# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=165

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## [Sketch layers hack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-layers-hack/23571)

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**Author:** [@baumer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baumer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-layers-hack/23571 "2023-01-13T15:50:38Z")

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I have a use case where I need to draw a few blocks in 2D and give them separate layers/names so I can give them different properties for a computer code (which takes in a .dxf file). Shapr3D does not support layers, but…

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## [Converting STL of my logo to Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-stl-of-my-logo-to-sketch/23539)

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**Author:** [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-stl-of-my-logo-to-sketch/23539 "2023-01-13T06:10:18Z")

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I have made a mesh STL file out of our logo. I have the illustrator and EPS files, so if I should do this a different way, just tell me. I am trying to get our logo so I can extrude it into a part. I know Shapr doesn’…

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## [Could we have a options for screen capture resolution?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-we-have-a-options-for-screen-capture-resolution/18359)

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**Author:** [@Gene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gene)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-we-have-a-options-for-screen-capture-resolution/18359 "2022-11-05T06:23:33Z")

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when I do a screen capture .I founded capture the picture is on a low resolution. Not enough for show to customer.

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## [Help drawing a corrugated pipe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-drawing-a-corrugated-pipe/23538)

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**Author:** [@JoergG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoergG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-drawing-a-corrugated-pipe/23538 "2023-01-12T10:58:06Z")

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Hello everyone, my name is Jörg and I live in Lauchhammer, Germany. This is near Berlin and Dresden. I have been drawing 1/24 scale parts for my slot racing hobby with shapr3d for about 7 months. I now need a part for a…

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## [Is constraints missing in the windows version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-constraints-missing-in-the-windows-version/23455)

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**Author:** [@SomeWindowsGuy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SomeWindowsGuy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-constraints-missing-in-the-windows-version/23455 "2023-01-12T07:38:09Z")

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Hey Everybody, Trying to get started on the windows version to see if there is a product we can use across platforms, but am getting stuck in the tutorial… Is the constraints menu not working in windows? My resolution …

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## [Split body using another body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-using-another-body/23171)

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**Author:** [@Turboultra](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Turboultra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-using-another-body/23171 "2023-01-12T02:21:17Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: A shortcut for splitting a body into two or more bodies in an arbitrary manner. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Given a body to be split a…

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## [Text object selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-object-selection/23511)

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**Author:** [@ArneBirk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ArneBirk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-object-selection/23511 "2023-01-12T01:59:47Z")

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The tool to create text leaves a 2D object after I have pressed «Done». To make a 3D object I have to select the surface of each single letter and then Extrude them. Before I press «Done», all the surfaces are already …

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## [Can someone teach me one on one, I would happy to pay for it.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-teach-me-one-on-one-i-would-happy-to-pay-for-it/23524)

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**Author:** [@Yasser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yasser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-teach-me-one-on-one-i-would-happy-to-pay-for-it/23524 "2023-01-11T22:34:25Z")

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I am new to Shapr3D, I have learned the Basics, but certain things I am not able to find online or it is taking more time to learn in online, So I am looking for some to help me with few question on the way. I am trying …

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## [Cannot chamfer or fillet cam object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-chamfer-or-fillet-cam-object/23498)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-chamfer-or-fillet-cam-object/23498 "2023-01-11T20:46:33Z")

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I cannot chamfer or fillet the top edge highlighted in blue (or the corresponding bottom edge), even by very small amounts such as 0.1 mm. Every such attempt triggers this error message: “Range of blend on face is too la…

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## [Not able to rename design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-able-to-rename-design/23523)

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**Author:** [@smingw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/smingw)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-able-to-rename-design/23523 "2023-01-11T16:32:33Z")

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I am using Shapr3D for windows version 5.282.4545.0. When I hover my mouse over the design thumbnail, there is no option to rename or delete the design. If I click on the thumbnail or the name “Unnamed Design”, it will …

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## [Unable To Remove Odd Flaw In Wireframe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-remove-odd-flaw-in-wireframe/23495)

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**Author:** [@falkenavionics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/falkenavionics)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-remove-odd-flaw-in-wireframe/23495 "2023-01-11T15:23:53Z")

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I’ve somehow ended up with a small glitch in one of my models. It’s generally harmless, but is preventing me from adding (union) a boss to the main part. Here’s a picture of the glitch from the inside of the model: A…

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## [Section view zoom problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-zoom-problem/23528)

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**Author:** [@Bumbaboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bumbaboy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-zoom-problem/23528 "2023-01-11T10:22:59Z")

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When i use Section view and zoom in, the Section view is displayed without any infill Wich makes it hard to see what is what. Zoomen in: Latest Shapr3D iPad Pro M2

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## [Imported image disappearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-image-disappearing/23521)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 3:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-image-disappearing/23521 "2023-01-11T03:53:04Z")

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Mac OS 13.1, Shapr 5.28.4 (tried previous version too) When I imported an image to trace, it was fine. I traced, did a revolve, and then the image is gone. Well it’s there but I cant see it. 100% opacity, isolation mode…

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## [Clearance for for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/clearance-for-for-3d-printing/23514)

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**Author:** [@JNel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JNel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/clearance-for-for-3d-printing/23514 "2023-01-10T17:57:53Z")

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I would like to get a suggestion for the clearance necessary for parts that I would like to 3D print. These parts must fit with a small tolerance. For Example: A shaft with a diameter of 10mm must fit into a hole tha…

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## [Motion dependancies (hierarchical: parent,child)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motion-dependancies-hierarchical-parent-child/23374)

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**Author:** [@PencilofDoom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PencilofDoom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motion-dependancies-hierarchical-parent-child/23374 "2023-01-10T16:34:49Z")

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How are relationships between two or more objects established and defined? How is a hierarchy created for these relationships, so that compound systems of linked objects move in a logical, user-defined manner? To use hum…

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## ["Shapr3D Beta Beta" Beta is expired](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-beta-beta-beta-is-expired/23512)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-beta-beta-beta-is-expired/23512 "2023-01-10T13:48:45Z")

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I’m trying to use Shapr3D on an old iPad that I haven’t used in a while. It has iPad OS 15.5, and I freshly installed Shapr3D after the error message shown in my subject. It continues to show the error-message when attem…

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## [Background color in 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-color-in-2d-drawings/23508)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-color-in-2d-drawings/23508 "2023-01-10T10:31:56Z")

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The background of 2D drawings should be white, not an off-white. Alternatively enable a transparent background option.

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## ["Film mode" in visualization mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/film-mode-in-visualization-mode/23507)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/film-mode-in-visualization-mode/23507 "2023-01-10T10:29:34Z")

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You should be able to configure a camera path with acceleration curves, and then run a recording of the camera moving around a visualization.

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## [Light source UI should "always" be visible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/light-source-ui-should-always-be-visible/23506)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/light-source-ui-should-always-be-visible/23506 "2023-01-10T10:28:54Z")

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In visualization mode, controls for positioning the light source (and possibly otherwise manipulating strength, count etc) should always be available without having to click into a tab.

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## [Automate continuity between NURBs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automate-continuity-between-nurbs/23505)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automate-continuity-between-nurbs/23505 "2023-01-10T10:28:09Z")

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Oftentimes I have two complex surfaces and want press a button to construct a smooth continuous transition between them (not just a bevel or chamfer). I know other apps have a related mechanism, but haven’t found it in …

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## [Boolean failed upon Union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-upon-union/5185)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-upon-union/5185 "2023-01-10T07:14:30Z")

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https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/9/921cdbb635d24ca7477494c1a10a3719c47c0f5f.MOV I’m trying to combine al…

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## [Is there a way to align a sketch to the grid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-align-a-sketch-to-the-grid/23496)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-align-a-sketch-to-the-grid/23496 "2023-01-10T06:37:45Z")

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I’d like to align a sketch object to the grid, but it seems impossible. Does any one know how this is done?

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## [2D drawings update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-update/23081)

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**Author:** [@FWP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FWP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-update/23081 "2023-01-09T21:54:29Z")

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Here are siome relatively simple features for 2D drawings that would help greatly: Allowing a drawing to contain multiple sheets, this would save time as currently all sheets need to be exported individually and manua…

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## [Webviewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webviewer/23445)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webviewer/23445 "2023-01-09T15:45:03Z")

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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 scr…

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## [Haven‘t used‘t sharpr3d for some time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/haven-t-used-t-sharpr3d-for-some-time/23476)

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**Author:** [@Cyberjoa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyberjoa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/haven-t-used-t-sharpr3d-for-some-time/23476 "2023-01-08T15:25:48Z")

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Haven‘t used‘t sharpr3d for some time. Seems there have been some substantial changes since then. Where are all my designs gone… cannot find any of them in sharpr3d…

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## [Crashing on numerical dimension entry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-numerical-dimension-entry/23463)

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**Author:** [@Lmfg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lmfg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-numerical-dimension-entry/23463 "2023-01-08T09:26:28Z")

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6th gen ipad pro, Version 5.283.0.4606 crashes consistently when entering a dimension numerically in 3D, sketch dims ok. Does not crash when adjusting dimension via dragging.

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## [Shave It](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shave-it/23454)

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**Author:** [@DaddyUchi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DaddyUchi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shave-it/23454 "2023-01-07T17:21:59Z")

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Hello Everyone, I am new to CAD all together. I have trying to research on how to shave this part of the project I am doing. Please help. Hopefully, the image uploaded correctly. There is a little nipple inside of t…

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## [Mitered Cock Beading on Drawer Front](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mitered-cock-beading-on-drawer-front/23457)

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**Author:** [@AlabamaWoodworker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AlabamaWoodworker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mitered-cock-beading-on-drawer-front/23457 "2023-01-07T17:09:11Z")

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I am designing a media console on a SurfacePro 8. I am trying to model mitered cock beading around the drawer fronts. However, I can not seem to create a miter using the intersect or subtract tool. How would I go about c…

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## [Is it possible to consider the form obtained by using a single line as the model direction guided by the model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-consider-the-form-obtained-by-using-a-single-line-as-the-model-direction-guided-by-the-model/23451)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-consider-the-form-obtained-by-using-a-single-line-as-the-model-direction-guided-by-the-model/23451 "2023-01-07T17:09:04Z")

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For example, this picture structure

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## [AutoCAD Input Selection ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-input-selection/23452)

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**Author:** [@Joohernadez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joohernadez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-input-selection/23452 "2023-01-07T16:39:59Z")

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I learned modeling on AutoCAD and would like to use that type of input on my iPad. I can select from Apple Pencil vs mouse and keyboard but I am not able to select this type of input on my iPad. I can only make this sele…

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