# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=127

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## [How to make a long oval dome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-long-oval-dome/23386)

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**Author:** [@Matt02](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt02)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-long-oval-dome/23386 "2023-01-04T08:06:07Z")

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I am trying to make a long oval dome and I am an extreme newbie. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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## [?(BASIC)? How To Create Side Profile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-how-to-create-side-profile/23387)

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**Author:** [@mailseckelman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mailseckelman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-how-to-create-side-profile/23387 "2023-01-04T07:06:07Z")

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I cannot for the life of me figure out this super basic task of making this side profile in the earbuds tutorial by Shapr- he leaves out how he create the sketches and I don’t understand how to create the sketch he’s usi…

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## [How can I subtract a body from a tapered body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-body-from-a-tapered-body/23369)

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**Author:** [@acegreen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/acegreen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-body-from-a-tapered-body/23369 "2023-01-04T06:15:31Z")

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I created this body using the approach this user suggested. Now I’m trying to subtract/extrude the section highlighted below but the body is tapered. Which tool can I use to achieve this?

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## [How to use constraint on part of a shape without deforming it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-constraint-on-part-of-a-shape-without-deforming-it/23310)

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**Author:** [@nrnrnr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nrnrnr)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-constraint-on-part-of-a-shape-without-deforming-it/23310 "2023-01-04T02:58:39Z")

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I’ve created a sketch that has a line on the bottom, then a spline connected to both ends. The spline forms a loop so the entire sketch forms a connected outline. The line is supposed to be horizontal, but somehow it go…

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## [stuck during file import - transferring to parasolid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-during-file-import-transferring-to-parasolid/23363)

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**Author:** [@effepi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/effepi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-during-file-import-transferring-to-parasolid/23363 "2023-01-03T12:20:35Z")

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I can’t import a .stp file into a new design. This is what I do: I create a new (empty) design I select “… → import” I select any of the files I would like to import (that I created via the website “Convert STL to STP…

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## [Exporting sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches/23348)

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**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches/23348 "2023-01-03T07:44:22Z")

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is there a way to export sketches and then import the sketches onto a new body? thanks so much and happy new year.

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## [How to import dimensions into Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-dimensions-into-shapr3d/23360)

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**Author:** [@Aeronautico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aeronautico)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-dimensions-into-shapr3d/23360 "2023-01-03T07:07:08Z")

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Is there a way to directly import wing airfoil dimensions into Shapr3d? hereby I mean importing the x,y,z coordinates; This method is possible on some CAD softwares such as Fusion360 and SolidWorks by importing the x,y,…

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## [How to do surface pattern in Organic shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-surface-pattern-in-organic-shapes/23281)

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**Author:** [@fridayboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fridayboy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-surface-pattern-in-organic-shapes/23281 "2023-01-03T07:20:37Z")

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Hi, I hope someone can help me out with this. The picture shows below is a sample. I want to do something like this. As you can see the surface completely round shape. I had tried many ways to project the pattern on t…

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## [How i project my photo's elements to the curve face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-project-my-photos-elements-to-the-curve-face/23361)

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**Author:** [@Chang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-project-my-photos-elements-to-the-curve-face/23361 "2023-01-03T07:07:21Z")

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We knew that every line can be project to the face. But if i want a curve face that contain my photo, how can i do? :kissing\_heart:

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## [Is using the webviewer this way permitted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-using-the-webviewer-this-way-permitted/23342)

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**Author:** [@Gymo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gymo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-using-the-webviewer-this-way-permitted/23342 "2023-01-02T15:44:11Z")

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Hi Shapr staff, This year im re-organising how I work and what I offer. I thought it would be great to embed my current active project on my home page, I tried finding any clause that wouldn’t allow me but count find an…

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## [What is up with the Align tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-up-with-the-align-tool/23185)

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**Author:** [@residentdj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/residentdj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-up-with-the-align-tool/23185 "2023-01-02T14:59:06Z")

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Am i missing something or the Alight tool is complicated for no reason? I and on an iPad pro and its a major pain getting bodies to snap together and they don’t snap to greed to i have to do the constant song and dance …

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## [Cant Extrude and other stuff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-and-other-stuff/10969)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-and-other-stuff/10969 "2023-01-02T07:46:16Z")

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Honestly, the app makes me crazy lately. I do understand that its simplicity and accessability comes at a price, and there is a limit building very complex things. But that is the deal, that is why I am using shapr, not…

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## [Trouble with a helix made from a rectangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-a-helix-made-from-a-rectangle/23324)

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**Author:** [@ctbritt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctbritt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-a-helix-made-from-a-rectangle/23324 "2023-01-02T01:48:12Z")

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I’m trying to create a helix 2 feet high from a rectangle swept around a central spiral. (See here: Shapr3D Webviewer). I’m trying to select the outer face of the rectangle and lift it up 24 inches to get a smooth spiral…

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## [How to change Angle from Body, if changes in sketch don’t apply?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-angle-from-body-if-changes-in-sketch-don-t-apply/23294)

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**Author:** [@erichannemann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/erichannemann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-angle-from-body-if-changes-in-sketch-don-t-apply/23294 "2023-01-01T18:28:19Z")

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So I’ve recently started using Shapr3D on my iPad, and learned that it is not a history based Modeling tool. I can’t seen to figure out how I can make some angle changes to the body if my sketch changes don’t apply. I’v…

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## [How can I subtract a sketch around a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-sketch-around-a-body/23276)

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**Author:** [@acegreen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/acegreen)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-sketch-around-a-body/23276 "2023-01-01T17:15:43Z")

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I have this tapered box I would like to remove a sketch from all around it. You will notice in the screenshot below, there is a sketch on the left side. the idea is to remove that piece out of my body all around. I cou…

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## [Dimensions while sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-while-sketching/21342)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-while-sketching/21342 "2023-01-01T15:49:39Z")

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I searched around a little and couldn’t find this answer. I probably missed it…lots on dimensions… I would like to know if its possible to display all or some dimensions while sketching. In my drawing, if it displays…

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## [How do I add a cylinder to a dome shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-add-a-cylinder-to-a-dome-shape/23309)

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**Author:** [@Craig](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Craig)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-add-a-cylinder-to-a-dome-shape/23309 "2023-01-01T04:58:03Z")

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I want to add a cylinder to a shelled dome shape. But no way it seems, will Shapr 3D do this, because a dome isn’t planar. I have tried adding construction planes relative to the dome, but this doesn’t work either. I sig…

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## [Export 3D Cabinet to Aspire (for CNC)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-cabinet-to-aspire-for-cnc/14479)

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**Author:** [@tobi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tobi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-cabinet-to-aspire-for-cnc/14479 "2023-01-01T04:54:31Z")

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Hello! :slight\_smile: How can I export this to Aspire, so its ready to be cut? I’ve tried step, obj, stl with no luck. STL is just 1 solid body. Ofc, with this very simple box I could export all bodies individual, …

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## [How to adjust shadows in visualization mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-adjust-shadows-in-visualization-mode/23304)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-adjust-shadows-in-visualization-mode/23304 "2022-12-31T18:02:10Z")

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I have used the visualization mode a few times on the iPad, the amount of textures to choose from is great, but how do I adjust the settings to make the shadows more vibrant and open. This helps in determining the amount…

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## [Wood grain direction in visualization?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain-direction-in-visualization/18220)

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**Author:** [@Ludvig00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ludvig00)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain-direction-in-visualization/18220 "2022-12-31T07:31:44Z")

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Will we be a able to change wood grain direction in Visualization? I’m a beta tester and I can’t find how to do that. The visualization of wood renders I quite off in some situations, like legs for tables, chairs etc T…

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## [How to view at a 100%](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-view-at-a-100/8046)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-view-at-a-100/8046 "2022-12-31T05:01:06Z")

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How do I view at 100% , I see the measurements at the top right corner that shows the grid sizes. I would like to be able to view actual size. Is there a setting somewhere to enable this function. Thanks Skip

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## [Visualization not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-working/22429)

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**Author:** [@IntensiveCareBear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IntensiveCareBear)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-working/22429 "2022-11-12T09:55:33Z")

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Hi, I’m a first time user of Shapr3d and just learning to 3d model. Everything works great except the visualization of my models. I can see the outlines of any given part of my model when i hover the mouse over it but i …

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## [Moving a simple shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-a-simple-shape/1128)

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**Author:** [@Topogram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Topogram)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-a-simple-shape/1128 "2022-12-29T11:04:53Z")

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I'm hoping I'm just overlooking this simple function. If I draw a circle and want to simply move it a few mm in one direction, I thought I could just do this by selecting the circle and dragging it into position with the…

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## [Upgrade the drawing,](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrade-the-drawing/23189)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upgrade-the-drawing/23189 "2022-12-29T04:13:53Z")

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If you upgrade the drawing, the dimensions of the drawing keep changing even if you don’t want it. Is there any solution?

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## [Scaling an Object or Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-an-object-or-sketch/23258)

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**Author:** [@handshaper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/handshaper)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-an-object-or-sketch/23258 "2022-12-29T03:22:42Z")

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The scaling tool is handy but it is seriously lacking compared to similar tools in other apps. I often need the ability to scale an object to an exact length, where I need proportional scaling. This is incredibly tediou…

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## [How to use Laminello Cabineo in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-laminello-cabineo-in-shapr3d/23245)

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**Author:** [@lisa333](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lisa333)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-laminello-cabineo-in-shapr3d/23245 "2022-12-28T15:21:40Z")

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Hey guys, what would be the best way to integrate cutouts for laminello Cabineo in my model? https://www.lamello.de/produkt/bohrenfraesen-verbinder/cabineo-8-cabineo-12/ There are .dxf files in. the download section I…

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## [Size of files are blowing up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-of-files-are-blowing-up/23232)

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**Author:** [@Vyhybky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vyhybky)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-of-files-are-blowing-up/23232 "2022-12-28T08:34:40Z")

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Since some days the size of the designs is blowing up. When I want to safe a design in the Shapr3D format the size blows up tu 1.7 GB. Simple parts with file size of 10 MB before now are getting 800 MB when I safe it. In…

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## [Update not as useful as previous versions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-not-as-useful-as-previous-versions/23247)

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**Author:** [@bcurrell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bcurrell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-not-as-useful-as-previous-versions/23247 "2022-12-28T08:13:09Z")

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So many issues with the update, the previous versions were far superior and effective. After drawing a spline, I am trying to draw another line beginning from the end control point of the first. The app no longer allows…

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## [Shapr3D --\> Unreal Engine 5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-unreal-engine-5/15106)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-unreal-engine-5/15106 "2022-12-28T00:23:42Z")

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Hey folks, i was curious if anyone has any experience exporting from Shapr3d and bringing it into Unreal engine. ive done a project or two in unreal 4 a while back, but when importing it into the engine (via Datasmith) …

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## [How do I change the decimal point to.0000? need 4 digits for machining a bearing serface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-decimal-point-to-0000-need-4-digits-for-machining-a-bearing-serface/23242)

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**Author:** [@ScanningPros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ScanningPros)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-decimal-point-to-0000-need-4-digits-for-machining-a-bearing-serface/23242 "2022-12-27T23:13:09Z")

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I need to get to 4 decimal points (1.1234inches). currantly getting only 2 decimal points https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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