# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=30

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## [Loft shape issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-shape-issue/38896)

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**Author:** [@sammie.c.c.chan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sammie.c.c.chan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-shape-issue/38896 "2025-07-25T07:09:21Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m trying to create the roll hoop for a vintage F1 car. I have the profile for the front of the roll hoop (grey section), a side profile defined by a Spline (blue line) and the plan view profile (blue surf…

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## [How to lock the horizon?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-the-horizon/30053)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-the-horizon/30053 "2025-07-24T21:55:07Z")

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HI folks, Is there a way to lock the horizon of a model while working on it? In Fusion360 and using my 3DConnexion Space Mouse, I’m able to lock the horizon, which is still rotatable if needed. Below …

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## [How to create a ship model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-ship-model/38892)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-ship-model/38892 "2025-07-24T12:59:50Z")

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How can I create a model like the boat in the picture?

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## [Detailed tool settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailed-tool-settings/38899)

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**Author:** [@thiagottjv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thiagottjv)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailed-tool-settings/38899 "2025-07-24T11:36:42Z")

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Hi, I\`m using the Windows version. I would like to know if there is a setting to show the detailed tool settings just like on the History tab. For some tools/existing objects I can use the tool and after I start creatin…

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## [Impliment the ability to export Customized Keyboard Shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impliment-the-ability-to-export-customized-keyboard-shortcuts/38900)

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**Author:** [@Holsterdude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Holsterdude)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impliment-the-ability-to-export-customized-keyboard-shortcuts/38900 "2025-07-24T10:51:00Z")

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This solves a minor inconvenience when reinstalling shapr software or moving it to a new computer Certainly not a workflow block.

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## [More measurements, please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-measurements-please/38863)

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**Author:** [@JSar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JSar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-measurements-please/38863 "2025-07-22T08:24:10Z")

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I, and probably many others really need more measurements. If I click on an object, I want it to show the length of the object, not just the diameter. The diameter is a constant for large part, but length is the variable…

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## [Isn't it time to add android based native app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isnt-it-time-to-add-android-based-native-app/38616)

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**Author:** [@soloster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/soloster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isnt-it-time-to-add-android-based-native-app/38616 "2025-07-01T18:39:02Z")

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You are solving a problem for thousands of people that either dont want or are not able to switch to apple. More and more capable devices come out each year. First of all that would help many people save some money and …

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## [Extruding Shapes with Coincident Corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-shapes-with-coincident-corners/38800)

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**Author:** [@JonS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JonS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-shapes-with-coincident-corners/38800 "2025-07-22T01:21:58Z")

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When trying to extrude shapes from a surface by sketching a grid directly on a body and then extruding different cells, I found that when there are coincident corners, a separate body gets created. These bodies cannot be…

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## [How do I fill this object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-fill-this-object/38845)

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**Author:** [@nyeh-ho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nyeh-ho)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-fill-this-object/38845 "2025-07-21T16:35:52Z")

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Hi y’all! I’m not new to Shapr, but I’m definitely not a veteran. I’m making a spear and I’m wondering how I can fill the space in which i made? I made this by splitting the original in half and then angling it and then …

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## [Hollow out head model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-out-head-model/38766)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-out-head-model/38766 "2025-07-21T14:07:18Z")

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I’m modifying an stl head model to serve as a test “phantom” for EEG training where students learn to attach electrodes to the appropriate places. In addition, I plan to place wires to the various sites on the scalp to c…

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## [Shapr3D training - one on one training possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-training-one-on-one-training-possible/38842)

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**Author:** [@Xedu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xedu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-training-one-on-one-training-possible/38842 "2025-07-21T14:02:32Z")

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Is there a reseller in Belgium, that we can contact ? Well I bought shapr3d 2 or 3 years ago, thinking to use it in conjunction with my daily MCAD software Solid Edge. Because shapr3d does have advantages. I wanted to…

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## [三维数模的默认视角错了，怎么重新定义视角](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/38773)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_9909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Frank_9909)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/38773 "2025-07-21T06:03:40Z")

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上传：视角错误.png… 默认视角是错的，怎么重新定义默认视角、主视角等各个视角 另外XYZ的轴线是否可以调整，旋转的时候不跟手

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## [Convert floorplan into 3D space?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-floorplan-into-3d-space/38832)

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**Author:** [@gregmaletic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gregmaletic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-floorplan-into-3d-space/38832 "2025-07-21T05:52:57Z")

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I’ve drawn a floorplan in Shapr3D, using construction lines for the spaces where doors go. (I did this so I could make multiple wall segments all be parallel and coincident — I couldn’t figure out how to do this any othe…

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## [Shapr3d guitar tutorial help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-guitar-tutorial-help/38831)

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**Author:** [@stefanhenrico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stefanhenrico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-guitar-tutorial-help/38831 "2025-07-20T20:24:53Z")

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Hi! I recently started modelling electric guitars with CAD and so far I’ve been using Rhino on trial but I want to see if I can switch to Sharpr3D as I have an iPad and pencil and drawing feels a bit more intuitive to m…

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## [Movement history](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/movement-history/38826)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/movement-history/38826 "2025-07-20T19:10:06Z")

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Is there a way to see the distance for a movement/Rotation in the History panel–similar to the Scale history?

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## [Extrude at Angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-at-angle/38811)

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**Author:** [@WR-STUDIO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WR-STUDIO)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-at-angle/38811 "2025-07-19T20:20:50Z")

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I am needing to extreme through a body at an angle. I have the extrusion faces created (projected actually) and rotated their plane to the needed angle, I am unable to rotate the plane because of the dependency on the …

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## [Section view enhancement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-enhancement/38812)

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**Author:** [@Hell3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hell3d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-enhancement/38812 "2025-07-19T09:49:58Z")

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Hi, I enjoy the new section view update ! Could you enhance this a little bit by creating a way to select the parts you want to “cut” and leave the others in normal view…? Could be really helpful to my work. Thanks. …

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## [怎么创建像图片中船的模型？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/38808)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/38808 "2025-07-19T07:27:42Z")

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## [Is There A Way To Avoid/Disable the "Automatic Zoom Out" When Switching to Sketch mode?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-avoid-disable-the-automatic-zoom-out-when-switching-to-sketch-mode/38798)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-avoid-disable-the-automatic-zoom-out-when-switching-to-sketch-mode/38798 "2025-07-19T00:37:29Z")

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I am working on a large design, approximately 46" in diameter. Every time I’m zoomed in on a face and then want to edit it via sketch mode, when I do select ‘Sketch on Face’, Shapr automatically zooms all the way out so…

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## [Circular Pattern with fixed chord length – how to constrain start and end to X-axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-with-fixed-chord-length-how-to-constrain-start-and-end-to-x-axis/38786)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-with-fixed-chord-length-how-to-constrain-start-and-end-to-x-axis/38786 "2025-07-18T15:08:30Z")

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Hi all, I’m trying to create a circular pattern in Sketch mode in Shapr3D where each circle lies along an arc, with a fixed center-to-center distance (chord length) between them. The geometry should be fully defined usi…

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## [Disable auto-opening review links](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-auto-opening-review-links/38723)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-auto-opening-review-links/38723 "2025-07-14T07:26:25Z")

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A couple updates ago, the sharing menu got changed and with this, Shapr3D now automatically opens the link it’s made in a browser. I have no use for this myself (I can see the use for some people in making sure that ever…

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## [Can't Complete Subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-complete-subtract/38651)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-complete-subtract/38651 "2025-07-18T05:34:48Z")

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I’ve created a Revolution, then want to Subtract it (the only way I could see to subtract a revolve shape). Instructions say to ‘click okay’, but there’s no ‘okay’ or complete or anything that let’s me finish the task, …

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## [Struggling to snap to corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-to-snap-to-corners/38765)

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**Author:** [@jacobcogan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jacobcogan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-to-snap-to-corners/38765 "2025-07-16T19:04:19Z")

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I’m having a hard time snapping to corners in shaper. I’m used to rhino, which seems to have pretty powerful snap to elements on your geometry. In the video I’m sharing, I’m trying to snap a line to an extruded plane, t…

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## [Circular sweep turning into ovals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-sweep-turning-into-ovals/38716)

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**Author:** [@5til9](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/5til9)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-sweep-turning-into-ovals/38716 "2025-07-16T15:41:43Z")

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I feel dumb even posting this, but every time I sweep a circle, it turns into an oval. I am trying to create a very simple block to feed a water line through at an angle. It should be a 10 minute project at most, but I’v…

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## [Can I get a EDU license based on my school Id?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-get-a-edu-license-based-on-my-school-id/38755)

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**Author:** [@Hashim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hashim)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-get-a-edu-license-based-on-my-school-id/38755 "2025-07-16T07:02:09Z")

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So I tried signing up for the EDU account but I don’t have a edu email address because our school doesn’t provide that, can I get a edu account just based on my school id?

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## [Proportions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/proportions/38740)

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**Author:** [@Nicholas.R.Knijnik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nicholas.R.Knijnik)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/proportions/38740 "2025-07-15T15:31:06Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Why Can't I Move A Sketched Circle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-move-a-sketched-circle/38736)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-move-a-sketched-circle/38736 "2025-07-15T13:07:10Z")

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I am having a very difficult time with sketch mode and the ‘stealth’ constraints it apparently applies to drawings. This happens to me all the time. As far as I am aware, as evidenced by the right-hand buttons list, AL…

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## [Can't extrude a spline sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-a-spline-sketch/38734)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-a-spline-sketch/38734 "2025-07-15T08:07:30Z")

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I’m attempting to create a base for an object imported as a step file. I drew a spline around the bottom of the object. I did have to go back and touch up a few places, but the outline appears to be contiguous. I can’t s…

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## [Issue with imperial units in architectural format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-imperial-units-in-architectural-format/38719)

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**Author:** [@ninosamardzic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ninosamardzic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-imperial-units-in-architectural-format/38719 "2025-07-14T16:14:13Z")

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I can no longer type values in feet, inches and fractional inches. The software only allows me to use decimal numbers even though the architectural format of imperial units is selected. I was able to type values in archi…

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## [Turn off Grid Lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-grid-lines/38724)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-grid-lines/38724 "2025-07-14T15:52:03Z")

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Let us turn off Grid Lines, if we are not utilizing grid lines. It’s generally distracting but even more so if you are at an weird angle. I feel like I have Vertigo.

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