# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=138

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## [Feature request - multiple copies around axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-multiple-copies-around-axis/21859)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-multiple-copies-around-axis/21859 "2022-10-11T12:53:12Z")

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Having just been modelling some gears, it would be very helpful if one could instruct Shapr3D to make a given number of copies around the axis. So for instance instead of having to copy and rotate objects 25.7143 deg. (a…

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## [New to Sharpr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-sharpr3d/21857)

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**Author:** [@bobinessex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bobinessex)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-sharpr3d/21857 "2022-10-11T12:36:18Z")

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I’m new to Sharpr3d, but not to CAD. I have been CAD literate since it went 3d 30yrs ago. I’m investigating this software for my Grandson, whose shown an interest in Design now he’s in Secondary School. My first issue. T…

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## [Find models'](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/find-models/21813)

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**Author:** [@Karlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karlos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/find-models/21813 "2022-10-11T08:08:30Z")

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.Where can I find small models like chairs ( for example the tribüne in the theater ) in the internet? Or plant or trees or flowers…I try free3d.com but this no success

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## [Bug in face moves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-face-moves/21486)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-face-moves/21486 "2022-10-11T02:51:08Z")

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I have a design that I was modifying with slanted faces but I want to move them in another axis. So, I used the Move tool instead of the default Offset Face tool. The first move works fine, but when I select the next sla…

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## [Dwg Import AutoCAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-import-autocad/21816)

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**Author:** [@Karlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karlos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-import-autocad/21816 "2022-10-10T17:25:21Z")

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I try often to import dwg plans from our theater, but it still unsuccessful??? It’s to big? Because I will make 2d-floor-Plans and for that I need the Layout… please help :slight\_smile:

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## [How select which plane to sketch in?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-select-which-plane-to-sketch-in/21835)

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**Author:** [@rowan.bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rowan.bradley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-select-which-plane-to-sketch-in/21835 "2022-10-10T17:06:48Z")

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How do I select which plane I’m sketching in (XY, XZ, YZ)? Thank you - Rowan

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## [Cuved Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cuved-plane/21839)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cuved-plane/21839 "2022-10-10T16:33:42Z")

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how can you sketch on a curved plane . Say I have a curved lens and I need to trace the out side to get the right shape how would I do that. Because of it being curve it is not the same shape when I trace it flat.

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## [Moving model from trial to Pro account. Stuck!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-from-trial-to-pro-account-stuck/21832)

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**Author:** [@danielecheverri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielecheverri)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-from-trial-to-pro-account-stuck/21832 "2022-10-10T13:38:32Z")

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Early this year I created a model using my personal account which was on trial mode. I created a paid account later using my work email, which works perfectly. However I cannot move the model from the trial account to th…

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## [How reshape 3D body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-reshape-3d-body/21815)

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**Author:** [@rowan.bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rowan.bradley)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-reshape-3d-body/21815 "2022-10-10T09:41:53Z")

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This is an absolute beginner question. I have a body consisting of a triangular plate, with some thickness. I need to change the position of one of the vertices of the triangle. How do I do this? Do I have to go back to …

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## [Wrong unit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-unit/21801)

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**Author:** [@Kruemelg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kruemelg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 4:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-unit/21801 "2022-10-10T04:11:40Z")

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Hello, I drawed a construction in the wrong unit (m instead of mm). How can I change that afterwards? Many thanks for your help Br Guido

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## [How to reconnect 2D drawings with models?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reconnect-2d-drawings-with-models/21766)

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**Author:** [@KD6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KD6)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reconnect-2d-drawings-with-models/21766 "2022-10-09T05:59:09Z")

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Hello, how can I reconnect a 2D drawing that is no longer updating regardless of what sync status is? Does saving multiple versions of projects (filename.copy) have something to do with it?

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## [Using text in 3D models: Am I overcomplicating this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-text-in-3d-models-am-i-overcomplicating-this/21142)

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**Author:** [@jkh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jkh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-text-in-3d-models-am-i-overcomplicating-this/21142 "2022-08-30T06:12:38Z")

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I just joined the Shapr3D Pro community out of a desire to do one very simple thing, hopefully building from there into much more complex things, but I have to admit that the UI is defeating me a bit. Here’s the basic s…

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## [Needed updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/needed-updates/21802)

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**Author:** [@Dble0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dble0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/needed-updates/21802 "2022-10-08T14:10:40Z")

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There are 2 updates that I feel are desperately needed. First: If I have my trackpad attached to my iPad(but are using the pencil to draw) if I touch the track pad in any way I am forced to choose whether I am using a t…

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## [Drawing issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-issues/21795)

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**Author:** [@Murphy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Murphy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-issues/21795 "2022-10-08T08:18:49Z")

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How to draw on a surface is not only possible with the projection function？

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## [Scaling fail, invalid result body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-fail-invalid-result-body/13333)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-fail-invalid-result-body/13333 "2022-10-08T06:11:40Z")

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I have a part I’m trying to scale up, approx 300%, but it’s giving me an “invalid result body” error. I didn’t have a problem scaling it down in another project space, drawn natively in Shapr. I then exported it as a S…

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## [Need help with a curved ramp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-curved-ramp/21791)

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**Author:** [@simkulme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simkulme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-curved-ramp/21791 "2022-10-08T04:15:10Z")

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I am trying to turn the selected area into a ramp with the right side touching the surface plane but haven’t been able to do so. I’m new to Shapr help would be appreciated.

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## [Scale tools needs a rework](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tools-needs-a-rework/7825)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tools-needs-a-rework/7825 "2022-10-08T01:29:33Z")

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https://share.icloud.com/photos/0tk0wMU89xvMkyRxAKFe2Ctwg In this video you can see I have a very complicated shape. It needs to be sized up to 10mm. The problem is there is no way I am aware to do this accurately with …

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## [Section view is orange… is it possible to keep the original colors?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786)

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**Author:** [@Regis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Regis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786 "2022-10-07T17:38:01Z")

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Is it possible to keep the original colors when using section view? If not I suggest this change, as per today I need to section the model…

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## [Corporate project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corporate-project/21783)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corporate-project/21783 "2022-10-07T17:25:27Z")

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I would like to give access to other members so they can add and keep own personal objects in my project. That is, the same community just within the workspace. Is it possible? May we be friends? I have an idea for the n…

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## [Object crashes Shapr on attempt to export as STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-crashes-shapr-on-attempt-to-export-as-step-file/21769)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-crashes-shapr-on-attempt-to-export-as-step-file/21769 "2022-10-07T16:00:56Z")

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The flying car I made recently crashes Shapr when I try to export as a STEP file. It’s just the main body part pictured that causes the issue, all the other parts will export if I untick the body. It’s only a hobb…

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## [Export objects from selected objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-objects-from-selected-objects/15843)

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**Author:** [@Lout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lout)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-objects-from-selected-objects/15843 "2022-10-07T15:00:08Z")

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Just wondering if it would be possible to add an option (or does this already exist and I am blind!!) to export selected objects rather than just the visible objects. “why not just hide the objects I don’t want?” For e…

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## [Create vines in 3D space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-vines-in-3d-space/21732)

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**Author:** [@nix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nix)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-vines-in-3d-space/21732 "2022-10-06T16:15:49Z")

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Hello! I was wondering if someone can show me an example on how to create a vine (like a plant vine) in 3d space. I can create the outline with splines on one plane, but I’m having a hard time trying to manipulate the …

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## [Bad feature in Drawing mechanism](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-feature-in-drawing-mechanism/21752)

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**Author:** [@Bluebird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bluebird)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-feature-in-drawing-mechanism/21752 "2022-10-05T22:39:14Z")

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Consider the following sequence I make a cube I drawing this cube I make a hole only to test I not finalize a hole into cube The cube returns to initial state Now, I go to drawing sheet. Th…

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## [How to lock a sketch to a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-a-sketch-to-a-body/21750)

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**Author:** [@Bluebird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bluebird)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-a-sketch-to-a-body/21750 "2022-10-05T20:58:05Z")

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Hello everyone. Sometimes I have a following problem: supose that I maked a sketch to make a cylinder(sketch 1). From the sketch 1 I make a body. Now I make a construction plan and make a another sketch (sketch 2). Thi…

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## [Archiving/exporting designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/archiving-exporting-designs/21728)

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**Author:** [@shogun168](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shogun168)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/archiving-exporting-designs/21728 "2022-10-05T19:13:25Z")

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My one year EDU license is almost up and as much as I love the app and what it can do, it’s just too prohibitively expensive to use for a hobbyist who doesn’t make money from 3D printing. I have years’ worth of designs …

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## [How to get rid of window “chose your modeling setup”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-window-chose-your-modeling-setup/21746)

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**Author:** [@Naminorbi87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Naminorbi87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-window-chose-your-modeling-setup/21746 "2022-10-05T18:11:45Z")

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Many times when I’m working on my iPad this window pops up for no apparent reason. Can’t get rid of it any other way than to restart the app. P lease advise.

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## [Hi, I would like to ask for help.  fusion of edges.！](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-would-like-to-ask-for-help-fusion-of-edges/21680)

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**Author:** [@Sen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-would-like-to-ask-for-help-fusion-of-edges/21680 "2022-10-05T16:29:31Z")

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Hello, I encountered in work, unable to make special-shaped grooves. The bottom of the groove is an R angle, which failed after many attempts

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## [How to fill up this area?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fill-up-this-area/21737)

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**Author:** [@Djo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Djo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fill-up-this-area/21737 "2022-10-05T11:15:04Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to close this triangle in the bottom. I want the leg to become 1 solid item but I don’t manage. I first drew a sketch, then turned it 20° I hope my question is clear. Thank you in advance

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## [How to turn off sizes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-off-sizes/21736)

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**Author:** [@volkovlv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/volkovlv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-off-sizes/21736 "2022-10-05T10:06:08Z")

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How to turn off all sizes ?)

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## [Centering a group on another face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-a-group-on-another-face/21702)

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**Author:** [@slmcdee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slmcdee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-a-group-on-another-face/21702 "2022-10-05T06:42:08Z")

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New to Shapr… but I’m trying to take a group of letters (extruded into shapes) and center them on to a rectangular face. I initially added the text to the face but there were some spacing issues between the letters. I e…

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