# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=240

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## [2D drawings - dims and notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-dims-and-notes/13039)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-dims-and-notes/13039 "2021-05-27T17:10:25Z")

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Hi, Few more thoughts for future tweaks on dims and notes in the 2D drawings. Need to be able to dimension to centre of line/object as can be done with circles. For example I have a square post which needs to be dimens…

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## [2D drawing ‘glitches’ - iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-glitches-ipad/13034)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-glitches-ipad/13034 "2021-05-27T10:02:48Z")

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Hi, A few thoughts to mention about the 2D drawings (which is a great step forward). Would be good to have the text in 2D drawings move with the view when repositioning within the drawing. Dimensions do move but text b…

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## [Subscription flip flop!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-flip-flop/12749)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-flip-flop/12749 "2021-05-27T06:58:10Z")

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I am working on a project that I hope to patent with in the near future. I will need to make drawings of this project to start the process, but the problem is I am working on a low to no budget. I have been reviewing the…

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## [Something happened by mistake but I need to do it again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/something-happened-by-mistake-but-i-need-to-do-it-again/13029)

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**Author:** [@rboisjoly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rboisjoly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/something-happened-by-mistake-but-i-need-to-do-it-again/13029 "2021-05-27T01:40:51Z")

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I cannot find a tutorial on this… and I did it without knowing how. I need to have a credit-card-sized box of about 10mm thick, with a circular bump in the middle. I had an extruded rectangle of the correct shape and a…

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## [Offset keeps switching to ‘loop’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-keeps-switching-to-loop/12998)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-keeps-switching-to-loop/12998 "2021-05-26T16:06:02Z")

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Hi, My offsets are 95% single offsets but the tool often resets to ‘loop’. It’s only a small quick click to change back but I find these little interruptions can trip me up when trying to work fast. Any chance of it sta…

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## [Unable to select segments of a sketch for deletion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-select-segments-of-a-sketch-for-deletion/12996)

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**Author:** [@ajitgeorge12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ajitgeorge12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-select-segments-of-a-sketch-for-deletion/12996 "2021-05-26T06:42:52Z")

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Hi, I created a sketch having many parts. I was able to delete parts of the sketch I did not need. However there are two arcs part of which I’d like to delete but when I try to select a part of the arc, the entire arc g…

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## [Need hint how to automate copy in a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-hint-how-to-automate-copy-in-a-circle/13009)

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**Author:** [@Michael.Kaupat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Michael.Kaupat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-hint-how-to-automate-copy-in-a-circle/13009 "2021-05-25T17:37:18Z")

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I want to rework this part of our old juicer and for that, I need to replicate the little slits around the center and I tried to work this by hand and it did not work. I wasn’t able to find the right function or a tutori…

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## [Accurately creating a end dimpled J Hook](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurately-creating-a-end-dimpled-j-hook/12982)

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**Author:** [@Ironeagle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ironeagle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurately-creating-a-end-dimpled-j-hook/12982 "2021-05-25T14:12:18Z")

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Dear sir,like to find out how to create a 3d model for the sheet metal j hook attached. The difficulties lies in the divot section A-A and View A. Please advise

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## [New body default to New not Union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-body-default-to-new-not-union/12997)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-body-default-to-new-not-union/12997 "2021-05-25T06:33:25Z")

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Hi, Just a small request. So often I form a new body off the face of an existing body and forget to select ‘new body’. Then, when I realise my mistake further down the line, I have to back track and from it all over ag…

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## [If I upgrade to the new Ipad pro M1, how do transfer my account and files to new pad. Thanks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-i-upgrade-to-the-new-ipad-pro-m1-how-do-transfer-my-account-and-files-to-new-pad-thanks/12993)

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**Author:** [@Rand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rand)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-i-upgrade-to-the-new-ipad-pro-m1-how-do-transfer-my-account-and-files-to-new-pad-thanks/12993 "2021-05-25T05:52:01Z")

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How do I transfer my account and in ipad files to new ipad after I return the old one on the return old for new plan? Thanks.

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## [My head is spinning faster then my Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-head-is-spinning-faster-then-my-shapr3d/12988)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-head-is-spinning-faster-then-my-shapr3d/12988 "2021-05-24T19:31:10Z")

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I fell in love with when I downloaded Shapr3D for Mac / iPad but I need courses for general understanding about CAD as well as efficient prototyping. I am working hard to find the best way to fulfil my visions via Shapr3…

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## [Help bending my piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-bending-my-piece/12966)

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**Author:** [@MySucio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MySucio)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-bending-my-piece/12966 "2021-05-24T16:14:13Z")

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I need help creating a partial arch on a small part

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## [Files from folder open as "Unnamed Design"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/files-from-folder-open-as-unnamed-design/12985)

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**Author:** [@ajitgeorge12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ajitgeorge12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/files-from-folder-open-as-unnamed-design/12985 "2021-05-24T10:37:45Z")

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Hi, I exported a sketch and saved it to a folder by the name “Mac Plates” on my MacBook. If I exit Shapr and then go to the folder and open the file using “File → Open With” and then use Shapr to open the file, it launc…

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## [Is there a way to minimize usdz file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-minimize-usdz-file/12981)

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**Author:** [@WoaCreative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WoaCreative)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-minimize-usdz-file/12981 "2021-05-24T08:11:00Z")

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Dear Shapr3D stuff and community, Does anyone have an idea how I can minimize a project for AR export… It happens to me, that I went far to large… thanks a lot for your help.

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## [Can objects be made transparent?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-objects-be-made-transparent/12977)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-objects-be-made-transparent/12977 "2021-05-24T07:56:12Z")

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Does anyone know if objects created in Shpr3D can be made transparent. Would it be useful to anyone?

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## [Easiest way to solve this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easiest-way-to-solve-this/12967)

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**Author:** [@Macek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Macek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easiest-way-to-solve-this/12967 "2021-05-23T16:27:05Z")

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Hey guys, what is the easiet way to solve this problem? I need my centre of circle to be in the middle of those two points, so they together create symetrical triangle.

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## [How can I create a trapezoid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-trapezoid/12933)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-trapezoid/12933 "2021-05-22T18:04:54Z")

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Hello, can anyone of you more experienced shaprs out there tell me how I can make a correction with this trapezoid? As you can see here, I managed to draw one trapezoid, but I when I drew the second one I wanted to corr…

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## [Export 2d drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-2d-drawing/12955)

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**Author:** [@FlorianM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FlorianM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-2d-drawing/12955 "2021-05-22T19:14:53Z")

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Hello everyone, I have created a 2D sketch (business account) and would like to export it as a PDF in 1:1 scale. The drawing fits perfectly on an A4 page in this scale and nothing is “cut off”. I have now printed this d…

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## [Tiny Threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tiny-threads/12914)

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**Author:** [@Danny](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Danny)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tiny-threads/12914 "2021-05-22T16:51:53Z")

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Hey guys, I‘m new to 3D design and would like to start learning how to design and print my own jewelry in silver or gold. I‘m wondering, if it‘s possible to design & print little threads, such as in piercings or if …

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## [Aligning sketch objects (text)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-sketch-objects-text/12868)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-sketch-objects-text/12868 "2021-05-22T16:47:53Z")

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I’m using Alphabet.shapr for text but I’m getting really frustrated trying to align letters when making words. Is there any easy way to get the baselines of the letters aligned?

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## [Changing the radius of multiple holes of the same dimension in a sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-the-radius-of-multiple-holes-of-the-same-dimension-in-a-sketch/12904)

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**Author:** [@ajitgeorge12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ajitgeorge12)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-the-radius-of-multiple-holes-of-the-same-dimension-in-a-sketch/12904 "2021-05-22T10:21:42Z")

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I have a sketch on which I have a large number of holes of 2 mm diameter. I need to change the diameter to 2.2 mm. Do I have to change the diameter for each hole individually or is there some way I can select all the ho…

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## [Stupid Question -\> Where’s duplicate button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stupid-question-where-s-duplicate-button/8293)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stupid-question-where-s-duplicate-button/8293 "2021-05-22T02:45:02Z")

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UPDATE: FIGURED IT OUT Leaving here in case any noobs like my self arrive at this. After selecting your object. Hit the little + button that appears right next to your object. You’ll then see a notification appear up …

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## [Windows program açılmıyor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-program-acilmiyor/12916)

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**Author:** [@omerfkrdnz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/omerfkrdnz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-program-acilmiyor/12916 "2021-05-22T02:43:42Z")

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## [How do you change you’re modeling category](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-change-you-re-modeling-category/12940)

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**Author:** [@Hayze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hayze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-change-you-re-modeling-category/12940 "2021-05-22T00:08:49Z")

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How do you change the categorey

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## [Shapr3D forum error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-forum-error/12936)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-forum-error/12936 "2021-05-21T16:04:51Z")

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I am unable to view my forum it is showing error.

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## [Sheet Metal Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-design/12910)

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**Author:** [@Refer-dude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Refer-dude)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-design/12910 "2021-05-21T00:13:14Z")

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I would like to use geometric shapes for sheet metal design and transitions. I’m a complete nube with 2-D and 3-D drawing. Will this app work for what I’m trying to accomplish? Years ago I was a CNC set up machinist a…

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## [Anyone Here Interested In Paramotor Design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-here-interested-in-paramotor-design/12886)

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**Author:** [@CLEVE-ij](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CLEVE-ij)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-here-interested-in-paramotor-design/12886 "2021-05-19T19:35:23Z")

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New guy here. Trying this program out. A few qestions 1 how do you ask the company a direct question? 2. What are those of you who are using the business or team versions thoughts vs the standard. For instance, the 2D dr…

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## [Interface text size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-text-size/12870)

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**Author:** [@Kal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-text-size/12870 "2021-05-18T23:42:23Z")

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Is it at all possible to make the interface text size user selectable? I’m old and my eye sight is not what it once was, still pretty good but trying to read some of the text for the user elements means I’m having to le…

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## [How can I prevent this inclination?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-this-inclination/12855)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-this-inclination/12855 "2021-05-18T18:00:11Z")

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Hello, so after having drawn a horizontal line and specifying the distance to the bottom line (254 mm) I tried drawing a second one and again specify the same distance. However when doing so, the second line will end up…

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## [How do I set the difference?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-set-the-difference/12854)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-set-the-difference/12854 "2021-05-18T12:21:53Z")

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Hello, in this rectangle I added a horizontal line which should be placed 254 mm above the bottom horizontal line. I can’t figure out how I can specify this distance of 254 mm. Can anyone help? Thanks a lot in advance! …

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