# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=157

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## [Why this guide can't working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-this-guide-cant-working/24466)

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**Author:** [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-this-guide-cant-working/24466 "2023-03-01T09:50:07Z")

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Why it can’t work

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## [Model help ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-help/24468)

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**Author:** [@khobbs1211](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/khobbs1211)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-help/24468 "2023-03-01T08:02:01Z")

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Hi, I am trying to make the circled area into a point like a spike. What’s the best way to go about that? I’m still pretty new to modeling. Thanks in advance!

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## [Help With a project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-project/24467)

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**Author:** [@Alzoman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alzoman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-project/24467 "2023-03-01T07:08:07Z")

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I had a question about a project that I want to do. I bought this squeeze bottle, but I don’t like how wide the nozzle is. So I want to 3D print a new one that I design in shapr3D. It’s easy enough to make the shape with…

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## [How to connect 2 points on different axis ?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-2-points-on-different-axis/24323)

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**Author:** [@NmJB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NmJB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-2-points-on-different-axis/24323 "2023-03-01T06:09:45Z")

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How can I connect 2 endpoints (attached), that exist on different planes? I wish to connect them with an arc (e.g. 60 degrees like on the left side) , but I can’t figure how . I would like to attach a Shapr3d file bu…

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## [This is simple ornament but : How can you make a more real mantle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-is-simple-ornament-but-how-can-you-make-a-more-real-mantle/24455)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-is-simple-ornament-but-how-can-you-make-a-more-real-mantle/24455 "2023-03-01T00:57:14Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Hidden folders reappearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-folders-reappearing/24407)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-folders-reappearing/24407 "2023-02-28T08:56:29Z")

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Hi, I’m having a new behaviour I’ve not noticed before with coincident sketches causing hidden folders to become unhidden. If I have 2 folders in the items manager and sketch in folder 1, then hide folder one so I can …

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## [Free version vs Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-vs-pro/24436)

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**Author:** [@michael.l.smith624](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/michael.l.smith624)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-vs-pro/24436 "2023-02-28T06:55:32Z")

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Does the Pro version allowing altering of .STL or .STEP files? Looking to adjust chamfer/fillet edges on existing .STL and .STEP. Just wondering before I purchase.

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## [Importing Textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-textures/24435)

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**Author:** [@PapaBear60](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PapaBear60)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-textures/24435 "2023-02-28T05:55:48Z")

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I’m fed up with Sketchup. They’ve gotten a bit too big for their britches…annoyingly so. But they still have a few features that require I use it for now - but Shapr3D has promise. One of those must have features is t…

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## [Is there a prob with shadows in visualizations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-prob-with-shadows-in-visualizations/24432)

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**Author:** [@Eco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-prob-with-shadows-in-visualizations/24432 "2023-02-28T03:00:48Z")

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What should be straight edge shadows caused by straight objects, are distorted instead. See screen capture below

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## [Exporting DXF for laser cutter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-dxf-for-laser-cutter/24413)

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**Author:** [@didi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/didi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-dxf-for-laser-cutter/24413 "2023-02-27T21:59:58Z")

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When creating a drawing it requires I choose a specific paper size like A4 A3 etc. This doesn’t work for me since I need to export some large parts 1:1 scale for my manufacturer. I know they can scale it on their end but…

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## [I paid my monthly suscription on Ipad, but I can't use it in Windows.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-paid-my-monthly-suscription-on-ipad-but-i-cant-use-it-in-windows/24424)

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**Author:** [@Juanma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juanma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-paid-my-monthly-suscription-on-ipad-but-i-cant-use-it-in-windows/24424 "2023-02-27T18:05:40Z")

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I already paid my subscription for Apple Store on my Ipad, but, when I want to create a model in Windows, with the same account, shap3d asks me for my subscription, even paid, Please help me, because the reason that I p…

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## [Marks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/marks/24416)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/marks/24416 "2023-02-27T15:47:56Z")

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I wish I could be able to mention the machining marks and grinding marks in 2d drawing . I have attached a picture of the reference.

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## [Visualization - Shadow wrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-shadow-wrong/24371)

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**Author:** [@timberlupus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/timberlupus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-shadow-wrong/24371 "2023-02-27T13:23:08Z")

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Just wondering if this is a bug or this is how a shadow supposed to look like?

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## [Measurements Pop Up Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-pop-up-update/24373)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-pop-up-update/24373 "2023-02-27T09:49:46Z")

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In this video you can see me using the measurement tool on my PC. When I change the distance between the walls, the numbers vanish and it doesn’t update on the pop up even though the faces are still highlighted. I …

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## [Exporting files into SketchUp with textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-into-sketchup-with-textures/24313)

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**Author:** [@Kp4Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kp4Design)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-into-sketchup-with-textures/24313 "2023-02-26T21:19:08Z")

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Having trouble finding out how to export into sketchup with textures? I’m new to this, so just checking if i’m making an error exporting it in STL? Just trying to export my designs into sketchUp and then into Articad A…

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## [About exporting with more options!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-exporting-with-more-options/24387)

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**Author:** [@NEEO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NEEO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-exporting-with-more-options/24387 "2023-02-26T08:59:25Z")

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Hi I imported my design into Blender for test rendering yesterday, I think Blender is definitely a better rendering software than 3DSMAX! But the model I exported is a merged whole, it does not inherit the object infor…

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## [Hey guys, may i know what's going on the face？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hey-guys-may-i-know-whats-going-on-the-face/24335)

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**Author:** [@NEEO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NEEO)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hey-guys-may-i-know-whats-going-on-the-face/24335 "2023-02-26T08:36:54Z")

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I’m a interior designer new to here, I’m using Shapr3d for the first time and so far so good! today when I opened the project file I foundthe model surface has turned light blue, and I don’t know what’s wrong, appreciat…

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## [How to align the center point of the tubular object to a plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-center-point-of-the-tubular-object-to-a-plane/24383)

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**Author:** [@NEEO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NEEO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-center-point-of-the-tubular-object-to-a-plane/24383 "2023-02-26T07:53:45Z")

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Just like this! BTW, Modeling in Shapr3D is more interesting than SketchUP, especially it can be set as the most familiar Blender navigation preset, lovely developer!

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## [Non-uniform (tapered) FILLET bevel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-tapered-fillet-bevel/24303)

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**Author:** [@Curiobot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiobot)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-tapered-fillet-bevel/24303 "2023-02-26T07:38:42Z")

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Hi! I’m trying to make a nice round fillet along an edge, tapered in radius. If you imagine a block where one edge is beveled, one side of the bevel would be radius 1, the other would be radius 0. I found this excellent…

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## [Need Check surface draft angle (no plane surface) －](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-check-surface-draft-angle-no-plane-surface/24305)

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**Author:** [@Jacky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jacky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-check-surface-draft-angle-no-plane-surface/24305 "2023-02-26T05:18:01Z")

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Check No plane surface angle and make draft angle for No plane surface(No extrude),

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## [How do I export as a vector file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-as-a-vector-file/24372)

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**Author:** [@Mikewinters617](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikewinters617)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-as-a-vector-file/24372 "2023-02-26T02:34:13Z")

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Hi, I woudl like to export as 2D I want to save in format I can use in a Laser cutter. I can draw my shapes with no problem, but when I try to save it as a 2D drawing, or as an image, or DFX, it wants me to “s…

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## [Ipad mini for shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-mini-for-shapr3d/24359)

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**Author:** [@Quiffy5100](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Quiffy5100)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-mini-for-shapr3d/24359 "2023-02-26T01:03:40Z")

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Hello I am new to the community and wondering if I can use shapr3d on the new iPad mini for modelling? Or do I need the iPad pro? planning on expanding my work on the go instead of being stationary to one place. would ne…

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## [Visualization issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-issue/24358)

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**Author:** [@Jonwaynesea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonwaynesea)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-issue/24358 "2023-02-25T17:22:04Z")

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Can’t seem to get the window in the visualization screen to go away. The side bar with the materials and environment and camera tab are just stuck on the right side of my app and I can’t close it. HELP

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## [Bye Catalina, Hello Big Sur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bye-catalina-hello-big-sur/11273)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bye-catalina-hello-big-sur/11273 "2023-02-25T15:50:42Z")

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From beta version 3.59, Shapr3D for macOS will be compatible with macOS Big Sur only. Photo credit: Apple newsroom If you’re a Catalina user, please upgrade to Big Sur so you can keep enjoying new features and bug f…

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## [Sweep Marble run / rollercoaster track](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-marble-run-rollercoaster-track/23902)

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**Author:** [@ThomasR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThomasR)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-marble-run-rollercoaster-track/23902 "2023-02-25T15:45:08Z")

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I want to design elements for a marble run. That means: two rails that have the same distance, but follow a (more or less) free spline. I tried to draw my spline (Since the spline is not on a single plane, I created the…

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## [Object library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-library/24361)

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**Author:** [@Par2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Par2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-library/24361 "2023-02-25T10:16:49Z")

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Hi - I am new to 3D software and certainly to Shapr3D. As a hobby, I plan to design useful parts and 3D print them. One question, can one setup a library of useful parts to quickly import into a projects? Based on comm…

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## [Help to at engrave a logo on a objekt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-at-engrave-a-logo-on-a-objekt/24339)

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**Author:** [@Wubbe93](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wubbe93)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-at-engrave-a-logo-on-a-objekt/24339 "2023-02-25T07:47:33Z")

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I Will have a logo engrave on a objekt i sharp3D, I have make the logo over to a PNG-fil, where the only is the Lines back, so no background in the file, but I can still not engrave logo into the objekt. I Can engrave f…

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## [Weird grid orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-grid-orientation/13022)

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**Author:** [@Bonhup6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonhup6)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-grid-orientation/13022 "2023-02-24T20:10:48Z")

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Hi, It’s hard for me to put my issue in words. As you can see on the screenshot below, my grid is somehow in a different Rotation/angle than my objects. Is it possible to reset my grid so that it is in line with the x a…

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## [I didn't expected that move! 🤣](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-didnt-expected-that-move/20855)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-didnt-expected-that-move/20855 "2023-02-24T18:47:16Z")

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I was trying to move the circle (sketch)

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## [我加载了一个stp格式的模型，所以我的整个文件无法打开](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stp/24340)

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**Author:** [@Lmc190511](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lmc190511)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stp/24340 "2023-02-24T16:44:36Z")

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LD60-LM-2.stp (3.6 MB)

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