# Workshop **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=122 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 123 --- ## [Issue trying to dimension a drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-trying-to-dimension-a-drawing/28678)
**Author:** [@Lout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lout)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-trying-to-dimension-a-drawing/28678 "2023-10-31T03:55:47Z")
I’m trying to dimension an object that is not aligned to the primary axis’ of the drawing and I have a couple of issues. I’m unable to get it to be square with the 2D drawing. I’ve tried squaring the object before goi… --- ## [Licensing/subscription and device amount limit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/licensing-subscription-and-device-amount-limit/18559)
**Author:** [@Didstopia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Didstopia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/licensing-subscription-and-device-amount-limit/18559 "2023-10-30T21:10:36Z")
While I personally think that the current pricing is very competitive and fair, I was surprised to see that the licenses/subscriptions are limited to only two (2) devices: 1 mobile (eg. iPad) and 1 desktop (eg. Mac or PC… --- ## [Last Edit Date and Alphabetical Sorting in Folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/last-edit-date-and-alphabetical-sorting-in-folders/28668)
**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/last-edit-date-and-alphabetical-sorting-in-folders/28668 "2023-10-30T13:03:14Z")
The Folders in 5.492 are awesome! One problem I have is the automatic sorting of projects inside a folder. It seems that these are ordered by last opened date where there was a change—even a reorienting the workspace by… --- ## [Hole 2D drawing no center mark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-2d-drawing-no-center-mark/28665)
**Author:** [@msx3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msx3000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-2d-drawing-no-center-mark/28665 "2023-10-30T11:05:10Z")
Hi everybody, I have a strange bug with 2d sketches recently. When I have a hole with a diameter lower than 8 mm I don’t have the center mark but a single dot on the outline of the hole. The holes are on the side of… --- ## [Windows Feature Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-feature-request/28630)
**Author:** [@whatthefilament](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whatthefilament)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-feature-request/28630 "2023-10-30T08:24:22Z")
So I recently switched over to the Windows version of Shapr3d from Mac and there are two features i’d like added to the app that I was able to set on Mac. Drag and drop files into the application. I’m not sure if this… --- ## [Creating a sketch from an extruded model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-sketch-from-an-extruded-model/28656)
**Author:** [@seanmoorefurniture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seanmoorefurniture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-sketch-from-an-extruded-model/28656 "2023-10-29T19:14:30Z")
I am exporting SVG files from Shapr3d to be used to cut items out using my Shaper Origin router. Sometimes when I make a complex design and extrude it in my model, I dont have a sketch of that design, and need one to be… --- ## [Deleting from an imported object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-from-an-imported-object/28647)
**Author:** [@electric101359](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/electric101359)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-from-an-imported-object/28647 "2023-10-29T14:32:09Z")
If I imported an object, can I delete part of it. For example if I imported a motor, can I create a square and put into the motor and delete the area that square is inside the motor. I tried it with subtract and it doe… --- ## [3D printer slicer for Ipad ! PikaSlicer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer-slicer-for-ipad-pikaslicer/20320)
**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer-slicer-for-ipad-pikaslicer/20320 "2023-10-29T14:31:44Z")
Finnaly a resin printing slicer app for the ipad :wink: --- ## [Measurement within a circled object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-within-a-circled-object/28615)
**Author:** [@ginko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ginko)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-within-a-circled-object/28615 "2023-10-29T03:39:17Z")
Hi, I’m trying to understand how I can measure the internal width of a circular object. I’ve tried everything but can not seem to figure it out. I’ve attached a screenshot that shows what I’m trying to measure. Thanks in… --- ## [Drawings have incorrect size in other programs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-have-incorrect-size-in-other-programs/13594)
**Author:** [@pmarrhilliard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pmarrhilliard)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-have-incorrect-size-in-other-programs/13594 "2023-10-28T19:35:54Z")
Still not able to use drawings without manually resizing in other programs. It seems like an issue with metric to AAS (American Arrogant System) conversion to me. My work flow does not require a “drawing” form, jus… --- ## [Adaptive UI / Replace Face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adaptive-ui-replace-face/28632)
**Author:** [@3DFG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3DFG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adaptive-ui-replace-face/28632 "2023-10-27T19:52:57Z")
When I select two planar faces, one of the most common functions I’d like to perform is ‘Replace Face’, however I find that this option is buried within the ‘more’ menu rather than presented as a predicted option within … --- ## [Painted Wood - white appears grey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/painted-wood-white-appears-grey/28633)
**Author:** [@3DFG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3DFG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/painted-wood-white-appears-grey/28633 "2023-10-27T19:08:20Z")
Using the Painted Wood material in visualisation and setting the colour to white, the rendered material appears grey… When changing to other colours, the render does appear to be on a bit on the darker side, but I wo… --- ## [Text on the cylinder without distortion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-the-cylinder-without-distortion/28604)
**Author:** [@Gleb.P](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gleb.P)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-the-cylinder-without-distortion/28604 "2023-10-27T16:59:56Z")
Hello! The problem is that I can’t add text to the cylinder without distorting the outermost letters. To understand, look at the letters “D” on the model. I solved this problem by creating small rectangular planes aro… --- ## [Please add text editing around the circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-text-editing-around-the-circle/18609)
**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-text-editing-around-the-circle/18609 "2023-10-27T06:10:41Z")
I first drew a text vector on the computer CorelDRAW software, and then imported it into Shapr3D to complete the modeling work. It is very much expected that Shapr3D can upgrade the round or curved text editing function … --- ## [Improve the file(project) browser on all platforms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-the-file-project-browser-on-all-platforms/28622)
**Author:** [@Afourtrackmind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Afourtrackmind)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-the-file-project-browser-on-all-platforms/28622 "2023-10-26T19:11:25Z")
I need to manage the files in my account with better tools. Help controlling the size of my shapr install on my iPad and organizing my projects. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: To … --- ## [Backup model after latest HBPM update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backup-model-after-latest-hbpm-update/28587)
**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backup-model-after-latest-hbpm-update/28587 "2023-10-26T13:37:50Z")
Not sure I understand the thinking around the “backup\_autogenerated” model after the latest HBPM update. And I did notice there were a lot of model errors that showed up in the history tree after the latest update just w… --- ## [Unable to open project - Reading Model Elements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-project-reading-model-elements/28592)
**Author:** [@pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-open-project-reading-model-elements/28592 "2023-10-26T11:47:04Z")
In general the latest version of the iPad app is extremely buggy, with multiple crashes in a single day… Now I”m unable to re-open one of my projects, it”s been stuck on the loading screen for almost 1 hour at the point… --- ## [Failed loft visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-loft-visualisation/28586)
**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-loft-visualisation/28586 "2023-10-26T08:49:59Z")
I got a lot of experience in CAD thanks to shapr. What i wish for a newbe like me would be a visualisation why a loft failed. At the moment we see only a error message with a short description. Can you visualize the lof… --- ## [Text on a Cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-a-cylinder/28396)
**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-a-cylinder/28396 "2023-10-26T01:49:58Z")
Hi forum, Is it somehow possible to add text to a cylinder??? I’m designing a beer mug for printing and would like to add text to the side of it. Can it be done with several construction planes and then projectiong the… --- ## [When shapr 3d will it be possible to import OBJ files directly into SHAPR 3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-shapr-3d-will-it-be-possible-to-import-obj-files-directly-into-shapr-3d/10277)
**Author:** [@gawax65715](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gawax65715)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-shapr-3d-will-it-be-possible-to-import-obj-files-directly-into-shapr-3d/10277 "2023-10-25T21:28:47Z")
1.A) shapr3d when will it be possible to import OBJ files directly into SHAPR 3D? without the user having to convert it to the file format just to be able to import the file on shapr 3d! 1.b) why is it not possible to I… --- ## [Surface modeling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling/28584)
**Author:** [@Team-Tawashi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Team-Tawashi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling/28584 "2023-10-25T13:08:33Z")
A big feature i am missing in Shapr 3D is surface modeling / freeform modeling. A comparable too to the freeform tool seen in for example fusion 360. Allowing to create freeform planes, letting them intersect and creati… --- ## [Ellipse with scalloped edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-with-scalloped-edge/28556)
**Author:** [@preinvent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/preinvent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-with-scalloped-edge/28556 "2023-10-25T11:07:37Z")
I’m trying to model an ellipse with a scalloped edge (similar to this). The repeat tool will repeat around a uniform circle but not an ellipse. Is there a way of doing this in Shap3r? --- ## [Disable angular snapping when drawing arc with 3 points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-angular-snapping-when-drawing-arc-with-3-points/28579)
**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-angular-snapping-when-drawing-arc-with-3-points/28579 "2023-10-25T03:29:38Z")
Currently when drawing an arc, with trackpad (3 point arc sketch), it works as expected most of the time. However when the angle is close to a multiple of 45°, it is seemingly impossible to position the last point precis… --- ## [Loft issue. Any Suggestions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue-any-suggestions/28516)
**Author:** [@Dio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue-any-suggestions/28516 "2023-10-24T21:02:07Z")
I can’t make loft to work properly? Any suggestions/workarounds? Am I missing something? --- ## [Components and Instances](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/components-and-instances/25888)
**Author:** [@elhrc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/elhrc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/components-and-instances/25888 "2023-10-24T18:05:24Z")
I would love to have some kind of component management system inside my files, it would make everything so much more efficient and would allow for many cool things. Please Shapr3D team consider making something to addre… --- ## [Splitting an object in half by selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-an-object-in-half-by-selection/28568)
**Author:** [@alexvnesta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexvnesta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-an-object-in-half-by-selection/28568 "2023-10-24T17:32:23Z")
Hello - I opened a publically available SDLPRT file in Shapr3D and I would like to modify it. You can see the object generally consists of two parts (Top and Bottom). There are some small features that I would not like t… --- ## [Organization within app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization-within-app/23277)
**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization-within-app/23277 "2023-10-24T11:22:18Z")
I am wondering how soon we will have folders added to our design area for organizational purposes. I’m coming up on renewing my subscription and I’m trying to determine if it’s worth it or not. I have hundreds of designs… --- ## [Aligning sphere with open hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-sphere-with-open-hole/28555)
**Author:** [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-sphere-with-open-hole/28555 "2023-10-24T08:23:50Z")
I have a flat bar with a 25mm hole, and a half sphere with a 25mm opening on the bottom. I’m trying to move the half sphere so it sits on top of the bar and aligned with the hole. I can’t seem to snap on the locations I … --- ## [Trouble exporting stl and obj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-exporting-stl-and-obj/28561)
**Author:** [@gianandrea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gianandrea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-exporting-stl-and-obj/28561 "2023-10-24T06:10:55Z")
I found an anomaly in exporting obj and stl files. Instead of respecting the horizontal plane, the files are exported rotated on a side. Is there any adjustment I need to make before exporting? I don’t have the p… --- ## [Cant turn off snapping (to axis)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-turn-off-snapping-to-axis/28543)
**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-turn-off-snapping-to-axis/28543 "2023-10-24T02:43:48Z")
i can’t figure out how to totally disable snapping. the point i want fine control of is near an axis and it keeps snapping to it. it would be really nice if there was one button to easily disable/enable all snapping set… [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=121) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=123)