# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=146

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## [Changing Wall dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-wall-dimensions/25862)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-wall-dimensions/25862 "2023-05-18T06:37:20Z")

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Hi All, I want to change the Wall thickness of an object such as a circle or cylinder. I want my wall thickness to be exactly 3mm in size. When I tap on the outer wall it allows me to change the total diameter distance.…

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## [Is it possible to calculate a volume?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-calculate-a-volume/3793)

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**Author:** [@jared.french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared.french)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-calculate-a-volume/3793 "2023-05-18T06:29:25Z")

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I’m sketching coffee cups and playing with various shapes & macro dims of these vessels but I’d like to stay close to my target volume of 12oz. … In the attached screenshot, I’ve shelled this vessel. Would like to check…

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## [Embedded 2D maps from Google Maps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embedded-2d-maps-from-google-maps/25881)

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**Author:** [@Boon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embedded-2d-maps-from-google-maps/25881 "2023-05-18T05:59:58Z")

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Is it possible to locate my site on Google Maps and import the map to scale and orientation into Shap3D?

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## [How to bulge a cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-bulge-a-cone/25846)

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**Author:** [@prochazkao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/prochazkao)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-bulge-a-cone/25846 "2023-05-18T04:59:53Z")

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Hello. I can not find how I can bulge a cone in my project. I need to put these cones on top of each other after 3d printing. Could you advice me please. Many thx. Ondrej

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## [Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing/25866)

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**Author:** [@Marsatik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marsatik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing/25866 "2023-05-17T16:03:58Z")

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In the Shapr3D program, how can I apply a cosmetic thread display? https://help.solidworks.com/2021/english/SolidWorks/sldworks/c\_cosmetic\_threads.htm

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## [How to measure an ellipse in 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-an-ellipse-in-2d-drawings/25848)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-an-ellipse-in-2d-drawings/25848 "2023-05-17T14:44:28Z")

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Is it possible to measure the dimensions of an ellipse in the 2D drawing mode ? I am trying to add the dimensions but it seems nothing of any dimensions features is working… Do I miss something or is this not possible at…

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## [ Measure, save and view 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-save-and-view-2d-drawing/25858)

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**Author:** [@lorenzomaffe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lorenzomaffe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-save-and-view-2d-drawing/25858 "2023-05-17T11:58:48Z")

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I wanted to ask how it is possible to measure the distance of a ray to a point, if it is possible to save a title block to avoid entering data every time and finally if it is possible to enter the isometric shape in colo…

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## [View scale larger than 1:1 in 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-scale-larger-than-1-1-in-2d-drawings/25853)

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**Author:** [@Chop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-scale-larger-than-1-1-in-2d-drawings/25853 "2023-05-17T11:36:55Z")

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Would like to scale smaller models so they are more clearly visible on .pdf outputs. Part of my workflow includes electronic concept designs, some of the components are small and not clearly visible in any of the views …

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## [How To Import a 2D Shape for a 3D Cutout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-a-2d-shape-for-a-3d-cutout/25842)

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**Author:** [@gstanden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gstanden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-a-2d-shape-for-a-3d-cutout/25842 "2023-05-17T07:13:51Z")

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I have a cross-sectional 2D shape that I need to trace from an actual object and then import into Shapr3D so that I can cut a cross section in a Shapr3D cylinder that is the same size as this custom 2D cross-section. I …

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## [Save existing view by default](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-existing-view-by-default/25854)

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**Author:** [@porat\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/porat_m)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-existing-view-by-default/25854 "2023-05-17T07:08:44Z")

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Hi, I have a feature request which would greatly improve my workflow! On my daily use of Shapr I export JPG files in order to paste them in a different file. Sometimes I find myself needing to erase the existing expor…

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## [Can't extrude a piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-a-piece/25845)

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**Author:** [@mike4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mike4)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-a-piece/25845 "2023-05-16T15:48:15Z")

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Hei, I’m new here, but I encounter some problems. I can not modify a lot of faces of my project (when you select a face and just drag it with the blue arrow). I think that the problem could been caused by the round off …

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## [Cannot open Design on PC because of Version missmatch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-open-design-on-pc-because-of-version-missmatch/25829)

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**Author:** [@21Suspect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/21Suspect)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-open-design-on-pc-because-of-version-missmatch/25829 "2023-05-16T08:24:33Z")

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I cannot open my Design on PC because of a Version missmatch, BUT I have the latest version as seen in the picture.

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## [Incompatible design issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incompatible-design-issue/24019)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incompatible-design-issue/24019 "2023-05-16T00:50:25Z")

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Everything is going haywire, it says im on the wrong version, but I can’t find a newer version than 5.301, also every time i go for support it brings me to the internet asking me to pay, or it ask to verify my email, and…

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## [Rhino to Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rhino-to-shapr3d/25784)

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**Author:** [@mattmoore13982](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattmoore13982)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rhino-to-shapr3d/25784 "2023-05-15T15:04:16Z")

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Hi all, i have a fair amount of knowledge with Shapr3D and less with RHINO (just enough to do some damage) but nowehere close to an expert in either. I am looking to take a model in rhino (which from my basic knowledge,…

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## [Issues Shareing models via Webview](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-shareing-models-via-webview/25827)

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**Author:** [@Nur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-shareing-models-via-webview/25827 "2023-05-15T11:16:53Z")

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Greetings Shapr Team, I am a daily user of shapr3d, love this software and the way it is developing. Recently I faced an issue while sharing my model via Webview. The following issue occurs when I try to publish the mod…

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## [Aligning a cabinet side to bottom cabinet panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-a-cabinet-side-to-bottom-cabinet-panel/25822)

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**Author:** [@Bam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-a-cabinet-side-to-bottom-cabinet-panel/25822 "2023-05-15T07:52:06Z")

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Can someone please help me understand how I can align a vertical side piece of a cabinet to the edge side of a cabinet bottom? Im spinning my wheels over here! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Is this how we are supposed to work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-how-we-are-supposed-to-work/25770)

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**Author:** [@symon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-how-we-are-supposed-to-work/25770 "2023-05-15T01:39:10Z")

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After working on a project for a While it usually gets like this, messy, so when I want to extrude a new shape I need to select loads of small jigsaw shapes. Seems like not the right way. How to improve the process? Am …

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## [First project, Second project:](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-project-second-project/25802)

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**Author:** [@razimbaud.frederic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/razimbaud.frederic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-project-second-project/25802 "2023-05-15T01:13:30Z")

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Bonjour à tous, Premier projet : Je voudrais changer le couvercle de chauffage. Les dimensions : 35 x 3 x 5. Je l’ai cassé. J’ai des photos. Deuxième projet : Je voudrais des boites avec des aiments. Mais je ne sais …

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## [Snap/Align Tool and Tolerance Setting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-align-tool-and-tolerance-setting/25806)

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**Author:** [@21Suspect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/21Suspect)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-align-tool-and-tolerance-setting/25806 "2023-05-14T05:44:09Z")

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I cannot count the amount of times i was frustrated about two parts/lines/points being very very close to each other but not getting them to Align. A “magnet” tool that fuses the selected point/lines together would be ve…

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## [How can I prevent two objects from connecting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-two-objects-from-connecting/25794)

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**Author:** [@IXI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IXI)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-two-objects-from-connecting/25794 "2023-05-14T05:43:46Z")

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i am trying to create a simple building. When I sketch different walls, they cut holes in the floor plate. How can I make the floor plate and each additional object remain separate objects?

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## [Sketches into a single plane from different planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-into-a-single-plane-from-different-planes/25791)

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**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-into-a-single-plane-from-different-planes/25791 "2023-05-13T17:23:24Z")

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How to bring sketches drawn on different planes together onto the same plane? I want to do operation like ‘sheet metal’ feature in Fusion360. I understand Shapr3d does not support that \[yet\]. Instead, can I bring sket…

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## [Designing for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-for-3d-printing/25775)

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**Author:** [@Rtngr135](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtngr135)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-for-3d-printing/25775 "2023-05-13T08:58:05Z")

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New to designing and Shapr3d. I tried to make a stand. However, the print failed as it didn’t create a body but just the base and printed rest in the air

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## [Folders needed for better designs organisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-needed-for-better-designs-organisation/25747)

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**Author:** [@Skiba3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Skiba3d)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-needed-for-better-designs-organisation/25747 "2023-05-12T08:38:48Z")

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When number of designs grows, keeping them in order might be needed for better organisation. Add folder and Add Design icons can be moved to the left while keeping „status“ icons on the right side.

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## [Design timeline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-timeline/25764)

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**Author:** [@Wzeger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wzeger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-timeline/25764 "2023-05-12T03:55:25Z")

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Is there a way to see when the design was created and last modified, thanks

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## [Extrude to match?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-match/3089)

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**Author:** [@Hatfield2000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hatfield2000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-match/3089 "2023-05-11T18:48:19Z")

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I’m new to Shapr, and I’ve gotten hung up on trying to Extrude a box to match the height of another box. When I pull up the face, I try to snap to a vertex on the other box and can’t. I’ve tried using the Extrude tool …

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## [Hollow Ring in Solid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-ring-in-solid/25758)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-ring-in-solid/25758 "2023-05-11T11:10:34Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m new here and also to Shapr 3D! I have a question: I want to insert a hollow ring into solid material, how do I do that? I’ve tried a lot but haven’t found the right way yet Thanks for the help in a…

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## [How else could I expand just the outer wall of this dish shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-else-could-i-expand-just-the-outer-wall-of-this-dish-shape/25738)

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**Author:** [@adalovebass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adalovebass)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-else-could-i-expand-just-the-outer-wall-of-this-dish-shape/25738 "2023-05-10T17:48:10Z")

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I managed to solve this, but curious for input. I have this holder for a tool. I messed up and made the inner dimension between walls 3mm too small, instead of 3mm oversized. Ideally I don’t want to disturb the bump in …

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## [Black themed Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-themed-shapr3d/25740)

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**Author:** [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-themed-shapr3d/25740 "2023-05-10T08:38:57Z")

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Hello again! I was just wondering if you have any plans to introduce a black UI option for Shapr3D that can be switched anytime. Sometimes, I work during the night, and the white viewport can be quite intense for my eye…

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## [Change of dimension upon import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-of-dimension-upon-import/25739)

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**Author:** [@iamMDR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iamMDR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-of-dimension-upon-import/25739 "2023-05-10T07:41:01Z")

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A client of mine gave me a dfx file. However upon clarifying the dimension it was not match. Example the hole according to them is 18mm upon check importing it and check the measurement it wAs 7mm… then ive tried import…

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## [Individually select sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individually-select-sides/25708)

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**Author:** [@madichipp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/madichipp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individually-select-sides/25708 "2023-05-10T07:34:37Z")

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How do you individually select each section of the side? These items are meant to be separate entities.

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