# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=230

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## [I had a very quick go of this today](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-had-a-very-quick-go-of-this-today/14592)

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**Author:** [@Oldeshark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oldeshark)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-had-a-very-quick-go-of-this-today/14592 "2021-08-30T08:08:29Z")

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So, I tried it today, are there plans to add quick keys, and a left handed UI ? I’m left handed so my iPad is in left handed mode, I actually use my right hand when using a mouse but having things in the same place means…

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## [I cannot export to step - get error to create body and set visible in Win](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cannot-export-to-step-get-error-to-create-body-and-set-visible-in-win/14651)

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**Author:** [@rbmore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rbmore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cannot-export-to-step-get-error-to-create-body-and-set-visible-in-win/14651 "2021-08-30T06:32:35Z")

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I cannot export to step - get error to create body and set visible in Win. Have business version. Import STL model - works OK. Everything appears to be there Export to STEP - no go. Get error message re body and vis…

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## [Pivot points to test different states of model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pivot-points-to-test-different-states-of-model/14663)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Hahmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thomas_Hahmann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pivot-points-to-test-different-states-of-model/14663 "2021-08-30T02:31:29Z")

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Hey there, I would love to attach different pieces of my model together on Different pivot points, so I can test like extended and retracted states. At the moment I have to move and tilt every part on its own to check d…

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## [Beginner Problem (maybe)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-problem-maybe/14652)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-problem-maybe/14652 "2021-08-28T21:30:01Z")

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Hey there, the object shown is a bass reflex tube. You can see this little triangular nose. I just draw two lines on the ring surface below (an arc). The endpoints are touching the tube. This result is that funny little…

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## [In Built Standard Features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-built-standard-features/8891)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-built-standard-features/8891 "2021-08-28T11:02:19Z")

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Looking forward to in-built features like internal threads(part of hole features), circlip grooves, counterbores, countersunk holes and others pertaining to mechanical engineering design. These features to be as per vari…

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## [Features for Woodworking](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/features-for-woodworking/14634)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/features-for-woodworking/14634 "2021-08-27T22:57:37Z")

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Hey there! Im just at day two of my trial period. Besides, I’m using SketchUp (which has tons of awesome plugins) and sometimes F360. So, I’m using 3D modeling mainly for my woodworking projects and 3D printing. First …

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## [Textured Sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textured-sphere/14630)

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**Author:** [@hjdltjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hjdltjr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textured-sphere/14630 "2021-08-27T14:21:17Z")

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How would I do a textured hollow sphere like the one above?

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## [Changing from Mechanical Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-from-mechanical-design/14625)

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**Author:** [@GrumpySmurf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GrumpySmurf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-from-mechanical-design/14625 "2021-08-27T11:19:04Z")

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Good day! I’m stuck on a relative small matter. I’m trying to figure out how to change the focus from mechanical designing to Architecture designing. Can anyone please help?!.

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## [Reponsive body and parameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reponsive-body-and-parameters/14576)

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**Author:** [@Alexis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reponsive-body-and-parameters/14576 "2021-08-27T08:27:54Z")

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New to Shapr3D but I was wondering if there’s a way to get the body to adapt when you change the sketch he is related to? Let’s say I do a 500mm plate then switch to 700 later on, I’d love to get my body to adapt. Also …

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## [Moving an item to a certain point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-item-to-a-certain-point/14605)

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**Author:** [@dries](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dries)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-item-to-a-certain-point/14605 "2021-08-26T15:57:18Z")

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Hello, I wanted to bend a flat item, but since that is not possible I decided to cut it into two pieces and rotate one of the parts. So far so good, but I don’t know how I can move the rotated item back in place to rec…

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## [Thumbnail views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnail-views/8072)

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**Author:** [@jcgi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcgi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnail-views/8072 "2021-08-26T10:25:31Z")

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Hello, is there a way to get thumbnail views of our shapr files ? Currently, i can only see the shapr3d logo with file name below. Would be useful to visualise the model itself (thumbnail views). Thanks. JC

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## [New update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update/14600)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update/14600 "2021-08-26T08:21:26Z")

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Is it me ? or does pencil accuracy got sharper after update? :slightly\_smiling\_face: I used to have to zoom on a face really close to get it right. Now it’s a little bit better I guess. Maybe that’s from the chicken I…

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## [Pb to renew educational license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pb-to-renew-educational-license/14591)

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**Author:** [@Perreaud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Perreaud)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pb-to-renew-educational-license/14591 "2021-08-26T05:06:06Z")

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I must renew my educational license before 28/08/2021 but I have not le link « request edu link » in my shapr application. So I can’t do it. What is the solution ? Thanks

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## [Best way to create this simple component?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-create-this-simple-component/14597)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-create-this-simple-component/14597 "2021-08-26T02:38:19Z")

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I created this simple thing in several different ways but they are all very awkward. What’s the easiest/best way to create this?

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## [Loft at sketches snap on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-at-sketches-snap-on/14587)

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**Author:** [@CADesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CADesigner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-at-sketches-snap-on/14587 "2021-08-25T15:33:07Z")

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hi Is it possible to attach the control points to a sketch in the loft tool. This way my shape would certainly become symmetrical. thanks

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## [Using Line to create cuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-line-to-create-cuts/14573)

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**Author:** [@MarcoB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcoB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-line-to-create-cuts/14573 "2021-08-25T01:43:15Z")

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Hello, I would appreciate some help on this. I would like to create a panel break on a cylinder. In Moi and Fusion, I´m able to go to the front view, create a line where I would like to slice the object in two. Is the…

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## [SVG export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export/11507)

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**Author:** [@Daff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daff)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export/11507 "2021-08-24T14:26:56Z")

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Hello, I’m looking for some truthful direction. I have tried the demos of both IOS and MAC OS versions of Shapr3d and am very impressed. I have also tried Fusion 360, for me Shapr3d just edges ahead because of the iPad …

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## [How Do You Create An “Orange Peel” Effect On A Sphere?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-an-orange-peel-effect-on-a-sphere/14561)

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**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Special_K)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-an-orange-peel-effect-on-a-sphere/14561 "2021-08-24T14:26:41Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to figure out how and if its possible to create the orange peel effect on my dome (see pic) below. Anyone got some suggestions please?

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## [Why is my extrusion sliced into pieces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-extrusion-sliced-into-pieces/14541)

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**Author:** [@thealejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thealejandro)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-extrusion-sliced-into-pieces/14541 "2021-08-24T08:37:41Z")

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It,s not the first time it happens to me. Extrusion produces fully sliced up body (each line is like a cut of a knife). Previous times it had happened, I had to “clean up” completely the drawing to be extruded, leav…

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## [Can’t chamfer or fillet the simplest of objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-chamfer-or-fillet-the-simplest-of-objects/14323)

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**Author:** [@thealejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thealejandro)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-chamfer-or-fillet-the-simplest-of-objects/14323 "2021-08-24T07:26:11Z")

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After trying a multitud of ways to solve this, I must say it has been impossible to chamfer or fillet a simple edge in an object. The chamfering/filleting tool has been working so irregularly and unpredictably that it e…

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## [Trying to edit specific sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-edit-specific-sketch/14499)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-edit-specific-sketch/14499 "2021-08-24T01:36:53Z")

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When I am trying to add to one sketch, even if I am in edit mode for the one I want to edit, it will edit another sketch that is on another plane that is parallel to it. I am attaching a video to show it. Any ideas on …

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## [Radius on inside union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-on-inside-union/14536)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-on-inside-union/14536 "2021-08-23T18:07:59Z")

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I have a small knob that I would like to radius an inside 90 union or junction. When I try to use radius/chamfer tool it wants to perform the function on the flat not portion creating the opposite of what I am trying to …

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## [Section view needs improvement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-needs-improvement/14550)

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**Author:** [@igor3dviz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/igor3dviz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-needs-improvement/14550 "2021-08-23T13:26:27Z")

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Section view looks terrible. The shading constantly overflows with lines, changing their scale. The adjacent parts merge, you can’t see their boundaries. I have to cut another object out of the object (or extrude a rect…

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## [0.24 - Booster shot for pen and keyboard users](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-24-booster-shot-for-pen-and-keyboard-users/14547)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-24-booster-shot-for-pen-and-keyboard-users/14547 "2021-08-23T11:47:49Z")

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Hi everyone! The latest version of Shapr3D for Windows – Early Access, 0.24, is out :rocket: So before August comes to a close, soak up some sun and catch these zesty updates: New: We added a checkpoint before the o…

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## [Shapr3D crashes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashes/14518)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashes/14518 "2021-08-23T11:29:14Z")

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I downloaded a stl file of a column head from the website ameed.net (Search Results for “Top of column ” – Download Stl Files, Obj Files) and when I open it in Shapr3D it crashes. Is it safe ? :sweat\_smile:

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## [Subtraction and union problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-and-union-problems/14529)

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**Author:** [@Eightbitghost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eightbitghost)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-and-union-problems/14529 "2021-08-22T17:29:21Z")

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I’m having a small problem trying to create a screw thread in a design. I had been using a imported thread and then either using the union function or the subtract function depending on the application. For some reason o…

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## [Perpendicular to edge at point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point/14427)

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**Author:** [@eeek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point/14427 "2021-08-21T19:15:43Z")

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When I do this I am building a sketch from the end of a line with the intent of the end point being the center of my new sketch. But I have a hard time finding the end point on the new construction plane. Any seguestions…

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## [AR enhancements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-enhancements/14513)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-enhancements/14513 "2021-08-21T00:06:12Z")

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do you think you would be doing any new AR enhancements like being able to hide parts from a assembly or being able to move parts away from each other to see inside the assembly. Thanks

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## [Subscription prompted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-prompted/14503)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-prompted/14503 "2021-08-20T20:14:06Z")

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Hello Shapr3D team Why am I seeing this ? I just opened the app to work on a project and surprised by this.

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## [Maximum Distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/maximum-distance/14512)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/maximum-distance/14512 "2021-08-20T18:59:39Z")

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Would be better and time Saving to include a maximum distance between faces I had to use offset face to measure

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