# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=178

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## [How to copy sketches on inclined planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-sketches-on-inclined-planes/21887)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-sketches-on-inclined-planes/21887 "2022-10-13T15:22:12Z")

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As you can see I have some sketches on that inlined plane. I would like to copy them to the next 12 inclined planes whose are the same like the highlighted one. How can I do that? Any suggestions?

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## [Version Conflict Detected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-conflict-detected/21886)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-conflict-detected/21886 "2022-10-13T15:10:28Z")

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Every now and then it happens that I get this weird error message. It is weird, because I only design on my Mac atm. I have an iPad with Shapr3D installed, but I never used it for the last 2 months. So, what is going on…

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## [How come the white isn’t white ？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-come-the-white-isn-t-white/21875)

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**Author:** [@RaymondW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaymondW)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-come-the-white-isn-t-white/21875 "2022-10-13T12:53:56Z")

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Whatever any metal surfaces I chose, there is no white metal in visualisation. Did I do anything wrong?

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## [How to save project milestones?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-save-project-milestones/21896)

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**Author:** [@natecox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/natecox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-save-project-milestones/21896 "2022-10-13T08:07:46Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D for a few weeks and really like it, but I’m finding that sometimes I want to preserve the current state of my model for future reference. In fusion I would save my current timeline as a milestone …

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## [Anyone having problems with SpaceMouse?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-having-problems-with-spacemouse/14925)

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**Author:** [@ThomasblomLund](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThomasblomLund)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-having-problems-with-spacemouse/14925 "2021-09-18T16:52:26Z")

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Hi, has any of you experienced the SpaceMouse becomes unresponsive or sort of gumming up after some use (i.e. scrolling very slowly)? The only way out of this SpaceMouse “freeze” situation is to use a regular mouse to p…

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## [How can I create this curved button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-this-curved-button/21841)

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**Author:** [@tekniksinc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tekniksinc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-this-curved-button/21841 "2022-10-11T20:01:25Z")

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I’m trying to create tthe button of the photo and cannot find a way to create it. My thought was to create it flat first and then somehow add a curve to lift it up at the center. But nothing I try to do works. How woul…

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## [Add Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-bodies/21869)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-bodies/21869 "2022-10-11T19:42:14Z")

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When “Adding Bodies” in my drawing they never showed up. It showed them selected but never appeared in my drawing. Am I doing something wrong?

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## [Boolean Failure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failure/21803)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failure/21803 "2022-10-11T19:39:10Z")

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I’m trying to remove some areas from a piece but unable to. Severely inconvenient because don’t really understand why. body kit edits.shapr (7.0 MB)

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## [Encrypting/protecting workspaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/encrypting-protecting-workspaces/19792)

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**Author:** [@TiborBalazs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TiborBalazs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/encrypting-protecting-workspaces/19792 "2022-10-11T19:38:40Z")

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Hello Everyone! I didn’t saw this topic in the community, however I think it can be an issue. The question would aim privacy/protection of work. It can be more important in R&D where the plan shouldn’t be easily copied…

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## [User Story: Change Name of Current Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-story-change-name-of-current-design/21870)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-story-change-name-of-current-design/21870 "2022-10-11T19:36:12Z")

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As a user I would like to change the name of the current design where it is shown, so that I don’t have to leave the design, to change its name in the design overview.

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## [Threaded holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-holes/21860)

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**Author:** [@Ianscrap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ianscrap)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-holes/21860 "2022-10-11T19:35:04Z")

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When will there be a threaded hole function?

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## [Feature request - multiple copies around axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-multiple-copies-around-axis/21859)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-multiple-copies-around-axis/21859 "2022-10-11T12:53:12Z")

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Having just been modelling some gears, it would be very helpful if one could instruct Shapr3D to make a given number of copies around the axis. So for instance instead of having to copy and rotate objects 25.7143 deg. (a…

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## [New to Sharpr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-sharpr3d/21857)

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**Author:** [@bobinessex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bobinessex)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-sharpr3d/21857 "2022-10-11T12:36:18Z")

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I’m new to Sharpr3d, but not to CAD. I have been CAD literate since it went 3d 30yrs ago. I’m investigating this software for my Grandson, whose shown an interest in Design now he’s in Secondary School. My first issue. T…

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## [Find models'](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/find-models/21813)

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**Author:** [@Karlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karlos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/find-models/21813 "2022-10-11T08:08:30Z")

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.Where can I find small models like chairs ( for example the tribüne in the theater ) in the internet? Or plant or trees or flowers…I try free3d.com but this no success

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## [Bug in face moves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-face-moves/21486)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-face-moves/21486 "2022-10-11T02:51:08Z")

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I have a design that I was modifying with slanted faces but I want to move them in another axis. So, I used the Move tool instead of the default Offset Face tool. The first move works fine, but when I select the next sla…

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## [Dwg Import AutoCAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-import-autocad/21816)

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**Author:** [@Karlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karlos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-import-autocad/21816 "2022-10-10T17:25:21Z")

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I try often to import dwg plans from our theater, but it still unsuccessful??? It’s to big? Because I will make 2d-floor-Plans and for that I need the Layout… please help :slight\_smile:

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## [How select which plane to sketch in?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-select-which-plane-to-sketch-in/21835)

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**Author:** [@rowan.bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rowan.bradley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-select-which-plane-to-sketch-in/21835 "2022-10-10T17:06:48Z")

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How do I select which plane I’m sketching in (XY, XZ, YZ)? Thank you - Rowan

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## [Cuved Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cuved-plane/21839)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cuved-plane/21839 "2022-10-10T16:33:42Z")

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how can you sketch on a curved plane . Say I have a curved lens and I need to trace the out side to get the right shape how would I do that. Because of it being curve it is not the same shape when I trace it flat.

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## [Moving model from trial to Pro account. Stuck!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-from-trial-to-pro-account-stuck/21832)

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**Author:** [@danielecheverri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielecheverri)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-from-trial-to-pro-account-stuck/21832 "2022-10-10T13:38:32Z")

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Early this year I created a model using my personal account which was on trial mode. I created a paid account later using my work email, which works perfectly. However I cannot move the model from the trial account to th…

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## [How reshape 3D body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-reshape-3d-body/21815)

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**Author:** [@rowan.bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rowan.bradley)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-reshape-3d-body/21815 "2022-10-10T09:41:53Z")

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This is an absolute beginner question. I have a body consisting of a triangular plate, with some thickness. I need to change the position of one of the vertices of the triangle. How do I do this? Do I have to go back to …

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## [Wrong unit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-unit/21801)

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**Author:** [@Kruemelg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kruemelg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 4:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-unit/21801 "2022-10-10T04:11:40Z")

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Hello, I drawed a construction in the wrong unit (m instead of mm). How can I change that afterwards? Many thanks for your help Br Guido

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## [How to reconnect 2D drawings with models?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reconnect-2d-drawings-with-models/21766)

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**Author:** [@KD6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KD6)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reconnect-2d-drawings-with-models/21766 "2022-10-09T05:59:09Z")

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Hello, how can I reconnect a 2D drawing that is no longer updating regardless of what sync status is? Does saving multiple versions of projects (filename.copy) have something to do with it?

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## [Using text in 3D models: Am I overcomplicating this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-text-in-3d-models-am-i-overcomplicating-this/21142)

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**Author:** [@jkh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jkh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-text-in-3d-models-am-i-overcomplicating-this/21142 "2022-08-30T06:12:38Z")

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I just joined the Shapr3D Pro community out of a desire to do one very simple thing, hopefully building from there into much more complex things, but I have to admit that the UI is defeating me a bit. Here’s the basic s…

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## [Needed updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/needed-updates/21802)

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**Author:** [@Dble0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dble0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/needed-updates/21802 "2022-10-08T14:10:40Z")

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There are 2 updates that I feel are desperately needed. First: If I have my trackpad attached to my iPad(but are using the pencil to draw) if I touch the track pad in any way I am forced to choose whether I am using a t…

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## [Drawing issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-issues/21795)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-issues/21795 "2022-10-08T08:18:49Z")

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How to draw on a surface is not only possible with the projection function？

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## [Scaling fail, invalid result body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-fail-invalid-result-body/13333)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-fail-invalid-result-body/13333 "2022-10-08T06:11:40Z")

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I have a part I’m trying to scale up, approx 300%, but it’s giving me an “invalid result body” error. I didn’t have a problem scaling it down in another project space, drawn natively in Shapr. I then exported it as a S…

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## [Need help with a curved ramp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-curved-ramp/21791)

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**Author:** [@simkulme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simkulme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-curved-ramp/21791 "2022-10-08T04:15:10Z")

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I am trying to turn the selected area into a ramp with the right side touching the surface plane but haven’t been able to do so. I’m new to Shapr help would be appreciated.

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## [Scale tools needs a rework](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tools-needs-a-rework/7825)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tools-needs-a-rework/7825 "2022-10-08T01:29:33Z")

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https://share.icloud.com/photos/0tk0wMU89xvMkyRxAKFe2Ctwg In this video you can see I have a very complicated shape. It needs to be sized up to 10mm. The problem is there is no way I am aware to do this accurately with …

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## [Section view is orange… is it possible to keep the original colors?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786)

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**Author:** [@Regis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Regis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786 "2022-10-07T17:38:01Z")

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Is it possible to keep the original colors when using section view? If not I suggest this change, as per today I need to section the model…

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## [Corporate project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corporate-project/21783)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corporate-project/21783 "2022-10-07T17:25:27Z")

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I would like to give access to other members so they can add and keep own personal objects in my project. That is, the same community just within the workspace. Is it possible? May we be friends? I have an idea for the n…

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