# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=198

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## [I should be able to add a textual note to bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-add-a-textual-note-to-bodies/19386)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-add-a-textual-note-to-bodies/19386 "2022-05-16T11:59:31Z")

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I should be able to add a descriptive/informational textual note to bodies.

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## [I should be able to use git to maintain and control the progress of a workspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-use-git-to-maintain-and-control-the-progress-of-a-workspace/19385)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-use-git-to-maintain-and-control-the-progress-of-a-workspace/19385 "2022-05-16T11:57:37Z")

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It should be possible to use git to control the development of a workspace. Presently I have to endlessly export versions of a workspace, incase a speculative approach leads to a dead-end, and I accidentally lose the un…

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## [Need silver material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-silver-material/19371)

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**Author:** [@sdr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sdr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-silver-material/19371 "2022-05-16T11:37:29Z")

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Could we please get a polished silver material to go with the gold for jewelry design?

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## [Sorting items alphabetically](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorting-items-alphabetically/19303)

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**Author:** [@slawinski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slawinski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorting-items-alphabetically/19303 "2022-05-15T08:33:29Z")

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Is there any way to sort bodies/sketches/folders etc. in Item Manager alphabetically? If not, is there any chance to for this feature in forseeable future? Thx H.S.

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## [Can I link a sketch to its 3d feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-link-a-sketch-to-its-3d-feature/19337)

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**Author:** [@Jacko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jacko)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-link-a-sketch-to-its-3d-feature/19337 "2022-05-15T02:47:16Z")

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In Solidworks, if I want to change a 3d feature (extrusion, cut, array of holes etc.) which is based on a sketch, I simply edit the underlying sketch. All the symmetries and new dimensions of the sketch are immediately r…

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## [Even distribution of objects in a space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-distribution-of-objects-in-a-space/14231)

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**Author:** [@Ringslinger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ringslinger)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-distribution-of-objects-in-a-space/14231 "2022-05-14T17:38:03Z")

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Sorry if this is somehwere, but I’ve been looking and can’t find and an answer. Is there a way to evenly distribute these slats in the frame? Thank you. Shapr3d on iPad.

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## [Mystery-meet UX is poor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mystery-meet-ux-is-poor/19328)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mystery-meet-ux-is-poor/19328 "2022-05-14T17:02:42Z")

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Having buttons hide/show depending on the precise position of the mouse cursor is poor UX.

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## [Creating a default cuboid or spheroid should be a single-step process](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-default-cuboid-or-spheroid-should-be-a-single-step-process/19327)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-default-cuboid-or-spheroid-should-be-a-single-step-process/19327 "2022-05-14T13:58:53Z")

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When I want a new body I first have to position the camera, then sketch a rectangle in a meaningful position, and then move the camera, and then extrude it. Creating a centred cuboid or spheroid should single-step + cli…

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## [The visualised colour of a body should be distinct from the design-colour](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-visualised-colour-of-a-body-should-be-distinct-from-the-design-colour/19329)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-visualised-colour-of-a-body-should-be-distinct-from-the-design-colour/19329 "2022-05-13T11:05:58Z")

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If I am in dark-mode and my body is black, then I need to endlessly change the colour of the body when designing (black on black is almost invisible) and visualising. The colour of a body in design mode should be distin…

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## [Loft and shell failure should show why](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-and-shell-failure-should-show-why/19334)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-and-shell-failure-should-show-why/19334 "2022-05-13T16:01:22Z")

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Loft and shell operations routinely fail due to the precise dimensions/positions of the relevant bodies. Currently, the user must pursue a trial-and-error approach (eg. via progressively slicing bits off a body) to disc…

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## [Creating bodies with complex curvature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-bodies-with-complex-curvature/19325)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-bodies-with-complex-curvature/19325 "2022-05-13T10:26:08Z")

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This body connects two elements within a part. I created it using a loft to get the approximate shape; then a split to remove most of the unwanted material; then a union with another loft to add material where too much …

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## [It is recommended to divide the sketch into different layers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-is-recommended-to-divide-the-sketch-into-different-layers/19323)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-is-recommended-to-divide-the-sketch-into-different-layers/19323 "2022-05-13T09:45:03Z")

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It is suggested that sketches can be distinguished according to different layers, otherwise it is really difficult to choose and separate them.

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## [Loft from sketch A to sketch B along a spline?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-from-sketch-a-to-sketch-b-along-a-spline/10561)

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**Author:** [@BrokenAxle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BrokenAxle)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-from-sketch-a-to-sketch-b-along-a-spline/10561 "2022-05-13T09:36:20Z")

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In Fusion 360, I was able to sketch two shapes set apart on different planes, then sketch a spline along a perpendicular plane that could guide a loft between the two sketches. It seems in Shapr I can either loft from s…

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## [Linear and circular repeat or pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-and-circular-repeat-or-pattern/14340)

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**Author:** [@Pippins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pippins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-and-circular-repeat-or-pattern/14340 "2022-05-13T09:22:01Z")

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Can’t find the tool to repeat a feature need linear and circular ideally of sketch and extruded features

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## [Volume from different surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/volume-from-different-surfaces/19313)

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**Author:** [@alexandre3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexandre3000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/volume-from-different-surfaces/19313 "2022-05-12T15:36:32Z")

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Hello Everybody, i want to create a solid volume from this 4different surface or curves And i dont success Thanks a lot for tour help :blush: Alex

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## [Dimensions at drawing stage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-at-drawing-stage/19309)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-at-drawing-stage/19309 "2022-05-12T14:27:21Z")

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Following on from my last post I’d like to mention dimensions. It would be really great if I could simply use a dim tool to check the distance either of an object of between two objects etc. To confirm if they are correc…

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## [How to find a hole in a 2D Body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-a-hole-in-a-2d-body/19293)

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**Author:** [@Samuel\_E](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Samuel_E)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-a-hole-in-a-2d-body/19293 "2022-05-12T13:45:41Z")

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So I’m currently working on designing a new logo for my fabrication business but I’ve run into a problem… While creating the body for it I found that one of the holes that I was going to cut in it wasn’t appearing as a …

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## [Welcome.  Can we design an engine and make its parts move to see the result, like Solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-can-we-design-an-engine-and-make-its-parts-move-to-see-the-result-like-solidworks/19310)

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**Author:** [@Beshir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beshir)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-can-we-design-an-engine-and-make-its-parts-move-to-see-the-result-like-solidworks/19310 "2022-05-12T11:41:09Z")

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Welcome. Can we design an engine and make its parts move to see the result, like Solidworks

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## [Intensely frustrating ~ sketches and sweeping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intensely-frustrating-sketches-and-sweeping/18947)

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**Author:** [@GannetScaleModels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GannetScaleModels)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intensely-frustrating-sketches-and-sweeping/18947 "2022-05-11T13:06:51Z")

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I‘m trying the software out having thought it might be more intuitive than the desktop tools I’ve been using but thoroughly disappointed. Am I missing some neat feature? Selecting seems to be hit or miss, sketching and …

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## [My design files crash shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-design-files-crash-shapr3d/19218)

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**Author:** [@danlee1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danlee1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-design-files-crash-shapr3d/19218 "2022-05-11T20:16:22Z")

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when i was working on one of my designs, shapr3d crashed on me. now when i launch shapr3d and open the design, it still crashes the app. have i lost my design files or is there a way to repair this? running on ipad pr…

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## [Reeeeealy large file loading issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reeeeealy-large-file-loading-issues/19297)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reeeeealy-large-file-loading-issues/19297 "2022-05-11T19:02:45Z")

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I’ve sent off a support request but I’ll ask here as well. I have a rather large STL file(60MB) of an architectural drawing of a house (and the large plot of land it sits on). The file will not load, it just tries and …

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## [Combine loft and sweep tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-loft-and-sweep-tool/5988)

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**Author:** [@Malicious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Malicious)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-loft-and-sweep-tool/5988 "2022-05-10T16:38:25Z")

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So I’m looking to do a semi organic shape and the best why I can think of doing it is with a combination of sweep and loft. Idea being the profile will change from one end to the other but not in a straight line - so a s…

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## [Sketching on a surface not on a plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-on-a-surface-not-on-a-plane/19059)

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**Author:** [@zsurgeon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zsurgeon)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-on-a-surface-not-on-a-plane/19059 "2022-05-10T08:17:07Z")

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When double tapping on a 3 D model to start sketching can we make the drawing on the surface of the 3 D object instead of the created straight plane?

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## [Conversion to 2d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conversion-to-2d/19263)

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**Author:** [@isk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/isk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conversion-to-2d/19263 "2022-05-10T05:54:08Z")

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I am using 5.121.3138.0 #e0bbfc86 version of your software in trial version. I need to export 2d drawing. Window I am getting doesn show share conversion buttons you showed in your help. The export option in upper right …

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## [How to delete drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-drawings/19252)

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**Author:** [@NiKinG91](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NiKinG91)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-drawings/19252 "2022-05-09T14:03:32Z")

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Hi guys, do you know how to delete several drawings at once? Or do I have to delete one at a time?

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## [5.130 - Bugs, squashed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-bugs-squashed/19248)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-bugs-squashed/19248 "2022-05-09T13:35:28Z")

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Hi Shaprs, Hope you’re all doing fine and your modeling flows are smooth as ever. Our latest release packs minor improvements, so without further ado… Fixed: We took care of a handful of bugs, which should now result…

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## [Traduction french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/traduction-french/16178)

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**Author:** [@aquila70](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aquila70)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/traduction-french/16178 "2022-05-09T08:14:20Z")

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bonjour, comme demandé (pas sur forum windows ) , comment activé le francais, je ne trouve pas parametre , j’ai installé la version du site et installé le packtage , et je ne sais toujours pas ou se trouve le setting.sur…

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## [Annoying new iPad/Apple Pencil select features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annoying-new-ipad-apple-pencil-select-features/13510)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annoying-new-ipad-apple-pencil-select-features/13510 "2022-05-09T07:49:16Z")

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Hi, EDIT (for overly negative post) I want to just say first of all, I really do love this app and I use it almost every day! It has most of the features I need to make fully professional layouts, drawings, models, etc,…

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## [Sketch on plane and copy it to the reverse side?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-plane-and-copy-it-to-the-reverse-side/19231)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-plane-and-copy-it-to-the-reverse-side/19231 "2022-05-09T03:50:54Z")

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I’m currently sketching out the layout for the front of the case I’m making and I need to see how that corresponds to the internals. Is there any way of seeing my sketch through the wall so to speak?

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## [What is prl measurement?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-prl-measurement/19234)

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**Author:** [@coledimich](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coledimich)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-prl-measurement/19234 "2022-05-09T01:00:03Z")

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What does “prl” stand for? This shows up as a measurement sometimes and I haven’t been able to find anything online, in the manual or in these forums about it.

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