# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=264

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## [How would you make this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-make-this/9019)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-make-this/9019 "2020-09-24T07:31:11Z")

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Hey all, So how would span this gap? I can’t use splines for sweeping. Thanks!

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## [Help with curved and hollow piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-curved-and-hollow-piece/9133)

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**Author:** [@Terreos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Terreos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-curved-and-hollow-piece/9133 "2020-09-23T15:27:50Z")

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I’m trying to make some pieces for a friend. He gave me two pieces he wants me to replicate and 3D print for him. I’ll attach pictures to show what I’m trying to replicate. But simply I want to take a drawing curve to th…

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## [Add dimension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-dimension/9037)

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**Author:** [@Scanner2GO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scanner2GO)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-dimension/9037 "2020-09-22T09:07:49Z")

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If I draw a simple floor plan I like to add some dimension to it and export them to an pdf for example. Is this possible? Thanks, Scanner2GO

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## [Stand from Profile Sections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stand-from-profile-sections/9082)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stand-from-profile-sections/9082 "2020-09-22T06:45:33Z")

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Ref: Jayemery 37m I there a tutorial somewhere that shows the best way to build tubular weld assemblies. In s3d I’m trying to draw the 3d version of my oven supports made out of a stainless steel 25mm x1mm thick …

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## [Complex curvature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-curvature/9067)

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**Author:** [@jtsao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jtsao)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-curvature/9067 "2020-09-22T06:48:23Z")

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Will you guys be adding ability to create advanced curvature where edges meet and resolve like in the example shown (see attached. example shown is from Fusion 360. I’d add additional images comparing it to what I mean …

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## [Curvature Continuous](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curvature-continuous/9066)

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**Author:** [@jtsao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jtsao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 4:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curvature-continuous/9066 "2020-09-22T04:56:58Z")

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When will you guys add curvature continuous function to the app?

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## [Any chance keyboard commands are coming?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-keyboard-commands-are-coming/9064)

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**Author:** [@jtsao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jtsao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-keyboard-commands-are-coming/9064 "2020-09-21T08:36:04Z")

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Any chance keyboard commands are coming? It’s annoying using this with the keyboard and Command + Z or Delete don’t do anything

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## [Backing out of Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backing-out-of-extrude/9055)

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**Author:** [@thepian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thepian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backing-out-of-extrude/9055 "2020-09-20T02:38:56Z")

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As I’m figuring out how to do things I often find that I sketched something and extruded, but I want to change the sketch, and redo the Extrude. It seems that the two are separate, so if I move my splines, the bodies sta…

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## [From spline to surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-spline-to-surface/9047)

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**Author:** [@thepian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thepian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-spline-to-surface/9047 "2020-09-19T03:31:43Z")

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I’m trying to create an irregular circle and turn it into a printable object. So that, It is round but not circular It isn’t a disc, but an actual circle of around 1mm thickness Do you create two odd discs on extrudin…

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## [3rd point for arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-point-for-arc/9049)

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**Author:** [@penguin3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/penguin3d)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-point-for-arc/9049 "2020-09-18T19:50:28Z")

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I am looking through the videos posted on Udemy for Shapr3d, and in one it shows creating and editing an arc. In the video, there are the two endpoints and a 3rd point that controls the radius and direction of the arc. …

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## [Cannot separate sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-separate-sketches/9042)

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**Author:** [@isogulaleb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/isogulaleb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-separate-sketches/9042 "2020-09-18T08:05:38Z")

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I am totally beginner so sorry for the question in advance, surely I miss a basic concept here. I made the mistake to create sketches on the same plane and now I try to separate them afterwards. I saw a forum discussio…

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## [Making circle equal in a square](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-circle-equal-in-a-square/9045)

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**Author:** [@Toomtools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Toomtools)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-circle-equal-in-a-square/9045 "2020-09-18T03:29:02Z")

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I want to make my circles equal distance from the edge. Each circle is .625 in diameter and 6” apart. Now I just want them all to be even in the box

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## [Multiple perpendicular icon shows up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-perpendicular-icon-shows-up/8991)

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**Author:** [@Edwardkoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwardkoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-perpendicular-icon-shows-up/8991 "2020-09-17T09:45:42Z")

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Hi guys I’m totally new to this CAD thing, just downloaded this and figuring things out by following the tutorial. But one thing seems very odd is that there are so many perpendicular icon showing In the shape I draw, wh…

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## [Editing imported object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-object/9010)

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**Author:** [@Puresine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Puresine)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-object/9010 "2020-09-17T09:01:52Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to edit the object imported from stl. file. Yet it seems that I’m missing something, since the object can only be selected as a whole. Guess I’m lacking some basic knowledge here. Would appreciate if you …

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## [Move whole object is only copying on even when off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-whole-object-is-only-copying-on-even-when-off/9035)

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**Author:** [@Aldomm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aldomm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-whole-object-is-only-copying-on-even-when-off/9035 "2020-09-17T08:12:21Z")

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After selecting a whole object, when I try moving it translating it, with copy off, the object gets copied regardless of what I do. Is this a bug?

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## [Embed or emboss a logo into shaper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embed-or-emboss-a-logo-into-shaper/9031)

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**Author:** [@krazykanuckjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krazykanuckjr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embed-or-emboss-a-logo-into-shaper/9031 "2020-09-16T20:43:42Z")

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Hey there fellow designers / makers im looking for some guidance and help? Is there any tool or process where i can upload a logo image into Shaper3D to then emboss or embed it into my part? I’m familiar with the Solidwo…

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## [CNC furniture, best practice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-furniture-best-practice/9028)

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**Author:** [@Reidar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reidar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-furniture-best-practice/9028 "2020-09-16T18:33:37Z")

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My students are going to design a furniture in shapr3d (a small stool or a shelf maybe) and than cut the pieces on a CNC router. They will make it from a sheet of 15 or 18 mm plywood. Can you give me some ideas about wha…

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## [Variable fillet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet/9013)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet/9013 "2020-09-16T14:55:16Z")

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Did a search and found a thread back in 2016. Has this been addressed? Can you make variable fillets? I’m new to Shapr btw. :slight\_smile:

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## [fillet weld](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-weld/9022)

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**Author:** [@VGconsilio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VGconsilio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-weld/9022 "2020-09-16T13:24:27Z")

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How to draw fillet weld? Thanks.

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## [Patch or network surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/patch-or-network-surface/9018)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/patch-or-network-surface/9018 "2020-09-15T23:21:40Z")

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Hey there, Any thoughts on a 3-4 spline surface patch? I’m learning this app and trying a computer mouse tutorial. The top surfers made from network surface. I assume the current workout is creating a series of ribs and …

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## [Trouble drawing a Parabola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-drawing-a-parabola/2136)

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**Author:** [@TechDragon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TechDragon)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-drawing-a-parabola/2136 "2020-09-15T22:48:07Z")

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I’m trying to draw a curve that follows a parabola, but the control point interface is proving insufficient. Am I using it wrong? \[image\] It’s incredibly frustrating to spend hours tweaking control points over and over…

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## [Beginner question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question/9003)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question/9003 "2020-09-15T15:34:49Z")

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Hello, I am pretty new to shpr and I was wondering, can I copy an item that I create in project and open it another project?

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## [Import/Export options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-options/9011)

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**Author:** [@Statechamp2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Statechamp2002)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-options/9011 "2020-09-15T14:53:46Z")

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I’m still waiting on respond from 2 day ago!!? 2D or any files aren’t exporting to other softwares or programs as y’all claim. Blender, Trace morpholio, concepts drawling, etc. I can export my planes with any formats.

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## [Does anyone know a tutor?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-a-tutor/8974)

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**Author:** [@Mark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mark)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-a-tutor/8974 "2020-09-15T13:16:21Z")

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Does anyone have the name of a Shapr3D tutor who could work through Zoom or something similar? Currently I am designing an external frame backpack and have to get the frame to the point where I can send it to a fabricato…

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## [3D Part Model Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-part-model-request/8998)

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**Author:** [@JasonJessica](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonJessica)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-part-model-request/8998 "2020-09-14T18:45:46Z")

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This is a long shot but I am working on an automotive project for a client and it would be super helpful if anyone knows where I could possibly find a 3D model of the dash for a 1998-2005 Ford Ranger or Explorer. Specifi…

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## [Selector Toggle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selector-toggle/8993)

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**Author:** [@LayzeeDesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LayzeeDesigner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selector-toggle/8993 "2020-09-14T16:31:30Z")

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Suggestion : would love to be able to toggle what I am able to select. For example, if I want to apply a round, toggle on only edges to make it super quick to pick up what I want. I find that sometimes I have to keep sel…

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## [Lost my part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-my-part/8976)

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**Author:** [@Daviddrost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daviddrost)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-my-part/8976 "2020-09-13T04:52:38Z")

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Hello just need help I made a newbie mistake I zoomed out to far and I can not find my part in the work space I don’t know if their is something to click it’s a relatively small part about 40mmX40mm and I just can’t find…

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## [Spar3D in Machine Tool Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spar3d-in-machine-tool-design/8962)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spar3d-in-machine-tool-design/8962 "2020-09-12T17:01:43Z")

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Are there any machine tool design engineers in the forum? Kindly share your experiences in using Shapr3D for machine tool design. Thanks.

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## [How to use my design to be AR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-my-design-to-be-ar/8939)

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**Author:** [@Nueng](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nueng)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-my-design-to-be-ar/8939 "2020-09-11T16:33:37Z")

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Following the topic above.

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## [‘Master’ component](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/master-component/8950)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/master-component/8950 "2020-09-11T13:40:52Z")

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In many of my designs I create a component and then replicate it — and reuse it wherever I need to. Relatively straight forward using the duplicate feature within the workflow. The feature I would like would be to have…

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