# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=95

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## [Scaling a sketch ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-a-sketch/31320)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Rasmussen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mike_Rasmussen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-a-sketch/31320 "2024-04-18T19:49:57Z")

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I have made a sketch which I plan to extrude later into a model but I want to create 3 different scaled sizes of that sketch before extruding it, using the scale function it gives me an error message that the sketch cons…

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## [Favourite commands](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/favourite-commands/31297)

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**Author:** [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/favourite-commands/31297 "2024-04-18T10:53:11Z")

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Menu with favourite commands, just like regular one but with pinned favourites: For example I toggle “Always Show Dimensions” being not in sketching mode very often. So instead of searching it all the time I could j…

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## [New to modeling, need help to finish design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-modeling-need-help-to-finish-design/31302)

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**Author:** [@mymailthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mymailthing)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-modeling-need-help-to-finish-design/31302 "2024-04-18T01:36:31Z")

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I am designing a clamshell and having issues with center alignment and everything that attaches to it. Two halfs making them dimensionally equal I have all these sketches some are irrelevant to my actual model It loo…

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## [Floatin Items and History panels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/floatin-items-and-history-panels/31307)

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**Author:** [@Justin074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justin074)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/floatin-items-and-history-panels/31307 "2024-04-18T01:32:55Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Decluttering of the workspace Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: A feature/button/option allowing the Items and History panel to be disconn…

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## [Mouse and keyboard not recognised](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-and-keyboard-not-recognised/31280)

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**Author:** [@Micabruno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Micabruno)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-and-keyboard-not-recognised/31280 "2024-04-18T00:13:49Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to use shapr3D on my iPad with a keyboard and mouse but the app doesn’t recognise them. The keyboard and mouse work perfectly fine throughout all the other apps and the iPad itself, but shapr3D doesn’…

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## [Design indentation on body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-indentation-on-body/31304)

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**Author:** [@dhillssr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dhillssr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-indentation-on-body/31304 "2024-04-17T14:12:49Z")

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Hello everyone, new to the software and cad community. I’m currently going through a learning curve, I am using the mac and ipad versions. I have attached an image and would like to know if someone could help me with my…

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## [Double-tapping issue with Apple Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-tapping-issue-with-apple-pencil/28515)

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**Author:** [@Habilis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Habilis)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-tapping-issue-with-apple-pencil/28515 "2024-04-17T06:07:29Z")

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Hey all, I’ve been having an issue that has made the app unusable for me for the past month or so. When I try to double-tap a body to select it, most of the time it doesn’t work. For instance, if I double tap on a face …

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## [Keyboard shortcut to snap body to Z0 (lay on face)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keyboard-shortcut-to-snap-body-to-z0-lay-on-face/31284)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keyboard-shortcut-to-snap-body-to-z0-lay-on-face/31284 "2024-04-16T16:26:45Z")

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Has this feature been added yet and I’m just missing it? I understand we can snap two bodies together, but how can I simply put a body on the deck (so to speak) so it’s at perfect Z0 and I don’t have bodies floating arou…

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## [Drawing sketch from face not possible now?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketch-from-face-not-possible-now/31278)

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**Author:** [@darkdvd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/darkdvd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketch-from-face-not-possible-now/31278 "2024-04-16T09:29:32Z")

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With the latest version of shapr3D, it’s no longer possible to make a “sketch” from the face of an object! Before the introduction of “History-Based Parametric Modeling”, drawing rounded corners was automatic! !? …

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## [Is there any way to split bodies unevenly (see attachment)?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-split-bodies-unevenly-see-attachment/31271)

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**Author:** [@LexaGB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LexaGB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-split-bodies-unevenly-see-attachment/31271 "2024-04-16T09:18:53Z")

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I got a football/soccer ball (see the image). It’s a mesh converted to BREP (I selected the part of it so you see I can actually do whatever I want with it). Is there any way to split the body unevenly (red lines)? I ne…

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## [No history panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-history-panel/31257)

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**Author:** [@kbread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kbread)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-history-panel/31257 "2024-04-16T02:26:30Z")

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I can’t find the history menu. The version is ’ 5.580.0(6676)'. Is it related to the educational version?

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## [If a IPad with a Compatible Pen (Other than apple)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-a-ipad-with-a-compatible-pen-other-than-apple/5005)

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**Author:** [@McHelpMe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McHelpMe)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-a-ipad-with-a-compatible-pen-other-than-apple/5005 "2024-04-15T08:28:48Z")

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Why do you need a “Apple” Pen to work on this or IPad that is “Compatible” for the Apple Pen. I have a pen that works on any touchscreen device. If you can provide the reason other than what the apple pen is Capable of t…

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## [Bugginess after update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugginess-after-update/31183)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugginess-after-update/31183 "2024-04-15T07:47:57Z")

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After latest update I notice more bugs. Shift + double click to change view angle, or click and drag to highlight, requires 4+ attempts before finally working. Also, one thing seems permanent and so maybe a feature and …

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## [Is switching from MacBook to iPad a step forward?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-switching-from-macbook-to-ipad-a-step-forward/30379)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-switching-from-macbook-to-ipad-a-step-forward/30379 "2024-04-15T00:38:15Z")

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Hello All, I am considering switching from a MacBook Pro to an iPad to design with Shapr3D, but have no experience drawing on a tabled. My designs are simple to medium in terms of complexity. With that said, I realize …

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## [Appearance color doesn't follow Union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/appearance-color-doesnt-follow-union/20299)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/appearance-color-doesnt-follow-union/20299 "2024-04-14T06:51:34Z")

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Hopefully the screenshot will tell more than my words. Red an Grey are the same Body. The new part of the body doesn’t share the same color after union.

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## [Materials - Visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-visualisation/24988)

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**Author:** [@Berimux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Berimux)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-visualisation/24988 "2024-04-13T20:27:46Z")

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Hi - I am wondering if I can add my own materials somehow ? I am in the refractory industry and would need more ceramic surfaces than provided in Shapr3D’s library. Looking forward to your reply !

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## [Screw with different diameter on top and bottom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-with-different-diameter-on-top-and-bottom/31255)

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**Author:** [@jsmetana](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsmetana)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-with-different-diameter-on-top-and-bottom/31255 "2024-04-13T18:38:14Z")

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I want to create screw and screw hole where bottom and top has different diameter.

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## [extrude rectangle ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-rectangle/31256)

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**Author:** [@Cyrill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyrill)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-rectangle/31256 "2024-04-13T15:14:21Z")

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I drew a rectangle and want to extrude it. for some reason I can only extrude it downwards by a negative value (e.g. -1), positive extrusion results in an orange rectangle. what do I get wrong?

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## [Edge Projections are problematic as .DXF or .SVG for CNC and laser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-projections-are-problematic-as-dxf-or-svg-for-cnc-and-laser/31250)

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**Author:** [@VAXman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VAXman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-projections-are-problematic-as-dxf-or-svg-for-cnc-and-laser/31250 "2024-04-13T12:39:06Z")

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I have been designing some equipment for a Hammond Mfg. case. 1456RL1WHBU - Hammond Mfg. Hammon provides STEP files for the enclosure which I have imported into the Shapr3D project. Various items are being placed on the…

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## [Export file and share issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-file-and-share-issue/31087)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-file-and-share-issue/31087 "2024-04-13T03:03:39Z")

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I have been using Shapr3D for about 5 years now and it is truly a great 3D software. You are continues to evolve and upgrade and has been a great help to my business. However, I have been feeling a little stressed latel…

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## [Connecting Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-sketches/31234)

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**Author:** [@boostjuice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/boostjuice)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-sketches/31234 "2024-04-12T20:07:55Z")

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iPad Pro with Pencil v1, updated, etc. Tried searching for this but I’m so lost and frustrated. I am attempting to design a roll cage for a vehicle. I have a 2D sketch of one side completed. When I copy it and move it t…

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## [How do you switch to the fractional part of a value with the keyboard?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-switch-to-the-fractional-part-of-a-value-with-the-keyboard/31248)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-switch-to-the-fractional-part-of-a-value-with-the-keyboard/31248 "2024-04-12T17:19:01Z")

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When entering values in fractional inches, is there a way to switch from entering the whole inches to entering the fractional part without opening up the whole keypad and clicking this button? Space just re-aligns my …

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## [How to space holes equal distance on oval shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-space-holes-equal-distance-on-oval-shape/31244)

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**Author:** [@Pav09990](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pav09990)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-space-holes-equal-distance-on-oval-shape/31244 "2024-04-12T13:27:59Z")

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Hi It’s probably very easy way to space 60holes equal distance on oval shape but can’t figure how to do it

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## [Import guidance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-guidance/31241)

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**Author:** [@mhess](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhess)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-guidance/31241 "2024-04-12T00:17:32Z")

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I’m looking for guidance on importing – hopefully there is already a doc or topic that I overlooked that someone could link. My goal is to not model standard industry parts that have been modeled by others many times al…

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## [Beta icons for MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-icons-for-macos/31240)

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**Author:** [@luisaugusto.mp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luisaugusto.mp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-icons-for-macos/31240 "2024-04-11T22:52:21Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: I don’t know if this would fit into this category, but I’ve been using the Beta versions of Shapr3D for about 2 years now and I’ve always been very enthusiastic about the versio…

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## [How to reset the plane move/rotate axis initial zero location/angle to follow the plane's position/rotation in the world?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reset-the-plane-move-rotate-axis-initial-zero-location-angle-to-follow-the-planes-position-rotation-in-the-world/31238)

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**Author:** [@LexaGB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LexaGB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reset-the-plane-move-rotate-axis-initial-zero-location-angle-to-follow-the-planes-position-rotation-in-the-world/31238 "2024-04-11T20:43:08Z")

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Hello. I believe the image (below) explains everything, but just in case: I need to move/rotate the plane having its initial ‘0-0-0 location/rotation’ as the plane’s current location/rotation, not the world coordinates …

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## [even spaces and center objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-spaces-and-center-objects/31221)

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**Author:** [@saul\_Roldan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/saul_Roldan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-spaces-and-center-objects/31221 "2024-04-11T19:15:18Z")

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I want to know how to centralize and put the same spacing between objects.

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## [Snap to integers when sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-integers-when-sketching/31219)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-integers-when-sketching/31219 "2024-04-11T17:27:21Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Often when sketching you want lines/circles/rectangles rounded to the nearest mm (or cm/m depends on your model) but you have to get close (e.g. 21.95273) and then go to edit th…

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## [Structural Steel Detailing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/structural-steel-detailing/31224)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/structural-steel-detailing/31224 "2024-04-11T16:13:41Z")

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Hi, New to the community. I have come from Sketch Up and Fusion. Really love the GUI and the flow and feel of Shapr and I am excited for my new CAD journey. I have a small one man metal fabrication business. I draw an…

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## [Copy a sketch or solid from one project to another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-a-sketch-or-solid-from-one-project-to-another/31235)

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**Author:** [@Presto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Presto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-a-sketch-or-solid-from-one-project-to-another/31235 "2024-04-11T16:02:09Z")

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Hi, I have a very large design project of my house. To keep things simple I decided to sketch the kitchen units in a separate project. How do I import one project element into another project?

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