# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=182

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## [Midpoint of line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/midpoint-of-line/1677)

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**Author:** [@Combofoods](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Combofoods)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/midpoint-of-line/1677 "2017-11-10T14:25:15Z")

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I need help on how to drag the line thru its midpoint. Is there any way i can adjust the setting of osnap so i can select the object thru midpoint?

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## [Where to start with complex shape - sculpture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-to-start-with-complex-shape-sculpture/21404)

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**Author:** [@Differentiasp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Differentiasp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-to-start-with-complex-shape-sculpture/21404 "2022-09-14T17:32:46Z")

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Oh boy how do i make this model from my sketch. For now it doesnt have ro be super accurate but something to help me explain the concept. By the way its 6 metres tall. Thanks in advance to this clever community. Steve …

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## [How to draw a pyramid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-pyramid/20806)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-pyramid/20806 "2022-09-14T10:15:03Z")

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Hello, I want to draw a pyramid where all sides are an equilateral triangle. I’ve tried using planes at an angle, and adjusting the angle after extrusion. (if I only knew the exact angle? ) So, 4 sided, all sides a…

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## [Placing sketch point at precise locations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/placing-sketch-point-at-precise-locations/21366)

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**Author:** [@Michael1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Michael1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/placing-sketch-point-at-precise-locations/21366 "2022-09-14T07:14:16Z")

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Hi folks, I’ve decided its time to start digging into Shapr3d more I have continued to default to the tool I’m most comfortable with and since I’ve been a paying customer for a while I figure I should start to use Shapr …

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## [How to organize projects (Windows)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-organize-projects-windows/17424)

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**Author:** [@KOfromNY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KOfromNY)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-organize-projects-windows/17424 "2022-09-13T22:44:57Z")

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I just started using Shapr3D for Windows yesterday so my question may seem trivial to the vast group of users. I am used to file menus (Open, Save, Save as, etc) and the closest to that I can find is Import and Export. C…

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## [DWG Export Failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-export-failed/21351)

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**Author:** [@WillEdge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WillEdge)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-export-failed/21351 "2022-09-13T08:57:05Z")

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Dear all creators, I can’t export this sketch to a 2D drawing as DWG. I met this problem several times and I can’t fix it. I worked on both M1 iPad and Mac.

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## [Align Sketch to Spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-sketch-to-spline/21278)

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**Author:** [@aanderson.io](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aanderson.io)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-sketch-to-spline/21278 "2022-09-13T05:36:02Z")

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I am trying to figure out if I can align several different sketches to a spline where the spline would serve as the backbone and the sketches would be lofted together along the spline. Is this possible? How would I acc…

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## [Importing objects/residential remodels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-objects-residential-remodels/21359)

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**Author:** [@jarrett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jarrett)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-objects-residential-remodels/21359 "2022-09-13T00:02:14Z")

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My main gig is kitchen and bath remodels. I find Shapr3d amazing for furniture design and initial rendering, but something that saves a great deal of time with other programs (sketchup/fusion) is that I have endless abi…

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## [Mass Property Calculations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-property-calculations/21358)

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**Author:** [@molligdj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/molligdj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-property-calculations/21358 "2022-09-12T13:35:34Z")

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Is there a way to include / associate densities with materials in the material library to determine the weight of bodies in models. Displaying weight would be a good start then determining centers of mass, moments of ine…

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## [How to get rid of drawing sheet title box and border?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-drawing-sheet-title-box-and-border/21354)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-drawing-sheet-title-box-and-border/21354 "2022-09-12T12:14:09Z")

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I want to have 2D drawings 1:1 without the title box and border so I can send it directly to my CNC with out need to delete those first. How do I turn off the autogenerated stuff?

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## [How to build this……](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-build-this/21320)

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**Author:** [@RaymondW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaymondW)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-build-this/21320 "2022-09-12T03:12:50Z")

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I like this design and thought it is easy to build but …… fail to do it many times and not even close particularly the turning point with big circle alike integrated, can anyone give me some hints?

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## [Two rail sweep?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-rail-sweep/21346)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-rail-sweep/21346 "2022-09-12T00:10:12Z")

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Hi everyone, I am a woodworker and need to design architectural mill work. I am wondering if shapr would consider implementing something similar to Rhino 3D’s two rail sweep function. This basically lets you create a pro…

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## [Sculpting tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sculpting-tools/21268)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sculpting-tools/21268 "2022-09-12T00:11:26Z")

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Hello everyone I am wondering if anyone has experience exporting models into blender or similar type program to sculpt. I want to create details and lines found in Art Nouveau woodworking and it seems to me that this lev…

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## [Feature Suggestion For the Forum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-for-the-forum/21325)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-for-the-forum/21325 "2022-09-11T19:46:32Z")

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Just a suggestion. Is it possible to have a banner at the top with random pictures of items or products made by members with Shapr3D? Photo banners at the top of forums are always an instant eye catcher and a draw which…

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## [Aligned Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligned-dimensions/21309)

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**Author:** [@Tanker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligned-dimensions/21309 "2022-09-11T19:44:47Z")

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Would it be possible to have aligned dimensions when angled features are being indicated

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## [Navigation + Shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-shortcuts/16442)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_John](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert_John)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-shortcuts/16442 "2022-09-11T18:34:49Z")

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Hello Shapr3D team, I have installed your software under Windows 11 and tested it very intensively - I must say I am very enthusiastic - CONGRATULATION! I work as a CG artist exclusively with C4D, MOI3D and 3DCoat - I te…

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## [Lost in a youtube tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-in-a-youtube-tutorial/21331)

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**Author:** [@Breakin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Breakin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-in-a-youtube-tutorial/21331 "2022-09-11T14:24:56Z")

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Hi there to improve my (small) skill I watch many tutorial on youtube on the following @2:49 I don’t find how It’s done can you please help?? By the way if you know other way than youtube to find tutorial let me know …

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## [Design maps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-maps/21313)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-maps/21313 "2022-09-10T16:33:09Z")

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hey there, is it possible to get like folders or something to organize designs. just like drag one onto another or “create folder” option on design page?

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## [Add text on circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-on-circle/21246)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-on-circle/21246 "2022-09-10T07:24:45Z")

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How do I add text on a circle ? I am designing a medal and was wondering how to add text on it !

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## [Hide - unhide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-unhide/21308)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-unhide/21308 "2022-09-09T22:56:09Z")

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Posted this before just wondering if their has been any thought’s of implementing a command that can do Hide/Unhide (not isolate) this faster than having to find in many sections of the folders where that one part that w…

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## [Multiple files export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-files-export/21311)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-files-export/21311 "2022-09-09T18:31:15Z")

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Hi, When exporting a model in multiple file, all the exported models are center in 0,0,0. Would it be possible to keep their coordinates ? The idea is to re-compose in a BIM software the “assembled model”.

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## [Drawing Title](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-title/19064)

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**Author:** [@HarnerMade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarnerMade)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-title/19064 "2022-09-09T16:35:01Z")

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Is there a way to change the Title Block of my drawing to something other than Body 1?

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## [Shapr3D capabilities](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-capabilities/21282)

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**Author:** [@bthorburn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bthorburn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-capabilities/21282 "2022-09-09T00:57:05Z")

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Hi, Can I create an exploded drawing using Shapr3D? Also, I am correct in thinking I cannot create a parts list using Shapr3D? Finally, does Shapr3D have a timeline facility? Regards, Brian

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## [Lateral Helicoid groove on a tore…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lateral-helicoid-groove-on-a-tore/21119)

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**Author:** [@Loulabird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loulabird)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lateral-helicoid-groove-on-a-tore/21119 "2022-09-08T21:14:12Z")

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A lateral Hélicoïdal Groove all around the surface of a tore like on the joined image …. Is it possible to draw with Shapr3D ? Many thanks for your help !

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## [iPhone Support?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-support/13724)

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**Author:** [@phosforia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/phosforia)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-support/13724 "2022-09-08T09:49:48Z")

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why is there no iphone app? I have an iphone 12 pro max that I would love to use to design, like I did when I was using the Umake app on the app store. It’s a very similar app to Shapr3D only thing is I haven’t had luck …

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## [Area select, better screenshots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-select-better-screenshots/17354)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-select-better-screenshots/17354 "2022-09-07T20:22:10Z")

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The first tweaks to Visualization are in: Smoother edges on your screenshots Added area selection Fixes and improvements Just like last time, please let us know what you think in the thread and share your lat…

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## [Is there any form of flow functionality (a la Rhino)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-form-of-flow-functionality-a-la-rhino/3491)

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**Author:** [@HerrChick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HerrChick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-form-of-flow-functionality-a-la-rhino/3491 "2022-09-06T20:51:29Z")

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Hi All, New iPad user and loving the app so far. I am coming from Rhino and Fusion 360 and I mostly use Rhino for Jewlery design. I am looking into Shapr as a great on the go solution for when I am doing commissions, b…

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## [Better drawing features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-drawing-features/21140)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-drawing-features/21140 "2022-09-06T15:39:38Z")

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I would love to see a better way of drawing organic, complex lines. The two spline modes are clunky and time consuming, in my opinion. It would be great to be able to freely draw a line of organic complexity, and then ha…

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## [Flatten a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-a-surface/21273)

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**Author:** [@ViperFactory](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ViperFactory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-a-surface/21273 "2022-09-06T13:45:19Z")

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After designing and 3D printing a part, I needed to move some of my mounting holes. I moved them a few mm in various directions on my 3D model. The end result was that the rear surface that the holes went through, has wa…

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## [Parts of sketches not projecting correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-of-sketches-not-projecting-correctly/21243)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-of-sketches-not-projecting-correctly/21243 "2022-09-06T07:14:56Z")

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See some screen shots to try an explain. I have been struggling with this drawing and could not work out why I am not getting sketches to project and why parts of my drawings are not lining up. I have also noticed that …

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