# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=227

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## [Correctly positioning objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/correctly-positioning-objects/15118)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/correctly-positioning-objects/15118 "2021-10-04T00:29:52Z")

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Look at the picture… I would like to know how I can position the lines correctly in relation to the circle. The short line at the bottom: how to center it below the center of the circle? The long line at the right: h…

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## [No face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-face/15173)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-face/15173 "2021-10-03T22:35:04Z")

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I have a sketch, but without face. How can this happen? How to create a face? And what is a face? Can I see it somewhere?

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## [A few issues with M1 iPad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-issues-with-m1-ipad-pro/14992)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-issues-with-m1-ipad-pro/14992 "2021-10-03T18:57:40Z")

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First off, the app is noticeably less stable than on my old 2018 iPad Pro. The app often lags and stutters and I have to restart it. More annoyingly, I can no longer share STLs directly to dropbox as the sharing pane is …

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## [Questions about new pdf export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-new-pdf-export/12900)

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**Author:** [@Swexam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Swexam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-new-pdf-export/12900 "2021-10-03T10:23:09Z")

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Hello! I am very happy to see that 2D drawings is finally getting some attention. It’s a great start! I have a question about exporting as pdf however. In DWG/DXF format everything is fine and looks great but when expo…

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## [Scaling to a set dimension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-to-a-set-dimension/15117)

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**Author:** [@BridgeBuilder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BridgeBuilder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-to-a-set-dimension/15117 "2021-10-03T10:21:39Z")

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I must be missing a function! I am trying to design a stamp for concrete and for simplicity, it is a basic rectangle shape that I am trying to stamp. I have set dimensions that I want to chamfer or scale the bottom face …

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## [Selecting with window selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-with-window-selection/14134)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-with-window-selection/14134 "2021-10-03T10:20:03Z")

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I imported a large assembly into shapr3d and needed to rotate everything so I window selected everything and the rotate option came up and inputted 90 deg. but it keeps failing but if I select everything in the folder pu…

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## [Missing bottom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-bottom/15108)

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**Author:** [@mrdindon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrdindon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-bottom/15108 "2021-09-30T17:00:13Z")

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So I pretty sure this as been covered many times and I’m sorry for that but maybe I don’t have the correct wording when I search for the answer (english is not my first language…) I made that part but I forgot to make t…

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## [Draw this on a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-this-on-a-cylinder/15112)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-this-on-a-cylinder/15112 "2021-09-30T10:52:08Z")

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Hello ? I was searching the better way to draw this kind of pattern on a cylinder. I tried but it’s not perfect. If you’ve got some ideas… :relaxed: Thank you for your help.

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## [File Locations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-locations/15039)

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**Author:** [@brettg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brettg)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-locations/15039 "2021-09-30T00:11:58Z")

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Hey there, I’m super excited to have Shapr3D on Windows! I noticed a quick mention of the app during the recent Surface launch event, and went digging for the app in the store. Thank you for your work on this! I’m a bit…

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## [How to print?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-print/15097)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-print/15097 "2021-09-29T20:29:45Z")

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Without exporting to pdf.

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## [Adding points to splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-points-to-splines/14179)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-points-to-splines/14179 "2021-09-29T16:53:31Z")

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I was once able to press on an existing spline with the Apple Pencil to add a control point. Now I get the area selection UI instead (actually the press-and-hold timer for activating it). I’ve tried tapping, pressing, ho…

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## [0.27 - Haptic motor boosts, Split body tool, and more](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-27-haptic-motor-boosts-split-body-tool-and-more/15065)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-27-haptic-motor-boosts-split-body-tool-and-more/15065 "2021-09-27T14:00:30Z")

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Hi everyone :rocket: In version 0.27, we popped the hood and added some new parts — specifically, haptic motor boosts. Effortlessly and intuitively draw in the design space with the pen and get immediate tactile feedbac…

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## [Slicing a 3D Object into Layers for CNC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-a-3d-object-into-layers-for-cnc/14844)

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**Author:** [@amclaug95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/amclaug95)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-a-3d-object-into-layers-for-cnc/14844 "2021-09-28T18:55:43Z")

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I have been using Shapr3D for a little over a year now and love the user friendliness. I mostly use the app to create objects to be milled on the CNC and have been ‘slicing’ objects the very long way (creating multiple c…

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## [Grid partially visible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-partially-visible/15077)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-partially-visible/15077 "2021-09-28T09:54:11Z")

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Why is the grid only visible through the holes?

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## [I need help!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help/15075)

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**Author:** [@liago](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liago)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help/15075 "2021-09-28T07:35:06Z")

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hello i need help ! How do I change the feature automatically when I change the 2D sketch while the feature is formed?

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## [Subtracting A Half Sphere From A Cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-a-half-sphere-from-a-cylinder/15061)

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**Author:** [@ChloZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChloZ)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-a-half-sphere-from-a-cylinder/15061 "2021-09-28T05:55:19Z")

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I am trying to subtract (or concave; whatever can work) a 1/2 sphere from a cylinder to create a bowl shape, but as can be seen in the picture, it is not working well for me. I would love if anyone can help. As for the …

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## [Combing the teeth of a gear into one object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combing-the-teeth-of-a-gear-into-one-object/15069)

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**Author:** [@MachineBunKelly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MachineBunKelly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combing-the-teeth-of-a-gear-into-one-object/15069 "2021-09-27T19:47:47Z")

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Hello everyone. I have a gear I want to combine into a single line but I can’t seem to figure it out. Any help? Thanks!

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## [Run shapr3d on two ipads (ipad mini and pro)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/run-shapr3d-on-two-ipads-ipad-mini-and-pro/15012)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/run-shapr3d-on-two-ipads-ipad-mini-and-pro/15012 "2021-09-27T19:30:38Z")

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My Ipad Pro 2018 12,9 still have a few good years left, so I might not upgrade before a 2022 or even 2023 version comes out I did however order the new Ipad Mini. This will mainly be a dedicated notebook to compliment m…

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## [Problem with two-finger panning on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-two-finger-panning-on-ipad/15059)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-two-finger-panning-on-ipad/15059 "2021-09-27T17:56:38Z")

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Frequently I get tripped up when I’m trying to pan on my iPad, because one of my fingers accidentally starts on a tool button or its label. The finger that’s on the button is disregarded, so the entire gesture is interpr…

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## [Drawings in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-in-shapr3d/15005)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-in-shapr3d/15005 "2021-09-27T17:10:30Z")

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any way to align views after they are put on a drawing and any way of make a iso view shaded on drawing.

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## [Scale for Drawings - Architectural/Imperial Units](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-for-drawings-architectural-imperial-units/15067)

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**Author:** [@JohnChristian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohnChristian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-for-drawings-architectural-imperial-units/15067 "2021-09-27T16:43:28Z")

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When modeling we can change the unit format to Architectural (feet and inches), but when placing views on a drawing the only options for scaling them seem to be metric. Can you add it so that we can scale drawings in 1/…

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## [Measurement between different objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-between-different-objects/15034)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-between-different-objects/15034 "2021-09-27T07:53:01Z")

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Well, as my screenshot shows, there is a back board and on the front there is a row of strips. Now I want to measure the distance between the right side of the last strip and the right side of the back board. How can I d…

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## [Subscription auto renewed? But no access](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-auto-renewed-but-no-access/15050)

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**Author:** [@Tomcol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tomcol)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-auto-renewed-but-no-access/15050 "2021-09-27T06:44:42Z")

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Hi, i use your product from time to time, one month at a time . It has taken money ,£53.99 for the last 4 months .but i haven’t had access for the last 2. I’ve had to delete loads of designs just to work on something new…

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## [Object requires a newer version of ios](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-requires-a-newer-version-of-ios/15029)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-requires-a-newer-version-of-ios/15029 "2021-09-26T22:22:47Z")

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I keep getting this message even though i am on ios 15…

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## [Feature Request: Unfold Face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-unfold-face/15058)

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**Author:** [@rpomeroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpomeroy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-unfold-face/15058 "2021-09-26T21:44:47Z")

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I’m working with bent laminations of wood with curves in multiple dimensions. Once the desired face shape is created using lofting, revolving etc., I need to unfold/flatten (not Project) a face it to it’s 2D equivalent f…

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## [Threading](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading/15053)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threading/15053 "2021-09-26T17:56:56Z")

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What is the best way to thread an object (like a screw)? I also would like to add the object it gets screwed into (male/female).

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## [A ball and a cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-ball-and-a-cone/15030)

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**Author:** [@MySucio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MySucio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-ball-and-a-cone/15030 "2021-09-26T04:52:16Z")

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I want to make a simple ball & cone. Size does not matter……… go

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## [Shapr3D large app icon glitched out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-large-app-icon-glitched-out/15042)

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**Author:** [@Millionmike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Millionmike)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-large-app-icon-glitched-out/15042 "2021-09-26T08:04:16Z")

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The Shapr3D app icon is glitched out when you use large app icons on iPad OS 15. Attached Screenshots.

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## [3D printing from iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-from-ipad/4233)

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**Author:** [@alex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alex)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-from-ipad/4233 "2021-09-25T19:46:49Z")

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At uni, we have a number of Flashforge Creator Pro 3D printers. I can easily create stl files from my iPad on Shapr to be printed. But currently I have to save the STL to my laptop, open the Flashforge app on there and l…

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## [Hi, I’m a furniture maker in south England. I paid years membership now need to learn more about it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-m-a-furniture-maker-in-south-england-i-paid-years-membership-now-need-to-learn-more-about-it/15021)

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**Author:** [@Kingal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kingal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-m-a-furniture-maker-in-south-england-i-paid-years-membership-now-need-to-learn-more-about-it/15021 "2021-09-25T02:01:58Z")

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How can I make like a “door handle” and save it so I can use it on another projects!? I tried to import, export… but I don’t understand I’m looking to “save” that’s all Also is this software give me a real 3D drawing …

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