# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=173

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## [Student License Renewal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-renewal/22514)

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**Author:** [@Enginerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enginerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-renewal/22514 "2022-11-17T17:07:12Z")

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My student licenses just expired. I can’t remember where I go to reapply. Any help please?

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## [Tapered spiral shaft with tread on it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-spiral-shaft-with-tread-on-it/22512)

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**Author:** [@Tienie66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tienie66)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-spiral-shaft-with-tread-on-it/22512 "2022-11-17T12:51:57Z")

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I would like to know how to make a spiral thread on a taper shape …

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## [Lofting Problem I Cannot Resolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-i-cannot-resolve/22304)

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**Author:** [@Steelboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steelboss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-i-cannot-resolve/22304 "2022-11-17T11:49:34Z")

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First, I would like to thank @McD and @Sebestyen for comments and wonderful virtual support solving spline control point issues on my Mac. It makes a huge difference in customer retention. Thank You! I am now raising a…

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## [Cross Section Views, 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-views-3d/22506)

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**Author:** [@Cjacob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cjacob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 9:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-views-3d/22506 "2022-11-17T09:28:06Z")

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Hello All, Just wondering, is there a way to change the colors in the cross section view. Like in the individual items themselves? I have read some of the previous topics on this matter but can not find anything thats …

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## [Altering projected lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/altering-projected-lines/22504)

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**Author:** [@paramaniac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/paramaniac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/altering-projected-lines/22504 "2022-11-17T08:45:29Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Shapr3d and have run into a problem. I’m attempting to project lines onto a resin 3d printed model. I need the lines (or any other shape) to have more depth or width on the finished model, is there any w…

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## [How can I stick a picture on surface of the form？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-stick-a-picture-on-surface-of-the-form/22486)

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**Author:** [@SamOo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SamOo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-stick-a-picture-on-surface-of-the-form/22486 "2022-11-16T21:59:10Z")

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Do sharp3d have this Function.

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## [How can I save my projects in AR from my computer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-save-my-projects-in-ar-from-my-computer/22498)

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**Author:** [@Paasss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paasss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-save-my-projects-in-ar-from-my-computer/22498 "2022-11-16T18:07:26Z")

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Good afternoon, I am working from my laptop and I am trying to save a project in AR but since I try to export it, the menu does not show any option to save my project in AR format… any help please? Thank you very much…

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## [Simple question, how to bisect a circle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-question-how-to-bisect-a-circle/21980)

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**Author:** [@Chicagojay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chicagojay)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-question-how-to-bisect-a-circle/21980 "2022-11-16T14:42:23Z")

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Can’t seem to figure this out. Thanks

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## [Feature Request: Title block & Tolerances on 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-title-block-tolerances-on-2d-drawings/13501)

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**Author:** [@Damfino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Damfino)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-title-block-tolerances-on-2d-drawings/13501 "2022-11-16T13:18:55Z")

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I appreciate the addition of 2D drawings and am looking forward to more complete dimensioning. At this point I am annotating the remaining information in other programs. Need to be able to add basic info to the title b…

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## [XYZ and orientation when importing geometry into Nomad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xyz-and-orientation-when-importing-geometry-into-nomad/22476)

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**Author:** [@SkillipEvolver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SkillipEvolver)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xyz-and-orientation-when-importing-geometry-into-nomad/22476 "2022-11-16T09:47:01Z")

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Dear all, So it’s pretty well known that there are issues when importing data in to Nomad Sculpt out of Shaper3D. I don’t know if this is a Nomad issue or a Shaper3d issue to be honest. But, is there anything we can d…

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## [Unwanted copies, trouble with sync](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-copies-trouble-with-sync/22478)

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**Author:** [@CADesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CADesigner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-copies-trouble-with-sync/22478 "2022-11-16T08:05:00Z")

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Hello Sharp3D I have a problem with synchronizing the design data. After a backup from my iPad I have so many unwanted copies of my projects. Most of the projects got four unnamed copies. Now I have too much projects t…

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## [New Feature Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-request/22484)

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**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-request/22484 "2022-11-16T06:04:11Z")

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Ability to number parts in a model, that can then correlate to a 2D drawing for creating a parts list! PLEASE!!!

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## [Default 360° environment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-360-environment/22481)

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**Author:** [@HerbYao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HerbYao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-360-environment/22481 "2022-11-15T22:28:39Z")

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Greetings! Would it ne possible to input our own 360° for the environment and replace the default “studio”? Thank you very much. Herb

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## [When I use the spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-use-the-spline/20961)

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**Author:** [@Grover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Grover)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-use-the-spline/20961 "2022-11-15T10:40:30Z")

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When I use the spline tool it only lets me have one spline point Rock

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## [Calculator?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator/22345)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator/22345 "2022-11-14T21:35:59Z")

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Is there a way i can pull up a calculator on my shaper screen on my iPad Pro………

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## [Dimensioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioning/12892)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioning/12892 "2022-11-14T19:17:47Z")

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Hello So I’ve had a play with the dimensioning, obviously unusable, but looks promising. You may know already but a couple of points: 3rd Angle Projection is the standard format in the UK not 1st Angle. Where I’m show…

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## [Different scales](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-scales/22469)

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**Author:** [@Karlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karlos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-scales/22469 "2022-11-14T19:00:44Z")

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Anyone know how can I have different scales to print my drawings. Because in need for example 1:33 or 1:25 Would be so nice to find a result Very thanks .

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## [Texture material license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-material-license/22464)

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**Author:** [@usman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/usman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-material-license/22464 "2022-11-14T15:09:13Z")

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Hi everyone I just wanted to ask how the materials for the visualizer are licensed and how and if you can use them commercially? Is there any info on this?

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## [Calculator in dimensioning tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825)

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**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825 "2022-11-14T14:42:57Z")

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Issue Is there any way to enter math in the dimension tool? I prefer designing in metric, but many of my materials and tooling are described using SAE/imperial measurements. It’s tiresome to always need a calculator …

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## [Accounting for clearances and tolerances](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accounting-for-clearances-and-tolerances/18842)

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**Author:** [@red.tea7651](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/red.tea7651)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accounting-for-clearances-and-tolerances/18842 "2022-11-14T14:13:18Z")

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This is more of manufacturing question in general. say I have a shaft of 6mm and I want to have it go through a gear. Should the diameter of the shaft and the diameter of whole in the gear match the shaft diameter? or s…

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## [Issues while creatin 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-while-creatin-2d-drawings/11959)

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**Author:** [@Lorenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lorenz)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-while-creatin-2d-drawings/11959 "2022-11-14T14:12:44Z")

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Hi Everybody. I’m deeply struggling with the 2D Drawing function new in Shapr3D It works in my case not proper and maybe I’ll found people here struggling with same issues. It is currently NOT possible to remove the sh…

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## [Help and suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-and-suggestions/22214)

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**Author:** [@HowdyMoto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HowdyMoto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-and-suggestions/22214 "2022-11-14T14:11:47Z")

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Hi there, I’m a new user and also new to CAD. Some things that I would love to do (I’m using the Windows version if that matters), but can’t figure out how to do: I can’t customize drawing legends to add tolerances, m…

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## [Profiled pipes drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/profiled-pipes-drawing/22462)

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**Author:** [@peterfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peterfirth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/profiled-pipes-drawing/22462 "2022-11-14T13:14:51Z")

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I have now got 4 sets of 5 circles and I want create 5 pipes with each passing through the the circles I select. Can I do it this way because this is the easiest way to represent what I want. I want the system to create…

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## [Cutting an irregular model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-irregular-model/22448)

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**Author:** [@GoldSpartan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GoldSpartan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-irregular-model/22448 "2022-11-13T21:56:04Z")

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I am trying to make cases for some models that I make. One is a spartan character. How can I cut the model out of a rectangular cube so that the model would perfectly fit inside the case? It’s more complicated then I or…

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## [Organization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization/22456)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organization/22456 "2022-11-13T18:45:46Z")

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Is there any way that we can request new features? Mine is a simple one. Doesn’t have anything to do with creation but instead, organization. Is it possible for us to be able to add folders to our design library? Mine is…

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## [Scaling using conversion software pdf2cad, a question/query](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-using-conversion-software-pdf2cad-a-question-query/22444)

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**Author:** [@Cjacob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cjacob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-using-conversion-software-pdf2cad-a-question-query/22444 "2022-11-13T05:07:49Z")

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Hello All, A question or query if we may. On the uniform scaling function, is there a way to type in the exact number to scale the drawing, up or down? I usually export the dxf or dwg file after conversion from pdf2ca…

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## [Creating 5 pipe profiles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-5-pipe-profiles/22454)

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**Author:** [@peterfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peterfirth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-5-pipe-profiles/22454 "2022-11-12T23:12:15Z")

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Basic question as I’ve been off here a while… I want to have two planes of 2 different configurations of 5 holes and then have pipes to connect between them. At the moment the sketches are on the same plane so how can I …

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## [Is mesh and screw objects ok for everyone? Not for me!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-mesh-and-screw-objects-ok-for-everyone-not-for-me/22419)

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**Author:** [@Lorence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lorence)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-mesh-and-screw-objects-ok-for-everyone-not-for-me/22419 "2022-11-12T08:39:27Z")

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Whenever my drawing has screws objects, the calibration time between actions can range from a few seconds to minutes… mesh objects which I created through sheet punching and copying are even worse, the app sometimes even…

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## [Visualization Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-bug/22440)

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**Author:** [@Mintorblox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mintorblox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-bug/22440 "2022-11-12T07:45:58Z")

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I was just testing the trial for visualization and when I just finished the app left on the visualization screen, It opened up in the visualization look and I do not own pro.

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## [Center aligning objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-aligning-objects/22432)

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**Author:** [@lenart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lenart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-aligning-objects/22432 "2022-11-11T16:41:56Z")

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How do you center align object (simple rectangle) with a group(3D logo)

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