# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=112

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## [Forming a mesh over a wire frame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forming-a-mesh-over-a-wire-frame/22135)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forming-a-mesh-over-a-wire-frame/22135 "2023-05-06T16:32:52Z")

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I am looking for an easy method to form a mesh over a frame. I have 2 objects and I have not been able to come up with a usable method. In the pictures you see the frame and the mesh. Difficult part are the multiple cu…

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## [Help: insert text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-insert-text/25660)

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**Author:** [@nashbln1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nashbln1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-insert-text/25660 "2023-05-06T16:02:08Z")

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Hello, I created an object and wrote text on it. After it is available as a sketch, I can extrude it or deepen it into the object. Since I want to print it out with a 3D printer, the writing should not protrude but be l…

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## [Create sketch from body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-from-body/25620)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-from-body/25620 "2023-05-05T14:49:24Z")

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Is it possible to create a sketch from one face of a body?

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## [Pattern Constraint on IPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-constraint-on-ipad/25638)

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**Author:** [@Aerocan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aerocan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-constraint-on-ipad/25638 "2023-05-05T06:57:13Z")

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Trying to delete the Pattern Constraint but the icon does not appear when selecting the pattern item. This is happening in sketch mode. Any idea why?

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## [Bug in 2D Drawings Section Dimensioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-2d-drawings-section-dimensioning/25632)

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**Author:** [@BillB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BillB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-2d-drawings-section-dimensioning/25632 "2023-05-04T13:36:00Z")

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Applying dimensions to sections in 2D Drawing Cannot create an angle dimension to an internal conical feature.

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## [Bug 2 in 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-2-in-2d-drawings/25634)

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**Author:** [@BillB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BillB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-2-in-2d-drawings/25634 "2023-05-04T11:43:37Z")

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Export PDF in 2D drawings does not attach the file on export.

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## [How i can create machine threads or spirals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-can-create-machine-threads-or-spirals/25628)

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**Author:** [@Falko\_Urban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Falko_Urban)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-can-create-machine-threads-or-spirals/25628 "2023-05-04T08:40:37Z")

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for different mechanical parts i need screws or threaded bolts. what is the right way for doing that?

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## [model database for standard elements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-database-for-standard-elements/25629)

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**Author:** [@Falko\_Urban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Falko_Urban)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-database-for-standard-elements/25629 "2023-05-04T08:13:18Z")

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im looking for a kind of database for standard 3D models. maybe for metric screws, hole plates, knobs, switches, sliders or something like that. a kind of virtual LEGO kit :slight\_smile: is there anywhere available?

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## [Making two line's midpoints concentric](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-two-lines-midpoints-concentric/25605)

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**Author:** [@stefanbauer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stefanbauer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-two-lines-midpoints-concentric/25605 "2023-05-03T12:25:55Z")

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Good morning! Coming from Fusion 360, this would be an easy one and I’d expect that this would work here as well, but it doesn’t. I created a vertical line to have a reference. Then I wanted to move the horizonal line (…

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## [Help with some shapes and with a basic reservoir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-some-shapes-and-with-a-basic-reservoir/25603)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-some-shapes-and-with-a-basic-reservoir/25603 "2023-05-03T12:13:00Z")

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Hi everyone, Would anyone be willing to help me out with a few II think, relatively) simple designs? I’m new to CAD and have been learning fast thanks to Shapr3D but I don’t think I can learn this on the timescales I’m …

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## [Ground plane shadow issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ground-plane-shadow-issue/25611)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ground-plane-shadow-issue/25611 "2023-05-02T16:42:20Z")

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This is as simple model as can be. Extruded rectangle and then visualization mode. Shadow seems off target?

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## [Trying to create a perpendicular helical slot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-perpendicular-helical-slot/25598)

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**Author:** [@Coffee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-perpendicular-helical-slot/25598 "2023-05-02T14:11:31Z")

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Hi folks… I am trying to make a nurf Gatling gun and I am lost on how to create the slot/track the breach rams need to follow. The slot is not a thread. Its a sine wave up and down like a fishing line bobbin winder. I c…

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## [Bodies are being tesselated.... 16/19 — Crash ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-are-being-tesselated-16-19-crash/25604)

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**Author:** [@Nano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-are-being-tesselated-16-19-crash/25604 "2023-05-02T10:30:11Z")

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The programme crashes when loading a project. “Bodies are being tesselated… 16/19” What can I do to load the project ?

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## [Help me add a refrigerator model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-add-a-refrigerator-model/25548)

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**Author:** [@fe.darom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fe.darom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-add-a-refrigerator-model/25548 "2023-05-02T06:44:21Z")

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Help me add a 3D model of the refrigerator to my S3D project. 9540330afc3ead30906ee6e38e311efd\_138714\_4 2.zip (836.0 KB)

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## [Linux?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linux/25478)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linux/25478 "2023-05-02T05:30:02Z")

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How much one word and mark can mean!

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## [Need help trying to create a simple part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-trying-to-create-a-simple-part/25590)

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**Author:** [@cbarberis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cbarberis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-trying-to-create-a-simple-part/25590 "2023-05-01T23:29:04Z")

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Hello I am very new to Sharp-3D and actually I am totally new to 3D mechanical drawing, so far I really like Sharp-3D and it appears to be very intuitive, however I am struggling to make this simple 3D drawing for a alu…

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## [photo combined with 3d model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-combined-with-3d-model/25570)

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**Author:** [@Davorin17](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davorin17)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-combined-with-3d-model/25570 "2023-05-01T17:52:16Z")

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I am planning to build timber fences, I was thinking when I do the quote for some job to make it more appealing and easier for customers to visualize to take a photo of their house and in some 3d draw the exact fence I w…

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## [Extrude Line. Please.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-line-please/25578)

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**Author:** [@pooper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-line-please/25578 "2023-05-01T15:31:30Z")

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Countless forums and users requesting this feature be brought back as it is a basic feature in every cad program. Plenty of examples in there why it would be useful and NECESSARY. Any progress on this? Just want to e…

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## [How do i export my drawing to a 3d printable file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-my-drawing-to-a-3d-printable-file/25567)

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**Author:** [@gstanden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gstanden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-my-drawing-to-a-3d-printable-file/25567 "2023-04-30T19:38:06Z")

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How do I export my drawing so that it can be 3d printed ? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Scaling, can you show the object size?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-can-you-show-the-object-size/25536)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-can-you-show-the-object-size/25536 "2023-04-29T03:12:09Z")

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Is there a way to show the dimension of the object when you are scaling it? I know it shows 1.03x, but it would be nicer know it went from 30mm to 43mm or whatever.

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## [Can’t Extrude from plane under angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-extrude-from-plane-under-angle/25520)

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**Author:** [@Eugene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eugene)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-extrude-from-plane-under-angle/25520 "2023-04-28T20:22:12Z")

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Fig A is where I am trying to get to by watching that tutorial. Fig B is what’s really happening - can’t extrude the way it’s shown in the tutorial. Why is it doing that?

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## [Any way to set the anchor point of an object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-set-the-anchor-point-of-an-object/23005)

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**Author:** [@SkillipEvolver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SkillipEvolver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-set-the-anchor-point-of-an-object/23005 "2023-04-28T02:46:57Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to work out how to work more effectively. Often, when I’ve selected an object. Let’s say I want to copy it or move it (say the object is long, wider then the width of my screen/current zoom level). …

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## [New interface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-interface/25518)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-interface/25518 "2023-04-28T09:59:51Z")

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Hello, The new interface of the app after the update is nice to have. But there are some issues in it. For example the delete button should be there near the select option. And another issue is the forum option is hard …

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## [How Can I start a project on the window?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-start-a-project-on-the-window/25530)

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**Author:** [@jackisaacqaq](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jackisaacqaq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-start-a-project-on-the-window/25530 "2023-04-28T09:17:26Z")

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I cannot find the place that I can start a project?

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## [Can’t open design ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-design/25525)

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**Author:** [@Mmcgov995](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mmcgov995)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-design/25525 "2023-04-28T06:17:58Z")

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I had a pretty complex design with a lot of parts and I closed the app yesterday and now today I can no longer open that design. All my other designs work fine but when I go to open that one it just crashes the app. Any …

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## [Union "The Boolean operation failed." error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-boolean-operation-failed-error/25499)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-boolean-operation-failed-error/25499 "2023-04-27T20:17:17Z")

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I am trying to union these two bodies together (the grey with the black outline near the bottom with the rest of the part) but getting an error that says, “The Boolean operation failed.” What am I doing wrong and how do…

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## [How to create slots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-slots/25506)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-slots/25506 "2023-04-27T17:49:36Z")

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Dear community, I was trying to create some slots in a pice of wood. Like in the picture where you can slide something in. Could you give me some tipps on how to do it? Many thanks in advance!!

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## [Iteration and Design Workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iteration-and-design-workflow/25521)

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**Author:** [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iteration-and-design-workflow/25521 "2023-04-27T17:42:09Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D for about 4 months and I am still figuring out my workflow. The lack of folders (I know it’s coming, soonish) has made me think about how I iterate through different versions of a design. In the…

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## [Slow performance and countless 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-performance-and-countless-2d-drawings/25512)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-performance-and-countless-2d-drawings/25512 "2023-04-27T17:11:25Z")

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Shapr3D is very slow on my M2 Macbook. I look in my 2D drawing “folder” and discover that I have over one thousand drawings, mostly blank and of the same “Body 922” (that no longer exists). There is no way I intentiona…

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## [Changing title](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-title/25516)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-title/25516 "2023-04-27T14:36:54Z")

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How do I change title of my 2d drawing ?

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