# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=101

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## [Unable to delete / rename or duplicate 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-delete-rename-or-duplicate-2d-drawings/27386)

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**Author:** [@kblundy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kblundy)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-delete-rename-or-duplicate-2d-drawings/27386 "2023-08-21T06:26:52Z")

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The new look navigation for Visualize, Drawings, and Modelling - is good. However, I don’t seem to be able to Delete, Duplicate or Rename any 2D Drawings I create. There is no right-click option or other way to access th…

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## [How to change inches to metric](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-inches-to-metric/27436)

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**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-inches-to-metric/27436 "2023-08-21T01:09:53Z")

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how to change inches to metric and back to inches I found the answer

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## [Getting out of bounds error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-out-of-bounds-error/27430)

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**Author:** [@rfresh737](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rfresh737)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-out-of-bounds-error/27430 "2023-08-20T16:48:41Z")

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I can’t draw a line because I always get an out of bounds error message: the available design space is 1km. Where can I adjust my design space?

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## [Cannot figure out how to detach a face and a make the interior hollow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-figure-out-how-to-detach-a-face-and-a-make-the-interior-hollow/27422)

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**Author:** [@Brandon1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brandon1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-figure-out-how-to-detach-a-face-and-a-make-the-interior-hollow/27422 "2023-08-20T12:40:39Z")

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I’ve included a video to help explain my issue, it’s the only easy way to show you what id like to do on shapr3D. I’ve also realised that my design could be impossible to print in its current orientation, so I now plan …

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## [How to show hidden line of single component shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-show-hidden-line-of-single-component-shapr3d/27405)

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**Author:** [@CruiseCHY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CruiseCHY)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-show-hidden-line-of-single-component-shapr3d/27405 "2023-08-19T14:57:06Z")

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Hi! I am trying to send my cad model to my manufacturer, and my manufacturer is asking that if it is possible for showing the hidden details of one component in a file that has multiple components? Since if I press show …

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## [OriSTeeL France©®](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oristeel-france/26960)

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**Author:** [@alainblanck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alainblanck)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oristeel-france/26960 "2023-08-19T12:42:42Z")

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Hello, for several weeks, I have had problems accessing the forum. I had a really hard time creating an account, and now I can’t navigate through the different forum posts, let alone participate. this morning, after new…

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## [Requested updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/requested-updates/21450)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/requested-updates/21450 "2023-08-19T07:26:40Z")

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I have a few update requests that I would like you to consider. Manufacturing drawing. 1. Being able to add or remove an object from an existing drawing. When having a complex technical drawing and you want to add one …

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## [Change unit of measure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-unit-of-measure/27387)

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**Author:** [@Artizonia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Artizonia)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-unit-of-measure/27387 "2023-08-19T04:01:02Z")

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I installed the latest version of Shapr3d yesterday. Now, my projects are in mm, not inches as designed. How do I change the global unit of measure to inches? Settings would be the most likely place, not there. But where…

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## [Where did the grid dimensioning /drawing dimensions icon/selection go?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-the-grid-dimensioning-drawing-dimensions-icon-selection-go/27393)

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**Author:** [@ptegler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptegler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-the-grid-dimensioning-drawing-dimensions-icon-selection-go/27393 "2023-08-18T20:34:05Z")

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I can’t find anything in HELP and can’t find WHERE did the grid dimensioning (drawing units) go? I ant to change from mm to inches and can’t figure out how to in the lastest release! WHERE did the config get buried in …

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## [Making a hole in an existing object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-hole-in-an-existing-object/20999)

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**Author:** [@onewheelskyward](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/onewheelskyward)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-hole-in-an-existing-object/20999 "2023-08-18T16:55:14Z")

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Hey! I have an STL I downloaded, and there’s a flat surface, aligned with the ground that I’d like to make some holes in. I can draw the shapes, but because the object is floating above/below the surface, any extrusion…

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## [Make an object wireframe or transparent, to see through an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-an-object-wireframe-or-transparent-to-see-through-an-object/27385)

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**Author:** [@five](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/five)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-an-object-wireframe-or-transparent-to-see-through-an-object/27385 "2023-08-18T15:43:03Z")

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I’m working on a small mechanical knife, and I need to see the extends of the surrounding frame at all times to make sure the parts will fit inside. I am using the free plan. Currently, I just hide the frame so I can se…

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## [Assemblies, parts.. to 2D drawings for manufacture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351)

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**Author:** [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351 "2023-08-18T09:49:59Z")

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Good morning team: I am an opto-mechanical engineer, that previously worked on Solid Works for many years, at an aerospace company in the UK. I have been asked to support a company, designing telescope assemblies. (Not…

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## [Can i select view with another face reference of part to 2d sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-select-view-with-another-face-reference-of-part-to-2d-sketch/27378)

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**Author:** [@Fransiscakjen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fransiscakjen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-select-view-with-another-face-reference-of-part-to-2d-sketch/27378 "2023-08-18T08:37:44Z")

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## [Scaled .SVG exports?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaled-svg-exports/27376)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaled-svg-exports/27376 "2023-08-18T08:09:23Z")

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I am exporting sketches in .svg format to import them in Silhouette Studio and subsequently have them cut out by my Silhouette Curio cutter. After importing I find that the sketch is oversized and need to scale down to …

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## [I deleted a project by mistake](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-a-project-by-mistake/27374)

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**Author:** [@Moverted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moverted)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-a-project-by-mistake/27374 "2023-08-18T08:07:32Z")

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Since the recent projects view reorders the projects live, I was attempting to delete one project but mistaking deleted my main project, can it be recovered?

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## [Deleting Mesh Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-mesh-bodies/27368)

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**Author:** [@Certified606](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Certified606)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-mesh-bodies/27368 "2023-08-18T07:10:13Z")

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Imported a design to check spacing on another part. Reset my spacing easily, but, when I tried to delete the design that was imported only some of the design was deleted. The Mesh Bodies were curved and I could only de…

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## [Modeling a brooks saddle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-brooks-saddle/27371)

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**Author:** [@JasonFS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonFS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-brooks-saddle/27371 "2023-08-17T14:18:36Z")

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I am trying to model a brooks bicycle saddle, and failing well. does anyone have any ideas on how to do this. Here is my attempt using loft, but I feel that my thinking is flawed. brooks saddle.shapr (540.5 KB) …

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## [Exporting to Autocad LT?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-autocad-lt/27367)

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**Author:** [@cstromme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cstromme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-autocad-lt/27367 "2023-08-17T12:30:37Z")

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I modeled a piece of furniture in Shapr3D, and was asked by a manufacturer if I could provide them the raw files in a format that they could open in Autocad LT. I sent them a .step and a .3mf version, but apparently none…

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## [Sketch Tools not Working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tools-not-working/27363)

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**Author:** [@Cjacob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cjacob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tools-not-working/27363 "2023-08-17T09:52:02Z")

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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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## [Can you import multiple projects into a new project?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-multiple-projects-into-a-new-project/27365)

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**Author:** [@Beamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-multiple-projects-into-a-new-project/27365 "2023-08-17T07:47:51Z")

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As I start creating new designs (projects) that will be using a lot of the same components, can I add a component that would be it’s own project into a new project? This way I don’t have to continue to redraw the same c…

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## [Is there a limit on the size of a Shapr3d project?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-size-of-a-shapr3d-project/27355)

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**Author:** [@clivesmith14](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/clivesmith14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-size-of-a-shapr3d-project/27355 "2023-08-16T20:21:58Z")

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I am building a detailed model of a steam locomotive. It would be useful to include all the components (perhaps 500) in a single project which I would regularly back up. What are the limits on project size?

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## [Dome not exporting correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dome-not-exporting-correctly/27356)

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**Author:** [@catherinesays](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/catherinesays)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dome-not-exporting-correctly/27356 "2023-08-16T11:35:08Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Shapr3d and 3d printing. I have created a domed object but when I load it into my slicer software it is no longer curved but geometric. Could anyone help clarify why this is happening? I’ve printed curve…

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## [Is there a way to remove a through-hole?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-a-through-hole/27349)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-a-through-hole/27349 "2023-08-16T06:41:38Z")

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The problem is that the holes were not created by Shapr3D, but by Sketchup. The holes look like this: Thanks, Duncan

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## [New welcome screen wont stop appearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-welcome-screen-wont-stop-appearing/27342)

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**Author:** [@kylepatrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kylepatrick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-welcome-screen-wont-stop-appearing/27342 "2023-08-16T05:44:30Z")

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I click off the language/ headset animation to enter the program. If I switch tabs and come back, boom, I’m back to like it just opened for the first time ever. I export boom gotcha again…randomly sketching, boom welcom…

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## [Split body on imported STP files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-on-imported-stp-files/27316)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-on-imported-stp-files/27316 "2023-08-15T08:53:42Z")

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I have imported STP files sent to me by a friend who works in Moment of Inspiration. The first file I was able to use the split body function, cut a add to the part and the rejoin using the union function. However now he…

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## [Anchor Points and Pivot Points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-and-pivot-points/19255)

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**Author:** [@jsc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anchor-points-and-pivot-points/19255 "2023-08-15T06:47:48Z")

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I am brand new user. I have the trial version on my iPad 5 mini installed with the current iOS installed as of 5-9-22. I am using a 1st generation iPencil. Also, I have not used my iPad before for doing illustrations…

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## [Referenced Objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referenced-objects/10717)

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**Author:** [@Lengai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lengai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referenced-objects/10717 "2023-08-14T17:30:17Z")

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Hi is it possible to create an object like a library part so multiple copies of it will update automatically when you edit one? Space thanks

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## [Can’t share](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share/27315)

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**Author:** [@jarrett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jarrett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share/27315 "2023-08-14T06:56:48Z")

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I am trying to “share” a project via web etc, but whenever I try, it seems to be stalled on “Creating a link” and continues to process/think. I thought it was my file size, so I did something simple and same thing happe…

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## [Can you acquire a Student license without being in a art school?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-acquire-a-student-license-without-being-in-a-art-school/27307)

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**Author:** [@Flo1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flo1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-acquire-a-student-license-without-being-in-a-art-school/27307 "2023-08-14T06:14:04Z")

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I was wondering if i could acquire a Student license without attending an art/design school for mostly personal use.

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## [Eyeware nosepad adaption](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eyeware-nosepad-adaption/27304)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eyeware-nosepad-adaption/27304 "2023-08-12T11:00:00Z")

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Is it possible to change the height and angle of the nosepad on glasses with new parametric modeling? If yes did anyone knows how to model organic nosepads on eyeware? Hope you can help me im stuck right now to build gl…

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