# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=266

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## [Align point or line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-point-or-line/8739)

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**Author:** [@Ga\_sim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ga_sim)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 5:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-point-or-line/8739 "2020-08-29T05:05:47Z")

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Hi I am used to functionality in SketchUp that allows and enables Lines and points to align with a plane or another line/plane. This allows the user to ensure that separate points are at the same height and/or level. …

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## [Does Shapr3D support assembly yet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-support-assembly-yet/8796)

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**Author:** [@zaxper95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zaxper95)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-support-assembly-yet/8796 "2020-08-28T18:52:56Z")

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I created a project with multiple parts in Shapr3D but when I send the STEP file to anthor user for it to be opened in SolidWorks, SolidWorks either see it as SLDPRT or giving error “missing components” depending on if I…

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## [Best format to export in to SketchUP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-format-to-export-in-to-sketchup/5268)

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**Author:** [@123boris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/123boris)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-format-to-export-in-to-sketchup/5268 "2020-08-28T18:33:35Z")

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Dear friends I like to know best format to export in to SketchUp.

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## [Combine faces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-faces/8786)

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**Author:** [@Detgfdty56467](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Detgfdty56467)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-faces/8786 "2020-08-28T15:52:08Z")

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Watching some of your more advanced youtube videos, there is an operation that happens sometimes and is never shown. He goes from this: And removes the “lines”/“edges” between the multiple faces. Is this possible to …

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## [Whats the best way to attack this. (Deepfligh submersible RC replica)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-attack-this-deepfligh-submersible-rc-replica/8747)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-attack-this-deepfligh-submersible-rc-replica/8747 "2020-08-28T13:17:19Z")

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For more than 10 years this company and their submarines have really intrigued me. It´s basicly a plane flying under water. No balast tanks to fill. It´s probably the coolest submarine you will ever see. To improve my …

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## [App crashes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes/8733)

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**Author:** [@SveinArne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SveinArne)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes/8733 "2020-08-28T13:40:44Z")

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Hello! I just bought a new iPad pro 256GB. I am trying to go through the first tutorials in Shapr3D and the app just keep crashing all the time. I have plenty of free space for the memory om the iPad. Can iCloud memory b…

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## [Dimensions left on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-left-on/8791)

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**Author:** [@Edward89](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edward89)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-left-on/8791 "2020-08-28T06:38:55Z")

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Hi all I would like to leave or add the dimensions of the drawings so I can print them and give them to the work shop floor for production anyone help?

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## [How start modeling this Geodesic DOME?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-start-modeling-this-geodesic-dome/8736)

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**Author:** [@Rakovcan1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rakovcan1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-start-modeling-this-geodesic-dome/8736 "2020-08-28T08:23:14Z")

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Hello Guys i wanna ask what is best (correct) way with start modeling this type of skeleton. Thank you for any help.

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## [Import a .shapr ignores groups content](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-a-shapr-ignores-groups-content/1867)

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**Author:** [@anton](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anton)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-a-shapr-ignores-groups-content/1867 "2020-08-27T14:08:36Z")

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Hi all, First, thanks for this great app! I noticed an unexpected behavior that when importing a .shapr file which contains shapes in groups, then after import all shapes always appear in the first group - so the previ…

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## [Sweep with multiple sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-with-multiple-sketches/8758)

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**Author:** [@eeek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-with-multiple-sketches/8758 "2020-08-26T07:19:10Z")

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Is there a way to use the loft tool with a spline like a sweep tool. It would be a sweep with multiple sketches. The loft tool does not conform to a line. Example ring, you make multiple sketches and use the loft tool it…

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## [Rotate multiple objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-multiple-objects/8761)

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**Author:** [@eeek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-multiple-objects/8761 "2020-08-26T06:56:31Z")

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Is there a way to rotate multiple copies of an object at once instead of having to do it one at a time. Example, teeth on a gear. I imagine it would copy the first rotated object to get the angle of rotation and typing i…

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## [Shapr3D to Fusion 360 folder organisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-fusion-360-folder-organisation/5534)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-fusion-360-folder-organisation/5534 "2020-08-25T21:36:19Z")

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I use Shapr3D and fusion360 in my workflow. My shapr drawings get more and more complex, but when I export them to fusion I loose my folder organisation resulting in a endless list of bodies. Is there a way to keep my fo…

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## [Sketch plane separation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-separation/8711)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-separation/8711 "2020-08-25T11:00:11Z")

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In this video you can see when I add a sketch over another hidden sketch it marries the two together. How do I make a new sketch over a hidden sketch without it merging/reappearing. This is an issue I keep running into.…

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## [Spline from 2D coordinates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-from-2d-coordinates/8743)

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**Author:** [@Larsinka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larsinka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-from-2d-coordinates/8743 "2020-08-24T13:51:22Z")

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Hi, I want to create a spline from a set of coordinates from an airfoil plotter. I know I can use other CAD software to create a dxf and import it to Shapr3D. It would be nicer to do it in Shapr3D because if I import …

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## [Split body at CP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-at-cp/8726)

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**Author:** [@max3\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/max3_2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-at-cp/8726 "2020-08-24T07:56:16Z")

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Hi, simple as the title, need to split bodies at CPs. Is there an easy way to do this? I know the workarounds using bool but I don’t really think this is fast. If not there yet, is this a feature in planing? Best

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## [Solved - Aligning objects - Yet again!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-objects-yet-again/5275)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-objects-yet-again/5275 "2020-08-23T20:47:33Z")

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Update from Shapr3d team: We have just released the new 3d alignment tool feature with the 3.52 app version :partying\_face: This will allow you to simply tap on the body faces to get them snapped together. Simply upda…

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## [How to move circle on sketch by known amount?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-circle-on-sketch-by-known-amount/8723)

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**Author:** [@BatteriesIncluded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BatteriesIncluded)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-circle-on-sketch-by-known-amount/8723 "2020-08-22T22:17:24Z")

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I want to move a circle on a sketch by 20mm. when I move bodies the distance is shown and I can type in a number afterwards, but I am missing an equivalent for moving 2d items on a sketch. Thanks for any advice…

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## [Uniting issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uniting-issues/8719)

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**Author:** [@torressveta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/torressveta)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uniting-issues/8719 "2020-08-22T11:49:13Z")

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I’m having yet another issue. I’m making a custom stamp. I imported the text, created a block for it to go over then I unite all bodies. I sliced it, got all my settings down on Cura but I noticed it doesn’t print all …

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## [Copying Bodies to another Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-bodies-to-another-project/8709)

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**Author:** [@Shanostyle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shanostyle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-bodies-to-another-project/8709 "2020-08-20T21:47:59Z")

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Anyone know how to Copy a body from one project so that i can paste it into another project?

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## [Opening .shapr file from another device from OneDrive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-shapr-file-from-another-device-from-onedrive/8691)

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**Author:** [@JasonJessica](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonJessica)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-shapr-file-from-another-device-from-onedrive/8691 "2020-08-18T08:37:22Z")

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I am trying to open a native .shapr file from another device I saved to OneDrive. In Shapr3D I can see the file in OneDrive but it doesn’t open when I tap on the file. What am I doing wrong?

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## [2D Drawing of bended object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-of-bended-object/8686)

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**Author:** [@dennisade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dennisade)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-of-bended-object/8686 "2020-08-18T07:40:29Z")

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Hello I am about to finish an object and want to prepare it for a 2D mechanical drawing. I was wondering if someone could explain me how I can draw a folded object. I also want to show the folding line. Here is a screen…

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## [Move a body to a construction axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-body-to-a-construction-axis/8690)

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**Author:** [@Steve566074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve566074)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-body-to-a-construction-axis/8690 "2020-08-17T21:38:14Z")

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How do I move a body such as a cylinder to a construction axis

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## [Rookie Mistake](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rookie-mistake/8678)

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**Author:** [@fredlef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fredlef)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rookie-mistake/8678 "2020-08-17T18:27:20Z")

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Hi - coming over to Shapr3D from Fusion360 and I really like it - especially since I just got a new IPAD Pro. I designed a part to print out for my bike and overlooked that I was dealing with radius and not diameter. S…

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## [Slicing issues on Cura](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-issues-on-cura/8651)

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**Author:** [@torressveta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/torressveta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-issues-on-cura/8651 "2020-08-17T17:21:31Z")

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Hi there! I’m having issues with my model being sliced through Cura to convert into G-Code. I united all bodies with all layers visible, exported to STL, tried both low and high resolution exports, dimensions in mm. I ha…

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## [Arbitrary restrictions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arbitrary-restrictions/8668)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arbitrary-restrictions/8668 "2020-08-15T19:20:28Z")

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In Transform/Move, you can select sketch objects from the workspace, but not from the item list. Multi-body CSG operations (union, subtract, etc.) used to let you show and hide items while picking. Now you can’t. Sweep …

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## [Any Plans to allow HTML Color Codes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-plans-to-allow-html-color-codes/8639)

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**Author:** [@rungreadsemail](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rungreadsemail)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-plans-to-allow-html-color-codes/8639 "2020-08-15T16:00:29Z")

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I’ve worked with several different pro design suites and I’ve designed and built my own web apps for years. Having the ability to set the Hex value of a model/face color is just basic ‘level one’ design – the type of thi…

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## [Even better if](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-better-if/8660)

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**Author:** [@MrJson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-better-if/8660 "2020-08-14T15:07:57Z")

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Developers if your listening, great app,but some low hanging fruit to make it even better Air distance Pick a face and the system will report projected size to nearest body. Calculator access Ability to perform basic…

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## [Education is favorable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-is-favorable/8610)

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**Author:** [@Andy1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andy1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-is-favorable/8610 "2020-08-11T12:15:30Z")

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Hello developer I am an art student. I sent you an email about education discount, but I haven’t received any reply after more than one day. Secondly, our school does not provide an education personal email, But I have …

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## [How to design GT2 Timing Belt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-gt2-timing-belt/8617)

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**Author:** [@Navrug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Navrug)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-gt2-timing-belt/8617 "2020-08-10T19:14:53Z")

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Hi, Does anyone have any idea how to design et GT2 Timing Belt with Shapr3D ? regards,

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## [Road map before committing to annual subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/road-map-before-committing-to-annual-subscription/8618)

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**Author:** [@Pipsara](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pipsara)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/road-map-before-committing-to-annual-subscription/8618 "2020-08-10T18:06:13Z")

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Hi, as excellent as the software appears to be, there are some doubts about my committing to an annual subscription. To commit to a years use when there is no clear road map in place for future development leaves me some…

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