# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=154

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## [Circular pattern help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-help/24807)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-help/24807 "2023-03-21T23:44:26Z")

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I’m looking for a tutorial that will take me through creating a circular pattern. I’m working on a project that needs a radial gear that’s perpendicular to the cylinder, similar to the chuck key receiver on an electric d…

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## [Since this mornings update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/since-this-mornings-update/24861)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/since-this-mornings-update/24861 "2023-03-21T19:09:30Z")

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I have to re-login to shpr if I switch to my browser window and try to switch back on the tskbar Win 11, version 5.331-xxx Further, selecting all sketch elements with selection tool doesn’t allow/show extrude tool. Put…

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## [Simplify Design Import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-design-import/24901)

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**Author:** [@Sharkedog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sharkedog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-design-import/24901 "2023-03-21T13:45:30Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: I frequently create objects that I would like to re-use in other designs. For instance, I might create a gear or a bolt…

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## [Toggle space mouse delay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-space-mouse-delay/24895)

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**Author:** [@Damfino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Damfino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-space-mouse-delay/24895 "2023-03-21T10:41:17Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Unresponsive user interface while using a Space Mouse. There appears to be an intentional 2 second delay to tilt, roll, and spin inputs from a Space Mouse after an orthographic …

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## [Loading time for Pattern to be deleted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-time-for-pattern-to-be-deleted/24889)

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**Author:** [@lol2me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lol2me)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-time-for-pattern-to-be-deleted/24889 "2023-03-21T08:45:09Z")

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Hello, I am new to this program. I am facing an issue regarding pattern deletion as I tried to fill an entire wall with this pattern attached before extruding them to form a grill texture. However it is not to my liking…

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## [What's a shortcut for Export?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-a-shortcut-for-export/24873)

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**Author:** [@3d\_ran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d_ran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-a-shortcut-for-export/24873 "2023-03-20T21:10:00Z")

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The best scenario is that the user can define his own preference (Control+e). The least I would like to have is to figure out where the shortcut is.

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## [Need help creating a male & female plug for a mold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-creating-a-male-female-plug-for-a-mold/24876)

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**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Special_K)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-creating-a-male-female-plug-for-a-mold/24876 "2023-03-20T20:48:38Z")

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I’m currently working on a F5K electric powered remote control glider and need some help creating a mold from my shapr3d designed canopy and hatch, two seperate items which i have attached pictures and to show the comple…

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## [Exploring the World of Sharp 3D Community: Model Collections and Resources](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploring-the-world-of-sharp-3d-community-model-collections-and-resources/24880)

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**Author:** [@3d\_ran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d_ran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploring-the-world-of-sharp-3d-community-model-collections-and-resources/24880 "2023-03-20T20:46:54Z")

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Hello fellow 3D enthusiasts! I am excited to dive into the fascinating realm of Sharp 3D community formula and its numerous possibilities. As a passionate 3D modeling hobbyist, I often find myself in search of quality r…

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## [Dimensions again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-again/24866)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-again/24866 "2023-03-20T19:56:09Z")

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I am having problems with dimensions again. So, I created a circle plane. Simple enough. I can enter the dimensions as I create the circle. Fine. Now, how do I change the dimensions of the circle I just created. And I do…

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## [Load a step file from github url](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/load-a-step-file-from-github-url/24843)

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**Author:** [@34TL34D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/34TL34D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/load-a-step-file-from-github-url/24843 "2023-03-20T11:08:22Z")

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How can I load this file into shapr 3d? https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hd-zero/hdzero-tooling/main/HDZeroGoggle-20220909.stp This file opens in my browser, as one would expect. I’m not sure how to open it. When I tr…

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## [Annotations-Lettering/Text-Labels- within Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annotations-lettering-text-labels-within-shapr3d/8705)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annotations-lettering-text-labels-within-shapr3d/8705 "2023-03-19T19:30:24Z")

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This may be of interest to Users who need the ability to use Annotations in their Shapr3D Designs. First and foremost it is an Alternative Solution to Importing DXF Closed Shapes. This is a brief resume on this subject…

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## [Text engraving on a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface/24797)

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**Author:** [@BlechKing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BlechKing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface/24797 "2023-03-19T15:46:38Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Text engraving on a surface, export to DXF files fails: I‘ve got the same problem. Can anybody help me please ?

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## [Text engraving on a surface, export to  DXF files fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface-export-to-dxf-files-fails/24220)

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**Author:** [@rickcn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rickcn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface-export-to-dxf-files-fails/24220 "2023-03-19T15:43:49Z")

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I added text to a 3D panel and made it to engrave the panel. When exporting the file as DXF, the panel laser printing companies complain that they cannot read the text and discards it. They recommend to explode ( in CAD)…

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## [Make two faces parallel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-two-faces-parallel/24857)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-two-faces-parallel/24857 "2023-03-19T15:39:26Z")

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Hi, I have to adjacent faces of an object that are almost parallel. Is there an easy way to make them really parallel? Reason is the 3d Printer will print steps on a long surface that is not really parallel.

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## [Spline Lag](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-lag/24848)

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**Author:** [@Bold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-lag/24848 "2023-03-19T15:20:28Z")

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Hey - So ive been working on tracing this image that is curved and complex. I figured using splines would be the best way - however, they seem to be lagging quite badly when I try to add a new spline (3-4 second wait for…

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## [Don't know how to do this one?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dont-know-how-to-do-this-one/24837)

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**Author:** [@Beeker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beeker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dont-know-how-to-do-this-one/24837 "2023-03-19T11:27:54Z")

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Hi Community, I’m hoping somebody can point me in the right direction to achieve (what I thought) would be a relatively simple drawing. Any pointers would be appreciated! I can draw the shape easily, I can draw the top v…

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## [Resistance of materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resistance-of-materials/24829)

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**Author:** [@Hugothvn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hugothvn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resistance-of-materials/24829 "2023-03-17T21:29:45Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m trying to search on the internet if sharp3d will ever have a “material resistance” mode?

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## [Different diameter Nozzle's at left and right extruder E2 printer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-diameter-nozzles-at-left-and-right-extruder-e2-printer/24838)

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**Author:** [@LemonN1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LemonN1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-diameter-nozzles-at-left-and-right-extruder-e2-printer/24838 "2023-03-17T19:53:26Z")

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Is it possible to use a 0,4mm nozzle in left extruder and a 0,6mm extruder in right extruder on the Raise 3D E2? Is it possible to set this in the printer menu, that the printer knows which size Nozzle is assembled?

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## [Different size in slicing software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-size-in-slicing-software/24711)

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**Author:** [@LemonN1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LemonN1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-size-in-slicing-software/24711 "2023-03-17T19:31:47Z")

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i use the free version and design in stl when I open the design in the slicer it says the object is too big and should it autoscale? If I don’t do this will I get a mega design outside the PCB? If I make a design that i…

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## [Import 2d shapes / vectors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-2d-shapes-vectors/4667)

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**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-2d-shapes-vectors/4667 "2023-03-17T15:32:34Z")

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Hi Is there a way to import 2d shapes like glyph shapes as sketch into shapr? I tried adobe illustrator files but it failed. Is there support for some other vector formats like svg or pdf? I want to make a bunch of emb…

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## [I want to remove the intersect between two bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-remove-the-intersect-between-two-bodies/24828)

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**Author:** [@jpcannavo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jpcannavo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-remove-the-intersect-between-two-bodies/24828 "2023-03-17T09:20:01Z")

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I have two bodies that overlap or intersect with each other. What I want to do is be able to delete the intersection between these two bodies I can’t seem to figure out how to do that.

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## [Grounding multiple objects at once.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grounding-multiple-objects-at-once/24820)

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**Author:** [@IgorStoh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IgorStoh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grounding-multiple-objects-at-once/24820 "2023-03-16T19:50:56Z")

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Hello, I’m using the Windows app and I was wondering if there is a way where you can translate multiple unattached objects to 0 z-axis, basically grounding them. I’m working on a woodworking project, and basically, the w…

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## [Hide dimensions for objects not being worked while sketching ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-dimensions-for-objects-not-being-worked-while-sketching/24774)

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**Author:** [@mwagener](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mwagener)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-dimensions-for-objects-not-being-worked-while-sketching/24774 "2023-03-16T17:16:02Z")

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\*The problem that this feature will solve: It becomes very difficult to work on small objects with a lot of sketch element. See the screenshot below. How in the world is this not already a feature. Is this a workflow b…

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## [Problem on example 8 on the starters tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-on-example-8-on-the-starters-tutorial/24805)

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**Author:** [@adam0346](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adam0346)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-on-example-8-on-the-starters-tutorial/24805 "2023-03-16T16:03:23Z")

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On the 8th thing on the get started tutorial where you click on circle you cannot click on the circle button on the left side of the screen because the video overlaps the button which you are suppost to press.

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## [2D template upgrade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-template-upgrade/24813)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-template-upgrade/24813 "2023-03-16T13:09:13Z")

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Ability to add own template with own logo etc. This was my only surprise that it wasn’t added at the start as its pretty standard to have all your own info added Add 2 visualisation to the drawing ( or image import) if…

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## [Touch navigation Issue on windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-navigation-issue-on-windows/24811)

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**Author:** [@Nur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-navigation-issue-on-windows/24811 "2023-03-16T12:52:13Z")

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Hello Shapr3d Team, I am a daily shapr3d User, I use shapr3d on my surface pro7. Recently, I have noticed it is getting harder and harder to navigate with touch. I don’t know if it’s the same case on Ipad. When I mean h…

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## [Connected part-copies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connected-part-copies/24809)

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**Author:** [@keksboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keksboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connected-part-copies/24809 "2023-03-16T09:42:13Z")

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I work with big assemblys where some parts appear multiple times. If i cange on of them the other stay the same but i want them to be similar so i have to change them by my self ( and maybe forget one of them). Im lookin…

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## [Selecting a folder in the object tree blocks the app thread for seconds at a time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-a-folder-in-the-object-tree-blocks-the-app-thread-for-seconds-at-a-time/24782)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-a-folder-in-the-object-tree-blocks-the-app-thread-for-seconds-at-a-time/24782 "2023-03-16T07:05:06Z")

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I have a model with about 750 objects. On my M2 MacBook Air, merely selecting a folder in the object tree can take ten seconds. Performance seems to degrade linearly as a model file is populated with objects as modelling…

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## [2D Drawing Length of Plate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-length-of-plate/24796)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-length-of-plate/24796 "2023-03-15T20:48:59Z")

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Let’s say I have a pyramid drawn (4 plates at an angle) and i want to create a 2D drawing. When i select just one side it wont give the actual length of the plate, it only gives the height of the pyramid. Is there a wa…

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## [初学者学习](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/24764)

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**Author:** [@Zhichang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zhichang)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/24764 "2023-03-15T20:49:12Z")

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Learning for Beginners In 2D sketches, I followed the video to learn why I couldn’t select multiple lines or shapes at the same time. I’m practicing the constraint function

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