# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=210

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## [5.70 - Diameter dimensioning + a handful of tweaks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-70-diameter-dimensioning-a-handful-of-tweaks/17617)

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**Author:** [@tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-70-diameter-dimensioning-a-handful-of-tweaks/17617 "2022-02-24T14:59:24Z")

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Hi everyone!:rocket: 5.70 is the last update before one of our biggest feature releases to date – accordingly, you’ll find a small number of handy fixes: Improved: Circling back to a popular request, we’ve now added …

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## [Emboss An Image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emboss-an-image/17614)

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**Author:** [@kramerr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kramerr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emboss-an-image/17614 "2022-02-24T14:12:49Z")

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Is it possible to project a .svg image onto a flat face on an object then countersink the projected image ??

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## [I need help. I lost some of my files!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help-i-lost-some-of-my-files/17611)

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**Author:** [@Saverjet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Saverjet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help-i-lost-some-of-my-files/17611 "2022-02-24T13:23:33Z")

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Hi, today i opened sharp 3d on my ipad. I didn t use it from almost 2 years I had all my files saved regularly on the app. When i opened today the app , he asked me something about a new feature of the app to save on cl…

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## [Copy object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-object/8301)

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**Author:** [@267](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/267)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-object/8301 "2022-02-24T04:27:21Z")

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Is there a way to copy objects from one design to another. So far I tried to keep all projects in design and then copy it for the next project. Too many folders for a clean structure … Import of native S3D file into a…

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## [Perpendicular to edge at point not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point-not-working/17604)

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**Author:** [@Ignas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ignas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point-not-working/17604 "2022-02-23T14:14:53Z")

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Hello, Does someone knows how why I can’t draw perpendicular to edge at point like it shows on this video at 1:48 ? When I open offset from face command nothing pops like it’s showing on this youtube video Perpendicula…

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## [Modeling a 3d spiral spring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-3d-spiral-spring/6317)

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**Author:** [@Ansadek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ansadek)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-3d-spiral-spring/6317 "2022-02-23T11:55:12Z")

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Hi, I need to model a 3d spiral spring, or even just a 3d spiral line/path. Can you help , please?

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## [DXF for laser cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-for-laser-cutting/17589)

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**Author:** [@PhilH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhilH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-for-laser-cutting/17589 "2022-02-22T21:30:06Z")

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I’m stuck. I’m trying to send a dxf to an online laser cutter but the flat pattern shows “node points” at start and end of radii or corners, etc. How do I create a DXF without these node points?

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## [Selecting Items Is Work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-items-is-work/17561)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-items-is-work/17561 "2022-02-22T20:27:00Z")

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By far, most of my time in Shapr3D is spent editing selections. Either tapping exactly the right collection of edges or faces to modify, browsing through the item list looking for a certain plane/axis/sketch, or panning …

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## [Replication](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replication/17585)

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**Author:** [@TheSpas26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSpas26)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replication/17585 "2022-02-22T18:19:27Z")

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hello, I need to place 4 parts of the house on 2.5 meters, what tool can I use so that the program calculates the distance between them and places them in increments. in SketchAp it’s kind of called replication. if there…

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## [Форум](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17576)

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**Author:** [@TheSpas26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSpas26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17576 "2022-02-22T07:57:56Z")

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hello, I would like to clarify if I can write posts and answers in my native language on your forum and will this cause you inconvenience?

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## [Origin snapping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/origin-snapping/12665)

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**Author:** [@Cowforcow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cowforcow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 4:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/origin-snapping/12665 "2022-02-22T04:18:00Z")

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I have a suggestion for an additional feature that would add functionality to the program without increasing complexity. When you use the move tool the origin point in the tool could function as a snap point, this would…

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## [Grid to disc union question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-to-disc-union-question/17570)

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**Author:** [@Technofaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Technofaux)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-to-disc-union-question/17570 "2022-02-22T01:47:51Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to end up with a disc with the grid pattern on top of the disc. I am not sure if I am going about this the right way. I created the disc, then created an individual grid square then copied th…

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## [Sketches and shapes missing after workspace loaded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-shapes-missing-after-workspace-loaded/1475)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-shapes-missing-after-workspace-loaded/1475 "2022-02-21T17:46:38Z")

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Have anyone experience some of your sketches and shapes went missing after your workspace is loaded? I am not sure what happened but everything was fine up until yesterday. Today when I tried to load my workspace, first …

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## [5.8 / visualize first test](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-8-visualize-first-test/17572)

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**Author:** [@Dracula](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dracula)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-8-visualize-first-test/17572 "2022-02-21T22:59:42Z")

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Hi, I like it so far. Few suggestions: More control over lights/ shadow positioning. More control over materials (roughness, glossiness, etc) HDRI support (something like Cadmio) Question: Most importantly, is ‘Vis…

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## [Sweep with different radius start/end](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-with-different-radius-start-end/17445)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-with-different-radius-start-end/17445 "2022-02-21T21:28:01Z")

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Good evening :wink: Will there be a function in the future to define start and end shape with the sweep function? What I want to achieve is a curved tube with different start end end radius: Or is there another way…

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## [Going pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/going-pro/17549)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/going-pro/17549 "2022-02-21T16:54:15Z")

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'Is there a different option to pay card or bank transfer? Rather than through the app store? I think that bill gets added to my phone bill?

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## [IOS Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-feedback/17566)

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**Author:** [@gavspav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gavspav)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-feedback/17566 "2022-02-21T16:39:54Z")

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After completing a sketch if you move the sketch in 3d space so you can start extruding it quite often snaps back to the sketch plane meaning you can’t extrude. This is a minor irritation and it makes it easier to exit …

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## [Payment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/payment/17490)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/payment/17490 "2022-02-21T14:45:05Z")

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Why do I keep getting these?

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## [How can I get chamfers to meet? :(](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-chamfers-to-meet/17469)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-chamfers-to-meet/17469 "2022-02-21T14:44:13Z")

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So I’ve had this issue a while and usually somewhat fix it by getting it close… but I can never get chamfers to line up so there is always a weird edge which prevents proper edge flow. Bevel is fine, no issue at all only…

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## [Area selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-selection/12850)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/area-selection/12850 "2022-02-21T14:19:01Z")

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How do you do a area selection on a ipad with a apple pencil, is that even possible.

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## [Trouble hitting dimension box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-hitting-dimension-box/17565)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-hitting-dimension-box/17565 "2022-02-21T14:04:40Z")

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Hi. Not sure if this has been discussed before, but I find myself having great trouble “hitting” the dimension box, in order to change the value. And since one have to do this all the time, it’s becoming a huge annoyanc…

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## [SketchAp импорт/экспорт](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchap/17563)

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**Author:** [@TheSpas26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSpas26)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchap/17563 "2022-02-21T13:28:51Z")

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hello, I’m new to your forum and would like to apologize in advance for bad English, I use Google translator from Russia. The question is how can I import a file from SketchAp so that I can edit it

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## [Shapr3D crashing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashing/3000)

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**Author:** [@MatthewB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MatthewB)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashing/3000 "2022-02-21T12:04:54Z")

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I just had Shapr3D crash while moving a face on a cylinder by .05" (or, rather, trying to). The above screen capture is what the screen to the App looks like after three hours, and I cannot use the App without deleting …

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## [See all edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/see-all-edges/17558)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/see-all-edges/17558 "2022-02-21T00:06:08Z")

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I recall there is a menu option to show all edges on a body like a transparency to the body for edges Can anyone recall where this is as I don’t easily see it

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## [Cross section colouring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-colouring/17553)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cross-section-colouring/17553 "2022-02-20T21:12:47Z")

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Is therea way to do this? I set the Color’s on the bodies but in Cross section the colour is just the standard one. This means that the individual parts are hard to see.

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## [Shapr3D for Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-windows/303)

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**Author:** [@antoniojoaosantos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/antoniojoaosantos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-windows/303 "2022-02-20T21:01:08Z")

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Hello Guys, When will launched a version of the Shapr3D for Windows.

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## [' Flip image orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flip-image-orientation/17550)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flip-image-orientation/17550 "2022-02-20T20:56:04Z")

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To Flip image orientation ’ I tried the move/rotate selection and tt seemed t give me the right option gut it then gave me a message about a constraint or something stopping the action. So any ideas how to find out which…

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## [Flashing screen and crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flashing-screen-and-crash/5548)

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**Author:** [@GRIZZLY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GRIZZLY)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flashing-screen-and-crash/5548 "2022-02-20T19:24:47Z")

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Hi! Sometimes I have a strange flashing on the screen, when working, this happened before, for a few times, but now is more consistent, and the app is also crashed for several times. The design is simple, some tables, no…

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## [.two body revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-body-revolve/17541)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-body-revolve/17541 "2022-02-20T17:33:35Z")

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I have sketch which is meant to show two separate bodies but when I tried to revolve the first one it gives this error message.

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## [Text - Font dont load](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-font-dont-load/17545)

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**Author:** [@goran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/goran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-font-dont-load/17545 "2022-02-20T16:40:59Z")

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Hello there, I’m trying to add text but it seams like it doesnt support all fonts. In my case I’m trying to add font calles Freeline.ttf and Shapr3d lets me selct it and I’m able to position it correctly but after I con…

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