# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=120

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## [DWG will not turn into closed Sketch to Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-will-not-turn-into-closed-sketch-to-extrude/28890)

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**Author:** [@coreyhowatt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coreyhowatt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-will-not-turn-into-closed-sketch-to-extrude/28890 "2023-11-13T11:05:50Z")

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Cannot turn a .dwg file into a closed sketch. I have tried converting to .dxf as well as trimming or deleting some segments and redrawing and closing, still won’t close to sketch to extrude.

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## [Adding Diameter Measurement to Revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-diameter-measurement-to-revolve/28889)

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**Author:** [@JessNolte](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JessNolte)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-diameter-measurement-to-revolve/28889 "2023-11-13T11:05:45Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Allow you to make conical compression springs, flat coils and other conical revolve components. Brief descriptio…

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## [Mirrored Lines not combining or selectable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirrored-lines-not-combining-or-selectable/28860)

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**Author:** [@Eden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eden)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirrored-lines-not-combining-or-selectable/28860 "2023-11-12T14:03:14Z")

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Im trying to combine the mirrored lines… but its not making the matching mirrored lines as selectable? so i cant drag the end points together to create a closed face

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## [Bug update drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-update-drawing/28439)

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**Author:** [@alainblanck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alainblanck)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-update-drawing/28439 "2023-11-12T02:44:31Z")

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Hello, Since I have been using Shapr3D, a persistent bug has polluted my life. I already reported this problem two years ago, but the problem has not been solved to date. I model and 2D plan large, complete and complex…

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## [Loft and Sweep together!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-and-sweep-together/28848)

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**Author:** [@selman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/selman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-and-sweep-together/28848 "2023-11-11T18:21:43Z")

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Hi. Here is my new problem. Please help.

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## [Selection tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool/28866)

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**Author:** [@MartinM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MartinM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool/28866 "2023-11-11T17:53:02Z")

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I miss a feature to select multible of the same length line or selected surfaces.

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## [Center point disappears after scaling cylinder -\> cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-point-disappears-after-scaling-cylinder-cone/28840)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-point-disappears-after-scaling-cylinder-cone/28840 "2023-11-10T19:42:40Z")

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As soon as I turn a cylinder into a cone via the Scaling tool, the centering point disappears. Therefore it is no longer possible to use the Translate tool to move this cone from the center to an exact point. Any idea …

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## [Why can't i replace this face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-replace-this-face/28845)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-replace-this-face/28845 "2023-11-10T01:10:17Z")

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why can’t i replace this face? is there something obviously wrong with the geometry replace.shapr (1.4 MB) beta 5.50

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## [Transforming a Body to Surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transforming-a-body-to-surface/28820)

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**Author:** [@balazspusztai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/balazspusztai)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transforming-a-body-to-surface/28820 "2023-11-09T18:48:39Z")

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Hello! I am preparing a plan for moulding and I am stuck. I designed my shape as a solid body, but for the production I need only the surface which has few mm thickness. How is it possible to modify a body by breaking t…

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## [Did the Opacity setting disappear from Visualization?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/did-the-opacity-setting-disappear-from-visualization/28156)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/did-the-opacity-setting-disappear-from-visualization/28156 "2023-11-09T17:58:47Z")

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I used the opacity setting in Visualization before the last update and can’t find it now. This could be a user error… can anyone show me where to look for this useful feature? Thanks

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## [Need help on organic shapes…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-organic-shapes/19219)

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**Author:** [@Sjoel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sjoel)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-organic-shapes/19219 "2023-11-09T17:37:44Z")

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Ho everyone, I am quiet new to shapr3 but experienced in other 3D programs… I would like to sketch some organic shapes. Attached you‘ll see a. Shape. I really have no clue how to create this kind of shape and then play …

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## [Camera path following](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-path-following/28834)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-path-following/28834 "2023-11-09T10:14:46Z")

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I would really like to be able to configure paths and velocity smoothing functions in visualisation mode, and then have the camera follow that path at the specified velocity. This would enable film-like capture of parts…

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## [Scutoid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scutoid/2687)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scutoid/2687 "2023-11-09T06:02:00Z")

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OK, can Shapr3D do this newly discovered shape? Inquiring minds, you know… Best, Tommy

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## [Keypad to accept decimal and architectural input](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keypad-to-accept-decimal-and-architectural-input/28799)

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**Author:** [@Abner2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Abner2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keypad-to-accept-decimal-and-architectural-input/28799 "2023-11-09T01:26:54Z")

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I work with decimal and architectural format when inputting dimensions in the same design. I like the keypad can do math for me but it would really help if I could enter in either decimal or architectural and have shapr3…

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## [Measurement on STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-on-stl/28830)

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**Author:** [@SQR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SQR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-on-stl/28830 "2023-11-08T16:39:12Z")

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Hi, I often need to modify STL files and measure them accurately. I used to have a hard time doing that until I discovered the measurement tool in Prusa slicer, which made my workflow much easier. Prusa slicer measurem…

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## [Folder function not available after update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-function-not-available-after-update/28825)

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**Author:** [@eltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eltn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-function-not-available-after-update/28825 "2023-11-08T14:41:28Z")

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I’ve updated the app from the Microsoft store. Restarted my computer. But the new folder function is not showing up. Anyone else having this issue?

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## [Folder please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-please/28143)

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**Author:** [@yuval10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yuval10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-please/28143 "2023-11-08T13:13:03Z")

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I know this feature was requested previously, but it’s so much needed. It’s so basic and requested over and over for the past 3 years, I think it’s time to prioritise it. Thanks

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## [I can’ t understand why I’m not able to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-can-t-understand-why-i-m-not-able-to-extrude/28808)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-can-t-understand-why-i-m-not-able-to-extrude/28808 "2023-11-08T05:30:53Z")

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I did this outline in sketch mode joining two half (one have been designed and the othe half mirrored from the first). Then I cannot get this outline extruded. When I tap on it it never get filled in blue with the up ar…

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## [About section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-section-view/28812)

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**Author:** [@Cemay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cemay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-section-view/28812 "2023-11-07T21:49:05Z")

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Hello Shapr3D Republic …… I have been using Solidworks for more than 10 years. For 3 months I started to use Shapr3D. I would like to advice You. While working and presenting to employees, I use section view. On Shapr3…

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## [CAD Design Aircraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cad-design-aircraft/28811)

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**Author:** [@marianmadalin32](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marianmadalin32)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cad-design-aircraft/28811 "2023-11-07T21:48:49Z")

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I want to build a P51 Mustang Replica for display, I have some sponsors here who help me with free materials and services. I want to use the drawings of mr. Marcel Jurca to do the parts and assembly, but the drawings are…

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## [Newby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newby/28806)

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**Author:** [@Morphaxx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Morphaxx)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newby/28806 "2023-11-07T19:09:04Z")

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Hello, Im new to Shap3d and I made a project for a CNC machine, brand homag… dont know the type… Im not a paid user and im not planning to pay since im not going to use it on a daily basis just this one project and may…

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## [How do you create this spiral shell?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-this-spiral-shell/28795)

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**Author:** [@peternguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternguyen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-this-spiral-shell/28795 "2023-11-07T13:00:40Z")

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Hi Shapr Community! I’m trying to create a conch like shell form in shapr3d but I can’t figure out how to revolve the shape into a taper. Does anyone know how to create this? Please help! Best, Peter

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## [Scale breaks locked point constraint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-breaks-locked-point-constraint/28791)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-breaks-locked-point-constraint/28791 "2023-11-06T19:24:22Z")

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steps make a simple spline fit sketch with 6 points lock 2 of the points scale the shape EXPECTED locked points dont move, shape scales to accommodate fixed points ACTUAL points become unlocked and move around. po…

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## [Constrains in "assemblies"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constrains-in-assemblies/28797)

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**Author:** [@TinyWorkshop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TinyWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constrains-in-assemblies/28797 "2023-11-07T07:16:51Z")

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so the parametric beta is out, it’s a right step towards really powerful 3d modelling, but… Are constrains and parametric assemblies ever coming to shapr3d? I mean there’s no way right now to simulate movements or make …

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## [Name projects before exiting design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-projects-before-exiting-design/28796)

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**Author:** [@Rickpiet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rickpiet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-projects-before-exiting-design/28796 "2023-11-07T04:28:49Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. \*\*The problem that this feature will solve: having un-named projects during the design phase. \*\*Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this featu…

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## [Comma vs Period as decimal indicator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/comma-vs-period-as-decimal-indicator/28794)

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**Author:** [@SpaceInvader](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SpaceInvader)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/comma-vs-period-as-decimal-indicator/28794 "2023-11-06T21:28:16Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: The default for using a comma or period as the decimal indicator appears to be tied to the choice of units (metric vs i…

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## [Redo a valid loft fails: "Guide curve's vertices incorrectly..."](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/redo-a-valid-loft-fails-guide-curves-vertices-incorrectly/28789)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/redo-a-valid-loft-fails-guide-curves-vertices-incorrectly/28789 "2023-11-06T18:23:15Z")

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steps make the loft close project open project delete lofted body try to make the exact same loft again looks good click Done fail, error message shapr3d\_export\_2023-11-06\_12h36m.shapr (4.5 KB) I ju…

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## [Make sink](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-sink/28758)

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**Author:** [@VematTernenopoulos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VematTernenopoulos)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-sink/28758 "2023-11-06T13:50:59Z")

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I want to make this sink and i dont know make the curves from up face to cycle. Thanks.

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## [Putting away Items ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/putting-away-items/28781)

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**Author:** [@Zock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zock)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/putting-away-items/28781 "2023-11-06T11:57:07Z")

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In older versions, when you brought up clicked the “Items” button the list of items, directories, pics, planes, etc. would appear. To put this menu away, you could just tap or double tap in the drawing area and the Item…

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## [Dimensioning problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioning-problem/28767)

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**Author:** [@Ruzish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ruzish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioning-problem/28767 "2023-11-06T08:49:55Z")

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i cant put dimension on the hole true my hollow tube

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