# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=226

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## [Move-Rotate has changed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-has-changed/15330)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-has-changed/15330 "2021-10-13T16:19:44Z")

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What happened to Move-Rotate, rotating in 5° snapped increments? Sometimes it rotates smoothly in fractional degrees. Other times it’s back in 5° increments. Personally, I prefer the 5° snapped increments and can always …

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## [Whats the best approach to Knurling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-the-best-approach-to-knurling/15251)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-the-best-approach-to-knurling/15251 "2021-10-13T15:42:42Z")

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I am trying to find a strategy to adding grip textures to tools and such. What is the best method to adding knurling? With F360 and SW, you could come back and change the dimensions of your “knurls” but I think without …

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## [Really Basic Basics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-basic-basics/15303)

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**Author:** [@Speedgeezer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Speedgeezer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-basic-basics/15303 "2021-10-13T15:39:29Z")

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Open new canvas. Draw rectangle. Extrude rectangle up into a rectangular solid. Double-tap to select the solid. Move the solid. The original rectangle, the footprint of the moved solid, remains in place as a separat…

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## [iOS 15 Status](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-15-status/15311)

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**Author:** [@Boatanchors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boatanchors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-15-status/15311 "2021-10-13T06:09:53Z")

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Just a quick question to ascertain the status of Shapr3D on iOS 15.0.1. I have a 12.9” 2020 Pro model and don’t want to upgrade from 14.8 until I’m sure Shapr3D will work. TIA, Walt

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## [Fast cut/slice mode, limit object fast bool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-cut-slice-mode-limit-object-fast-bool/15320)

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**Author:** [@OldmanSam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OldmanSam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-cut-slice-mode-limit-object-fast-bool/15320 "2021-10-13T04:19:01Z")

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So I found that using intersection or subtract are useful and you can make cut lines with them but I found it a bit cumbersome, it would be nice if there was a slice mode that would just set the extrude to create the eff…

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## [Export DXF for Laser Cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-for-laser-cutting/15310)

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**Author:** [@Stelzriede](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stelzriede)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-for-laser-cutting/15310 "2021-10-12T17:55:39Z")

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Sorry if this question has been answered already, I tried searching. I am no means an expert. I created a simple part, 80mm x 200mm with a hole pattern on top and on the bottom a cut out U so I can create cart forks for…

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## [I don’t find my previous designs after reinstalling the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-don-t-find-my-previous-designs-after-reinstalling-the-app/15289)

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**Author:** [@MihaiPreda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MihaiPreda)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-don-t-find-my-previous-designs-after-reinstalling-the-app/15289 "2021-10-12T15:52:00Z")

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Hi everyone! I need your help regarding accessing my previous work. I’ve used Shapr earlier in spring 2021 using a paid subscription. I had a monthly subscription plan which I ended inthe summer. I’ve created several m…

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## [Are there any easy way to design with t-slot extrusion?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-easy-way-to-design-with-t-slot-extrusion/15294)

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**Author:** [@Pang\_lol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pang_lol)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-easy-way-to-design-with-t-slot-extrusion/15294 "2021-10-12T02:00:58Z")

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Like the title said, I’m wondering if there are any functions or plugin for designing a 80/20 rig. Maybe importing parts and interacting with joints and slides. I’m pretty new with this software, it would be hella cool…

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## [How to export an image in jpg format on MacOS version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-an-image-in-jpg-format-on-macos-version/15292)

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**Author:** [@PEC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PEC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-an-image-in-jpg-format-on-macos-version/15292 "2021-10-11T18:47:18Z")

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Hello Is there a way to export image in jpeg format on MacOS version of Shapr3D? By default, it creates a .png file, (which is ok as I can easily convert it into .jpg to share it). The Export menu says “Capture any vi…

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## [Shapr slowler in v4.11.0 iOS when suppress and copy object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-slowler-in-v4-11-0-ios-when-suppress-and-copy-object/15221)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-slowler-in-v4-11-0-ios-when-suppress-and-copy-object/15221 "2021-10-11T18:28:30Z")

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Shapr is slowler since version 4.11.0 on my ipad, when I want to delete , copy and move object, etc. I tried to make my project lighter, but the slowness is still there. There is always a working icon when I do this kind…

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## [Modifiers and Pie Menus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifiers-and-pie-menus/15267)

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**Author:** [@OldmanSam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OldmanSam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifiers-and-pie-menus/15267 "2021-10-11T13:35:30Z")

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Just want to share some user feedback based on my usage of the windows app, so far really enjoying it but just two things I’d like to see: I feel like a pie menu would be very useful for keyboard and mouse users, everyt…

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## [Construction plane bug / request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-bug-request/15280)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-bug-request/15280 "2021-10-11T11:29:09Z")

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Noticed something weird: if I select a construction axis, an “Add Plane (Perp. to Curve)” button appears. However, if I go into Add/Construction Plane and change the type to “Perpendicular to Curve at Point,” both straig…

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## [Resize shelled walls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-shelled-walls/15281)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-shelled-walls/15281 "2021-10-11T06:59:06Z")

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As you can see in this video when I try to resize this hollow box, it gives me the distance it’s moving, not the actual dimension of the box. I could be wrong but I swear it used to show the actual distances, not just …

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## [Why are some areas not extrudable?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-some-areas-not-extrudable/15265)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-some-areas-not-extrudable/15265 "2021-10-10T23:31:26Z")

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These are all circles, but only some areas are extrudable, why? I’m working on a geared design, but using imported dxf gear patterns are waaaaay to slow to work with due to all the control points, so I’m forced to us…

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## [Some lessons on German](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-lessons-on-german/15278)

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**Author:** [@Jan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-lessons-on-german/15278 "2021-10-10T19:27:43Z")

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Hello Everbody, Live anybody here near Munich? I will to get some lessons for shapr3D in German. Thank you and king regards. Jan

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## [Surface modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling/15273)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling/15273 "2021-10-10T19:23:02Z")

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We should get an option for surface modeling in Shapr3D. It would be of great help for modelling complex geometries.

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## [Why am i forced into a walk through guide everytime i log in?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-am-i-forced-into-a-walk-through-guide-everytime-i-log-in/15270)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-am-i-forced-into-a-walk-through-guide-everytime-i-log-in/15270 "2021-10-10T10:29:09Z")

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Sorry for the caps lock, but this is kinda super annoying :slight\_smile: I switch between my ipad mini and my ipad pro. But often (if not everytime) i log in between the tablest I am suddenly forced to go through a long…

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## [Design not opening under iPadOS 15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-not-opening-under-ipados-15/15143)

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**Author:** [@RAbagnale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RAbagnale)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-not-opening-under-ipados-15/15143 "2021-10-09T22:13:26Z")

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After I upgraded to iPadOS 15 my designs don‘t open anymore. I use the German language. When Shapr3D has to “tessellieren” it stucks upon opening the design.

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## [STL quality settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-quality-settings/15214)

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**Author:** [@vstelegin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vstelegin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-quality-settings/15214 "2021-10-09T14:02:45Z")

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How can I adjust angular resolution for the STL export?

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## [Convert Entities (solidworks)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-entities-solidworks/5028)

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**Author:** [@SpaceFace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SpaceFace)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-entities-solidworks/5028 "2021-10-08T16:56:07Z")

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Hey guys, I’m super proficient in solidworks and really liking how quickly I can design in shapr3D but I cant find a tool equivalent of “convert entities.” Any solidworks guys have any tips? It is useful for take line g…

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## [Sugerencia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sugerencia/15242)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sugerencia/15242 "2021-10-08T17:07:41Z")

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Buenas tardes a todos! hace tiempo que no doy señales de vida!! disculparme!! He estado un poco liado y disperso… me gustaria proponer esto: Que podamos diferenciar las lineas de los bocetos con colores. creo que tend…

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## [Ability to rebind the keys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-rebind-the-keys/15145)

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**Author:** [@Ignash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ignash)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-rebind-the-keys/15145 "2021-10-08T15:51:31Z")

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Hello, Shapr3D is a cad program that I finally can use without bashing my head into the table learning shortcuts. Would love to be able to rebind the navigation keys to use the same navigation as Cinema 4D. Thank you!

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## [Save-out part of your model, compared to having to save it fully every time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-out-part-of-your-model-compared-to-having-to-save-it-fully-every-time/15178)

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**Author:** [@Sitefab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sitefab)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-out-part-of-your-model-compared-to-having-to-save-it-fully-every-time/15178 "2021-10-08T10:19:04Z")

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Is this possible?

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## [Design will not open](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-will-not-open/15206)

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**Author:** [@Tavis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tavis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-will-not-open/15206 "2021-10-07T08:46:45Z")

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Hi Shapr3D team, As I have noticed upon opening the forum many users are experiencing problems open their designs currently. I am using the latest at most powerful iPAD pro available (2021 release). My design is small …

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## [Exported filename](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-filename/15215)

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**Author:** [@vstelegin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vstelegin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-filename/15215 "2021-10-06T21:33:57Z")

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Need to put model name into exported filename. Currently it’s always Exprort.stl, need to change it every time.

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## [Extrudes in different planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrudes-in-different-planes/15121)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrudes-in-different-planes/15121 "2021-10-05T20:57:27Z")

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Hey guys, I got an handrail to make for those funky stairs, and figured that shapr3d would help me once again with all the angles and drops but it’s tricky. All my line are connected but I can’t select the face in blue.…

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## [This pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-pencil/15150)

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**Author:** [@Memio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Memio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-pencil/15150 "2021-10-04T20:32:02Z")

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How can I remove this pen and the red dots?

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## [STL format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-format/15171)

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**Author:** [@In3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/In3d)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-format/15171 "2021-10-04T15:53:12Z")

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I have imported a STL file and I want to see how to bring up the black outlines as attached photo Any idea ?..

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## [Date on drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/date-on-drawing/15147)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/date-on-drawing/15147 "2021-10-04T08:30:45Z")

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Why the date on a drawing is in mm/dd/yy format? It is confusing (I.e. what does 11/02/yy mean?). Is it adjustable or is it a ISO norm?

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## [Losing my mind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/losing-my-mind/15132)

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**Author:** [@pinkfloyd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pinkfloyd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 2:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/losing-my-mind/15132 "2021-10-04T02:17:24Z")

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Hi everyone I’m new to this program, not sure if I’m just being stupid. Trying to create this and have hit a dead end can anyone help?

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