# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=220

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## [Guaradar archivos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guaradar-archivos/16363)

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**Author:** [@wigarga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wigarga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guaradar-archivos/16363 "2021-12-15T16:09:28Z")

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Hola, alguien conoce alguna forma de guardar todos los dibujos de forma rápida sin tener que ir uno por uno exportando, o hay alguna opción de copia de seguridad de la aplicación?

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## [繪圖檔(Draw)能夠更改圖面資料?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw/16350)

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**Author:** [@tonyyen97](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tonyyen97)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw/16350 "2021-12-15T08:49:57Z")

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hi，各位同好，有人知道該如何修改預設的繪圖檔(Drawing)嗎？ 我希望能增加材質，還有設計者名稱…等 希望能有同好可以指導，謝謝

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## [Import large dxf file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-large-dxf-file/16290)

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**Author:** [@Dimples21188](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dimples21188)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-large-dxf-file/16290 "2021-12-15T08:13:54Z")

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Hi ya, i seem to be having some issues opening any dxf files larger 1MB. I have tried on both the computer and the ipad. What am i doing wrong?

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## [Trouble using union tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-union-tool/16334)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-union-tool/16334 "2021-12-15T03:01:32Z")

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Hi I have an issue to unite my final parts. Whenever I try to unite all of them in this model there is an error saying that the geometry is not possible, I think the issue is around the yellow parts but I really have no…

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## [Design a nose cone of a 747](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-nose-cone-of-a-747/16348)

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**Author:** [@holmesluke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/holmesluke)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-nose-cone-of-a-747/16348 "2021-12-14T22:57:38Z")

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Hi, I am hoping someone can come up with a better way than I have for approximating the nose cone of a Boeing 747. I have attached a picture of the nose cone I am trying to achieve which is essentially an asymmetric roun…

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## [How to copy and past bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-and-past-bodies/16332)

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**Author:** [@marko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-and-past-bodies/16332 "2021-12-13T21:59:30Z")

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Greetings, I have a folder called base components and need to copy bodies in place to a customize folder. Alignment is critical, so using move to create duplicates is less than ideal, plus I need to move a lot of them. …

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## [Move to iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-to-ipad/8)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-to-ipad/8 "2021-12-13T18:24:33Z")

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Welcome to Shapr3D’s forums. Here, you can: Ask for help Post or read tutorials Share your designs with other Shapers Report bugs and share workarounds Ask for new features Receive news about updates We hope you’ll h…

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## [At $250 a year, we can’t create TEXT?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/at-250-a-year-we-can-t-create-text/14218)

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**Author:** [@David\_Romero](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/David_Romero)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/at-250-a-year-we-can-t-create-text/14218 "2021-12-13T14:33:41Z")

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I realize there are other creative ways to do this, but this should be an embarrassment to Shapr3D. I write software for Disney - do you think they would allow me to create software that is missing a component that peopl…

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## [Revolving eclipse or spline curve, non conform revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-eclipse-or-spline-curve-non-conform-revolve/16325)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-eclipse-or-spline-curve-non-conform-revolve/16325 "2021-12-12T22:11:01Z")

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I was trying to revolve a spline line shape that I developed, I was pleased with the visual shape that I have but when I revolved it I found that the revolved shape had FLAT EDGES. So then I decided ok maybe I have a pr…

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## [Adjust scale to imported PDFs, images](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjust-scale-to-imported-pdfs-images/16313)

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**Author:** [@tito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjust-scale-to-imported-pdfs-images/16313 "2021-12-12T18:49:24Z")

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when i import a PDF from Morpholio or elsewhere to SHAPR, I cant find a way to match the dimensions on the imported plans with the new ones. For example. if there is a line on my imported plan, 2m long, when i draw on to…

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## [Help creating smooth armor pieces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-smooth-armor-pieces/16306)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-smooth-armor-pieces/16306 "2021-12-12T05:07:02Z")

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Hi, I have been trying to create this armor part but I can’t get an smooth base nor the right shape, I’m not working at scale yet but this is the reference picture and my failed attempts. Also no idea on how to make the …

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## [Assistance required to modify Product mockup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-required-to-modify-product-mockup/16275)

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**Author:** [@Adhavan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adhavan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-required-to-modify-product-mockup/16275 "2021-12-12T04:51:48Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am new to Shapr3D software and I am not a designer. I have been trying to find the designer specialist in Shapr3D, but I couldn’t find in public freelance sites. That’s why I cam here to get assistance. W…

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## [Trying to determine size of structure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-determine-size-of-structure/14352)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-determine-size-of-structure/14352 "2021-12-12T01:51:00Z")

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I have tried to determine what size floor joist, what the size of the windows might have been. This is an old timing tower from Orange County international raceway, it was built in the early to mid sixties and closed dow…

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## [Saving views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-views/9070)

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**Author:** [@Kal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-views/9070 "2021-12-11T15:29:48Z")

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Is there any way of saving views in the items list? eg I have an imported model with several hundred individual items which make up various assemblies. By setting up the visibility of these items i can view each assembly…

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## [Is there a ruler?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-ruler/16248)

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**Author:** [@Adamzam15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adamzam15)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-ruler/16248 "2021-12-10T23:49:00Z")

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Please forgive me if this is a silly question, but is there a ruler function? I would like to be able to measure between certain points/lines/planes easily to know where to cut out shapes, etc. Thank you!

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## [Migrate to temporary ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-to-temporary-ipad/7725)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-to-temporary-ipad/7725 "2021-12-10T23:06:49Z")

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My iPad Pro needs to go in for a repair so I want to migrate my designs to my older iPad. The best way I can figure out is to use AirDrop one by one. The problem is that I can’t be logged in to two iPads at the same time…

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## [How to switch UI from left to right](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-switch-ui-from-left-to-right/16240)

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**Author:** [@marko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marko)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-switch-ui-from-left-to-right/16240 "2021-12-10T14:26:52Z")

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So I was working away using Astropad on an iPad and Spacemouse and all of a sudden, a notification popped up asking if I wanted to switch the UI from right to left handed. I inadvertently clicked on left and the tools ar…

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## [Screen shot settings and object color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-shot-settings-and-object-color/16284)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-shot-settings-and-object-color/16284 "2021-12-10T11:55:15Z")

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Hey there. First of all the built in screen option is a super idea! Anyhow if feel it needs some improvement. It would be much nicer if settings would not change to default automatically after exiting screenshot mod…

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## [Equal spacing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing/9562)

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**Author:** [@casualbuilds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/casualbuilds)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing/9562 "2021-12-10T00:29:02Z")

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I’m designing a cabinet and I’m looking to create drawer fronts that are the same height, but are equal spacing within the opening. Is there a way to create a rectangle and the based on the opening divide that by a numb…

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## [Export AR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-ar/16193)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-ar/16193 "2021-12-09T19:43:31Z")

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My respect to you my friends :wave:. I have a query, how can I show the glass as a glass that has a luster on AR or is transparent in the display USDZ.

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## [All forms are deform when open in other cad program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-forms-are-deform-when-open-in-other-cad-program/16126)

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**Author:** [@Rorris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rorris)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-forms-are-deform-when-open-in-other-cad-program/16126 "2021-12-09T18:25:12Z")

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Hello I’m in basic mode cause I’m learning the program, is normal that all the designs (.stI) deforms when are in other cad program or slicer? Maybe is the low quality only option, but is that normal? ROUND FORMS ARE …

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## [Projecting problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-problems/16259)

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**Author:** [@Hotmessenamel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hotmessenamel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-problems/16259 "2021-12-09T09:03:03Z")

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Hi all , I’m trying to make a ring with a pattern around the outside that will be extruded for hot enamelling . I’m having problems projecting on to a rounded surface the lines disappear at the ends then I can’t extrude.…

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## [Loft tool help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-help/16183)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-help/16183 "2021-12-09T06:24:00Z")

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Hello!, I’m trying to understand the new loft Tool. I’m trying to make car chassis’ that are more organic. However all attempts fail, tool sends an error. So I assume I’m doing it wrong. Any tricks or tutorials to help?.…

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## [. Resize sketched line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-sketched-line/16237)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-sketched-line/16237 "2021-12-09T04:57:44Z")

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This is a very simple question. I am trying to change the length of a line I drew as a sketch. I would have assumed to be able to do that by dragging with the pen. But all I am able to find is resizing by setting a new n…

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## [Connecting holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-holes/16251)

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**Author:** [@Adamzam15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adamzam15)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-holes/16251 "2021-12-08T23:38:10Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to connect some channels/holes at 90° inside a wall of this item i am designing, but I cannot get them to connect or run into each other. Please could someone help? I will also on another part make mul…

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## [Drawing problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-problem/16247)

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**Author:** [@vlei9988](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vlei9988)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-problem/16247 "2021-12-08T20:15:38Z")

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I build an big model of an container. Now I can’t do drawing. After the latest update yesterday, it loads a long time an after that I see am empty withe paper but not the drawing of my chosen part. Please help

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## [Suggestion of naming for the project upon start-up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-of-naming-for-the-project-upon-start-up/16245)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-of-naming-for-the-project-upon-start-up/16245 "2021-12-08T19:07:43Z")

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Hello my friends 0 I hope to be in the program. In the event of a new project, we can name it the project from the beginning. Also, in the case of moving between projects, there is a problem in the case of pressing the…

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## [Need Help Leveling Ends of a Cylinder Shaped Loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-leveling-ends-of-a-cylinder-shaped-loft/16188)

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**Author:** [@Oxnard111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oxnard111)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-leveling-ends-of-a-cylinder-shaped-loft/16188 "2021-12-07T20:31:57Z")

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I need help here please. Is there a way to make the four cylinder type shapes in my design become cylinders with flat ends? I am trying to create this design with 3D printing in mind. The cylinders represent wooden dow…

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## [Non-uniform scaling suggestions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling-suggestions/16181)

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**Author:** [@pozzlux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pozzlux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling-suggestions/16181 "2021-12-05T17:45:09Z")

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Hello all. I know the question of non-uniform scaling has been broached multiple times so I won’t request the feature yet again. But as a hobbyist modeler and 3D fabricator, I would love a suggestion. I have created a…

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## [I dont wanna free subscrieb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-dont-wanna-free-subscrieb/16223)

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**Author:** [@Hellooooolo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hellooooolo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-dont-wanna-free-subscrieb/16223 "2021-12-07T13:10:06Z")

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Hello i wanna pay to subscribe mode (standardmode?) Free subsmode til20day plz cancle this I cant expert obj pile:(

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