with round holes. I have used the pattern tools to create multiple circles (which will become the holes later), but I am not sure how to apply them to the cylinder. Can you help?

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## [Materials in visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-in-visualisation/29677)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-in-visualisation/29677 "2024-01-08T17:34:23Z")

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BRICK AND STONE MATERIALS Hi while i appreciate that the materials in this group are ever growing. There is range that has not been addressed yet which would be of huge benefit to the architectural and landscaping sect…

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## [Alignment Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-issues/29706)

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**Author:** [@Emily2024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Emily2024)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-issues/29706 "2024-01-08T14:13:59Z")

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Im not sure why im struggling so bad with this but here goes. Im good with aligning parts together and dragging points and such. but for the life of me I cant seem to do two things… First and most important is simply ma…

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## [Extrude Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-help/29754)

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**Author:** [@Chibrichish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chibrichish)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-help/29754 "2024-01-08T11:04:55Z")

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I am new to all this and this is my first project. I am trying to mount this cylinder on a 3mm base plate. It is a hollow cylinder, when I hide the base plate but the base plate blocks the centre hole. I need the hole t…

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