# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=134

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## [Shapr3d on Arm after updated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-arm-after-updated/22320)

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**Author:** [@Jasonchoi8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jasonchoi8)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-arm-after-updated/22320 "2022-11-09T09:20:11Z")

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After my arm windows 11 updated the shapr3d to lastest version its can not execute, the starting UI show few second and dismiss, i have no this issue on my previous version, what should i do？

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## [Suggestion: The display position of iPad sketch line value should be placed above the pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-the-display-position-of-ipad-sketch-line-value-should-be-placed-above-the-pen/22405)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-the-display-position-of-ipad-sketch-line-value-should-be-placed-above-the-pen/22405 "2022-11-09T05:17:19Z")

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When sketching, it is suggested that the numbers should be displayed at the top, so that we can control the length of the line drawing at the first time.

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## [Delete lines between multiple faces within same body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-lines-between-multiple-faces-within-same-body/22352)

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**Author:** [@gdfyff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gdfyff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-lines-between-multiple-faces-within-same-body/22352 "2022-11-08T09:13:17Z")

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How can I delete those unintended lines ? After I select them, I find no operation or tool to get rid of time. Most importantly, I want its side to look smooth and seamless as I would use it in a patent drawing.

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## [Shadow Quality pixelated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadow-quality-pixelated/22371)

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**Author:** [@Pablo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pablo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadow-quality-pixelated/22371 "2022-11-08T08:06:11Z")

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On small models around 200mmx95mm the shadows are very pixelated. Do I need to change a setting? Thanks for suggestions.

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## [Extreme Lag on complex sketch with no bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extreme-lag-on-complex-sketch-with-no-bodies/22362)

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**Author:** [@1oakdesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/1oakdesign)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extreme-lag-on-complex-sketch-with-no-bodies/22362 "2022-11-07T19:08:57Z")

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Hello, I’m fairly new to Shapr3d. The learning curve from SketchUp was a bit, but now I’m loving it. Only issue I’m currently having is extreme lag on complex sketch with no bodies. Each operation, even the undo operat…

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## [Need help on setting up an edu license? We are here!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-setting-up-an-edu-license-we-are-here/22376)

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**Author:** [@Wesley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wesley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-setting-up-an-edu-license-we-are-here/22376 "2022-11-07T18:13:56Z")

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How to set up you edu license Open Shapr3D and go to the payment options. At the bottom of that page, it will have a blue link that reads “request an edu license”. Fill out the prompted info. It may ask for a picture o…

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## [Making a brick wall texture for 3d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-brick-wall-texture-for-3d-printing/22347)

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**Author:** [@Curiousmissy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiousmissy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-brick-wall-texture-for-3d-printing/22347 "2022-11-07T17:18:50Z")

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Hi Guys! I am trying to make a mini house/shop and 3d print it. Best way to go about it is to sketch it all up on here and then cut it so that I print each wall individually laying down for better quality. Totally fine …

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## [Need help with mirroring object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-mirroring-object/22356)

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**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Special_K)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-mirroring-object/22356 "2022-11-07T16:30:27Z")

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Hi all, This I’m sure is a common question, I’m currently working on a project and for some reason it won’t allow me to mirror. It did it before I updated the model but for some reason it fails to do it now with the com…

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## [Newbie Help with Importing a Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-help-with-importing-a-sketch/22373)

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**Author:** [@Doggitz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Doggitz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-help-with-importing-a-sketch/22373 "2022-11-07T16:09:22Z")

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I am trying to create a box with a dsub connector at one end. The box is 100 mm long by 50 mm wide and 30 mm high. I created a 2d sketch, made the walls of the box 3mm thick and extruded the box. So far, easy. I created …

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## [Account works on iPad and iMac but not on my windows laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-works-on-ipad-and-imac-but-not-on-my-windows-laptop/22367)

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**Author:** [@Pet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-works-on-ipad-and-imac-but-not-on-my-windows-laptop/22367 "2022-11-07T15:15:46Z")

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Hi there I have bin using Shapr3D for quite a while now and expanded from using it only on my iPad to also using it on my iMac and I have to say it works a treat which is why I wanted to also use it on my windows laptop.…

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## [Snapping Lines To Splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-lines-to-splines/22037)

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**Author:** [@Steelboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steelboss)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-lines-to-splines/22037 "2022-11-07T13:34:20Z")

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Hello All, I am Shapr3D newbee following a Toaster tutorial: Toaster Tutorial 1 In the video @17:03, the Pro links a horizontal line to a Spline, and calls it “gluing”. From that point, he can make the organic spl…

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## [Dimension over rotation axis as diameter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-over-rotation-axis-as-diameter/22344)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_the-Rathje](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt_the-Rathje)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-over-rotation-axis-as-diameter/22344 "2022-11-07T12:20:30Z")

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Hello there, I am new here either in the forum and the software. Due to my personal history (see my profile-description) I tend to have a very gooD feeling, what the requirements of mechanical engineers (who are defina…

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## [Aligning bodies exactly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-bodies-exactly/21826)

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**Author:** [@rowan.bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rowan.bradley)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-bodies-exactly/21826 "2022-11-07T08:46:38Z")

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I my model I have a number of bodies. I need to adjust the positions of these so that they are exactly touching each other. When I try to do this using Move and Rotate, the arrows to mode the body are often off the scree…

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## [Signing up to Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/signing-up-to-shapr3d/22342)

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**Author:** [@sgaull](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sgaull)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/signing-up-to-shapr3d/22342 "2022-11-06T21:16:59Z")

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Hi, I’d like to begin using Shapr and sign up to the monthly subscription. But I have 1 question: The visualisation section on the website gives me the impression that it’s something separate from the main software? Th…

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## [Measuring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring/22340)

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**Author:** [@Schwempa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schwempa)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring/22340 "2022-11-06T21:12:18Z")

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I´m new to Shapr3D on a Mac Powerbook, Converting from SketchUp, which has been a great help in many ways. I believe Shapr3D is a. better tool for modeling. But a tool I really miss, is the “ruler tool” which enables me…

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## [Feature request: iPhone app for AR Visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-iphone-app-for-ar-visualisation/22338)

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**Author:** [@Babyyoda777](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Babyyoda777)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-iphone-app-for-ar-visualisation/22338 "2022-11-06T17:05:12Z")

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After trying out the WebViewer from my iPhone, I found the AR feature incredibly powerful for realtime visualisation. It would be great is there was an iPhone app specifically to use this AR feature to use on the go, as …

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## [2D Drawing visualise a woodcut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-visualise-a-woodcut/22331)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-visualise-a-woodcut/22331 "2022-11-06T15:50:32Z")

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See picture. This is a diagonal piece of wood, off-plane, with a delicate cute needed to be drawn. I need somehow to zoom in and visualise this from three different 2D Drawings but I can’t comprehend to create a 2D Drawi…

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## [Texture rotation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-rotation/22207)

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**Author:** [@Caius.E](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Caius.E)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-rotation/22207 "2022-11-06T13:43:44Z")

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I was wondering how soon we will be able to rotate textures in visualisation? I’m wanting to align wood grain textures with their respective components but I can’t figure out how. Thanks in advance.

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## [Missing some of the models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-some-of-the-models/22332)

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**Author:** [@Dominic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dominic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-some-of-the-models/22332 "2022-11-06T10:59:15Z")

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I downloaded the new version of Shapr3D update, and found in my iPad there were two icon, I tried to delete one, accidentally, both icons were gone, I download the App again, however, all the models gone. Any chance to…

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## [Projecting at 45 Degree Angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-at-45-degree-angle/22217)

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**Author:** [@amateurhour](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/amateurhour)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-at-45-degree-angle/22217 "2022-11-05T16:34:56Z")

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I’m trying to add some angled fins to a box for use in a heat vent. To add the angled vents, I’ve created a construction plane at a 45 degree angle to the box and used the Pattern function to replicate the profile of th…

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## [Ipad heats](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-heats/22321)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-heats/22321 "2022-11-05T14:31:49Z")

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My new M2 iPad Pro 2022 heats when I am using visualisation. Has anyone faced the same problem?

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## [Easy way to cut bodies with drawing lines after Shell function?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easy-way-to-cut-bodies-with-drawing-lines-after-shell-function/22306)

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**Author:** [@Msdp1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msdp1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easy-way-to-cut-bodies-with-drawing-lines-after-shell-function/22306 "2022-11-04T19:43:54Z")

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Hi Guys, Im just learning and find it very hard to create simple woodworking drawings fast since some tools speed up the process and some slow it down a lot. When creating something out of wood its all separate pieces so…

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## [Issues with models and edges; need help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-models-and-edges-need-help/22293)

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**Author:** [@Msdp1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msdp1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-models-and-edges-need-help/22293 "2022-11-04T08:07:59Z")

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I did some tuts and ended op with not being able to create the rounded corners according to the shapr tutorial. I also have the weird issue with the texture. Now it might be me but even if so I’m not sure why this is hap…

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## [Size of export differs from model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-of-export-differs-from-model/1132)

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**Author:** [@Tristan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tristan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-of-export-differs-from-model/1132 "2022-11-04T07:53:01Z")

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Hey there, first of all, thanks a lot for providing this amazing app :slight\_smile: I got one problem though. The model, once exported, is 10x smaller than i modelled it, when i import it into the slicer for 3d-printi…

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## [Any new Formats to be added?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-new-formats-to-be-added/22281)

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**Author:** [@Bates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bates)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-new-formats-to-be-added/22281 "2022-11-03T14:54:31Z")

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Just a quick question on whether any new formats will be added in the future. Currently some OEM models are only available as .JT which makes a bit of a mess after converting.

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## [Texts disappears](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texts-disappears/22238)

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**Author:** [@Adrian17](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adrian17)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texts-disappears/22238 "2022-11-03T00:48:19Z")

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When adding text to the project, it disappears all together when clicking on done. Sometimes won’t extrude.

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## [Newbie Help - Adjust Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-help-adjust-dimensions/22270)

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**Author:** [@SgtRockOG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SgtRockOG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-help-adjust-dimensions/22270 "2022-11-02T17:08:04Z")

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I have a design that needs to have dimensional changes to it, but I haven’t figured out how to do so. Here is the design - I need to reduce the diameter of the top of the pin cap by 1mm and increase the size of the …

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## [Assembly group / file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-group-file/22227)

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**Author:** [@RUDIS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RUDIS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-group-file/22227 "2022-11-02T16:41:42Z")

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Hi there, I want to assemble my drawing to let my production partner proof if everything is right. But I dont know how to. Can you please help me out. Kind regards Rudi -

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## [Library for Lumber & Sheet Goods](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-for-lumber-sheet-goods/22254)

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**Author:** [@dougdaulton](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dougdaulton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-for-lumber-sheet-goods/22254 "2022-11-02T14:48:39Z")

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I am having a hard time finding a library of dimensional lumber (e.g. 2x4, 2x6) and sheet goods (e.g. 4x8x3/4 OSB) that I can use to design my various projects. I’ve found some for Sketchup, but they do not seem to conv…

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## [Font issue, actually the letter B issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/font-issue-actually-the-letter-b-issue/22240)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/font-issue-actually-the-letter-b-issue/22240 "2022-11-02T14:44:49Z")

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Trying to use the font “noteworthy” and after narrowing it down by removing letters, the letter B or a word using it will result in and error with no text produced. Removing the “B” results in text being produced. Tryin…

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