# Modeling Questions

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## [Weight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/19503)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/19503 "2022-08-19T10:41:39Z")

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Shapr3D Visualization is amazing ! Another feature I would like in Visualisation is that it should be able to measure the weight of the model in accordance with the materials through which we are rendering.

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## [Feature Requests Section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-section/20987)

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**Author:** [@DabbleModeller](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DabbleModeller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-section/20987 "2022-08-19T10:31:57Z")

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Couldn’t find a topic to fit this post into. If I’ve cross posted please delete. A features request section of the forum would be awesome… I’ve see this before with other software. Requests go to devs first, who judge …

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## [New Visualization Beta - Light rotation, intensity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-visualization-beta-light-rotation-intensity/18674)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-visualization-beta-light-rotation-intensity/18674 "2022-08-19T10:26:13Z")

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New Beta is out (5.120 - 2996) on iOS and macOS Light rotation: adjust from which direction the light hits your objects. Light intensity: tone down or crank up light intensity with this new feature. Models and …

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## [Test Visualization for Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/test-visualization-for-windows/20529)

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**Author:** [@Sebestyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sebestyen)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/test-visualization-for-windows/20529 "2022-08-18T16:12:59Z")

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The wait is over – Visualization for Windows is now open for beta testing. In case you haven’t heard about one of our latest additions, Visualization is a rendering solution, fully working within the Shapr3D app. It let…

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## [Vertical Lines on the Axis of an Extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vertical-lines-on-the-axis-of-an-extrusion/20969)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vertical-lines-on-the-axis-of-an-extrusion/20969 "2022-08-18T12:22:37Z")

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Seems I may be encountering a bug. Let me try to describe it first. Say you sketch a rectangle. And then within this rectangle you draw more line segments inside to give it sections. Some of those lines will start at th…

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## [Measurements of objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-of-objects/20958)

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**Author:** [@Grover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Grover)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-of-objects/20958 "2022-08-18T05:49:36Z")

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Measurements at the bottom of the screen after selecting an object, What does it mean. 10000 ln3

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## [The Grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-grid/34)

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**Author:** [@polyoptics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/polyoptics)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-grid/34 "2022-08-17T23:50:46Z")

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In the scene I was just working in, the grid spacing appears to be 2.5 units, which is very strange to me. Is this normal? Does this have to do with the automatic grid respacing? Is there an option to turn off auto resiz…

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## [Export failure! Help please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-help-please/20960)

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**Author:** [@theflyinggrip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theflyinggrip)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-help-please/20960 "2022-08-17T17:45:06Z")

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I have spent the last few days iterating on some designs, then out of nowhere the app refuses to export. I continuously get export error, file could not be created. I have no idea why, all I did was re do a sweep that i …

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## [Rename](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename/8590)

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**Author:** [@nigelibrown](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nigelibrown)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename/8590 "2022-08-17T14:07:51Z")

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Using rename changed recently, when selected it highlighted the current name allowing a completely new name to be created just by typing, it has now reverted to the non intuitive and time consuming delete what’s there be…

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## [A long forgotten millennia-old tool: The Light Orb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-long-forgotten-millennia-old-tool-the-light-orb/20940)

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**Author:** [@Loki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-long-forgotten-millennia-old-tool-the-light-orb/20940 "2022-08-17T08:13:07Z")

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Since we’re discussing materials and lighting, I have been brought back to my lighting engineer days. Don’t worry, I’m not going to brag. There’s a little something I want to share. Most of you have seen such tools befo…

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## [Logged in at two ipads at the same time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logged-in-at-two-ipads-at-the-same-time/20933)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logged-in-at-two-ipads-at-the-same-time/20933 "2022-08-17T06:46:19Z")

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Im currently jumping between the Ipad Pro and my Ipad Mini 6 and I dont have to do the lengthy log in procedure everytime I switch anymore! Finnaly. Please say this is a new feature, and not just a bug? :slight\_smile: A…

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## [Rotate objects/lines in sketches while in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-objects-lines-in-sketches-while-in-sketch-mode/20916)

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**Author:** [@samschad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samschad)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-objects-lines-in-sketches-while-in-sketch-mode/20916 "2022-08-17T00:59:25Z")

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I’m about three months in on Shapr3D, coming from about 15 years of using Blender, which I love dearly. Shapr is a close second, and being able to take my designs with me, anywhere, anytime is wonderful. Is it possible…

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## [Shaping a simple looking, yet complex object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaping-a-simple-looking-yet-complex-object/20945)

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**Author:** [@adamgmakarenko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adamgmakarenko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaping-a-simple-looking-yet-complex-object/20945 "2022-08-16T23:55:05Z")

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Looking to make this, and it has stumped me Any ideas?

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## [Export into separate files beyond first level](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-into-separate-files-beyond-first-level/20941)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-into-separate-files-beyond-first-level/20941 "2022-08-16T18:34:48Z")

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Hi, could it be possible to export a model in obj or IGES into separated files but beyond the first level, keeping the hierarchy of the files would be a must. thanks for your help.

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## [Assemblies & Simulated Movement Function?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-simulated-movement-function/20804)

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**Author:** [@ctc1111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctc1111)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-simulated-movement-function/20804 "2022-08-16T15:59:03Z")

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I’m curious if there is any update on, or any plans for the implementation of an assemblies function that can simulate movement of something like a hinge? I’ve done a search and come up with a few old threads on this, b…

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## [Low image quality (jpeg png)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-image-quality-jpeg-png/20935)

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**Author:** [@John](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/John)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-image-quality-jpeg-png/20935 "2022-08-16T14:22:45Z")

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Hello! How to save a model in good quality jpeg or png? When exporting, the image is saved only in the monitor’s resolution. This image quality is not enough. How to save 3d models in good image quality?

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## [Having trouble aligning edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-aligning-edges/20929)

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**Author:** [@Ben](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ben)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-aligning-edges/20929 "2022-08-16T13:55:48Z")

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Need a quick and easy way to snap align edges for 8020 extrusion (or any edges). Trying to align the flames moves the piece all over the place and then will undo an alignment already set. This should be an easier process…

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## [Is it possible to duplicate a face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-duplicate-a-face/20932)

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**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-duplicate-a-face/20932 "2022-08-16T09:42:09Z")

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Hello, In the construction of my toaster, after having made this part (green arrow), it is in external volume + chamfer ; I would have liked to put it a little further back to form a hollow. In the mesh (blender), I…

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## [Mac Visualization Tool Lag](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-visualization-tool-lag/19513)

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**Author:** [@DawnVega](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DawnVega)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-visualization-tool-lag/19513 "2022-08-16T06:54:48Z")

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Good Evening from the East Coast, I find the visualization tool really cool for captures and slight adjustments after finishing a model. The issue is I guess I have too many parts and when I hit the Visualize tool my co…

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## [' Can you revolve in an elliptical shape or just circular?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-revolve-in-an-elliptical-shape-or-just-circular/20885)

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**Author:** [@T2grl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/T2grl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-revolve-in-an-elliptical-shape-or-just-circular/20885 "2022-08-15T20:41:15Z")

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Hi there, can anyone tell me if it’s possible to revolve elliptical instead of cicular? I am trying to make a banner to wrap around the winged cross. But it’s to round on the inside. I want to squeeze it or revolve ell…

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## [Sketching?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching/20890)

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**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching/20890 "2022-08-15T19:56:44Z")

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When you have a sketch on front plane and you hide it. You then start a new sketch on the front plane, why the first sketch that I hide before show up in the new sketch. I like to keep all my sketch on the origin. So I…

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## [Construction lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines/20570)

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**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines/20570 "2022-08-15T15:56:30Z")

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I have been using shapr3d a little now, I don’t know if you can draw construction lines or change a line to construction line. This is very frustrating because when you have to select an area in the drawing and you have …

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## [Hide or unhide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-or-unhide/19859)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-or-unhide/19859 "2022-08-15T14:56:22Z")

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Is there a easy way to hide or unhide a large number of parts at once instead of having to pick them one by one. It looks like the holding the shift key down does not work when trying to pick multiple parts. This would b…

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## [Align and Translate?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-translate/20908)

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**Author:** [@Henri13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Henri13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-translate/20908 "2022-08-15T08:45:41Z")

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Sort for my bad English !!! I want to now how some time is “align” and some times is “transtlate” ??? Some times Align is not visible and I must use Translate"… Thank you for your help. Henri

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## [Feature Suggestion: Cascading Dimension Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-cascading-dimension-tags/20887)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-cascading-dimension-tags/20887 "2022-08-15T07:04:51Z")

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Very simple, in theory. When two dimension tags are overlapping, they cascade or otherwise group themselves beside one another, instead of sitting on top of one another. If you have very many concentric shapes and need t…

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## [Feature suggestion: Section View Hatch Variation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-section-view-hatch-variation/20912)

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**Author:** [@3d222](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d222)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-section-view-hatch-variation/20912 "2022-08-15T00:08:13Z")

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Section view is very useful in the process of design but the hatch color and pattern remain the same from part to part and it is sometimes difficult to tell where one part starts and the next one ends. It would be helpfu…

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## [Feature suggestion: Self-illuminating Materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-self-illuminating-materials/20911)

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**Author:** [@3d222](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d222)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-self-illuminating-materials/20911 "2022-08-14T22:06:17Z")

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It would be very helpful for lighting design to have a self illuminating material that could be used for a light source such as a bulb or LED. And secondarily, it would be great if this self illuminating material could …

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## [How to aligne on one axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-aligne-on-one-axis/20900)

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**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-aligne-on-one-axis/20900 "2022-08-13T18:55:53Z")

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Hello everyone, I’d like to ask if there is a possibility to align multiple randomly created bodies at different positions at one axis at the center point. I’m creating different parts of an assembly separately and s…

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## [Drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing/20889)

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**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing/20889 "2022-08-13T00:07:48Z")

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Model name not shown in drawing title block. Same part dimension but different on two views. Is theirs way to move the scale note on the drawing views Need more isometric views Body 03.pdf (1.2 MB) Thank …

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## [Exporting Files to cut on my CNC Router](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-to-cut-on-my-cnc-router/20670)

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**Author:** [@hybridman7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hybridman7)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-to-cut-on-my-cnc-router/20670 "2022-08-12T23:30:59Z")

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I have attempted to export some of the parts I designed in Shapr3d so I could convert to G-code and cut on my cnc (using Carveco Maker+). Every attempt is unsuccessful. If I try .stp or .stl it opens wonky. If I save a…

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