# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=127

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## [Feature Request: extrude to object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-extrude-to-object/28112)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-extrude-to-object/28112 "2023-09-28T05:40:14Z")

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Here is an example of where I am attempting to fill in a hallow rectangle. In Fusion, I would simply click on my face, choose extrude, and then choose the target fact to extrude to. But in Shapr, it seems I need to …

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## [How to create a nice curved surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-nice-curved-surface/28102)

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**Author:** [@djtazzmtl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/djtazzmtl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-nice-curved-surface/28102 "2023-09-28T05:34:45Z")

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Hi pretty new, but i know just enough to hang myself with loool. So I managed to extrude and intersect 2 bodies to make the basic body of the Volkswagen Van, but I’m having troubles trying to get the nice rounded corners…

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## [Sketch attributes or extrusions as a parameter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-attributes-or-extrusions-as-a-parameter/28154)

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**Author:** [@Wrightwells](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wrightwells)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-attributes-or-extrusions-as-a-parameter/28154 "2023-09-27T15:55:31Z")

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When making cabinet furniture designs from plywood, the supply of ply is not always width accurate. So a design with gap tolerances for 18 mm ply may be loose if the stock arrives at 17.8mm. Having the ability to give v…

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## [Ability to constrain the radii of two circles with a distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-constrain-the-radii-of-two-circles-with-a-distance/28151)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-constrain-the-radii-of-two-circles-with-a-distance/28151 "2023-09-27T13:54:09Z")

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see this post: Is there a better way to constrain the outer circle to the inner circle? I would like the ability to constrain the radii of two circles with a distance. This is easily possible in Fusion360 but is more co…

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## [Is there a better way to constrain the outer circle to the inner circle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-constrain-the-outer-circle-to-the-inner-circle/28148)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-constrain-the-outer-circle-to-the-inner-circle/28148 "2023-09-27T13:53:10Z")

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I am trying to constrain the outer circle so that there is a 4mm border using another circle. The only way I was able to figure this out was to create two construction lines tangent to the circles and constrain those.…

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## [Multiplication of 2D drawing files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplication-of-2d-drawing-files/28076)

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**Author:** [@ABOriSTeeLFrance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ABOriSTeeLFrance)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplication-of-2d-drawing-files/28076 "2023-09-27T09:50:24Z")

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For example, for a special machine of my invention. I model the whole machine in a single folder. I divide the whole into subsets, which I call GR01, GR02… GR10. For each group, I make a series of 2D plans Al…

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## [Center of build plate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-of-build-plate/28138)

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**Author:** [@3omar13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3omar13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-of-build-plate/28138 "2023-09-27T08:04:39Z")

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I have a resin printer not a PLA printer and so I don’t have issues with nozzle alignment, but I was wondering how do I know what the center of the grid is so I can place my model, or does it automatically choose a midpo…

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## [How to convert model into slices for laser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-convert-model-into-slices-for-laser/28129)

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**Author:** [@Aparna28](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aparna28)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-convert-model-into-slices-for-laser/28129 "2023-09-27T04:28:23Z")

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Hello :slight\_smile: I’ve made a model and I would like to convert it into slices for laser cutting. How do I achieve that? For simple shapes like box, I projected it onto a plane. What about about a curved dome like str…

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## [Can this shape be created using Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-this-shape-be-created-using-shapr3d/28123)

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**Author:** [@vt2744](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vt2744)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-this-shape-be-created-using-shapr3d/28123 "2023-09-26T21:03:27Z")

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Guys, I’m a new here. I would like to ask for advice on this model such as and created through shapr3d. This is similar to a base, where the upper surface cross section has a curved shape similar to a parabolic shape wit…

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## [Create a substration with a gap on the subtracted one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-substration-with-a-gap-on-the-subtracted-one/15105)

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**Author:** [@Jkordan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jkordan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-substration-with-a-gap-on-the-subtracted-one/15105 "2023-09-26T12:12:35Z")

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Hi, i wanna make stands for my resin vat, however i want to make a little gap to make easy to insert the « foots » on the vat. How can i make this ?

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## [New to this, can I make this shape in Sharp3d without losing my hair?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-this-can-i-make-this-shape-in-sharp3d-without-losing-my-hair/28103)

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**Author:** [@Demonbarberdesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Demonbarberdesign)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-this-can-i-make-this-shape-in-sharp3d-without-losing-my-hair/28103 "2023-09-26T05:53:19Z")

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Hi all, I am quite new to this, trying to do this gun shield the red part how can I make this shape? The red part s from a .stl file I bought, but I want to make my own and make it more historically accurate. …

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## [Master pages in 2d drawings and batch exporting ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/master-pages-in-2d-drawings-and-batch-exporting/28124)

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**Author:** [@Elodness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elodness)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/master-pages-in-2d-drawings-and-batch-exporting/28124 "2023-09-26T05:33:01Z")

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When making multiple drawing pages a master page edit would be helpfully. If I can make a change that applies throughout (like revision #, logo, or job title) without having to go into each page and update content separa…

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## [Issue with the loft tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-the-loft-tool/28118)

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**Author:** [@Ptikyle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ptikyle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-the-loft-tool/28118 "2023-09-25T19:51:42Z")

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I’m trying to loft multiple times between profiles and I’m getting strange twists and curves that don’t make sense. Here are screen shots showing the issue. This time it happened with two simple wing profiles that are id…

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## [Type ' or " to move to the next unit when entering lengths](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/type-or-to-move-to-the-next-unit-when-entering-lengths/28113)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/type-or-to-move-to-the-next-unit-when-entering-lengths/28113 "2023-09-25T16:59:14Z")

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I could have sworn that, when working in the ‘Architectural’ (ft/in) units mode with a keyboard, I used to be able to type the number of feet, hit ’ to move onto entering the inches portion of the measurement. That doesn…

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## [Feature Request: distance constraint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-distance-constraint/28089)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-distance-constraint/28089 "2023-09-25T16:26:01Z")

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When designing a sketch, I want to constrain lines to each other. In Fusion, this is achieved with a distance constraint. In Shapr3D it seems like the only way to do this is to add an extra construction line between the …

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## [Fix Text Extrusion bugs 🐜](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fix-text-extrusion-bugs/28054)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fix-text-extrusion-bugs/28054 "2023-09-25T16:15:17Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: There is an unpredictable bug when extruding text. Some faces will not extrude, rendering this feature less than ideal.…

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## [Unexpected behavior with subtracting and visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unexpected-behavior-with-subtracting-and-visualization/28104)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unexpected-behavior-with-subtracting-and-visualization/28104 "2023-09-25T16:10:09Z")

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I made a screw by revolving the thread shape. Then, I wanted to put a bevel on the end of the screw. So I created another body that had a conical shape and shelled it. In order to see the end of the screw, I reduced the …

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## [Shapr3D standard Version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-standard-version/28026)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-standard-version/28026 "2023-09-25T13:33:38Z")

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What is the latest standard Shapr3D IPad version because the TestFlight shows 3470 (5794) but the App Store is not showing any new updates. Thank you

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## [HBPM makes direct modelling become so hard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hbpm-makes-direct-modelling-become-so-hard/28063)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hbpm-makes-direct-modelling-become-so-hard/28063 "2023-09-25T10:17:54Z")

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Does anyone here experience History base parametric modelling just makes direct modelling so hard?

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## [Rotate ISO view in 2D drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-iso-view-in-2d-drawing/28101)

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**Author:** [@GabrielBasmadjian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GabrielBasmadjian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-iso-view-in-2d-drawing/28101 "2023-09-25T08:57:26Z")

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Hello everyone I hope you’re all well. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m new to the app but I’m having a hard time finding anything online in regards to my issue. I created a 2d drawing from a 3d model on the ipad app, an…

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## [Creating an object as a reference/instance of another object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-an-object-as-a-reference-instance-of-another-object/28100)

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**Author:** [@HowdyMoto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HowdyMoto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-an-object-as-a-reference-instance-of-another-object/28100 "2023-09-25T08:54:22Z")

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Hi, as I’m modeling, I want to be able to test a huge number of variations of my product. To do so, I’d like to make variations of specific parts of the product and view them side by side. Currently, to do so, I copy ob…

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## [Importing Vector art](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vector-art/28014)

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**Author:** [@Madpropps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madpropps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vector-art/28014 "2023-09-25T06:30:40Z")

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As a 3d designer that is also a graphic designer, I use Adobe AI on my ipad along with other vector art based apps. I can design complicated sketches in these apps but they don’t offer the export of DXF files. Only SVG o…

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## [Beginner here. Very simple question.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-here-very-simple-question/28092)

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**Author:** [@zachsearcy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zachsearcy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-here-very-simple-question/28092 "2023-09-24T20:11:33Z")

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Im using the software on an iPad with the pencil. I have drawn a rectangle along the X and Y axis from the front view. I want to change the dimensions of the rectangle while keeping it oriented along the blue and red X a…

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## [Quarter-Twisted Square Torus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quarter-twisted-square-torus/28078)

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**Author:** [@Lukas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lukas)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quarter-twisted-square-torus/28078 "2023-09-24T17:31:08Z")

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How can i design this? I tried to make a quarter twisted square ring ,but i cant twist the last square. How Could i do this? Thank you

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## [Sheet Metal Bending Feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-bending-feature/17735)

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**Author:** [@GeramyL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeramyL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-bending-feature/17735 "2023-09-23T17:27:50Z")

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Hi, Our team uses sheet metal bending about 75% of the time I would like to increase our productivity by using this application for certain projects. It seems to be missing metal bending, mating, sub assemblies and other…

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## [Placing Points on a space.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/placing-points-on-a-space/28075)

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**Author:** [@Tek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/placing-points-on-a-space/28075 "2023-09-23T06:15:26Z")

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Unless I am missing the point, at present, in Shapr3D, you can’t move spline points from their native work plane to other planes like Y or Z. This feature would greatly aid in quick and easy complex object modeling, a t…

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## [Hide button above the isolate button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-button-above-the-isolate-button/28067)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-button-above-the-isolate-button/28067 "2023-09-22T13:18:51Z")

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Hi guys, I would like to request the addition of a button for hide a selected object(s) without opening the layer sidebar, just a quick temporary hiding. Like the isolate button, but instead hide. Sometime groups are g…

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## [Project sorting, organising etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-sorting-organising-etc/27441)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-sorting-organising-etc/27441 "2023-09-22T13:16:06Z")

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loved all the improvements and new features bridged to SHAPR3D, but there is one that has been requested from ages and has never been improved… Still there is no way to organise in folders or at least sort by name the p…

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## [Chair back frame in steel rod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chair-back-frame-in-steel-rod/28037)

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**Author:** [@Matteo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matteo)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chair-back-frame-in-steel-rod/28037 "2023-09-22T07:45:06Z")

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Hello everyone. I am a product design engineer. My job involves engineering products such as chairs and armchairs. Sometimes, I start from photos, and other times, I come up with the designs myself. Shapr 3D is fantastic…

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## [I can't move an object, please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-move-an-object-please-help/28057)

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**Author:** [@Darkmatter5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Darkmatter5)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-move-an-object-please-help/28057 "2023-09-21T20:32:41Z")

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I want to move a grouping of items to another position. I’ve included a screenshot. Notice the blue circles, I want to slide this bracket along the base on the bottom. The two points are not on the same plane, but I c…

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