# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=251

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## [Da shapr 3d a mach 3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/da-shapr-3d-a-mach-3/11410)

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**Author:** [@John222](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/John222)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/da-shapr-3d-a-mach-3/11410 "2021-02-16T09:11:08Z")

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ciao, ho intenzione di acquistare il programma, prima però vorrei sapere se posso creare dal programma shapr3d per poi passarlo su aspire e dopo su mach 3. mi serve per eseguire fresature su pantografo cnc

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## [3.59.1 - A full facelift & command search](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-59-1-a-full-facelift-command-search/11428)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-59-1-a-full-facelift-command-search/11428 "2021-02-15T19:26:50Z")

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Hi! Before we jump into a full rundown of what’s new in version 3.59.1, let’s get one thing straight: Shapr3D for macOS will be compatible with Big Sur only, effective version 3.59.1. For details on upgrading to macOS…

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## [Tube bending in 3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-bending-in-3d/11424)

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**Author:** [@gacer1728](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gacer1728)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-bending-in-3d/11424 "2021-02-15T16:58:32Z")

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Hello everyone, looking for some help. Dont know how to bend tube correctly without any corner not only in one x,y axis but in 3d in two axis. Thanks you for your time!

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## [Checkerings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/checkerings/7099)

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**Author:** [@schoggi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/schoggi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/checkerings/7099 "2021-02-14T18:17:53Z")

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hello there newbie here, fully enjoying and learning shapr3d I try to recreate pistol grips but don t know how to cut out\\add diamond checkerings like the model !\[image|666x500\](upload://y3RsS7ThE8vGU4P8aWckeLKaUf…

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## [Text size, Group list, Awkward shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-size-group-list-awkward-shortcuts/11005)

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**Author:** [@zombiRon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zombiRon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-size-group-list-awkward-shortcuts/11005 "2021-02-13T10:49:22Z")

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This is an excellent start, after using the macOS version of shapr for 10 mins I bought into a pro subscription. I’m a long time user of SolidWorks, Siemens NX and on my mac Fusion360. Fusion 360 was my goto for person…

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## [Blank upper bar bug (v 3.59.1)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blank-upper-bar-bug-v-3-59-1/11392)

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**Author:** [@poastoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poastoast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blank-upper-bar-bug-v-3-59-1/11392 "2021-02-13T07:12:10Z")

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the top menu options to import, export, go back to the main menu, etc, are gone from the top in full screen mode (though if I bring the pointer to pop up the top hotbar(?) I can see the options)

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## [Forcetouch support on the trackpad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forcetouch-support-on-the-trackpad/11322)

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**Author:** [@poastoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poastoast)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forcetouch-support-on-the-trackpad/11322 "2021-02-13T04:29:54Z")

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I was wondering if there’d be support for the deeper clicks on the trackpad? such as when in the designs menu instead of long clicking, do a hard click to go into the select mode, or something? I think it could add a lot…

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## [Construction plane rotation bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-rotation-bug/11363)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-rotation-bug/11363 "2021-02-13T02:52:03Z")

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Cannot rotate construction plane independently of axis it was created on? I created a plane, offset from center, rotated it 22.5 deg on center axis. When I try to rotate it, it rotates on the plane I created it from inst…

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## [Tutorial or ideas for a crown?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-a-crown/11354)

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**Author:** [@heatherltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heatherltn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-a-crown/11354 "2021-02-11T04:58:36Z")

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I am trying to create a simple crown. I would like for triangles with circles at the top to come up and repeat along a cylindrical crown shape. For some reason I just can’t think of how to do it! Here is progress so far,…

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## [How to create a "crystalline" surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351 "2021-02-10T21:36:48Z")

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Dear fellow-shaprs, a friend of mine asked me to create (3d-print) a “sugar-rabbit” - a rabbit figurine that looks like it’s made of sugar… While I won’t have a problem finding a 3d-model of a rabbit, or even creating …

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## [Creating Rough Surface Like Moon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-rough-surface-like-moon/11352)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Benjamin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-rough-surface-like-moon/11352 "2021-02-10T19:34:36Z")

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Hello all, I’m hoping to get some guidance on your thoughts on how I can achieve a bumpy surface like the moon. I attached an image of the texture I am going for. This surface will be on a flat rectangle. To be clean, I…

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## [Union issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issues/11348)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issues/11348 "2021-02-10T14:59:59Z")

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Can you give ununion option in Shapr3D? It will be very helpful. When we are modeling we union some parts, and after a few steps we feel that parts are not supposed to be union. So I need help. Waiting for your reply.

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## [How to make corrugated hose with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-corrugated-hose-with-shapr3d/11337)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-corrugated-hose-with-shapr3d/11337 "2021-02-09T15:18:09Z")

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## [Is it possible to export to GLTF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-to-gltf/11277)

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**Author:** [@j2020](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/j2020)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-to-gltf/11277 "2021-02-08T10:38:27Z")

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I would like to export to GLTF so I can load the model in Three.js for a web app. There is a GLTF loader for react-three-fiber. So I wonder if Shapr3D can export on the GLTF format

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## [Projection Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-bug/11300)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-bug/11300 "2021-02-08T10:22:33Z")

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Heya, I encountered for the second time now problems with projection. You can see the issue in the attached image. I project a body onto a construction plane. IMHO this should work. I also wonder why projection from bod…

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## [Stl import max file-size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-max-file-size/11318)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-max-file-size/11318 "2021-02-08T07:45:24Z")

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Hi folks, Just wondering if there’s a max file-size limit for importing stl files? I created a 345mb file which wouldn’t load, so ‘dumbed it down’ to about 200mb and still no luck. Then went all-out-low-poly for 45mb a…

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## [Subscription question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-question/11320)

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**Author:** [@scheme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scheme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-question/11320 "2021-02-08T07:31:56Z")

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First… just started evaluating shapr3d on my Mac after a brief iPad trial run. Very impressed with the results to date. Have been searching for an affordable + quality 3d CAD program for the Mac for some time now. Really…

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## [macOS Initial Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-initial-feedback/10012)

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**Author:** [@doconnor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doconnor)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-initial-feedback/10012 "2021-02-08T06:52:42Z")

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Hi guys, Delighted to be able to try out Shapr3D on my Mac, I think this has the potential to be a gamechanger for designers everywhere! Here are my first impressions of the macOS Beta without having gotten into the det…

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## [ICloud Backup/Exporting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup-exporting/4179)

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**Author:** [@Becca.Steudel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Becca.Steudel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup-exporting/4179 "2021-02-06T18:08:53Z")

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Hello! My iPad is damaged and I need to replace it. I am making sure that all my important files are backed up before I replace it. I have not found a way to export multiple files at once or even export them from the “D…

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## [Loft tool customization ideas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-customization-ideas/11298)

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**Author:** [@Spacjamen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spacjamen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-customization-ideas/11298 "2021-02-06T11:26:38Z")

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Hello ! Lastly I tried to design my funnel that has some interesting shape. I found that the loft tool don’t allow us to set up the way in which the surface of created body goes through the profiles. Take a look at pi…

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## [macOS 3.57.0 - can't find my designs after upgrade to BigSur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-3-57-0-cant-find-my-designs-after-upgrade-to-bigsur/11286)

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**Author:** [@murad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/murad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-3-57-0-cant-find-my-designs-after-upgrade-to-bigsur/11286 "2021-02-05T22:00:16Z")

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Hello Shapr3D Team, I’m using the free version and had only 2 designs available. Yesterday I upgraded to Big Sur and it was fine at the beginning. But today for some reason I coudldn’t find my designs anymore. Instead i…

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## [Using Shapr3d for relief style work on woodworking CNC?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-for-relief-style-work-on-woodworking-cnc/2564)

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**Author:** [@Ton80](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ton80)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-for-relief-style-work-on-woodworking-cnc/2564 "2021-02-04T23:42:12Z")

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Hi. I am new to the forum and I am trying to evaluate Shapr3D and a few other apps. I am looking for an iOS based solution to work up relief style 3D for my CNC woodworking. I have been searching YouTube and google fo…

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## [Color Labels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-labels/11191)

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**Author:** [@Johnburk3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnburk3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-labels/11191 "2021-02-04T16:03:27Z")

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Can you add some basic color labels for colorblind users?

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## [Error message when making a copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-making-a-copy/11253)

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**Author:** [@RonVictor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonVictor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-making-a-copy/11253 "2021-02-04T11:55:52Z")

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I wish to make a copy of a simple item. I can move it ok, but when I try to copy it by clicking on the little plus sign, I get the following error message at the top of the screen. “ Transform operation failed, because …

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## [Fillets and Chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-and-chamfers/11160)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-and-chamfers/11160 "2021-02-03T18:11:07Z")

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I’m really enjoying modeling on Shapr3D after 3 days of using it. However, I’d like to request a useful command on your fillets and chamfers. Can the software team please look into adding the ability to include variable …

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## [DWG/DXF export proportion problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-proportion-problem/11247)

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**Author:** [@6060](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/6060)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-proportion-problem/11247 "2021-02-03T14:25:06Z")

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Sorry I just start learning and I am not that familiar with CAD. I exported this to a CAD file, I have tried exporting to both DWG and DXF files. But then when I use other CAD editing software to open it, the proport…

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## [Precision of dimensions? Rounding error?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precision-of-dimensions-rounding-error/11239)

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**Author:** [@mickelsp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mickelsp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precision-of-dimensions-rounding-error/11239 "2021-02-02T23:20:35Z")

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Hi there, I’m an occasional user of Shapr3D on iOS and, more recently, on macOS. I really like the direction the Mac version is going in–I have high hopes for the interface redesign that will better adapt the program to…

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## [Viewing 2d drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-2d-drawing/11215)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-2d-drawing/11215 "2021-02-02T17:45:57Z")

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Can I view 2d drawings in Shapr 3d like Autocad?

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## [Sorta like a Hyperboloid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorta-like-a-hyperboloid/11233)

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**Author:** [@CantCADNeedHelp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CantCADNeedHelp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorta-like-a-hyperboloid/11233 "2021-02-02T16:34:20Z")

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I’m completely new to CAD and design in general, so please excuse any and all ignorance. I’m a woodworker and I’ve decided that graph paper and graphite is going the way of the Yellow Pages. That being said, I’m trying…

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## [Panning in 2D with one finger vs two fingers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/panning-in-2d-with-one-finger-vs-two-fingers/11231)

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**Author:** [@henri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/henri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/panning-in-2d-with-one-finger-vs-two-fingers/11231 "2021-02-02T14:55:56Z")

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When drawing initial lines and shapes in 2D (in top view for example) it is so unnatural to pan around the canvas with two fingers opposed to using just one finger. Is there a hidden option somewhere or something I have …

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