# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=104

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## [Convert a sketches (lines) of this type to be able to extrude it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-a-sketches-lines-of-this-type-to-be-able-to-extrude-it/26977)

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**Author:** [@techdevil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/techdevil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-a-sketches-lines-of-this-type-to-be-able-to-extrude-it/26977 "2023-07-27T01:40:38Z")

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Hello Above all, I want to apologize for my English which will not be perfect. First, I want to apologize for my English which will not be perfect. I am new to Shapr3D. In the image below, you can see that I have a pa…

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## [Extruding to subtract non-normal from plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-to-subtract-non-normal-from-plane/26987)

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**Author:** [@sacherjj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sacherjj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-to-subtract-non-normal-from-plane/26987 "2023-07-26T21:10:58Z")

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In simplest terms, I have a cube. I also have a shape that is fairly complex and cylindrical. I want this cylindrical shape to be at an angle, say 20 degrees. Then I want to cut down in the cube from one surface to th…

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## [How to align a sketch with a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-a-sketch-with-a-model/26969)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-a-sketch-with-a-model/26969 "2023-07-26T04:44:37Z")

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Hi, I think I saw this somewhere in my initial watch-everything-I-could-find intro to S3D, but now haven’t a clue where to find it again. What I’m trying to do is to overlay a sketch on an already built solid. Seems l…

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## [How to create holes in line with existing holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-holes-in-line-with-existing-holes/26966)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-holes-in-line-with-existing-holes/26966 "2023-07-26T03:04:17Z")

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I have a design with dovetails. I need to create holes in the sandwiched part (yellow) which correspond with the existing holes (in the red part). I was silly enough to create the red holes before sandwiching both pa…

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## [Trying to mirror a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-mirror-a-face/26963)

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**Author:** [@jmstovall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jmstovall)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-mirror-a-face/26963 "2023-07-25T18:41:31Z")

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I know there’s an easier way to do this… I have this box that has an indentation on it. This is all correct and the depth I want: Now, I would like to mirror that indentation on the other side, which is currently bla…

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## [Tutorial video no image after resize window](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-no-image-after-resize-window/26934)

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**Author:** [@cadmiumeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cadmiumeye)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-no-image-after-resize-window/26934 "2023-07-25T09:27:46Z")

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Hello, Thanks for looking at my post. I am trying to do the first video of the bracket. When I resize the tutorial video in Shapr it losses all imagery. The only thing left is the dialog. When its small in the corner th…

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## [Empty designs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/empty-designs/26958)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/empty-designs/26958 "2023-07-25T06:59:07Z")

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Empty designs Just noticed that something is wrong and 10 designs are empty. One also cant be synced. I opened the empty designes and folders/designs/sketces are not in there. Cant remember what designs was in there …

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## [Change email for license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-email-for-license/26943)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-email-for-license/26943 "2023-07-25T06:05:51Z")

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Hey #Shapr3D support! Is it possible to change the email address my license is running under? I would like to use another one for this. Kind regards Frank

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## [File won’t open stuck on Tessellating bodies... 64/65](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-won-t-open-stuck-on-tessellating-bodies-64-65/26923)

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**Author:** [@Thedon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thedon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-won-t-open-stuck-on-tessellating-bodies-64-65/26923 "2023-07-25T03:26:25Z")

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I imported and added a metal mesh file that I think might be causing the issue

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## [Mastodon, again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mastodon-again/26944)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mastodon-again/26944 "2023-07-24T17:33:01Z")

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I had already asked nine months ago, and the case was closed very quickly. I now ask again. Does Shapr3D have no ambitions at all to post also under their own Mastodon instance? All those “What’s new?” Links in the app …

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## [Is there a way to create a helix with a pattern?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-a-helix-with-a-pattern/26835)

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**Author:** [@peternguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternguyen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-a-helix-with-a-pattern/26835 "2023-07-24T16:31:40Z")

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Hi Shapr Friends! Is there a way to create a helix with a pattern or sweep with repeating object? I am trying to create a cylinder base with a twist detail of a beaded pattern. Please help! Best, Peter

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## [Double-click inconsistent on MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-click-inconsistent-on-macos/26936)

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**Author:** [@yuval10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yuval10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-click-inconsistent-on-macos/26936 "2023-07-24T11:27:19Z")

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You probably aware that double clicking a body not working consistently all the time… Couldn’t figure the reason, but noticed it happens after a while during editing and workspace start to fill with bodies. After I close…

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## [Keyboard remaping is not working with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keyboard-remaping-is-not-working-with-shapr3d/26931)

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**Author:** [@cadmiumeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cadmiumeye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keyboard-remaping-is-not-working-with-shapr3d/26931 "2023-07-24T08:33:15Z")

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Hello and thank you for taking a look at my post. I have swapped my keyboard “ALT” key with the “/” key. It works fine in all other programs like Blender and Zbrush. For some reason Shapr3d doesn’t recognize the new “al…

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## [Issues with UV's on cartons with diecut windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-uvs-on-cartons-with-diecut-windows/26932)

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**Author:** [@Guym](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Guym)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-uvs-on-cartons-with-diecut-windows/26932 "2023-07-24T06:52:29Z")

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I have created several cartons with windows and have exported the .obj files to be used in Adobe dimensions and SSubstance stager but the UV’s are always messed up when I import the model. Im new to the UV stuff and wond…

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## [STEP File Viewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-viewer/26907)

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**Author:** [@wrz0170](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wrz0170)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-viewer/26907 "2023-07-22T19:16:02Z")

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Hi everyone. New to Shapr and a beginner 3D Printing hobbyist. Does Shapr have the ability to view STEP files without going into an edit mode? So, the Autodesk Viewer allows you to import and open a Model viewer. …

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## [Scaling my sketch won’t work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-my-sketch-won-t-work/26889)

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**Author:** [@CeLoX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CeLoX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-my-sketch-won-t-work/26889 "2023-07-21T08:34:04Z")

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Hi, I’ve done my sketching for a Plane but didn’t pay attention to the general size. I wanted to scale my sketch but it keeps throwing errors at me. What am I doing wrong? Cedric

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## [Any idea for lag screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-for-lag-screw/26869)

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**Author:** [@Waimingchang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Waimingchang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-for-lag-screw/26869 "2023-07-20T19:59:52Z")

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Hi, any idea to create lag screw

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## [Rotate Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-help/26868)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-help/26868 "2023-07-20T18:59:50Z")

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Is there an easy way to rotate an object so that its vertical? Or do I have to measure the angle its at and then rotate it? I have a plate at an angle I need to rotate it so when I put it in the 2D drawing it shows the…

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## [Need help filling a space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-filling-a-space/26824)

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**Author:** [@Unicornemporium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Unicornemporium)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-filling-a-space/26824 "2023-07-20T10:07:25Z")

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I am trying to “fill” the triangular hole in this model. Is there a way to bring the edge out but narrow it to meet the point?

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## [not possible to rotate body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-possible-to-rotate-body/26849)

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**Author:** [@jangoderis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jangoderis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-possible-to-rotate-body/26849 "2023-07-20T07:38:42Z")

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I made a copy of a body. I want to rotate it in a certain direction (x-axis) but I can’t. Can you help me with this problem. John Godris

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## [Obtaining dimensions of endresult projected sketch over a 3D body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obtaining-dimensions-of-endresult-projected-sketch-over-a-3d-body/26839)

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**Author:** [@Choopie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Choopie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obtaining-dimensions-of-endresult-projected-sketch-over-a-3d-body/26839 "2023-07-20T07:37:56Z")

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Hey gang, in the attached video, you see two highlighted elements: one floating on its own is the sketch shape, the other is the sketched shape projected onto my main object (the helmet). Is there a way I can get the “l…

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## [Shapr3d will not export my designs to .shapr file anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-will-not-export-my-designs-to-shapr-file-anymore/26830)

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**Author:** [@wallinrew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wallinrew)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-will-not-export-my-designs-to-shapr-file-anymore/26830 "2023-07-18T14:36:24Z")

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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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## [Manuel Bock in German](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/manuel-bock-in-german/26795)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/manuel-bock-in-german/26795 "2023-07-18T08:58:31Z")

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Hello everyone ! Is there a German translation of the Shapr3D bee manual somewhere that I can download? Thank you for a short feedback! ReiniJ

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## [Extrusion limitations related to scale?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-limitations-related-to-scale/26818)

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**Author:** [@Wombo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wombo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-limitations-related-to-scale/26818 "2023-07-18T09:50:03Z")

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A little background, I recently bought a onefinity cnc machine, and decided to learn Shapr3D as the main cad system for working on it. Having very very little experience with 3D modeling, I decided to give myself a few …

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## [Says something went wrong but your design is safe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/says-something-went-wrong-but-your-design-is-safe/26790)

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**Author:** [@coreyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coreyk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/says-something-went-wrong-but-your-design-is-safe/26790 "2023-07-18T09:13:22Z")

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So as I’m designing something and I get this “something went wrong” saying. Mostly when I am trying to add a construction plane and moving it back or forth. I have also had it while trying to extrude something, sometimes…

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## [STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file/26789)

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**Author:** [@coreyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coreyk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file/26789 "2023-07-18T06:49:11Z")

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I have been using STEP format to import into my 3d printer slicer for months and a few days ago I tried to import the bottom and top of a case I designed. But only the bottom STEP format could be imported, the top portio…

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## [Reference Photos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-photos/26774)

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**Author:** [@Ivovic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivovic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-photos/26774 "2023-07-18T06:15:52Z")

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(This question isn’t really specific to Shapr3D, so I’m not sure if it’s appropriate here. Please suggest a general 3D design forum if questions like this are not really welcome in this help section. Thanks!) I’m trying…

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## [Subtract tool not working?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-not-working/26728)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-not-working/26728 "2023-07-17T22:32:40Z")

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I have selected two bodies (the targets) and two additional bodies (the tools) but I do not get the “Done” button, so can’t proceed. Help?

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## [Absolute position for sketch points?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-position-for-sketch-points/26785)

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**Author:** [@paperyoyo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/paperyoyo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-position-for-sketch-points/26785 "2023-07-17T16:39:48Z")

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I import some files from a tool that generates geometry. They import as sketches and I need to move/rotate them into position. To do this, I want to get a point from one sketch, to align to a point in a different sketch…

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## [fillin in objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillin-in-objects/26804)

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**Author:** [@Brandon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brandon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillin-in-objects/26804 "2023-07-17T11:25:17Z")

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I’ve tried for the last 3 hours to try to fill in this object. ive followed the glitchy tutorial, while constant glitchy out of range errors, not populating shapes, have to redraw, sometimes doesn’t register at all. Abso…

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