# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=123

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## [Trying to make some arragment in my designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-some-arragment-in-my-designs/23955)

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**Author:** [@Ahasun587](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ahasun587)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-some-arragment-in-my-designs/23955 "2023-02-05T14:35:55Z")

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There is a way to put designs in folders ? I’m using i pad and all i have its only one view of my designs

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## [Want to Design simple Cribbage Board Peg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-design-simple-cribbage-board-peg/23930)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-design-simple-cribbage-board-peg/23930 "2023-02-04T15:17:28Z")

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I am trying to make just a cribbage peg like these, and for some reason I sketch it out in the measurements I wanted, then I did a Revolve and i get something totally different with a hole in it even… Can i get someone …

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## [Can't copy rectangle sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-copy-rectangle-sketch/23932)

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**Author:** [@doctortropico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doctortropico)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-copy-rectangle-sketch/23932 "2023-02-04T11:42:21Z")

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Hey all, I’m following this tutorial, but get stuck right away (at 0:55) when I have drawn a rectangle and need to copy that. After drawing the rectangle I don’t get the arrows or copy badge. I looked it up in the Shap…

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## [Boolean failed on screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-on-screw/23922)

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**Author:** [@Chrixx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chrixx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed-on-screw/23922 "2023-02-04T11:20:42Z")

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Hi, did several time this screw. I now get this Boolean file error and have no clue why.

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## [Circle gets measles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-gets-measles/23921)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-gets-measles/23921 "2023-02-04T07:44:38Z")

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I projected a circle and suddenly I get a circle with dots in sketchmode. How did this happen and how do I get rid of the circles infection. If I delete the dots I get this: which looks fine until I draw a tangen…

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## [macOS - Why Revit file association?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-why-revit-file-association/23924)

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**Author:** [@stefkeB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stefkeB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-why-revit-file-association/23924 "2023-02-03T18:42:21Z")

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After installing Shapr3d on macOS, it somehow created an association with RVT (Revit) files. This is annoying as: It didn’t ask to make this association during installation and I don’t want to make this association Rev…

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## [Strange sketching behavior or just me being stupid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-sketching-behavior-or-just-me-being-stupid/23928)

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**Author:** [@Alex71](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex71)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-sketching-behavior-or-just-me-being-stupid/23928 "2023-02-03T15:29:33Z")

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I know STL Files are a pain to work with, but here comes my question: I imported a STL file, cut it in half and tried to draw a sketch on that plane (basically copying the cutline from the underlying Mesh Body). Problem …

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## [Solved: Adding own fonts for the new text tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-adding-own-fonts-for-the-new-text-tool/16423)

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**Author:** [@3Dmaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dmaker)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-adding-own-fonts-for-the-new-text-tool/16423 "2023-02-03T09:22:54Z")

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Hi there! Since I wanted to use my own fonts in Shapr3Ds new text tool, I was looking how to import fonts natively to iPadOS, so that they can be used in any app (incl. Shapr3D). Maybe the following solution is valuabl…

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## [PRINT MODEL ON FREE VERSION](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-model-on-free-version/23911)

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**Author:** [@fabbry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fabbry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-model-on-free-version/23911 "2023-02-03T07:53:26Z")

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Dear all, i’m new to design and i’m printing some works done on SHAPR3D… Since last time i tried to print the output was so crispy and no more smooth as it was last year ago. If 'i’m not wrong, starting from (maybe som…

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## [Wont keep projection when hit done](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wont-keep-projection-when-hit-done/23916)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wont-keep-projection-when-hit-done/23916 "2023-02-03T01:34:54Z")

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https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Im having trouble with project tool are it is having trouble with me. I open a construction plane, and project to it, when i hit done the projection disappears. I’…

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## [Creating a complex curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-complex-curve/23907)

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**Author:** [@Ssyith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ssyith)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-complex-curve/23907 "2023-02-02T23:47:22Z")

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Hi i want to be able to create something link this in Shapr3d how to you create a complex curve or add a sphere as i dont see that option. thanks

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## [Trim away the fins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-away-the-fins/23905)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-away-the-fins/23905 "2023-02-02T15:08:41Z")

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How do I remove the parts of the fins that fall outside of the cylinder?

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## [Solidworks sldprt files won't open](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-sldprt-files-wont-open/23897)

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**Author:** [@sebb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sebb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-sldprt-files-wont-open/23897 "2023-02-02T13:26:39Z")

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I have just moved from Solidworks to Shapr3D as I find it easier to use and it works on a MacOS with M processor, however I have old Solidworks sldprt files that don’t seem to want to open. Shapr 3D recognises the files …

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## [Active Designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/active-designs/23892)

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**Author:** [@Ollie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ollie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/active-designs/23892 "2023-02-02T13:18:47Z")

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Hello, I am currently using the free version of Shapr3D and I’m really enjoying it. I understand why there is no hobbyist plan but I’d still like to use Shapr3D. It mentions I can only have 2 ‘active designs’. I am wonde…

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## [Shell issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-issue/23903)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-issue/23903 "2023-02-02T12:52:24Z")

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I am not unable to shell this body. I have attached a file of the model. Any suggestions regarding this issue? shapr3d\_export\_2023-02-02\_18h07m.shapr (1.7 MB)

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## [Snapping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping/23901)

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**Author:** [@4-door\_Caprice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4-door_Caprice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping/23901 "2023-02-02T07:48:45Z")

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My guess is that Shapr3D doesn’t allow snapping a sketch line from one plane to a different plane.

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## [Transforming 3D bodies into DXF file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transforming-3d-bodies-into-dxf-file/23899)

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**Author:** [@809iLink](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/809iLink)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transforming-3d-bodies-into-dxf-file/23899 "2023-02-02T07:23:58Z")

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I want to cnc machine my designs and it is way easier to create the g code for the cnc with an 2d DXF file, because 3d is only really needet for round and arched bodies for objects with flat faces it is just 100 times be…

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## [Union not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-not-working/23894)

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**Author:** [@derekstavis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/derekstavis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-not-working/23894 "2023-02-01T23:14:34Z")

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I often struggle with the Union tool, even though I believe I have done my steps in the right order. This an example of parts that will not union doesn’t matter what I do. This is my sketch plane and all the lines that …

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## [Snapping with extrusion tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-with-extrusion-tool/15461)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-with-extrusion-tool/15461 "2023-02-01T21:17:13Z")

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Hey there, is there a way to snap/align with while doing extrusions? Cheers and thanks

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## [Visual behaving strangely and can’t scale down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visual-behaving-strangely-and-can-t-scale-down/23875)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visual-behaving-strangely-and-can-t-scale-down/23875 "2023-02-01T16:24:16Z")

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Hi, I have a file that I’d accidentally started in metres instead of mm (I worked on a one off project and forgot to change back). I didn’t realise until I’d nearly finished the model and thought it would be simple to j…

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## [Will a higher generation iPad work with the app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-a-higher-generation-ipad-work-with-the-app/23881)

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**Author:** [@DYAGORI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DYAGORI)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-a-higher-generation-ipad-work-with-the-app/23881 "2023-02-01T13:28:31Z")

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Hello! I have a question about the 6th gen and 9th gen iPad specs, will it be possible to use a 9th gen iPad in your app?

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## [Crashes using V5.300](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashes-using-v5-300/23870)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashes-using-v5-300/23870 "2023-02-01T09:23:09Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Several crashes experienced using the Align tool a number of times. Crash happens when the 2nd face is selected (align to). Crash reports uploaded. Ipad 2021, 16GB R…

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## [Turn off Constraints view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/23854)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/23854 "2023-02-01T06:15:01Z")

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It is nice to see the constraints, but is there a way to toggle their view on and off ? My sketch is cluttered.

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## [Creating equal opposite part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-equal-opposite-part/23861)

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**Author:** [@tysonwald](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tysonwald)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-equal-opposite-part/23861 "2023-01-31T18:54:45Z")

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New and still learning. I created a part and I want to now created the other part that fits into this part. how do I go about doing something like that? I dont see how to attach pictures but lets say I have an “S” create…

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## [Subscription and two computers?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-and-two-computers/17356)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-and-two-computers/17356 "2023-01-31T18:50:42Z")

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What if I have both a Windows and an IOS and want to run both?

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## [Beginner. Grid Problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-grid-problems/23810)

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**Author:** [@grahamc001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/grahamc001)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-grid-problems/23810 "2023-01-31T16:11:40Z")

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When I move a body or line up along the axis the distance is being multiplied. I move it 16” typing or dragging and it’s like 40x the value. I didn’t have an issue until I downloaded pro. I have the grid locked at 1/4”…

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## [FOV staying?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fov-staying/23858)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fov-staying/23858 "2023-01-31T06:46:11Z")

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I was playing around with the Visualization camera and the depth of field and FOV sliders. I noticed if I crank the FOV up to the highest value and exit Visualization, the FOV stays the same for the direct modeling view…

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## [5.300](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-300/23855)

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**Author:** [@Cjacob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cjacob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-300/23855 "2023-01-31T06:42:38Z")

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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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## [Change radius to dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-radius-to-dimensions/16556)

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**Author:** [@RichR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RichR)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-radius-to-dimensions/16556 "2023-01-31T06:42:12Z")

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Change radius to dimensions on a circle during sketching ? Is there a way to do it?

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## [SketchUp style inferences? Aligning objects…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup-style-inferences-aligning-objects/23848)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup-style-inferences-aligning-objects/23848 "2023-01-31T03:18:45Z")

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I am trying to align shapes in Shapr3D. I am a longtime SketchUp user and trainer (since 2007), although I prefer Shapr3D for creating models for 3D printing. In Sketchup, I can grab a corner of a box, for example, and…

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