# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=242

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## [Measuring a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-a-body/12727)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-a-body/12727 "2021-05-11T15:55:59Z")

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Sometimes I want to place a ruler along the side of a body. Since this feature doesn’t exist I tried to drag out a surface (or plane) of the body. If I just make a rectangle and extrude it to a box. And then drag out one…

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## [Technical drawing loading problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawing-loading-problem/12725)

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**Author:** [@GeneralWinter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeneralWinter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawing-loading-problem/12725 "2021-05-11T06:52:23Z")

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The technical drawing view never loads. I just updated Shapr tonight, but this started a few minutes before the update. Need help as i cant finish the project without the technical description.

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## [Export part of a shapr model into another shapr design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-part-of-a-shapr-model-into-another-shapr-design/12248)

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**Author:** [@Willis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Willis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-part-of-a-shapr-model-into-another-shapr-design/12248 "2021-05-10T16:47:01Z")

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Hi, could you point me in the right direction re copying part of a design into a different one. Eg have a template of a set of glazed doors that i am using on different jobs that i dont have as a separate design (they ar…

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## [STL exports double size of design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exports-double-size-of-design/12716)

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**Author:** [@donescobar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donescobar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exports-double-size-of-design/12716 "2021-05-10T16:44:24Z")

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I’ve had a few issues when exporting to STL (both standard and high quality) and OBJ files. So in trying to find out what’s going on I tested a couple of things and here is what I found out… First test Cylinder 30mm di…

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## [Unable to export to STEP or IGES](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-to-step-or-iges/12707)

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**Author:** [@FoxMcWeezer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FoxMcWeezer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-to-step-or-iges/12707 "2021-05-10T16:42:55Z")

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Hi. I’m getting this error: No bodies to export. Create a body as turn on its visibility to include it in export. The steps I took were: Create a rectangle, resize length and width Extrude the rectangle Fillet the e…

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## [Mass hiding/unhiding capability](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-hiding-unhiding-capability/12449)

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**Author:** [@Spencer.G](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spencer.G)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-hiding-unhiding-capability/12449 "2021-05-10T05:20:04Z")

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Hey gang. Really love how far you’ve brought the macOS version along. You guys should take great credit in what you do, you’ve successfully invented basically the first ever great CAD program for novice and flexible-role…

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## [Is that possible to make a tri-axial ellipsoid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-that-possible-to-make-a-tri-axial-ellipsoid/12233)

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**Author:** [@Mickael54](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mickael54)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-that-possible-to-make-a-tri-axial-ellipsoid/12233 "2021-05-10T03:51:38Z")

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I can make an ellipsoid with two different axes with the rotate tool but how can I make an ellipsoid with 3 different axes? Thank you

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## [Failed operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-operations/12627)

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**Author:** [@Rand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rand)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-operations/12627 "2021-05-10T00:15:35Z")

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I get “can’t heal wound” error message - what is this and how do I determine what the problem is? New to this - need help! Thanks

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## [Unable to view DXF after import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-view-dxf-after-import/12687)

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**Author:** [@VTdesigns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VTdesigns)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-view-dxf-after-import/12687 "2021-05-09T23:26:25Z")

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Hey guys ! I just tried importing a dxf file into SHAPR3D. Once I click the ‘Done’ button, I don’t see anything in the file. Leaves me with an empty file. FYI I have upgraded to Standard subscription. Please help 911…

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## [Transferring work from ipad to laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-work-from-ipad-to-laptop/12702)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-work-from-ipad-to-laptop/12702 "2021-05-09T19:53:46Z")

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Hi, Is there any way I can transfer my work from my iPad to my laptop? I had an issue with a big piece of work not opening on my iPad so I’m hoping I can open it on my laptop since I have a lot more space now but all the…

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## [Scale tool request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tool-request/12689)

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**Author:** [@kelsey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kelsey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tool-request/12689 "2021-05-09T08:53:59Z")

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Any chance the little scale “knob” could be added back onto the move tool? It has really put a hitch in my workflow needing to go back through the menu, I really miss it. Perhaps an option to toggle this on if people pre…

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## [Am I blocked? 🥺](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-blocked/12672)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-blocked/12672 "2021-05-09T07:11:37Z")

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Hi, Unfortunately I can not open this forum anymore with my default browser (Safari) so I had to use another browser from the appstore. Safari has been restarted and the iPad has been restarted, history and website da…

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## [Sweep Tool - Are Compound Curves/Pipes Possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-tool-are-compound-curves-pipes-possible/12692)

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**Author:** [@ctc1111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctc1111)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-tool-are-compound-curves-pipes-possible/12692 "2021-05-09T02:00:17Z")

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I am working on tubular frame for something and I am attempting to draw a pipe (D shape) that has a compound curve. It goes ‘up’ and ‘out’ at the same time. There is a leading edge that I had hoped to use the ‘offset ed…

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## [When export an STL it prints with a gap on the bottom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-export-an-stl-it-prints-with-a-gap-on-the-bottom/12691)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-export-an-stl-it-prints-with-a-gap-on-the-bottom/12691 "2021-05-09T01:57:37Z")

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What happens is it prints with gap in all directions so the filament drops. No other program has this issue and is not the printer. It’s either a bug or I’m using the app wrong.

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## [Can't extrude outer part of offset](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-outer-part-of-offset/12688)

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**Author:** [@jonlangager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jonlangager)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-outer-part-of-offset/12688 "2021-05-08T23:48:46Z")

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I have a box, and I am looking to make it hollow using the offset and extrude tools. However – instead offsetting the edge and then pushing down the inner section, I would like to pull up the outer section. However, it w…

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## [Technique to hexagonal birdhouse?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technique-to-hexagonal-birdhouse/12680)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technique-to-hexagonal-birdhouse/12680 "2021-05-08T00:24:55Z")

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See the attached image for a 6 sided birdhouse. It took a lot of complicated steps to create it. I think there must be a better way of doing it. Here’s what I did: I created a hexagon on the bottom. I then created a sma…

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## [Infinity symbol or moebius strip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/infinity-symbol-or-moebius-strip/12668)

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**Author:** [@TristanV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TristanV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/infinity-symbol-or-moebius-strip/12668 "2021-05-07T21:08:29Z")

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Hi, is there a tutorial for making a moebius strip or any hints how to make this? Thanks Tristan

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## [Suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion/12678)

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**Author:** [@Jchrist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jchrist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion/12678 "2021-05-07T20:45:55Z")

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I think it time that the app be able to work offline somehow, so when I don’t have access to the internet I can access my designs. Also, I think within creative rights the designs I create in the app are my intellectual…

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## [自己設計啊](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/12669)

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**Author:** [@YCo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YCo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/12669 "2021-05-07T07:40:33Z")

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## [Align hole with sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-hole-with-sketch/12649)

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**Author:** [@Paulmac66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulmac66)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-hole-with-sketch/12649 "2021-05-06T19:47:52Z")

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Coming from a history based cad system i am used to altering a sketch and the feature created from the sketch would automatically update, can you edit a sketch used to for example create a hole then align the 3d feature…

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## [Single face with Replace a face tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/single-face-with-replace-a-face-tool/12653)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/single-face-with-replace-a-face-tool/12653 "2021-05-06T16:28:59Z")

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Hello, First of all, Shapr3D is a very amazing. Thanks for that. I recently found something strange that happens sometimes when I want to replace a face to another face. Here are the screenshots: As you can see…

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## [Exporting error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-error/12638)

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**Author:** [@Zebrewz06](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zebrewz06)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-error/12638 "2021-05-06T13:01:05Z")

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I’ve been exporting stl’s the same way since I’ve been using this app. Today the file shows up as an error on my MacBook and cannot open file to 3d print. Unsure of where to go from here. Process: I complete the design,…

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## [FAQ clarification - turning off auto-renewal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faq-clarification-turning-off-auto-renewal/12596)

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**Author:** [@GeekAndDad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeekAndDad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faq-clarification-turning-off-auto-renewal/12596 "2021-05-06T09:33:15Z")

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From the FAQ: How can I cancel the subscription I’ve purchased on the website? Sign into your Account on the website. Click on the three dots next to your current subscription and select ‘cancel.’ Confirm the cancellati…

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## [Dxf import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import/5047)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import/5047 "2021-05-06T09:17:03Z")

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Hi all, I am testing the import of \* .dxf files together with the Concepts app with which you can export with the format dxf and svg. When importing the dxf file of concepts, the curves do not appear in Shapr3D as I sho…

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## [Assembly Constrains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-constrains/12648)

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**Author:** [@TinyWorkshop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TinyWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-constrains/12648 "2021-05-06T05:28:49Z")

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I know, there are no constrains to use while assembling bodies. but there’s a plan to add this feature in the future?

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## [What are the parameters for exporting files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-are-the-parameters-for-exporting-files/9733)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-are-the-parameters-for-exporting-files/9733 "2021-05-05T18:27:07Z")

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What are the parameters when I need to export a part from a main file with multiple pieces and folders. Do I need to delete all unwanted files first, in order to keep from copying the unwanted as well. The main file has…

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## [Locking references in sketches to bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-references-in-sketches-to-bodies/11872)

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**Author:** [@max3\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/max3_2)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-references-in-sketches-to-bodies/11872 "2021-05-05T14:52:15Z")

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Hi, I can’t seem to figure that out: for a simple example, I’m trying to build a stack of two boxes where the second one is always set in by a certain amount around the sides. So I go ahead and sketch out a rectangle an…

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## [Change default on Project tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-default-on-project-tool/12608)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-default-on-project-tool/12608 "2021-05-04T17:20:58Z")

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99.9% of the time, I use the Project tool to project a profile onto a sketch so I can add to/manipulate it. Unfortunately, I usually forget to change the setting from Edges to Sketch and then get frustrated because I for…

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## [Confusing email about sub](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/confusing-email-about-sub/12607)

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**Author:** [@taranreese](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/taranreese)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/confusing-email-about-sub/12607 "2021-05-03T17:19:10Z")

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Hi, I have a standard paid subscription. Today I got an email saying I was upgraded to business for two weeks and then I would be set to a free account. I think this is a wording mistake and wanted to let you that this w…

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## [Snap model to corner of xyz axes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-model-to-corner-of-xyz-axes/12606)

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**Author:** [@Filip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Filip)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-model-to-corner-of-xyz-axes/12606 "2021-05-03T15:10:55Z")

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I use shapr3d on ipad to make 3dmodels for my 3d printer. I’ve been using it for 7 months now and i have the paid ro version. But can i snap my models into the corner of tthe axes?

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