# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=300

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## [Cloud you please post the instruction videos on some other website which can be visited in China.Thanks a lot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud-you-please-post-the-instruction-videos-on-some-other-website-which-can-be-visited-in-china-thanks-a-lot/2796)

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**Author:** [@Dufresne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dufresne)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud-you-please-post-the-instruction-videos-on-some-other-website-which-can-be-visited-in-china-thanks-a-lot/2796 "2018-09-12T16:14:45Z")

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Hi,geniuses I am a Chinese user of this brilliant application,the best one ever, Shapr3D. I am lucky that I have downloaded this increatable APP and started to use it. But when I tried to learn more from instruction vi…

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## [Translate is unusable for me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-is-unusable-for-me/2888)

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**Author:** [@gw42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gw42)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-is-unusable-for-me/2888 "2018-09-10T22:27:20Z")

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Trying to place the starting point dot, aways puts both the start and end about one thousandth apart. I can’t get it to put just the starting point dot. It’s like it needs a debounce routine added. It was difficult in th…

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## [Can 3D objects be treated as “solid” to prevent pass through during translation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-3d-objects-be-treated-as-solid-to-prevent-pass-through-during-translation/2884)

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**Author:** [@caltain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/caltain)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-3d-objects-be-treated-as-solid-to-prevent-pass-through-during-translation/2884 "2018-09-09T21:16:47Z")

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I am wondering if there is a way to treat 3D objects as solids when changing the shape, size, orientation, or location of another object. I have a pair of linked tori, like a chain of rings. I would like to be able to dr…

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## [The dimension since new update look weird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-dimension-since-new-update-look-weird/2837)

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**Author:** [@Shervin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shervin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-dimension-since-new-update-look-weird/2837 "2018-09-06T15:17:52Z")

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Okay I’m not sure if this bug or what I didn’t have this issues last patch, when I draw anything 2D the dimension are way too big for the size and they automatically placed super far like i got pinch 5-8 time until I can…

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## [Constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints/2838)

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**Author:** [@Carl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Carl)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints/2838 "2018-09-05T20:09:47Z")

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This purple line has appeared… When moving the centre of the circle it snaps automatically to the lines and not to a grid point in between ? Secondly using the offset tool only shows the value in the corner box and d…

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## [Centering multiple circles within another circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-multiple-circles-within-another-circle/2867)

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**Author:** [@Tomasina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tomasina)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-multiple-circles-within-another-circle/2867 "2018-09-05T01:33:23Z")

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I’m trying to center 4 symmetrical holes within a larger circle. In 2D it would look like \[img\]. I have the 4 smaller holes in symmetry but they are not centered (as a group) within the circle. Could someone please tell…

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## [Unable to import STEP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-step/2862)

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**Author:** [@demogiant](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/demogiant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-step/2862 "2018-09-04T09:02:12Z")

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I have a STEP file that I airdropped from my MBP to my iPad into files folder. However, as I tried to import the STEP file it took a very long load time and after I waited for a long time eventually unable to load it int…

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## [Numerical move inconsistent for edges and objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numerical-move-inconsistent-for-edges-and-objects/2848)

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**Author:** [@PiotrK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PiotrK)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numerical-move-inconsistent-for-edges-and-objects/2848 "2018-09-03T16:27:00Z")

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When I move an object and I input a numerical value for the distance, this object moves that distance in desired direction. But when I do the same with a single edge, the value entered into the numerical input box is rat…

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## [Extend face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extend-face/2849)

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**Author:** [@Chayanne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chayanne)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extend-face/2849 "2018-09-03T13:46:13Z")

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I measured the distance between the two pieces. then I want to extend one with the desired distance, but for this it is necessary first to calculate what the final size is, which is quite often uncomfortable.

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## [Humanoid Mannequin for Modelling Armour](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/humanoid-mannequin-for-modelling-armour/2841)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/humanoid-mannequin-for-modelling-armour/2841 "2018-09-02T07:25:49Z")

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Hi folks, Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of a humanoid model I could import to Shapr3D to assist with modelling wearables? I’ve read a bit about ‘makehuman’ but I can’t export into a filetype that Sh…

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## [Export to OBJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-obj/2832)

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**Author:** [@arademacher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arademacher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-obj/2832 "2018-08-30T00:43:15Z")

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Is there plans for exporting to OBJ? I’d like to use Blender to render out some of the things I’ve done and OBJ files are nice because they include material appearance (colors/transparencies) which speed up the processin…

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## [Add to hidden group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-to-hidden-group/2833)

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**Author:** [@arademacher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arademacher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-to-hidden-group/2833 "2018-08-29T20:22:16Z")

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It would be nice to be able to add objects to a group regardless if that group is hidden or not.

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## [How do I lean/angle a wall?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-lean-angle-a-wall/2830)

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**Author:** [@EVfan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EVfan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-lean-angle-a-wall/2830 "2018-08-29T00:08:28Z")

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I have an object with a floor, and 3 walls. I’m trying to angle the wall or lean it back to 45 degrees. I’ve scoured the tutorials but can figure out this function. Any ideas

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## [Line dimensions no longer centered on line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-dimensions-no-longer-centered-on-line/2816)

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**Author:** [@Socalkdl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Socalkdl)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-dimensions-no-longer-centered-on-line/2816 "2018-08-28T19:38:48Z")

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The latest “snap to” and guidelines update has defaulted line measurements so far away from selected lines that I have to scroll way out to see them. To make matters worse there seems to be no way to make all the line me…

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## [Modeling advice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-advice/2817)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-advice/2817 "2018-08-28T18:15:11Z")

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Hi guys, I’m trying to make a piece of wrist armour with intricate detailing & I can’t for the life of me figure out how to best approach it… This is what I’m trying to replicate:- And here’s where I am with it so f…

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## [Lost work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-work/2824)

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**Author:** [@Annap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Annap)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-work/2824 "2018-08-28T15:27:44Z")

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Hi, I have been working all day on a file. I don’t know why but the program kept crushing so I tried to delete some files I didn t need anymore. In the process the file I was working on got erased too. Is there a way t…

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## [Latest release Ver. 3.4 won’t open project!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-release-ver-3-4-won-t-open-project/2808)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-release-ver-3-4-won-t-open-project/2808 "2018-08-26T03:08:47Z")

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Click to open the project and the app seems to quit But when we swipe to show all open apps the project looks to be open If we click on the thumbnail it cycles and try’s to open the project again Did hard reset Other…

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## [Airplane Tutorial Videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airplane-tutorial-videos/2801)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airplane-tutorial-videos/2801 "2018-08-24T12:11:12Z")

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Kudos on this series… Quite well done and worth watching. I didn’t understand the words of wisdom re the last and second to last points on a spline curve. He repeated this so I assume this is important so perhaps someon…

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## [Hinge Design optimized for fdm printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hinge-design-optimized-for-fdm-printing/2803)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hinge-design-optimized-for-fdm-printing/2803 "2018-08-23T03:08:41Z")

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Hi guys, Can anyone tell me what tolerances I need to consider when designing a hinge for 3D printing? Single extruder so no soluble supports. Too close and the joint will bond. Too far and it’s a crappy joint… …

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## [Feedback needed - battery time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-needed-battery-time/687)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-needed-battery-time/687 "2018-08-22T09:46:42Z")

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Does it matter to you that Shapr sucks your batteries? How much would it matter if we significantly improved battery time? It is really hard to get feedback on such things, so we would love to hear what you think.

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## [Is it possible to remove material into a corner?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-material-into-a-corner/2751)

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**Author:** [@iJakeyy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iJakeyy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-material-into-a-corner/2751 "2018-08-20T00:43:09Z")

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im unsure of how to explain this but I want to make a cover to go onto the corner of something and im only new to this so I am struggling to work it out or even explain it, but basically I want to make something similar …

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## [Copy and Past](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-past/2781)

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**Author:** [@NKoyamatsu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NKoyamatsu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-past/2781 "2018-08-19T13:56:30Z")

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Can not copy. I go to transform and select a face of an object I’ve created but nothing happens when I select done. Where is the copy. Wondering if the copy function is active in the free version. Also how do I paste?

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## [Turorial need improve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turorial-need-improve/2783)

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**Author:** [@Luckybamboo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luckybamboo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turorial-need-improve/2783 "2018-08-19T07:47:30Z")

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Hi. The transform bodies course better with more specific step. Like the copy move and rotate video did not show us the tool sweep and loft may use here to finish the connection parts would much appreciate and helpful t…

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## [How to remove a grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-remove-a-grid/2777)

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**Author:** [@Fargekatten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fargekatten)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-remove-a-grid/2777 "2018-08-18T10:19:41Z")

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A new grid appeared, and now i can only draw in this new dimension. I am new to this, but what have I done and how can I make it back?

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## [Sync across devices](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-across-devices/2768)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-across-devices/2768 "2018-08-18T10:12:16Z")

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I have Pro, installed on two devices, UT can’t seem to sync and the second device doesn’t seem to know I have a Pro license. How can I resolve?

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## [Resizing imported image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-imported-image/2769)

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**Author:** [@Izzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Izzy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-imported-image/2769 "2018-08-17T12:53:46Z")

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I’ve been really enjoying this program, but had a quick question. When I import an image, I resize the width and the height automatically resizes as well, I notice there is a lock next to each number. I also notice whe…

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## [Grouping of Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-of-sketches/2730)

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**Author:** [@Alz44](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alz44)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-of-sketches/2730 "2018-08-16T10:59:50Z")

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Hello I’m I’m quite new to this so this request may seem stupid but I would like to see the groups page the same for sketches as it is for objects. On the objects page you can add groups, change groups and rename group…

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## [How does one bend a solid object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-does-one-bend-a-solid-object/2758)

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**Author:** [@Monderigon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Monderigon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-does-one-bend-a-solid-object/2758 "2018-08-15T17:24:56Z")

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I want to put this solid window frame on a curved wall. Easy either draw a line down the middle of the frame and use that as a bending point. Or draw the shape on the curved wall and extrude. I have been driven nearly…

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## [Set the midpoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/set-the-midpoint/2748)

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**Author:** [@Luckybamboo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luckybamboo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/set-the-midpoint/2748 "2018-08-14T15:03:20Z")

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Hi. First time use it. So, How to set the midpoint on the circle. In the video when you are drawing a circle. It’s already there. But I get only one central point.

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## [Furniture - Working with large and small objects in the same design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-working-with-large-and-small-objects-in-the-same-design/2731)

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**Author:** [@Gypsydoguk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gypsydoguk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-working-with-large-and-small-objects-in-the-same-design/2731 "2018-08-10T03:33:37Z")

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