# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=113

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## [Make sidebars dynamic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-sidebars-dynamic/29573)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-sidebars-dynamic/29573 "2023-12-27T16:21:39Z")

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Good evening Shapr team, First of all my compliments for the beautiful developments you have made this year. As a new user, I am impressed with the program! Here is a feature request: The problem that this feature wil…

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## [Cutting complex shapes without construction planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-complex-shapes-without-construction-planes/29572)

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**Author:** [@Mikael](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikael)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-complex-shapes-without-construction-planes/29572 "2023-12-27T15:40:18Z")

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Hello, What is the easiest way cut out this part of the body? I did it with two construction planes, but is there a easier way to get same results? It doesn’t feel very intuitive to place a lot of construction planes to…

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## [I have never used a piece of CAD software, but this is awesome. Well done](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-never-used-a-piece-of-cad-software-but-this-is-awesome-well-done/29567)

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**Author:** [@oviano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oviano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-never-used-a-piece-of-cad-software-but-this-is-awesome-well-done/29567 "2023-12-27T10:50:13Z")

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…everything seems pretty intuitive. I know how hard this stuff is to get right (I have a lifetime experience in video games development, football management games to be precise so I know all about how hard it is trying t…

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## [How can I copy a hole from one item to another?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-copy-a-hole-from-one-item-to-another/29555)

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**Author:** [@oviano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oviano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-copy-a-hole-from-one-item-to-another/29555 "2023-12-27T10:38:39Z")

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Hi there I started trialing the software today. I imported from a pre-existing step file for a small computer case with a view to altering one or two aspects and then getting them printed. I’ve deleted all the items I…

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## [Elementary school licence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/elementary-school-licence/29559)

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**Author:** [@Corvellus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Corvellus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/elementary-school-licence/29559 "2023-12-27T09:54:37Z")

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Dear Team! Can i use an elementary school ID for student licence? :slight\_smile: Thx :slight\_smile:

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## [Change Part Length & Associated Holes The Same Amount](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-part-length-associated-holes-the-same-amount/29423)

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**Author:** [@shapr3dNewb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr3dNewb)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-part-length-associated-holes-the-same-amount/29423 "2023-12-27T03:25:56Z")

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I completed a part that I need to make a change to. This part has a vertical side and a horizontal side like the letter “L”. I need to extend the vertical side of this part, but, this vertical side has holes in it. Wh…

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## [Part of model disappear after scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-of-model-disappear-after-scaling/9263)

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**Author:** [@anders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anders)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-of-model-disappear-after-scaling/9263 "2023-12-26T18:39:01Z")

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I’m importing a stl model and when trying to resize it, one part of the model disappear after using the scale tool. If you check the video below you can see that that later converts to something else during the operatio…

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## [Can bodies follow changes in a sketch automatically?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-bodies-follow-changes-in-a-sketch-automatically/29552)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-bodies-follow-changes-in-a-sketch-automatically/29552 "2023-12-26T12:59:38Z")

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Hi, I made a simple project for building a prototype. When testing it I needed to modify some measurements, so I modified the sketch accordingly. But the bodies didn’t follow the modified sketch. So I had to delete them…

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## [Boolean failed when attempting Union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-when-attempting-union/8323)

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**Author:** [@G-bricks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/G-bricks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-when-attempting-union/8323 "2023-12-26T10:51:52Z")

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I have a 10 shapes which I need to combine to make one complex piece and the software allows any combination of 8 or so parts to Union, but always gives the error “Boolean failed” when attempting to Union the last couple…

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## [Altium MCAD CoDesigner support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/altium-mcad-codesigner-support/29554)

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**Author:** [@cad-man-champ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cad-man-champ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/altium-mcad-codesigner-support/29554 "2023-12-26T10:51:47Z")

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Hi, A really nice feature in Altium is the 2-way mcad ↔ ecad bridge, see: MCAD CoDesigner Ot would be great to see this in shapr as well. I guess the effort is mainly on Altium’s side, @shapr3d\_staff would be super if …

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## [Extrude features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-features/29542)

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**Author:** [@Sirogi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sirogi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-features/29542 "2023-12-25T12:47:29Z")

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Could there be an option while extruding to turn on symmetry? So you have a solid or surface generated from both sides of the sketch in equal amounts. It’s helpful when the sketch sits at a centerline. Beats having to co…

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## [lost a mouse controll HELP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-a-mouse-controll-help/29538)

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**Author:** [@dmills541](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmills541)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-a-mouse-controll-help/29538 "2023-12-25T12:46:35Z")

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OK until a week ago i was able to rotate my screen with mouse from any point on the screen. shapr did a update and now i can not do this any more with my mouse. it set the that function to two finger touch mode to rotate…

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## [Circle with edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-with-edges/29539)

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**Author:** [@LemonN1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LemonN1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-with-edges/29539 "2023-12-25T05:10:25Z")

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I want to make a round basket So I draw a circle and make it 5mm high I export to STL In my slicer Ideamaker The model is not round it has edges What are I doing wrong?

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## [Video list on youtube for download](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/video-list-on-youtube-for-download/29541)

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**Author:** [@adison](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adison)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/video-list-on-youtube-for-download/29541 "2023-12-24T18:39:38Z")

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Hiya, I am new on Sharp3D I am learning from youtube, but I found it’s hard to play video due to my bad network. I have youtuve premium but it’s so hard to find every clip and download them. Anyone know where to find …

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## [Image/File Calibration](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-file-calibration/29540)

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**Author:** [@AustinMeador22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AustinMeador22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-file-calibration/29540 "2023-12-24T18:39:28Z")

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I am a leather worker that uses Shapr3D to design my products and often use images of object to design my products around. Currently I calibrate my image size by sketching a line to a specific dimension, then scaling th…

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## [Parts bin / store / warehouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-bin-store-warehouse/29458)

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**Author:** [@Afourtrackmind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Afourtrackmind)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-bin-store-warehouse/29458 "2023-12-23T21:04:46Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: the goal is to be able to create parts and reuse them in other projects. This would mean things like screws and assembl…

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## [Local wall instead of infill/emptiness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/local-wall-instead-of-infill-emptiness/29493)

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**Author:** [@LexaGB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LexaGB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/local-wall-instead-of-infill-emptiness/29493 "2023-12-23T20:14:03Z")

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TLDR: see the image. I need walls where it’s red. Don’t mind the hexagon, I tried cuboid as well. Long version: Hello. Newbie here; studied the forum and watched the tutorial, still need help. I use Shapr3d and Cur…

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## [Save to file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-file/29472)

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**Author:** [@jjneeb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jjneeb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-file/29472 "2023-12-23T01:39:34Z")

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Hi, I haven’t asked about this in quite a while, but now that you have the capability to export into a native Shapr3D file format, and I see you are starting to work on file orgnaization, and export/import. The next lo…

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## [What should be the next feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-should-be-the-next-feature/105)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 90\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-should-be-the-next-feature/105 "2023-12-22T21:01:28Z")

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We have a bunch of features on our roadmap, help us in prioritizing them! Did we miss something? Feature requests are welcome. The highest voted feature will be the next. Layers Show/hide Primitive curves (ellipse …

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## [Whole object selection method on Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whole-object-selection-method-on-ipad/28616)

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**Author:** [@Forestmbrown](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Forestmbrown)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whole-object-selection-method-on-ipad/28616 "2023-12-22T09:46:13Z")

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Is it just me or has the whole object selection stroke changed from a 2 tap to a three tap? I am struggling with the 3 tap method, the manual states a 2 tap stroke with the Apple Pencil selects an entire object. However …

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## [Constraints from tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-from-tutorial/29473)

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**Author:** [@CRUTHERFORD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CRUTHERFORD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-from-tutorial/29473 "2023-12-22T09:03:43Z")

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Hi All, Just started using shapr3D. I am trying out shapr and not have much luck with constraints. So I tried a tutorial from bevilish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFILmQtFSKU At mark 5.54 I am trying to constrai…

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## [Flutted profile on a radius corner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flutted-profile-on-a-radius-corner/29460)

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**Author:** [@Leeham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leeham)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flutted-profile-on-a-radius-corner/29460 "2023-12-22T00:52:57Z")

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I am Trying to continue these fluted profiles around this radius corner and the circular pattern bit does not work for it. Can anyone please give some insight on how i can do this?? have been trying to figure it out for …

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## [Is there a way to centrally control Webviewer permissions centrally?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-centrally-control-webviewer-permissions-centrally/29468)

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**Author:** [@Brett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brett)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-centrally-control-webviewer-permissions-centrally/29468 "2023-12-21T15:54:32Z")

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I’d really like to be able to see what models are being used by the Webviewer or not and be able to easily take down obsolete models that are still up there. Even when I go to the “Share” button on a model that I know an…

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## [Disable sketches in the same plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-sketches-in-the-same-plane/29424)

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**Author:** [@whatthefilament](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whatthefilament)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-sketches-in-the-same-plane/29424 "2023-12-21T14:50:50Z")

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So I have a behavioral change request for sketches. As it currently works if you create a sketch on a plane you can add to it modify it etc and it acts as a single sketch. You can select parts of that sketch and move th…

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## [Wire Mesh Screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wire-mesh-screen/29456)

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**Author:** [@Demonbarberdesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Demonbarberdesign)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wire-mesh-screen/29456 "2023-12-21T14:01:45Z")

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Hi all, Can anyone help with a solution for creating a woven wire mesh (like a chicken fence) that will fit this part. The wire screen need to bend and follow the curvature of the pictured part. Is this doable for a sc…

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## [Add option to hide the grid and axis lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-option-to-hide-the-grid-and-axis-lines/29454)

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**Author:** [@Ajit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ajit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-option-to-hide-the-grid-and-axis-lines/29454 "2023-12-21T07:52:17Z")

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How good the working on design look without grid. Please allow to hide the grid and axis lines

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## [Make background of number pad and tools Transparent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-background-of-number-pad-and-tools-transparent/29453)

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**Author:** [@Ajit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ajit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-background-of-number-pad-and-tools-transparent/29453 "2023-12-20T19:46:35Z")

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Currently the number pad where we add the dimensions covers the feature for which i am entering the value. Please make that number pad background transparent and move-able. All the other icons and text background can be …

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## [Importing a step file exported with acad the sharpr3d turns off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-step-file-exported-with-acad-the-sharpr3d-turns-off/29446)

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**Author:** [@jlalamar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jlalamar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-step-file-exported-with-acad-the-sharpr3d-turns-off/29446 "2023-12-20T13:48:10Z")

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I’m trying to export files drawn in ACAD to Sharpr3D and be able to add texture. When I try, the program closes on both the PC and the iPad. Can you give me a solution to know how to achieve it? Thanks

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## [How to measure a distance that doesn’t use guide points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-a-distance-that-doesn-t-use-guide-points/29422)

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**Author:** [@bobsammer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bobsammer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-a-distance-that-doesn-t-use-guide-points/29422 "2023-12-20T13:22:41Z")

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In the sketch I have attached I have been trying to figure out how to measure this vertical distance between two lines or planes that are at a 30° angle to horizontal, but parallel to one another. Do I have to make extra…

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## [Tutorials for Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-for-shapr3d/29431)

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**Author:** [@hybotics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hybotics)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-for-shapr3d/29431 "2023-12-20T08:28:59Z")

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Hello, I know Shapr3D is available for Windows but does this include Desktop Windows? Your tutorials are very tablet-oriented and I can not use them for Desktop Windows because things are different on the desktop. If yo…

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