# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=143

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## [Import Open SCAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-open-scad/21225)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-open-scad/21225 "2022-09-02T16:19:13Z")

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Will Shapr3D ever support the import of an Open SCAD file?

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## [Import photoscan as mesh in full color?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-photoscan-as-mesh-in-full-color/21179)

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**Author:** [@HughPhem1sm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HughPhem1sm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-photoscan-as-mesh-in-full-color/21179 "2022-09-02T13:24:51Z")

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So I’m trying to create a workflow for my company. We need to design telco cabinet sites for our clients, and they’re looking for a 3D design that’s built on top of the terrain. My idea is to make a crude photoscan of…

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## [Back up my whole library at once?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/back-up-my-whole-library-at-once/21209)

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**Author:** [@Bates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bates)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/back-up-my-whole-library-at-once/21209 "2022-09-01T12:45:34Z")

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Hi, After the “blip” in services yesterday, my heart literally fell out thinking I’d lost my entire catalogue of work from 2022. It was at that point I realised that I needed to create a hard copy of my entire library …

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## [How to copy paste a folder/group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-a-folder-group/4367)

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**Author:** [@Damcify](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Damcify)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-paste-a-folder-group/4367 "2022-09-01T09:40:19Z")

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Hi, I am trying to figure out how to copy paste a group, or folder as they are now called? If I do a transform + copy on a folder with bodies, all the new bodies are included in the same folder. I am using a folder as …

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## [Where are my designs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-my-designs/21194)

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**Author:** [@garaha2012](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/garaha2012)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-my-designs/21194 "2022-09-01T07:06:57Z")

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Hi, this cannot be: My Sharp Programm collapsed and started with instructions for a beginner. Once I was through this procedure I had access to the normal functions but all my designs are gone. Where are they? I have…

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## [Reales Geländemodell - real Terrainmodel Import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reales-gelandemodell-real-terrainmodel-import/21144)

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**Author:** [@Ulf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ulf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reales-gelandemodell-real-terrainmodel-import/21144 "2022-09-01T05:57:58Z")

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Hallo! ich bin neu hier! Ich bin Architekt und hoffe auf hilfreiche Antworten. #gerne Deutsch Wer hat Erfahrung mit echten Geländepunkten (Oberflächennetz) für die Erstellung von Geländemodellen. Ich suche den richti…

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## [Custom view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-view/21201)

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**Author:** [@volkovlv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/volkovlv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-view/21201 "2022-08-31T18:36:29Z")

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Hello ! It is very good to have a custom view - to do a photo shot from one point always (it is unpossible to find the same angle of view if you need to do some modification in the object between photo shots).

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## [Default view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-view/17683)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-view/17683 "2022-08-31T18:22:59Z")

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There is the default view at the standard 3d although can then be altered and set to a custom angle? If so how is that done please? ’

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## [Login Incident Updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-incident-updates/21193)

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**Author:** [@KPeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KPeter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-incident-updates/21193 "2022-08-31T17:35:31Z")

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public incident update #1: We are aware of an ongoing incident in our production systems that results in users being logged out, unable to log back in. Our engineers are looking at the problem and we are working on the…

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## [Problem with negative extrusions in technical drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-negative-extrusions-in-technical-drawings/20993)

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**Author:** [@Bates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bates)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-negative-extrusions-in-technical-drawings/20993 "2022-08-31T13:53:03Z")

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When extruding round holes in other round faces, the model appears fine. However, when it comes to dimensioning my drawing, I find that the circle now has multiple endpoints that I cannot remove. This is the first time …

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## [Error on App start - Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-on-app-start-windows/17314)

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**Author:** [@ManuelKollmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ManuelKollmann)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-on-app-start-windows/17314 "2022-08-31T12:53:20Z")

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Hello All, There is a special situation in our company - the windows store is hard deactivated and removed from our Installation Image… So i worked the last 2 days to get going and now i am at the point, that i can ins…

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## [Can’t export to Stl?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-export-to-stl/21088)

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**Author:** [@heatherltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heatherltn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-export-to-stl/21088 "2022-08-31T12:16:51Z")

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Never had this issue before. Export to stl fails each time I try. Saving as shapr file works. Have already tried closing and reopening program on my iPad. What are some things that could cause this in a design? Working o…

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## [Exporting from Shapr3D to Quad Mesh file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-from-shapr3d-to-quad-mesh-file/21161)

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**Author:** [@lforbes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lforbes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-from-shapr3d-to-quad-mesh-file/21161 "2022-08-29T20:58:13Z")

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Shapr3D added visualization recently. To UV texture map a 3D model, to create for websites, games, VR, architectural walk throughs, etc, you need a quad (not tri) mesh export so you can make a proper UV texture map. Wha…

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## [Exporting as OBJ results in hundreds of bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-as-obj-results-in-hundreds-of-bodies/21077)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-as-obj-results-in-hundreds-of-bodies/21077 "2022-08-29T18:17:22Z")

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Exporting as OBJ gives me an object with hundred of parts. For instance, the main body of this machine is one part in Shapr, but when I export to Nomad or ZBrush it is hundreds of parts. Is there a way to change this? …

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## [Shapr3D saves files as .stl but cannot open .stl files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-saves-files-as-stl-but-cannot-open-stl-files/2909)

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**Author:** [@JPV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JPV)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-saves-files-as-stl-but-cannot-open-stl-files/2909 "2022-08-29T14:03:38Z")

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I’m using the free version of shapr3d and I’ve been quite impressed with it’s functionality and tech support. For some reason my three files that I have been working on have disappeared from the shapr3d menu of recent wo…

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## [Dimensions on skech overlap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-on-skech-overlap/21155)

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**Author:** [@Yunfei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yunfei)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-on-skech-overlap/21155 "2022-08-29T07:08:29Z")

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Hi, I am new to Shapr3d, when I am drawing my skeches, there is a very useful feature tells the length of my line or angles between lines. However, sometime I get them overlap with each other, makes me difficult to rea…

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## [Importing file to Fusion 360 for threading holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-file-to-fusion-360-for-threading-holes/21147)

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**Author:** [@Squalkeg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Squalkeg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-file-to-fusion-360-for-threading-holes/21147 "2022-08-28T19:06:32Z")

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Hi, Two questions I guess. I am new to Shapr3D so please forgive me if my question is odd. Does it make sense to import completed Shapr3D files into Fusion 360 in order to thread holes? Fusion seems to have a very quick…

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## [Woodwork](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/woodwork/17997)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/woodwork/17997 "2022-08-28T18:56:23Z")

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## [Label on bottle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/label-on-bottle/21127)

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**Author:** [@Thegingerexpress](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thegingerexpress)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/label-on-bottle/21127 "2022-08-28T09:05:20Z")

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Hello, I am looking to reproduce a 3d model of my bottle. So I created this modest model which is not very well made but now I would like to put my label on the main cylinder, after a lot of research I can’t find any in…

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## [Hole in curved shape don’t more works](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-in-curved-shape-don-t-more-works/21098)

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**Author:** [@Bluebird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bluebird)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-in-curved-shape-don-t-more-works/21098 "2022-08-28T01:25:36Z")

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Hello everyone. I’m trying to make a hole in a cylinder. First I added a paralell plane into a point surface. After I pushed a circle into cylinder( I had make this another time) but only at a especific distance a hole …

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## [Imported STEP - Some Bodies Not Fully Editable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-step-some-bodies-not-fully-editable/21138)

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**Author:** [@JonS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JonS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-step-some-bodies-not-fully-editable/21138 "2022-08-27T19:32:50Z")

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I converted an STL (well, a part comprising many STLs) to STEP in a certain CAD package beginning with F from company A and imported it in to Shapr3D. A few of the bodies show up as “Bodies”, not “MeshBodies” and have a …

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## [NVIDIA vMaterials. Anyone using them already?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nvidia-vmaterials-anyone-using-them-already/21136)

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**Author:** [@Loki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nvidia-vmaterials-anyone-using-them-already/21136 "2022-08-27T17:20:29Z")

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Hey fellows, first thing: I’m not affiliated to NVIDIA in any way, nor paid for advertising. Well, here’s the thing: many of us participated in the closed visualization beta, but we don’t know much about each other’s ba…

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## [Fillets not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-not-working/21129)

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**Author:** [@Shyam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shyam)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-not-working/21129 "2022-08-27T12:59:35Z")

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so when i create my basic model and run a validation on it in freeCAD everything is fine once i go and add fillets to the model I am getting invalid curve on surface error messages. why is this happening??? its very fr…

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## [Snap to grid, new guy question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid-new-guy-question/21092)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid-new-guy-question/21092 "2022-08-27T11:35:50Z")

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So, I have locked grid at 1mm auto constraining - on show all - checked snap to and show - all switched on line/arc - set to line I draw a 10mm line - horizontal/vertical symbol shows I select the line - drag arrow…

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## [How to avoid extruding tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-avoid-extruding-tool/21113)

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**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-avoid-extruding-tool/21113 "2022-08-26T14:21:17Z")

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Hi everyone, I assemble two bodies to each other. When I want to go to the inner edges, I can’t, because I’m automatically into extruding tool and can’t pass this layer. Deleting this layer does not work, I still be for…

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## [2D Drawing Sweep Radius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-sweep-radius/21084)

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**Author:** [@PFI-Stark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PFI-Stark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-sweep-radius/21084 "2022-08-26T13:40:02Z")

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I am creating a tube with bending requirements at specific size radius corners, etc. (90°, 30°, 15.5°) but I’m unable to figure out a way to get Shapr Drawing to identify anything about the corners for dimensions, angles…

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## [Usdz export not compatible with shopify](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-not-compatible-with-shopify/21110)

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**Author:** [@AndraTutulan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndraTutulan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-not-compatible-with-shopify/21110 "2022-08-26T07:48:29Z")

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I uploaded a model on shopify website but in the 3d window looks transparent and tilted. Shopify support said it’s a conversion problem because other usdz files are showing correctly. I was wondering if you can help.

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## [Again the spiral problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/again-the-spiral-problem/21080)

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**Author:** [@AST](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AST)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 12:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/again-the-spiral-problem/21080 "2022-08-26T00:01:46Z")

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Hello, now I am already sitting two days on this problem and do not know how to fix it. On YouTube there is a video of a guy who makes a spine in form of a cone : When i try to do the same it doesn’t work,…

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## [Shapr3d paid version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-paid-version/21106)

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**Author:** [@Idealist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Idealist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-paid-version/21106 "2022-08-25T23:39:56Z")

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Shapr3d is such an incredible app for creators and 3d modeling enthusiast like myself, I have been learn a lot about this great app for months now really there’re a lot to create with this amazing tool, I just wish I can…

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## [Combine 2 drawings into one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-2-drawings-into-one/21102)

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**Author:** [@Godlessjarhead](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Godlessjarhead)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-2-drawings-into-one/21102 "2022-08-25T22:05:28Z")

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I designed a case for a keypad, and a cover using the shape from the case bottom. I forgot the holes in the case bottom, and want to put the two parts into a single drawing to project the holes to match on the bottom par…

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