# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=163

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## [a few suggestions that could help a lot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-suggestions-that-could-help-a-lot/23781)

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**Author:** [@993377](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/993377)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-suggestions-that-could-help-a-lot/23781 "2023-01-26T21:01:00Z")

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Visualization Toggle-able shadows in visualization, I use 3d models for art most of the time and sometimes the shadows given wouldn’t work (for example in night scenes) also being able to move them up and down would b…

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## [GD&T Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gd-t-drawings/13526)

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**Author:** [@16ohm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/16ohm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gd-t-drawings/13526 "2023-01-26T19:52:07Z")

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There does not appear to be a way to add geometric tolerances to drawings. No drawing is complete without this essential defining information. Not only is there no tool to add tolerances for flatness, concentricity, per…

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## [Offset Loop automatically select more than selected.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-loop-automatically-select-more-than-selected/23776)

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**Author:** [@EckoNode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EckoNode)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-loop-automatically-select-more-than-selected/23776 "2023-01-26T19:29:00Z")

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Hello guys, When I am trying to create an offset loop for something like a rectangular, It selects the entire rectangular when changed from single to loop. If I switch back and forth between single and loop, it selects …

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## [Dimensional precision](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensional-precision/23774)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensional-precision/23774 "2023-01-26T19:02:01Z")

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In 2D drawings is their a way to change the default for the dimensional precision panel? I realize the decimal place can be changed, but it defaults to 2 digits………across all manufactures i have ever used its 3 digits, an…

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## [Questions on using Shapr3D on laptop as well as ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-on-using-shapr3d-on-laptop-as-well-as-ipad/23773)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-on-using-shapr3d-on-laptop-as-well-as-ipad/23773 "2023-01-26T18:13:31Z")

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Hi all. The management in my workplace recently purchased a high end Windows 11 laptop with separate NVIDIA graphics card for me to use on current and upcoming CG projects that I am doing for them. I have already install…

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## [UX improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ux-improvements/23725)

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**Author:** [@Artie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Artie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ux-improvements/23725 "2023-01-26T11:53:29Z")

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hey Shapr3d team! I have a few small things that I think can improve UX of the app on iPad with a pencil: seems like the “All items/Bodies/Faces/Edges” menu that pops up during selection with a pencil should be on the …

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## [Extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding/23769)

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**Author:** [@Nelson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nelson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding/23769 "2023-01-26T10:31:28Z")

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Hello, I been using this software for 2 years now and I have never had issues with extruding my objects. But somehow after I was done designing my drawing went to export it to use on a different design and know when you…

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## [Importing DXF from Illustrator to Shapr3D in scale? Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-from-illustrator-to-shapr3d-in-scale-help/23768)

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**Author:** [@thisiscarlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thisiscarlos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dxf-from-illustrator-to-shapr3d-in-scale-help/23768 "2023-01-26T07:49:14Z")

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I currently have a lot of files in vectors in Adobe Illustrator that i’ve been wanting to conver to 3D. I use mm as the measurement units in Adobe and everything is made to scale. So my issue is that when i export the D…

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## [Extruded text problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-text-problem/23762)

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**Author:** [@Cynd3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cynd3d)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-text-problem/23762 "2023-01-25T21:07:01Z")

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I’m trying to design a wax seal stamp for 3D printing, and I’m having an issue with combining extruded text with the stamp base (probably due to my own ignorance about how things work in Shapr3D). What I did was create …

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## [Translucent rendering should be possible outside of model selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translucent-rendering-should-be-possible-outside-of-model-selection/23504)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translucent-rendering-should-be-possible-outside-of-model-selection/23504 "2023-01-25T19:49:51Z")

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When selecting a model it turns translucent. This visualization would actually be pretty useful if you could use it outside of selecting a model. Think an enhanced version of “Show Hidden Edges”. It is called “X-Ray Mod…

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## [To much text in UI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-much-text-in-ui/23750)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-much-text-in-ui/23750 "2023-01-25T19:46:37Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: To NOT have text obscure/interfere with my working-area. As on my lovely portable Mini5 (or iPad 10.5"). I figure even larger devices could benefit from it (I seldom uses my 12.…

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## [Reverse a rounder-over](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-a-rounder-over/13220)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-a-rounder-over/13220 "2023-01-25T17:59:26Z")

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I created a round-over using the chamfer tool. Left the app and now need to reverse that round-over. Reselecting the edge and trying to reverse does not bring the edge back to flat. Is there a way to do this that I am mi…

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## [Weird move tool upgrade and "calculator" use scenario](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-move-tool-upgrade-and-calculator-use-scenario/23752)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-move-tool-upgrade-and-calculator-use-scenario/23752 "2023-01-25T10:15:28Z")

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Since a couple of month, after a software update I noticed that the UI piece looking like a calculator that is used to move objects have a new behaviour. ie before : -I would type “-” then a value to move an object lef…

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## [Dxf 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-3d/23591)

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**Author:** [@Oristeel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oristeel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-3d/23591 "2023-01-24T13:31:28Z")

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hello and best wishes to the entire Shapr3D team for the year 2023. I mainly work with two major applications on the iPad, Shapr3D for CAD, essential for drawing everything, and ArchiTouch3D for architecture. ArchiTouch…

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## [Please help! How do I export my dxf drawings to scale? For a 1220 x 2440 scale. ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-how-do-i-export-my-dxf-drawings-to-scale-for-a-1220-x-2440-scale/23749)

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**Author:** [@Scowan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scowan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-how-do-i-export-my-dxf-drawings-to-scale-for-a-1220-x-2440-scale/23749 "2023-01-24T17:56:05Z")

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Please help! How do I export my dxf drawings to scale? For a 1220mm x 2440mm scale. The drawings export only seems to go up to size A0 paper size. Needing to transfer files/to scale drawings easily over to cnc for cutt…

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## [SVG Export inaccurate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-inaccurate/23747)

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**Author:** [@iandaviddunlop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iandaviddunlop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-inaccurate/23747 "2023-01-24T17:08:35Z")

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New user here. I have a simple test case (see attached screen shot). I’ve been wrestling with the SVG export - trying to get data that matches what is in Shapr3D. I figured out that to get exported values that match the…

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## [Connecting 2D Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2d-sketches/23739)

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**Author:** [@MKS88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MKS88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2d-sketches/23739 "2023-01-24T12:50:58Z")

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Hi! I’m very new to the app, and I’m trying to create what is (to me) a complex 3D shape. The way I’ve best been able to do this is by carefully aligning 2D sketches, and so far it’s worked well, apart from the last piec…

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## [How to make a slope](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-slope/23730)

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**Author:** [@Nina29](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nina29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-slope/23730 "2023-01-24T12:36:59Z")

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How do I make a sloped edge on my 3D model

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## [Edge becomes besnt when using the chamber/filet tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-becomes-besnt-when-using-the-chamber-filet-tool/23720)

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**Author:** [@Hugofrost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hugofrost)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-becomes-besnt-when-using-the-chamber-filet-tool/23720 "2023-01-24T12:33:53Z")

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Hey, The edge (see image below) becomes bent when I use the chamber/filet tool and I don’t understand why. I guess it’s because of the cylinder with a cone on top but I don’t know how to solve/work around this. Any idea…

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## [\[Request\] New payment tier for hobbyists (2 high res exports a week, etc)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-new-payment-tier-for-hobbyists-2-high-res-exports-a-week-etc/23731)

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**Author:** [@NoM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NoM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-new-payment-tier-for-hobbyists-2-high-res-exports-a-week-etc/23731 "2023-01-24T12:29:03Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: I create a lot of models for my personal use. However the current pricing tier is quite a lot for us who maybe create a…

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## [Spline control points hard to tell apart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-control-points-hard-to-tell-apart/23714)

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**Author:** [@G2Art](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/G2Art)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-control-points-hard-to-tell-apart/23714 "2023-01-24T09:36:10Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. When I have more than one spline fairly close together to one another and try to adjustnone of them using its control points, how can I tell which control points …

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## [Lichtquelle als Material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lichtquelle-als-material/23733)

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**Author:** [@donplatti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donplatti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lichtquelle-als-material/23733 "2023-01-24T08:57:37Z")

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Ich benötige ein Material das als Lichtquelle dient. Ich designe Lampen und Feuerstellen, dafür würde mir eine leuchtende Materialeinstellung sehr helfen.

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## [Hole feature with included angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-feature-with-included-angle/23704)

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**Author:** [@priyank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/priyank)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-feature-with-included-angle/23704 "2023-01-24T01:02:20Z")

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Hello. Making a drilled hole with option to input included angle value is a feature that I’m sorely missing. Currently when we want to make a hole, we use extrude command which results in the bottom being flat. There sh…

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## [Great improvment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/great-improvment/23717)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/great-improvment/23717 "2023-01-23T20:39:14Z")

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The progress the Shapr3d team has made over the last year is really great. It really is worth the price. I have actually uninstalled fusion 360 and now solely use Shapr. It would be great if you guys had some sort of ce…

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## [Web viewer question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-viewer-question/23689)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-viewer-question/23689 "2023-01-22T22:00:26Z")

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When i create a Webviewer link it says that i am allowed 5 designs for free is this only for the free subscription and if i have a Pro subscription it the access unlimited. And if it is only 5 for every type of subscript…

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## [Trouble opening clients .DWG file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-opening-clients-dwg-file/23703)

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**Author:** [@Sarcasmist1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sarcasmist1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-opening-clients-dwg-file/23703 "2023-01-22T14:08:13Z")

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So I’m loving Shapr3D for drawing up designs for clients and being able to send all the different files over they may require, we quickly bought the pro version and it’s been great having access to email directly for hel…

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## [Help with slanted extrusion needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-slanted-extrusion-needed/23513)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-slanted-extrusion-needed/23513 "2023-01-22T13:37:37Z")

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I do 2D drawings of eyeglasses and then extrude to a thickness of about 1 1/2 to 2 mm. I am trying to figure out how I can extrude them where it is taller on one edge than the other so that the extrusion is slanted simil…

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## [Any Intelligence in Construction Axes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-intelligence-in-construction-axes/2171)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-intelligence-in-construction-axes/2171 "2023-01-22T06:34:37Z")

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I read through the Documentation but it does not seem to address this. Also queried this knowledgebase but it is hard to relate to posts before my time… Can I expect any intelligence from a construction axis, possibly i…

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## [Thinking about buying the software. Need some insight first!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thinking-about-buying-the-software-need-some-insight-first/23692)

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**Author:** [@JonathanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JonathanB)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thinking-about-buying-the-software-need-some-insight-first/23692 "2023-01-21T21:50:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I am a jeweler entering the cad field. This software seems very intuitive and perfect for my line of work but im not exactly sure if shapr3d is right for me. I would need to build out jewelery pieces. Fo…

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## [Launch of the Array feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/launch-of-the-array-feature/22987)

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**Author:** [@sahmed6363](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sahmed6363)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/launch-of-the-array-feature/22987 "2023-01-21T20:18:24Z")

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we need the array feature for our models. please let us know when the feature is set to launch. thanks!

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