# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=114

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## [Dimensions feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-feature/25368)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-feature/25368 "2023-04-19T06:50:43Z")

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Can I get rid of, or at least decrease the size of that measurements dialogue box while still in measurements mode? it takes up a quarter of my screen and covers much of the model i’m trying to measure. I can drag it ar…

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## [I dont understand direct Modeling!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-dont-understand-direct-modeling/7098)

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**Author:** [@Quigonlong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Quigonlong)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-dont-understand-direct-modeling/7098 "2023-04-18T13:34:01Z")

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Hi just wanted to ask what is your Workflow and mindset for direkt Modeling? I mean i dont understand why direct modeling is faster or More flexible than parametric modeling. If i want to Build something like a Box for…

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## [Project edges from model to construction plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-edges-from-model-to-construction-plane/25328)

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**Author:** [@BillB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BillB)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-edges-from-model-to-construction-plane/25328 "2023-04-18T09:54:46Z")

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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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## [Navigation presets don't seem to work on M1 Pro 14" MBP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-presets-dont-seem-to-work-on-m1-pro-14-mbp/25357)

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**Author:** [@barnabasjohnthomas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/barnabasjohnthomas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-presets-dont-seem-to-work-on-m1-pro-14-mbp/25357 "2023-04-18T07:32:39Z")

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I’ve tried switching the navigation preset to both Blender and 3DS Max, but using the middle mouse button (clicking the scroll wheel) doesn’t seem to orbit for either of them: moving the mouse with the scroll wheel down …

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## [Selection tool update needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool-update-needed/7219)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool-update-needed/7219 "2023-04-18T07:28:41Z")

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I use shapr Daily and the selection tool stays a big frustration when working with multiple parts or dwg files. When I want to clean up my .dwg I cannot select multiple lines or a area at ones. Sometimes I am selecting f…

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## [S-L-O-W Load Times, Are my files too large?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/s-l-o-w-load-times-are-my-files-too-large/23807)

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**Author:** [@CarynNotKaren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CarynNotKaren)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/s-l-o-w-load-times-are-my-files-too-large/23807 "2023-04-17T17:47:47Z")

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My creations are taking FOREVER to load, like 40-60 minutes! Or not loading at all, once they get too large. I am making elaborate victorian houses to 3D print in miniature. My most recent project is 720,000KB. Does anyo…

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## [Match corner curvature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/match-corner-curvature/25322)

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**Author:** [@Zabolater](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zabolater)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/match-corner-curvature/25322 "2023-04-17T02:26:50Z")

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Hello - I am new to the program as I have only been using it about a week. I am attempting to design a window screen frame for a boat’s porthole but having some issues getting the curvature of the interior corners correc…

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## [Exploded views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploded-views/21977)

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**Author:** [@Cblessing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cblessing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploded-views/21977 "2023-04-17T15:32:02Z")

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What is the best way to explode an assembly and return all of the components back to its original position?

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## [I can't Subtrahieren Please Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-subtrahieren-please-help/25336)

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**Author:** [@druck-expert.com](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/druck-expert.com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-subtrahieren-please-help/25336 "2023-04-17T04:01:42Z")

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I can’t Subtrahieren Please Help I can’t se the go button picture attached

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## [Regarding automatic model modification based on sketch editing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regarding-automatic-model-modification-based-on-sketch-editing/25316)

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**Author:** [@tteokmetal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tteokmetal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regarding-automatic-model-modification-based-on-sketch-editing/25316 "2023-04-16T16:31:03Z")

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After watching the tutorial and practicing, I have a question. It seems like Shapr3D replaces most of the functions of existing 3D drawing tools. However, it seems difficult to modify sketches. For example, with existing…

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## [Snapping Model to Axis Origins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-model-to-axis-origins/25254)

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**Author:** [@JB2023inWA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JB2023inWA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-model-to-axis-origins/25254 "2023-04-16T08:20:20Z")

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I don’t understand and it doesn’t seem to be a feature in the Move/Rotate tool of how to move a mesh model’s outer dimension or mesh surface to coincide with an axis origin. For instance, if I have the bottom surface of…

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## [Problems with the current way of measuring things](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-the-current-way-of-measuring-things/17094)

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**Author:** [@balintzs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/balintzs)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-the-current-way-of-measuring-things/17094 "2023-04-15T19:04:47Z")

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We are doing some maintenance work about how you can measure angles, lengths, distances, etc. in Shapr3D. As part of this, we are looking for limitations of the current way of measuring. If you have any memories of cases…

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## [Autofold in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autofold-in-shapr3d/25028)

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**Author:** [@JJL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JJL)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autofold-in-shapr3d/25028 "2023-04-15T18:12:49Z")

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Hello Shapr community. I am trying to create a shape that requires something similar to SketchUp’s Autofold feature, but using Shapr3D. Perhaps you can advise me on the appropriate way to do this? Picture a rectangle 2…

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## [Apply repeating pattern to rotated spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-repeating-pattern-to-rotated-spline/25296)

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**Author:** [@JB2023inWA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JB2023inWA)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-repeating-pattern-to-rotated-spline/25296 "2023-04-15T16:51:52Z")

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How would you apply a repeated pattern, like a raised hexagonal pattern that fits perfectly around a rotated spline (like a vase)? It’s difficult enough, I can’t figure out how to even project a hexagonal sketch or face…

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## [How to export model to SVG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-model-to-svg/25293)

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**Author:** [@RobHoglund](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobHoglund)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-model-to-svg/25293 "2023-04-14T15:26:56Z")

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I am new here. I’ve been using SketchUp for years, but it now appears to be a mature product and it’s not receiving much attention from developers. Anyway, this may have been answered before, but I couldn’t find it. The …

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## [Boolean failed at substraction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-at-substraction/25264)

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**Author:** [@Eugene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eugene)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-at-substraction/25264 "2023-04-14T11:37:30Z")

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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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## [2D drawings date wrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-date-wrong/23388)

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**Author:** [@Murdo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Murdo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-date-wrong/23388 "2023-04-14T07:58:51Z")

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Does anyone know why the 2D drawings are listing todays date (3/1/23) as the 1st of March (1/3/23). They have the day and month the wrong way round. I can’t submit these drawings until it’s fixed. Checked my internationa…

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## [New Point to Point in Measuring Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-point-to-point-in-measuring-tool/24423)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-point-to-point-in-measuring-tool/24423 "2023-04-14T07:44:04Z")

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I am trying the above new feature. Easy to use on a Rectangle block but I can not get this to work on a circle or something close to a circle. I can tap in the center of the circle and I get one point. I try taping on an…

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## [Suma Mixer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suma-mixer/25288)

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**Author:** [@Hraf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hraf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suma-mixer/25288 "2023-04-13T11:23:38Z")

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Hi! I’m modeling the mixer on the image below for a project. However, I’m not entirely sure how to go forward with the blades. Any ideas? There are technical drawings of the model on their website. Cheers …

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## [Importing Failure Parasolid and Step](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-failure-parasolid-and-step/25274)

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**Author:** [@keksboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keksboy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-failure-parasolid-and-step/25274 "2023-04-13T08:48:48Z")

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I´m doing some Assemblys where i got some Parts that are .x\_t files and some others (mostly fasteners) are .step files. If i first import the Parasolid-File i can not import Step and most times vice versa.

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## [Mid point selection and shaping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mid-point-selection-and-shaping/25285)

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**Author:** [@TheSilentEngineer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSilentEngineer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mid-point-selection-and-shaping/25285 "2023-04-12T23:07:25Z")

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Hi all, I’v seen questions like this asked in some old posts but there was never a posted resolution. I’m not sure if I’ve found a bug, or if I have a setting turned off. I can not select a line midpoint in a sketch, o…

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## [How to do a negative off of an IGS file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-a-negative-off-of-an-igs-file/25241)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-a-negative-off-of-an-igs-file/25241 "2023-04-12T20:11:38Z")

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Ford company gave away to anyone a way to make your own concoction accessories for the Ford Fits built into certain vehicles. so basically it is a module that slides into the space in the locations of the fits system on …

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## [Select face through show hidden edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-face-through-show-hidden-edges/25269)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-face-through-show-hidden-edges/25269 "2023-04-11T21:20:36Z")

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Is there a way that one can select the face of a model when the face is in a difficuilt to reach place such as the photo below The only way that I can select the face is by zooming in all the wau through the model and …

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## [Browser error when renewing subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/browser-error-when-renewing-subscription/25237)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/browser-error-when-renewing-subscription/25237 "2023-04-11T19:25:49Z")

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I am trying to renew my subscription but keep on getting this error. I have refereshed the page, clear cach and cookies and keep on getting the same result. Tried to use your help link but they do not seem to udners…

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## [Using Edges from different sketching surfaces in new sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-edges-from-different-sketching-surfaces-in-new-sketch/25258)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-edges-from-different-sketching-surfaces-in-new-sketch/25258 "2023-04-11T13:25:55Z")

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I think I may have asked about this situation before, I am creating a sketch on a surface that is basically in the middle of the part and I want to use a edge that is not on the sketching surface but behind or in front o…

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## [Moving models ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-models/25230)

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**Author:** [@Abdelaziz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Abdelaziz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-models/25230 "2023-04-10T13:08:39Z")

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Hello everyone, I am new to designing, I am trying to create something but it requires some sort of mechanical movements, and as I am designing it, I want to be able to see it move in action in a 3D model, does this app …

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## [export format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-format/25238)

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**Author:** [@shukuami](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shukuami)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-format/25238 "2023-04-10T12:01:01Z")

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I made various designs and saved them in different formats but since they are made with the free program they are not suitable for cutting. Could I recover them if I bought the version of the program?

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## [Going to buy a device for shapr 3d) is the ipad version different from the macbook version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/going-to-buy-a-device-for-shapr-3d-is-the-ipad-version-different-from-the-macbook-version/25224)

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**Author:** [@BRTN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BRTN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/going-to-buy-a-device-for-shapr-3d-is-the-ipad-version-different-from-the-macbook-version/25224 "2023-04-10T06:56:49Z")

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Hello! going to buy a device to use the program shapr 3d! ipad much weaker than macbook? is it possible to work only on ipad?

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## [Nuts and bolts in the Shaper format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nuts-and-bolts-in-the-shaper-format/25226)

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**Author:** [@JNel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JNel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nuts-and-bolts-in-the-shaper-format/25226 "2023-04-09T22:23:33Z")

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I would like to know if there Is there is a source for nuts and bolts in the Shaper format? STL files just don’t do it for me! There must be a way? Any help would be appreciated. Jnel

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## [Dimension on Assembled Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-on-assembled-model/25200)

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**Author:** [@HanMS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HanMS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-on-assembled-model/25200 "2023-04-09T14:12:53Z")

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Hi All, I would like to request some advice from here when I tried to create dimension on a Assembled Model. Have anyone experienced this and do share with me how it can be done. Thank you

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