# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=192

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## [Unable to import Solidworks assembly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-solidworks-assembly/20224)

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**Author:** [@Marius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marius)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-solidworks-assembly/20224 "2022-07-07T10:35:04Z")

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I am testing out Shapr3D for the first time on my iPad Pro. I have downloaded some files from GrabCAD, but when I try to open assembly files the import fails, saying “Operation failed because the resulting body wouldn’t …

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## [Split a Body that Was created from Shell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-a-body-that-was-created-from-shell/20197)

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**Author:** [@assyrian47](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/assyrian47)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-a-body-that-was-created-from-shell/20197 "2022-07-07T07:37:45Z")

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Hello Windows 10 App Version 5.160.3475.0 #f0892845 Sketched a 4" x 2" rectangle, extruded to 24", then shelled with 0.188’ wall thickness. Noted that the other end is not not shelled through. Why does this occur? …

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## [Is Sharp3D a parametric software?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-sharp3d-a-parametric-software/20215)

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**Author:** [@Bluebird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bluebird)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-sharp3d-a-parametric-software/20215 "2022-07-07T02:25:59Z")

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Hello everyone. I come from Freecad and in this software there is a powerful feature: a connection between a body and his sketch. Supose that I draw a circle with 50 mm of diameter and extrude to a cylinder. Supose now…

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## [Changing all chamfers on a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-all-chamfers-on-a-body/20014)

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**Author:** [@Slamdunker23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slamdunker23)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-all-chamfers-on-a-body/20014 "2022-07-06T17:13:17Z")

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Hi support forum, I am fairly new to Shapr3D, but I haven’t found a solution to my topic. So I hope this community can help me. This is much appreciated. I want to change / delete all chamfers on a body. I created them …

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## [How to model the red stitching decoration of baseball in Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-the-red-stitching-decoration-of-baseball-in-shapr3d/20156)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-the-red-stitching-decoration-of-baseball-in-shapr3d/20156 "2022-07-06T16:07:01Z")

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How to model the red stitching decoration of baseball in Shapr3D? And surround the whole sphere along the edge. Looking forward to your help. Thank you very much!

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## [Gehäuse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gehause/20167)

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**Author:** [@Nonnino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nonnino)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gehause/20167 "2022-07-05T15:54:28Z")

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Ich habe ein Schiffsmodell in 10 Abteien konstruiert, aber das Gehäuse-tool funktioniert nicht. Was ist zu tun?

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## [New user - Reset Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-reset-shapr3d/20184)

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**Author:** [@jepho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jepho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-reset-shapr3d/20184 "2022-07-05T14:29:40Z")

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Hello. I am a brand new user. I cannot get Shapr3D to open correctly. It is on an iPad and I was attempting to change the size of the grid. Grid reads # NaN mm and pinching movements do not seem to have any effect. Is t…

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## [Wrapping a model around curve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrapping-a-model-around-curve/20175)

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**Author:** [@Ctrujillo89](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ctrujillo89)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrapping-a-model-around-curve/20175 "2022-07-05T12:20:34Z")

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This is my first day on Shapr3d and I have modeled a bike chain laying in a straight line. Is there a way to use patterns or lofts to wrap my model around a circle to say put it on a sprocket?

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## [Cloud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud/20172)

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**Author:** [@Joshuawcolvey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joshuawcolvey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud/20172 "2022-07-05T05:36:58Z")

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No mater what i cannot find how to sync tot he cloud to get all my designs across to my other devices… I am using the educational license,

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## [Windows tablet and pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-tablet-and-pen/20166)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-tablet-and-pen/20166 "2022-07-04T18:26:05Z")

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Evening all. Hpw does Shap3D perform on a windows tablet with pen?

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## [Export Workflows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-workflows/20158)

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**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-workflows/20158 "2022-07-04T16:10:43Z")

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I am doing a project where I am trying to CNC a rudder for a sale boat. So I have my 2D sketch in Shapr3D, and I export it as a DXF, then convert it to gcode, cut it on the CNC, and that all works fine. But as I try to …

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## [Tool models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-models/20162)

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**Author:** [@Tammo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tammo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-models/20162 "2022-07-04T10:26:27Z")

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## [Is shapr3D now off when creating an STL?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-now-off-when-creating-an-stl/20121)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-now-off-when-creating-an-stl/20121 "2022-07-04T07:26:17Z")

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I have been using shapr3D for months now and aways was right on, i did the upgrades and now i printed a piece and the inside diameter was suppose to be 69.2mm and it is 68.60, and it never was off before… I am just curi…

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## [Aligenment of Drawing to the center](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligenment-of-drawing-to-the-center/20159)

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**Author:** [@Lorenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lorenz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligenment-of-drawing-to-the-center/20159 "2022-07-04T06:58:02Z")

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Hello. I have found an issues which often eapaer when I do recive a drawing adn I have to rework them. Problem: I receive a drawing with 10 or more elements. It is necessity that the item is steady seperated. I can’t …

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## [Tutorial support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-support/20142)

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**Author:** [@Blkflg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blkflg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-support/20142 "2022-07-03T03:14:26Z")

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I am trying to follow the Youtube tutorial on modeling an ice cream cart. The beginning of the tutorial says to download the ‘shared’ file with no instructions on how to find or download the file. Does anyone know where …

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## [How to taper a leg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-taper-a-leg/20128)

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**Author:** [@ayliffe87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ayliffe87)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-taper-a-leg/20128 "2022-07-02T01:55:26Z")

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Hi there. I’m trying to taper this 94 degree leg, so that it tapers from about 40mm down from the top. I’ve included a red line to show where I want to end up.

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## [Dimension alterations on 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-alterations-on-2d-drawings/20122)

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**Author:** [@Enchilada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enchilada)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-alterations-on-2d-drawings/20122 "2022-07-01T14:37:12Z")

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Hi there Sometimes I use shapr3d to do a pipework layout which I then convert to 2d for fabrication Drg’s. However I have to accurately draw this up in order to get the dimensions correct on the 2d conversion. Could it…

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## [CarveCo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carveco/20108)

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**Author:** [@Rolf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carveco/20108 "2022-06-30T15:49:16Z")

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Hi, I love designing in Shapr3D but am struggling to export the elements into 2D CNC software, e.g. CarveCo. What’s the best process? I couldn’t find anything here or via Google… Many thanks in advance! Cheers Rolf

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## [Do you have a manual?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-a-manual/20103)

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**Author:** [@ToyomaruBuild](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ToyomaruBuild)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-a-manual/20103 "2022-06-30T07:32:56Z")

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Hi all. I am in the process of considering implementing shapr3d. I think it is a great piece of software, but I can’t seem to locate the manual. I plan to use shapr3d on my Mac and iPad. I am hoping to accomplish my …

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## [File too Large leading to "visualize bugs"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-too-large-leading-to-visualize-bugs/20089)

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**Author:** [@HockeyPlayer22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HockeyPlayer22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-too-large-leading-to-visualize-bugs/20089 "2022-06-29T18:36:02Z")

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Hi everyone hoping someone can help me and give me some advice. Been working with shapr3d for quite some time now but I still can’t get my files optimized in the file size sense and I think that is leading my visualize f…

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## [How can I translate language in 2D drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-translate-language-in-2d-drawing/20084)

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**Author:** [@minki119](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/minki119)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-translate-language-in-2d-drawing/20084 "2022-06-29T11:35:29Z")

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First, I maked 2d drawing at korean. But I need 2d drawing at english. How can I translate language in 2d drawing file?

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## [Business Subscription vs Pro Subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/business-subscription-vs-pro-subscription/20064)

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**Author:** [@Curiobot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiobot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/business-subscription-vs-pro-subscription/20064 "2022-06-29T09:06:38Z")

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Tldr: What’s the difference between Business Subscription and Pro Subscription? According to the pricing page (at least, as of June 2022, archiving for reference in case it changes!) there isn’t a business tier - only B…

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## [Bearbeiten von importierten STL-Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bearbeiten-von-importierten-stl-files/20077)

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**Author:** [@Nonnino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nonnino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bearbeiten-von-importierten-stl-files/20077 "2022-06-29T08:45:47Z")

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Is there a way to edit imported BOM files? E.g.: Subtracting, cutting, scaling, etc.

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## [Working with letters is a pain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-letters-is-a-pain/19994)

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**Author:** [@sunToxx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sunToxx)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-letters-is-a-pain/19994 "2022-06-29T07:38:03Z")

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So I am doing some name signs for a stable but working with the letters is plain horrible. Scaling often fails. Offset edges fails even more (you can sometime achieve it by offsetting it multiple times, till you reached …

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## [Unionizing Imported Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unionizing-imported-body/20065)

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**Author:** [@Kyler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kyler)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unionizing-imported-body/20065 "2022-06-29T05:02:19Z")

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Hello Again ShapeShiftrs, Another question! I am using Nomad, another 3D app, to design certain anatomical lizard parts and bringing them into Shapr3D to unionize them with a certain pre measured case I designed in Shap…

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## [Creakily cloud integration](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creakily-cloud-integration/20070)

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**Author:** [@K1llatrav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/K1llatrav)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creakily-cloud-integration/20070 "2022-06-29T02:53:43Z")

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Hey everyone… I am new to the 3-D printing community. I love Shapr3D! I am having some difficulty figuring out how to take my shapr3D designs and get them to Cura correctly. Does anyone understand how creakily cloud int…

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## [Convert .png to .dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-png-to-dxf/20074)

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**Author:** [@D.konczal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/D.konczal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-png-to-dxf/20074 "2022-06-29T02:44:54Z")

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Hello, I have logo of brand in .png format. If it’s possible to convert it to .dxf? I want to cut this thing on ploter. Thanks in advance

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## [System crash when loading large file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/system-crash-when-loading-large-file/20071)

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**Author:** [@Alexhristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexhristo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/system-crash-when-loading-large-file/20071 "2022-06-28T14:26:22Z")

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What is the largest file I can load? And if I buy a new iPad I can get more memory will that help?

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## [Feature Request - user library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-user-library/20053)

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**Author:** [@Jagey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jagey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-user-library/20053 "2022-06-28T08:11:33Z")

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There are times when I’d appreciate a user defined library for storing and sharing models across multiple projects. Sometimes it’s convenient to design a part away from the more complex project and to have the possibilit…

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## [3D Printing company](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-company/19982)

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**Author:** [@Alinfsd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alinfsd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-company/19982 "2022-06-28T03:21:17Z")

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I do not own a 3D printer. Does anyone know a company that will print inexpensively???

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