# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=136

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## [Security of projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/security-of-projects/22124)

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**Author:** [@Freeisbetter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Freeisbetter)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/security-of-projects/22124 "2022-10-27T07:19:54Z")

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Design security. In the free app, where are the projects stored and are they accessible to anyone, admin or hacker?

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## [Hollow solid object keeping all faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-solid-object-keeping-all-faces/7105)

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**Author:** [@ChocolateLover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChocolateLover)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-solid-object-keeping-all-faces/7105 "2022-10-27T05:56:43Z")

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I’d like to 3D print some objects. Is it possible to hollow out an object and to set the width of the wall in order to reduce the amount of printing material used?

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## [Designs disappeared?!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-disappeared/22142)

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**Author:** [@red](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/red)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-disappeared/22142 "2022-10-27T04:59:15Z")

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I was working on my house project for several months, since last year, until the begining of this year. Then I made a break of several months, to half a year, and I stopped paying Shapr, thinking the designs are synced i…

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## [DXF export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export/22141)

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**Author:** [@Ghengisahn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ghengisahn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export/22141 "2022-10-27T04:10:21Z")

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Hey everyone, I am trying to figure out how I can export my 3D model in Shapr3D into a DXF usable for a laser cutter. when I try to export it just turns it into a drawing. I don’t have the sketch and I don’t have a dra…

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## [Formed tube shape design based on coordinate points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/formed-tube-shape-design-based-on-coordinate-points/20163)

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**Author:** [@rjcs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rjcs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/formed-tube-shape-design-based-on-coordinate-points/20163 "2022-10-26T22:33:30Z")

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Hi all, does anybody has an experience with construction of thermo-formed tube according coordinate points (X,Y,Z), please?

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## [Materials window in Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-window-in-windows/22103)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-window-in-windows/22103 "2022-10-26T12:58:45Z")

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I have a request. I often use the Windows app and would really like to see that the materials window overlay in Visualisation can be closed (like on the iPad) and or resized and moved. It takes up a lot of screen real-e…

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## [Array/Multiple Copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-multiple-copy/19307)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-multiple-copy/19307 "2022-10-25T18:06:33Z")

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I really looked forward to purchasing my first ipad pro and loading shapr3d for the purpose of having a mobile device I could create ideas/solutions on the fly or for instance, sat on my lounge sofa. I have tried the fr…

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## [Printing to Network Printer - Windows Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-to-network-printer-windows-shapr3d/21903)

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**Author:** [@assyrian47](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/assyrian47)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-to-network-printer-windows-shapr3d/21903 "2022-10-25T10:34:27Z")

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Maybe I am missing something. How can I print directly from the app to my network printers. At the moment I used a screen capture app to select the view I want, the print out the resultant png file. This works well. Is…

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## [Design Search?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-search/22107)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-search/22107 "2022-10-24T17:11:30Z")

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Is it planned to add a search function to the designs window? Also the ability to have folders would be nice too.

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## [Arrows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arrows/22104)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arrows/22104 "2022-10-24T16:09:00Z")

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Hello, is there any way to get the movement arrows back? They are extremely helpful with moving lines and sketches by precise amounts. Also most tutorials use the arrows along with entering a “move by this amount field” …

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## [Exploded views - assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploded-views-assemblies/22076)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploded-views-assemblies/22076 "2022-10-24T13:48:45Z")

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@Istvan In your spacemouse tutorial article you mention the demo application. You show a picture like this: This brings again some questions to my mind. Is the assembly view on your roadmap? If so, just abou when…

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## [Constraints not displaying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-not-displaying/22093)

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**Author:** [@Emerger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Emerger)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-not-displaying/22093 "2022-10-24T08:34:57Z")

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On my desktop computer when I select Sketch the sketch menu appears and on the opposite side of the screen the Constraints menu appears. But on my laptop when I select Sketch the Constraints menu does not appear. Any he…

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## [Is it possible to calculate volume](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-calculate-volume/18531)

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**Author:** [@SebastianH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SebastianH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-calculate-volume/18531 "2022-10-24T07:45:19Z")

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I designed a model for a 3D printer. The parts a large so I don’t know how many spools I need. Since I don’t want to change the filament spool during the process nor want to waste lot material it would be awesome if it w…

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## [' Visualization Render Quick Video + User Materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-render-quick-video-user-materials/22094)

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**Author:** [@Tager93](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tager93)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-render-quick-video-user-materials/22094 "2022-10-24T04:58:00Z")

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Is Any option for the quick video render in the future updates ? Something like in forger sculpt app ? Alse having a occasion I also want to ask for User Materials it will be very nice if I could upload my own materials …

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## [Measurement input/selection feature update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-input-selection-feature-update/9761)

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**Author:** [@independenter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/independenter)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-input-selection-feature-update/9761 "2022-10-23T23:06:41Z")

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Hi please add the ability to choose the dimension option directly into the measurement input pad. Thank you.

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## [Dual Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dual-dimensions/22078)

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**Author:** [@Ulfberht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ulfberht)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dual-dimensions/22078 "2022-10-23T15:27:56Z")

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I am new to Shapr3D and am currently using the free version to get a feel for how things work before committing to the Pro Version. In the drawing environment, does Shapr3D offer the ability to display dual dimensions (…

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## [Lock Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-axis/22060)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-axis/22060 "2022-10-23T06:27:52Z")

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Is it possible to lock on an axis ? Front, left, right etc……

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## [Help me,this functions is missing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-this-functions-is-missing/22052)

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**Author:** [@Zhangwei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zhangwei)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-this-functions-is-missing/22052 "2022-10-22T22:42:06Z")

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Hello everyone, how come the new version of Shapr3D’s central control copy and move function is missing! Who knows?

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## [Bisel en importaciones dwg de diseños de textos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bisel-en-importaciones-dwg-de-disenos-de-textos/22065)

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**Author:** [@marianocamaleon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marianocamaleon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bisel-en-importaciones-dwg-de-disenos-de-textos/22065 "2022-10-22T18:06:19Z")

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Hi I am trying to add a rounded bevel to word designs directly by selecting the face. I import them as dwg or dxf files and they are originally made with illustrator. Funny how sometimes it won’t let me add bevel to the…

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## [Want to carry your Apple Pencil when your case doesn't have a slot?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-carry-your-apple-pencil-when-your-case-doesnt-have-a-slot/22046)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-carry-your-apple-pencil-when-your-case-doesnt-have-a-slot/22046 "2022-10-22T02:04:27Z")

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You should buy this…Spigen Apple Pencil Holder First of all, I am in no way affiliated with Spigen or Amazon. I have a Nomad Leather Folio case for my iPad and love it because it’s so thin, yet offers a reasonable amoun…

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## [How to add text to round surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-text-to-round-surfaces/17338)

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**Author:** [@Moe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-text-to-round-surfaces/17338 "2022-04-16T05:24:35Z")

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Please help, is it possible to add text to round surfaces? I need to mark a created pipe. Thanks in advance Moe

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## [Combining Two Rectangular Tubes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combining-two-rectangular-tubes/22045)

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**Author:** [@assyrian47](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/assyrian47)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combining-two-rectangular-tubes/22045 "2022-10-21T20:41:27Z")

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Rectangular Tube Test.shapr (17.8 MB) Good day. Is there a method of combining these two rectangular tubes to obtain one (1) L shaped object. Ideally the method would place the horizontal object at any location on the …

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## [All started off by trying to ask about sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-started-off-by-trying-to-ask-about-sketching/21992)

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**Author:** [@noobdesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/noobdesigner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-started-off-by-trying-to-ask-about-sketching/21992 "2022-10-21T10:27:21Z")

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Hi, I am trying to ask a question about sketching and this thing keeps telling me that I am a new user therefore I am restricted. how long do I have to use this software to “not” to be recognized as a newbie to the syst…

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## [Sketch planes that can’t be deleted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-planes-that-can-t-be-deleted/22013)

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**Author:** [@TimSchmidt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TimSchmidt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 9:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-planes-that-can-t-be-deleted/22013 "2022-10-21T09:34:37Z")

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I am drawing a framing structure for a building, and when the posts and beams connect on a side, the entire plane of the side becomes like a sketch plane, but doesn’t appear in the layers and this plane is unable to be d…

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## [如何找到数天前编辑的版本？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/22027)

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**Author:** [@danielthb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielthb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/22027 "2022-10-21T02:36:10Z")

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如题，数天前编辑时的一个错误，刚刚发现，但点“撤回”操作已经回不去之前的版本了，请问有没有办法找到并还原至历史版本？ 这几天编辑过的东西可以都丢失，但很需要找回数天前的版本，谢谢！

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## [Corrugated hose](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corrugated-hose/22015)

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**Author:** [@adamgmakarenko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adamgmakarenko)\
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**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corrugated-hose/22015 "2022-10-20T16:34:47Z")

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I want to know if there is a way to ‘sweep’ a corrugated hose as you do with a pipe creation. I want to make this, but not have to do it all manually. Are there any quick solutions to this? Thanks

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## [True circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/true-circle/21998)

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**Author:** [@Prestige-innovations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Prestige-innovations)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/true-circle/21998 "2022-10-20T16:21:03Z")

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Hi hope someone can help me. I make industrial seating for a living and when I’m trying to draw a circle eg. 2m circle and I want to send the plans over to a CNC machine shop to be machined the shape has lots of flat si…

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## [Opening File with 1000’s of Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-file-with-1000-s-of-bodies/22010)

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**Author:** [@Bates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bates)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-file-with-1000-s-of-bodies/22010 "2022-10-20T14:53:29Z")

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I use many large and complex files in my work. Sometimes the Software/iPad don’t have the capacity to open them and the program crashes. All my files are well regimented and once opened I can hide many bodies which d…

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## [Flat Patterns in Technical Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-patterns-in-technical-drawings/22008)

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**Author:** [@Bates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bates)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-patterns-in-technical-drawings/22008 "2022-10-20T11:26:37Z")

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Is there any scope for the development of a flat pattern feature, where they can be generated in technical drawings for sheet metal components?

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## [How can draw this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-draw-this/22005)

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**Author:** [@poohbbang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poohbbang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-draw-this/22005 "2022-10-20T06:38:03Z")

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I want to draw this shape. I’m used to dealing with cylinders and square shapes. I’m not used to dealing with curves other than straight lines. I can draw this with 2D CAD, but I’m not sure with 3D. Can I draw it acc…

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