# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=108

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## [How to put a jpg or ping image on the body ?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-a-jpg-or-ping-image-on-the-body/26360)

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**Author:** [@Adrian1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adrian1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-a-jpg-or-ping-image-on-the-body/26360 "2023-06-19T13:38:58Z")

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I don’t know how to put a image on the body

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## [Need Help flattening bottom of 3d text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-flattening-bottom-of-3d-text/26156)

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**Author:** [@TheBigLetterCo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBigLetterCo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-flattening-bottom-of-3d-text/26156 "2023-06-19T04:52:03Z")

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Hey All, Need to learn how to flatten the bottom of 3D text to allow it to free stand. ie. O, G , 0, C etc… I’m new to CAD and have discovered how to create 3D text to scale however I’m creating DXF files for how wire …

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## [Need help with the leather part of gearbox for my Logitech G29 Shifter project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-the-leather-part-of-gearbox-for-my-logitech-g29-shifter-project/26332)

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**Author:** [@Salih](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Salih)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-the-leather-part-of-gearbox-for-my-logitech-g29-shifter-project/26332 "2023-06-18T22:13:47Z")

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## [Sweep 2 from Rhino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-2-from-rhino/26337)

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**Author:** [@JasperJewelery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasperJewelery)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-2-from-rhino/26337 "2023-06-18T20:27:10Z")

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I design jewelry professionally, and was really excited to see this software on the iPad. Unfortunately, I noticed there isn’t any more complicated sweep options, which is the bulk of what I need for my designs. Does any…

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## [Can't edit step file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-edit-step-file/26342)

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**Author:** [@ptegler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptegler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-edit-step-file/26342 "2023-06-18T15:19:23Z")

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I have a step file that shapr3d cannot remove a object from. (See attached file) qqqqqqq.step (2.6 MB) FRONT you’re looking at the outputs of the ‘airhorn’ from the TOP view you will see a coin sized artifact that bis…

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## [Search all items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-all-items/26347)

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**Author:** [@skolno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skolno)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-all-items/26347 "2023-06-18T07:10:54Z")

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Hi Team When I have a large report under reports. And when I click on the model from the 3D model. How can I quickly search all items? Thanks

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## [How to move/rotate/align sketch to a different plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-rotate-align-sketch-to-a-different-plane/26338)

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**Author:** [@paperyoyo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/paperyoyo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-rotate-align-sketch-to-a-different-plane/26338 "2023-06-17T16:29:50Z")

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I’m using a tool that generates items for laser cutting. This exports a DXF file with a flat representation of the items to be cut. This is imported into Shapr3d into a single flat sketch. This single sketch contains mu…

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## [Concrete cutter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concrete-cutter/26318)

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**Author:** [@prochazkao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/prochazkao)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concrete-cutter/26318 "2023-06-17T03:06:37Z")

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Hello I would like ask and advice with my project concrete cutter. U would like create a leading edge so that the cutter fits better into the concrete. AND I can not find the way…… how to turn a flat edge into a blade …

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## [Looking for Tutoring Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-tutoring-help/15759)

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**Author:** [@AnitaHummel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnitaHummel)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-tutoring-help/15759 "2023-06-16T06:56:55Z")

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I am looking for someone I can pay to help me with a few tutoring lessons for Shapr3D (online lessons). I have looked on some tutoring forums but could not find any tutors. Does anyone have any suggestions or know how t…

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## [Designs gone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-gone/26306)

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**Author:** [@lopan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lopan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-gone/26306 "2023-06-15T08:46:02Z")

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I created a fairly complex design in Shapr3D last year and today I needed it for a project I’m working on. I launched Shapr and for my surprise it was stuck in an endless loop of “Get started” and the intro tutorial. (T…

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## [Shapr is broken. Repetition of "Get Started"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-is-broken-repetition-of-get-started/26291)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-is-broken-repetition-of-get-started/26291 "2023-06-15T08:42:05Z")

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I’m a window 11 Shapr user and I’m having problem with logining to Shapr. Everytime I try to login it shows me “Make your design flow” page which is Get Stated page. I finished every basic tutorial and tried to login but…

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## [2d manufacture drawings help ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-manufacture-drawings-help/26311)

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**Author:** [@Adam2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adam2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-manufacture-drawings-help/26311 "2023-06-15T07:44:23Z")

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I am tying to create a drawing but cannot add dimension for depth of mortis in the bottom of this leg. Also cannot dimension 45 degree angles which are the 2 lines close together on the left side of drawing. Any help on …

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## [Export to mail, no file attach](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-mail-no-file-attach/10139)

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**Author:** [@Krys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Krys)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-mail-no-file-attach/10139 "2023-06-14T14:43:24Z")

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Hello, I used Shapr3D on my iPad Pro 11. But when I export to mail, format step or stl, he create mail empty, no file attach in. My mail app is Google mail. Any ideas ?

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## [Shapr3D lost my design in moving to new email account system?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-lost-my-design-in-moving-to-new-email-account-system/25415)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-lost-my-design-in-moving-to-new-email-account-system/25415 "2023-06-14T11:32:17Z")

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Hey all, so when I first got into Shapr3D it was on an iPad and my account was seemingly tied to my Apple account (maybe?) I’m not sure how it worked, but I had a solitary design for a case I was making that I’d put hour…

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## [Trying to make a glass see through](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-glass-see-through/26286)

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**Author:** [@JeridHill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JeridHill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-glass-see-through/26286 "2023-06-14T11:08:09Z")

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I made a glass with liquid in it. I cannot make it see through and not sure why. I have seen other examples of incredible renderings but I must be missing something. I’ve selected the entire body and made it glass, but t…

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## [Just created an account on iPad; where did all my designs go?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-created-an-account-on-ipad-where-did-all-my-designs-go/26292)

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**Author:** [@Lucretiel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucretiel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-created-an-account-on-ipad-where-did-all-my-designs-go/26292 "2023-06-14T07:31:49Z")

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I’ve been a happy Shapr3D user on my iPad for well over a year now. I opened the app today for the first time in a while and discovered an unskippable prompt forcing me to create a Shapr3D account and go through a series…

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## [Additional Subscription Plans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/additional-subscription-plans/26010)

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**Author:** [@JoshB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoshB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/additional-subscription-plans/26010 "2023-06-14T06:01:27Z")

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Hi all! I know this has been a topic in the past. I just wanted to follow up on this and see if there are any changes in sight!? I personally use Shapr3D on my iPad Pro M1 to design parts for 3D Printing. The ease of u…

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## [How to project a edge from the body to a sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-edge-from-the-body-to-a-sketch/26271)

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**Author:** [@schlank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/schlank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-edge-from-the-body-to-a-sketch/26271 "2023-06-13T13:01:37Z")

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Hello! How can I orientate and have proper dimensions (red arrow) for a geometry according to an edge that is behind the sketch? I cannot find a project option or any other way to do it.

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## [ApplePencil after Update everything visible and also to red points under the used finger ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applepencil-after-update-everything-visible-and-also-to-red-points-under-the-used-finger/26265)

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**Author:** [@McKeys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McKeys)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applepencil-after-update-everything-visible-and-also-to-red-points-under-the-used-finger/26265 "2023-06-13T08:29:35Z")

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I am not able to switch this of. It is disturbing my Workflows. Sorry - I can’t found a switch or something else to fix it Please give me a help to switch this of. thanks

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## [BUG: \[iPadOS\] Rename in Recents](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-ipados-rename-in-recents/26258)

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**Author:** [@seaniepie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seaniepie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-ipados-rename-in-recents/26258 "2023-06-12T19:34:39Z")

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You can rename a file from the main Designs area but you cannot when viewing from the Recents list. Tapping the name works just fine from Designs but after switching to Recents tapping the name does nothing. It would be…

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## [The app won't allow me to log in via browser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-app-wont-allow-me-to-log-in-via-browser/26230)

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**Author:** [@justin\_knoll](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin_knoll)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-app-wont-allow-me-to-log-in-via-browser/26230 "2023-06-12T08:49:43Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m new to shapr3d and I’ve been wanting to try to switch from fusion 360, however, when I open the shapr3d app and click log in on the window that pops up in the middle of the screen it opens up the web b…

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## [Items Un-hiding or popping up in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-un-hiding-or-popping-up-in-sketch-mode/26228)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-un-hiding-or-popping-up-in-sketch-mode/26228 "2023-06-12T08:13:34Z")

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Hi, This might be a Bug. When I go to Create a 2D sketch on a plane it un-hides other objects in one of my Folders. I think the objects that are in the folder the new sketch plane is will be placed are the ones being di…

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## [Help joining two shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-joining-two-shapes/26242)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-joining-two-shapes/26242 "2023-06-11T17:39:12Z")

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I’m trying to create a nozzle to fit a foam gun that goes from the circular tube shape of the gun barrel to a narrower, slim/wide mouth. How can I transition from the top of the cycliner to the (what is that shape?!…

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## [Sketch/Stencil to solid object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-stencil-to-solid-object/26229)

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**Author:** [@Onceuponausername](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Onceuponausername)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-stencil-to-solid-object/26229 "2023-06-10T20:31:59Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m sorry to ask I’m still very new to this application but I’m really stuck here and could use some help. I’ll try to add as much information as possible, please forgive the ignorance. I have a stencil that…

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## [How to create a realistic rope](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-realistic-rope/26214)

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**Author:** [@Felix5823](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Felix5823)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-realistic-rope/26214 "2023-06-09T09:16:43Z")

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say hi to this community from China. my question is how to create a rope or sth alike since apparently we cannot move the vertex(point) in 3D ways like in 3dmax. so what I did was to draw lines in sketch, and sweep the …

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## [Editing Imported Design in Solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-design-in-solidworks/26201)

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**Author:** [@mjl2250](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjl2250)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-design-in-solidworks/26201 "2023-06-09T06:55:51Z")

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Hi! I’m a new user. I tried exporting my design into Solidworks to view it there and when I do, I am not able to view every part/ sketch nor edit anything that was exported. I tried using the x\_t and the stl formats, bu…

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## [Circle constrained to line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-constrained-to-line/26199)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-constrained-to-line/26199 "2023-06-09T02:48:10Z")

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Sorry, struggling here … is there a way to make a circle constrained to a line that it’s not tangent to. I’d like to be able to move the line down (at the top) and have that move mirrored by a similar distance move down …

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## [Exporting in AR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-in-ar/26181)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-in-ar/26181 "2023-06-08T10:33:15Z")

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Is there a trick to getting a decent export for AR? The objects are always all over the place no matter when I place then when creating the file in Shapr. Now they export as objects but AR no longer works. Is there good …

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## [Stretch one face until it touches another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretch-one-face-until-it-touches-another/26193)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretch-one-face-until-it-touches-another/26193 "2023-06-08T09:47:29Z")

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What’s the easiest way to drag/stretch the red face to the right until it perfectly touches the orange face? This is just a mockup for this question, the file I’m working on isn’t ‘on grid’ like this, it’s working ran…

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## [Another Align tool question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-align-tool-question/26186)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-align-tool-question/26186 "2023-06-08T07:53:52Z")

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Hi, Back with another Align tool, Translate tool Question. I am making a simple box out of panels I created using the pattern tool. I don’t know if this is a bug or I just don’t understand things. I have tried both ways…

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