# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=207

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## [2D scaling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-scaling/18150)

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**Author:** [@Ford](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ford)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-scaling/18150 "2022-03-19T23:47:23Z")

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Newbie here. Tried searching but didn’t find anything or didn’t know the correct search terms. I traced a part roughly from a photo that I can clean up after the fact, the problem I’m having is how do I adjust the size…

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## [Tutorials no longer current?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-no-longer-current/8589)

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**Author:** [@Mikewinters617](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikewinters617)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-no-longer-current/8589 "2022-03-19T21:54:37Z")

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So… almost a year ago, at the advice of a friend, I tried out Shapr3d, and it seemed perfect for what i needed! The BEST feature, was the built in tutorials, that you could pause, rewind , etc…!! I was using th…

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## [How to union this or fill or weld?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-union-this-or-fill-or-weld/18126)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-union-this-or-fill-or-weld/18126 "2022-03-19T13:38:28Z")

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I’m new, but learning fast, but i made this joint, and it looks great on screen and till I 3D printed it i did not realize I had a space, that i cannot figure out how to weld, or union it in Shapr3d… again I am new to an…

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## [Perpendicular Surface blend/fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-surface-blend-fillet/18076)

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**Author:** [@eastrise15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eastrise15)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-surface-blend-fillet/18076 "2022-03-19T00:43:42Z")

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Hi all - brand new here, so apologies in advance for the entry level type question. I have been using Shapr3D for a couple months now and am looking to blend two perpendicular surfaces together with an internal fillet/r…

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## [Garden gate with sloping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/garden-gate-with-sloping/18107)

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**Author:** [@SiDaWelding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SiDaWelding)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/garden-gate-with-sloping/18107 "2022-03-18T20:07:17Z")

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Hey, I need help. I want to design a Garden Gate. I already designed the Frame But now I dont have a idea how I can design the slopings. I hope you can help me. I Hope you Understand me. On both Ends I want to do 45 …

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## [Trouble rotating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-rotating/17977)

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**Author:** [@Ford](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ford)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-rotating/17977 "2022-03-18T18:19:42Z")

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I’m just finally starting to mess with this thing. I’m a total newb and really only messing with 2D drawings for now. I want to rotate this body clockwise but I keep getting an error.

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## [Truck Bumper Fabrication](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/truck-bumper-fabrication/18118)

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**Author:** [@DsilverArc33](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DsilverArc33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/truck-bumper-fabrication/18118 "2022-03-18T17:46:00Z")

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Hello Can anyone help with how to get started on parts like this? Ive been using this Cad Program for about a year. But our fab team is wanting to Make Bumpers and I’m having trouble Drawing with the complex angles! Any …

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## [Extrude cut fail. Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-cut-fail-bug/18080)

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**Author:** [@colinmok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/colinmok)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-cut-fail-bug/18080 "2022-03-18T17:24:22Z")

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Hi everyone, I am not able to make a extrude cut like the object in the lower right corner. As long as the object on the left has a square inner cut, I can only make a triangular cut on either side but not both. Any idea…

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## [Render with blender](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-with-blender/18105)

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**Author:** [@awan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/awan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-with-blender/18105 "2022-03-18T16:36:34Z")

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hi, anyone have nice tutorial or about the process how to import from shapr3d then render model in blender? i knew there is a webinar on official Youtube channel. but now it is gone

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## [Deformed pyramid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deformed-pyramid/18059)

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**Author:** [@SUNAO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SUNAO)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deformed-pyramid/18059 "2022-03-18T14:50:50Z")

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How can I create this kind of tile shape? It is a deformed pyramid. I have no idea to make the apex…

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## [Import a scan to check for clearances](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-a-scan-to-check-for-clearances/18116)

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**Author:** [@Matrhode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matrhode)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-a-scan-to-check-for-clearances/18116 "2022-03-18T14:21:15Z")

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Good morning I’d like to scan a few items that are on my desk. I’d like to take the scan file, import it into shapr3d. Is it possible to use the scan as an overlay in my model? Ultimately I’d like this to be used as a c…

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## [Trouble when importing step file from Kicad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-when-importing-step-file-from-kicad/17883)

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**Author:** [@Urbanspaceman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Urbanspaceman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-when-importing-step-file-from-kicad/17883 "2022-03-18T12:07:05Z")

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Hi, I have a big step file (over 90Mb) generated by kicad. is impossible to move (select all from left to right) but i noticed that the object is very big, maybe out of scale? it should be about forty centimeters wide …

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## [Adding or removing point when editing spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-or-removing-point-when-editing-spline/4217)

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**Author:** [@Aldhis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aldhis)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-or-removing-point-when-editing-spline/4217 "2022-03-18T10:38:13Z")

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Hi Team, How to add or remove point when editing splines or any curve? Regards,

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## [Multi - tasking - multi threading - and managing complex designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-tasking-multi-threading-and-managing-complex-designs/18085)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-tasking-multi-threading-and-managing-complex-designs/18085 "2022-03-18T08:58:29Z")

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I have a request regarding file management. It is a real pity that whenever you manage a file (import, export, save etc) Shapr3d is waiting on completion. it doesn’t matter how many cpu-kernels are available, you have t…

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## [Important things get hidden, improvement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/important-things-get-hidden-improvement/18093)

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**Author:** [@Mbock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/important-things-get-hidden-improvement/18093 "2022-03-17T18:05:06Z")

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Hi, I have noticed that often important information is obscured by overlays. I have attached some pictures. It would be great if this could be optimized. Thanks Martin

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## [Deformity roof](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deformity-roof/18061)

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**Author:** [@SUNAO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SUNAO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deformity-roof/18061 "2022-03-17T17:31:52Z")

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Hello, I want to create roofs of house. Some tools are tried, but not going well… First, I made a new construction place. And then worked “Replace Face”. But some points don’t fit. I tried “Move/Rotate”, but the bo…

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## [Another challenging shape for me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-challenging-shape-for-me/17980)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-challenging-shape-for-me/17980 "2022-03-17T17:26:23Z")

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Hi everyone, I found this shape difficult for me to be accomplished… Help me again, perhaps @TigerMike please…thank you very much. In my video, I did an approach with flat shape of base which actually is not flat …

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## [Adding pictures to drawings for better presentations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-pictures-to-drawings-for-better-presentations/18078)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-pictures-to-drawings-for-better-presentations/18078 "2022-03-17T14:38:07Z")

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For architectural (permit) applications and other design plans: Adding screen captures of 3d renderings and also actual site photos, mechanical fixtures, design features, appliance, cabinets, etc. would give drawings tr…

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## [Pdf export failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pdf-export-failed/18031)

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**Author:** [@Moe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moe)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pdf-export-failed/18031 "2022-03-17T09:33:33Z")

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Dear all, i tried to export my 2D drawing as pdf, but it failed. I never experienced this before. Even after restart it failed. Any Ideas? Shapr business on windows 11 Export failed.pdf (104.2 KB)

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## [3D printing STL export issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-stl-export-issues/17498)

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**Author:** [@Ctodmodel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ctodmodel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-stl-export-issues/17498 "2022-03-17T04:22:46Z")

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For some reason I’m having to export my .stl as mm out of Shapr if I want Cura or Prusa slicer to scale correctly. Even having prusa slicer set to inches will result in mm import from shapr. I think Shapr just has the v…

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## [Looking for a good 2d - Shapr3D workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-a-good-2d-shapr3d-workflow/18070)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-a-good-2d-shapr3d-workflow/18070 "2022-03-17T00:10:17Z")

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I’m having a very hard time trying to get consistent results with my workflow. Inkscape seems to be buggy on my Mac(10.15) and Vectonator doesn’t export to DXF. I basically want to just be able to design anything, tran…

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## [Sound effect of spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sound-effect-of-spline/18072)

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**Author:** [@SM1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SM1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sound-effect-of-spline/18072 "2022-03-16T23:48:35Z")

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I just wanna say that the sound that the app makes when you create spline points, is incredibly satisfying to me :slight\_smile: I like it so much, it makes me want to use the spline tool- even if I don’t need to haha I…

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## [Add image or file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-image-or-file/18050)

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**Author:** [@artemis999](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/artemis999)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-image-or-file/18050 "2022-03-16T09:48:58Z")

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Hi, I´ve started to use Shapr3d education, have watched many videos (thanks for that;-)), but have now encountered a problem I can´t solve. I understand there should be the possibility to add files (screws for example) o…

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## [Trying to put a hole in the wall of a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-put-a-hole-in-the-wall-of-a-cylinder/18033)

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**Author:** [@VAXman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VAXman)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-put-a-hole-in-the-wall-of-a-cylinder/18033 "2022-03-16T05:49:28Z")

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I’m a very new Shapr3D user, so I thought I’d try something challenging to learn the ropes. I’d like to create a cylinder and put three evenly spaced holes (120º apart) in it. I’ve created the cylinder but I’m lost on …

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## [Ruler \\ Measures on the pc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ruler-measures-on-the-pc/18008)

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**Author:** [@Guy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Guy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ruler-measures-on-the-pc/18008 "2022-03-15T19:55:32Z")

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I need to check the length of something in the pc version of the app. How do I measures?

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## [Shapr3d For Sketchup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-sketchup/18010)

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**Author:** [@Lebenthien7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lebenthien7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-sketchup/18010 "2022-03-15T17:36:11Z")

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Eu sou usuário do Sketchup, porém estou gostando muito de usar o Shapr3D, ainda estou apenas me familiarizando com a versão gratuita, não migrei para a versão paga. Sou arquiteto e por isso projeto muito com Sketchup. …

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## [Is there a public schema for the SHAPR file format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-public-schema-for-the-shapr-file-format/18022)

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**Author:** [@Berci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Berci)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-public-schema-for-the-shapr-file-format/18022 "2022-03-15T13:46:21Z")

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I’m wondering if there exists a schema for the shapr file format, it would be nice if I could analyze and maybe transform my exported files with some kind of scripting.

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## [Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches/14257)

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**Author:** [@Andrewski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andrewski)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches/14257 "2022-03-15T00:38:51Z")

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Any chance there’s something in the works to make sketches a real pro level tool? By that I mean allowing separate sketches layers using the same plane? Every time I try to give Shapr3D a try again the terrible sketchin…

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## [Drag a shape by its center point?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-a-shape-by-its-center-point/18015)

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**Author:** [@Cubicdissection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cubicdissection)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-a-shape-by-its-center-point/18015 "2022-03-14T20:07:07Z")

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How can I move a shape to a snap point by referencing and dragging by the center? Whenever I move the mouse to the center dot, the purple crosshairs appear and it only allows me to move what appears to be the rotation ax…

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## [Delete a Solid Body Part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-a-solid-body-part/18005)

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**Author:** [@Jahanzeb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jahanzeb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-a-solid-body-part/18005 "2022-03-14T11:39:56Z")

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Hi, I am new to Shapr3D and design a bellow model with 4 inner walls. The walls are also visible from outside, I want walls to remain inside only. Attached is the shapr3d file. Also a screen shot with red lines to delete…

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