# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=205

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## [App still running in background when I hit the power button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-still-running-in-background-when-i-hit-the-power-button/18379)

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**Author:** [@Cdavenport4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdavenport4)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-still-running-in-background-when-i-hit-the-power-button/18379 "2022-03-28T16:20:43Z")

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After downloading the new update on my Apple iPad Pro 11” I was just checking out the new feature (Which I love, Thank you) late at night. I hit the power button and put away my device and my battery was around 70%ish . …

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## [Videos continues to play after closing app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/videos-continues-to-play-after-closing-app/18314)

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**Author:** [@Cdavenport4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdavenport4)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/videos-continues-to-play-after-closing-app/18314 "2022-03-28T16:00:48Z")

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After upgrading to the new version of Shapr3D with Visualization I decided t view the announcement video since I didn’t get to watch it live. So, after watching most of it I decided to close the video but after closing t…

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## [Where have outline / grid options gone for export images?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-have-outline-grid-options-gone-for-export-images/18375)

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**Author:** [@BenLewisMAV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenLewisMAV)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-have-outline-grid-options-gone-for-export-images/18375 "2022-03-28T15:52:58Z")

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Hi All I may have missed it, but last time I exported images, I remember there being an option to turn on/off the outlines of solid bodies, and turn on/off the stage/background grid? This was quite useful to communicat…

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## [Issue with edges/face moving around after split body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-edges-face-moving-around-after-split-body/18187)

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**Author:** [@BenLewisMAV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenLewisMAV)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-edges-face-moving-around-after-split-body/18187 "2022-03-28T15:25:34Z")

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Hi All I seem to have encountered a frustrating issue when using split body - the faces/edges of a body seems to shift around slightly after a split body command, causing subsequent operations to fail due to the misalig…

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## [Positioning HELP!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/positioning-help/139)

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**Author:** [@moo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/positioning-help/139 "2022-03-28T14:56:32Z")

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I have watched the demo where I have drawn a circle on a box trying to position that circle on the specified box "side". However: I can not for the live of me replicate the help video myself. I click center on the circle…

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## [Save and open files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-and-open-files/14900)

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**Author:** [@Nando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nando)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-and-open-files/14900 "2022-03-28T13:07:19Z")

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Hey, what is the benefit of „import“ and „export“ files instead of „save file“ and „open file“ as it is standard in most other software on the market? I think I don’t get it :slight\_smile: I have to admit that I miss t…

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## [Office Furniture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/office-furniture/18365)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 10:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/office-furniture/18365 "2022-03-28T10:42:49Z")

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## [Remove middle section of shelled curved part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-middle-section-of-shelled-curved-part/18354)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-middle-section-of-shelled-curved-part/18354 "2022-03-28T08:36:09Z")

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Hello all, I could really use some help. I have a part that flat on the front but curves over at the top. I want to remove a section of the middle of the part and have no idea how to do that or if it’s even possible? Ple…

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## [\[Feature Request\]Allow user to control show or hide welcome window](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-allow-user-to-control-show-or-hide-welcome-window/18357)

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**Author:** [@Jax0rz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jax0rz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-allow-user-to-control-show-or-hide-welcome-window/18357 "2022-03-28T04:48:52Z")

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After familiar with the app ,the welcome windows is useless,Any plan to let user control show or hide the welcome windows ?

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## [HELP ME PLEASE Drawings fail to export in pdf. Format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-please-drawings-fail-to-export-in-pdf-format/12140)

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**Author:** [@Daylan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daylan)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-please-drawings-fail-to-export-in-pdf-format/12140 "2022-03-27T21:35:07Z")

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The APP is up to date. My iPad is up to date. I was exporting files in pdf. And dxf. Just the day before but now it fails…any suggestions?

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## [Advanced surfacing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-surfacing/18343)

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**Author:** [@Laci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-surfacing/18343 "2022-03-27T12:01:24Z")

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Hi, I wonder if shapr is strictly a solid modeler or if in the future there is a plan to add tools for surface modeling? (like in alias or rhino) And also if at some point subd modeling would be an option too? (like in …

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## [Unable to import dwg file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-dwg-file/17823)

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**Author:** [@landiao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/landiao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-dwg-file/17823 "2022-03-27T07:47:32Z")

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Hello! I want to import dwg format file,but after opening the display of things blank, somtimes prompted"skipped some invalid curve". What is the reason? What do I need to do to properly import dwg files?

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## [Windows on a building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-on-a-building/18336)

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**Author:** [@Liorthr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Liorthr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-on-a-building/18336 "2022-03-27T00:17:17Z")

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Hii, i need help i dont Know how to put Windows on a building? CAN someone help me :grin:

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## [It's very serious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/its-very-serious/18333)

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**Author:** [@BGabor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BGabor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/its-very-serious/18333 "2022-03-26T20:51:01Z")

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## [Missing the project name in the interface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-the-project-name-in-the-interface/18332)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-the-project-name-in-the-interface/18332 "2022-03-26T20:18:39Z")

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:wave:When you move the tip of the pen between projects on a simple mistake, you may lose the label to start automatically. The previous label is erased and you are asked to fill in the space with a new name or lose the …

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## [Aligning 'grouped' bodies...?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-grouped-bodies/18322)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-grouped-bodies/18322 "2022-03-26T19:04:47Z")

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Just wondering if there is a way to align a ‘group’ of bodies with another body. The align tool is great. However, if I have a model comprised of several bodies ‘grouped’ together I am not able to align the entire group…

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## [Rotating the rotational directional](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-the-rotational-directional/18327)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-the-rotational-directional/18327 "2022-03-26T18:25:15Z")

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Not sure how to phrase this question. I would like to rotate the Y or X facing direction of the vertical Z rotation arrows. For example. I’m trying to align hexagrams adjacently from center of a bowl up the bowl’s wall a…

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## [Measuring the space, not the model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-the-space-not-the-model/18321)

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**Author:** [@EraMikkola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EraMikkola)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-the-space-not-the-model/18321 "2022-03-26T08:15:16Z")

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I really need a way to measure spaces in between the items, angles etc. I know there is a way to get info of the edges etc. but but… When creating an object I sometimes get lost or gotta quickly tweak the spaces between …

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## [Delete a hole in a sweep?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-a-hole-in-a-sweep/18286)

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**Author:** [@bronson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bronson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-a-hole-in-a-sweep/18286 "2022-03-25T18:02:24Z")

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What’s the easiest way to delete the hole in this sweep? I’d like this tub to have a nice continuous bottom and hold water. I tried making a plug and unioning it in, painstakingly matching every measurement, but the …

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## [Laser cutting directly from Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laser-cutting-directly-from-shapr3d/18306)

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**Author:** [@andy\_zellers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andy_zellers)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laser-cutting-directly-from-shapr3d/18306 "2022-03-25T17:09:59Z")

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As a teacher I am always looking for a simple way to do things with a lot of users. I have an Epilog laser in my classroom and it would be incredible if we could design something in Shapr and “print” directly to the lase…

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## [How do I merge shapes/bodies?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-merge-shapes-bodies/18291)

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**Author:** [@czgon03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/czgon03)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-merge-shapes-bodies/18291 "2022-03-25T14:45:51Z")

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I’m incredibly new to this, I’ve never touched a 3D modeling program before and I’ve only explored the app for a few hours so far. I wanted to ask if I can merge different bodies into one? The “union” button looks like i…

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## [Guide curve's vertices incorrecty intersect with profile vertices](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guide-curves-vertices-incorrecty-intersect-with-profile-vertices/18281)

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**Author:** [@rtk11226](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rtk11226)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guide-curves-vertices-incorrecty-intersect-with-profile-vertices/18281 "2022-03-25T14:40:41Z")

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This is my first attempt at using loft… I’ve read the manual, watched the YouTubes and I’m still not able to successfully complete my design. I keep getting the error in the subject line when I try to apply the guide cu…

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## [Non-default names of bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-default-names-of-bodies/18304)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-default-names-of-bodies/18304 "2022-03-25T13:18:32Z")

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I try to keep track of what I am doing by giving names to bodies. However I find that on many operations (and certainly with the Union op) you lose the name of the bodies, because a new body with generic name is created…

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## [Invalid body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-body/18296)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-body/18296 "2022-03-25T12:32:04Z")

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I need to increase the thickness of the sidewalls in this model but keep getting blocked. I assume it’s all the rounded edges. I have tried to revert them back but it won’t let me change the radius back to 0. At this po…

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## [Overlapping colours issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-colours-issue/18298)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-colours-issue/18298 "2022-03-25T10:35:03Z")

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Love the new visualisation feature but I’ve noticed an issue when transparent colours overlap. I created a design with several coloured glass cylinders… When the blue cylinder is observed through the yellow cylinder one…

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## [Scene transparency](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scene-transparency/17222)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scene-transparency/17222 "2022-03-25T10:12:44Z")

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First off, it’s great to see rendering in Shapr, thanks so much for implementing it! Great work so far! I can’t wait to see where it goes. Real quick, unless I’m doing something wrong, I just noticed that the transpar…

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## [Unfold shapes to DFX files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfold-shapes-to-dfx-files/18292)

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**Author:** [@Paddysback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paddysback)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfold-shapes-to-dfx-files/18292 "2022-03-25T06:13:18Z")

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Are you going to add a steel fabrication add in to unfolding shapes to DFX files for pipe work ? That work be so cool Plate ‘n’ Sheet.com Plate n Sheet Sheet Metal Development Software

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## [Material Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-request/18279)

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**Author:** [@Wezza77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wezza77)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-request/18279 "2022-03-24T21:08:12Z")

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Could you consider please an extruded colourable basic material? To be honest probably the brushed alpha on a colourable plastic looks close enough and then serves for things like pultruded carbon also. Thanks.

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## [Add function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-function/18276)

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**Author:** [@paper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/paper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-function/18276 "2022-03-24T20:32:44Z")

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Hello community, I am happy to see what you have achieved in such a short time and are working diligently on changes. This is my first post, I would be very happy if someone recognizes the problem I have here. I’m sorry…

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## [Any middle school teachers using Shapr?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-middle-school-teachers-using-shapr/18271)

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**Author:** [@andy\_zellers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andy_zellers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-middle-school-teachers-using-shapr/18271 "2022-03-24T20:19:19Z")

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Hello, I am a middle school Technology Education & Engineering teacher. I have been teaching students the basics of CAD/3D modeling for about 20 years with programs such as SketchUp, Tinkercad, and Inventor. All student…

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