# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=152

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## [Is shapr3D now off when creating an STL?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-now-off-when-creating-an-stl/20121)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-now-off-when-creating-an-stl/20121 "2022-07-04T07:26:17Z")

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I have been using shapr3D for months now and aways was right on, i did the upgrades and now i printed a piece and the inside diameter was suppose to be 69.2mm and it is 68.60, and it never was off before… I am just curi…

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## [Aligenment of Drawing to the center](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligenment-of-drawing-to-the-center/20159)

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**Author:** [@Lorenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lorenz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligenment-of-drawing-to-the-center/20159 "2022-07-04T06:58:02Z")

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Hello. I have found an issues which often eapaer when I do recive a drawing adn I have to rework them. Problem: I receive a drawing with 10 or more elements. It is necessity that the item is steady seperated. I can’t …

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## [Tutorial support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-support/20142)

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**Author:** [@Blkflg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blkflg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-support/20142 "2022-07-03T03:14:26Z")

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I am trying to follow the Youtube tutorial on modeling an ice cream cart. The beginning of the tutorial says to download the ‘shared’ file with no instructions on how to find or download the file. Does anyone know where …

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## [How to taper a leg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-taper-a-leg/20128)

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**Author:** [@ayliffe87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ayliffe87)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-taper-a-leg/20128 "2022-07-02T01:55:26Z")

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Hi there. I’m trying to taper this 94 degree leg, so that it tapers from about 40mm down from the top. I’ve included a red line to show where I want to end up.

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## [Dimension alterations on 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-alterations-on-2d-drawings/20122)

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**Author:** [@Enchilada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enchilada)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-alterations-on-2d-drawings/20122 "2022-07-01T14:37:12Z")

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Hi there Sometimes I use shapr3d to do a pipework layout which I then convert to 2d for fabrication Drg’s. However I have to accurately draw this up in order to get the dimensions correct on the 2d conversion. Could it…

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## [CarveCo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carveco/20108)

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**Author:** [@Rolf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carveco/20108 "2022-06-30T15:49:16Z")

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Hi, I love designing in Shapr3D but am struggling to export the elements into 2D CNC software, e.g. CarveCo. What’s the best process? I couldn’t find anything here or via Google… Many thanks in advance! Cheers Rolf

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## [Do you have a manual?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-a-manual/20103)

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**Author:** [@ToyomaruBuild](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ToyomaruBuild)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-a-manual/20103 "2022-06-30T07:32:56Z")

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Hi all. I am in the process of considering implementing shapr3d. I think it is a great piece of software, but I can’t seem to locate the manual. I plan to use shapr3d on my Mac and iPad. I am hoping to accomplish my …

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## [File too Large leading to "visualize bugs"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-too-large-leading-to-visualize-bugs/20089)

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**Author:** [@HockeyPlayer22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HockeyPlayer22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-too-large-leading-to-visualize-bugs/20089 "2022-06-29T18:36:02Z")

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Hi everyone hoping someone can help me and give me some advice. Been working with shapr3d for quite some time now but I still can’t get my files optimized in the file size sense and I think that is leading my visualize f…

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## [How can I translate language in 2D drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-translate-language-in-2d-drawing/20084)

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**Author:** [@minki119](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/minki119)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-translate-language-in-2d-drawing/20084 "2022-06-29T11:35:29Z")

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First, I maked 2d drawing at korean. But I need 2d drawing at english. How can I translate language in 2d drawing file?

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## [Business Subscription vs Pro Subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/business-subscription-vs-pro-subscription/20064)

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**Author:** [@Curiobot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiobot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/business-subscription-vs-pro-subscription/20064 "2022-06-29T09:06:38Z")

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Tldr: What’s the difference between Business Subscription and Pro Subscription? According to the pricing page (at least, as of June 2022, archiving for reference in case it changes!) there isn’t a business tier - only B…

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## [Bearbeiten von importierten STL-Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bearbeiten-von-importierten-stl-files/20077)

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**Author:** [@Nonnino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nonnino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bearbeiten-von-importierten-stl-files/20077 "2022-06-29T08:45:47Z")

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Is there a way to edit imported BOM files? E.g.: Subtracting, cutting, scaling, etc.

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## [Working with letters is a pain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-letters-is-a-pain/19994)

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**Author:** [@sunToxx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sunToxx)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-letters-is-a-pain/19994 "2022-06-29T07:38:03Z")

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So I am doing some name signs for a stable but working with the letters is plain horrible. Scaling often fails. Offset edges fails even more (you can sometime achieve it by offsetting it multiple times, till you reached …

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## [Unionizing Imported Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unionizing-imported-body/20065)

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**Author:** [@Kyler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kyler)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unionizing-imported-body/20065 "2022-06-29T05:02:19Z")

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Hello Again ShapeShiftrs, Another question! I am using Nomad, another 3D app, to design certain anatomical lizard parts and bringing them into Shapr3D to unionize them with a certain pre measured case I designed in Shap…

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## [Creakily cloud integration](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creakily-cloud-integration/20070)

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**Author:** [@K1llatrav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/K1llatrav)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creakily-cloud-integration/20070 "2022-06-29T02:53:43Z")

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Hey everyone… I am new to the 3-D printing community. I love Shapr3D! I am having some difficulty figuring out how to take my shapr3D designs and get them to Cura correctly. Does anyone understand how creakily cloud int…

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## [Convert .png to .dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-png-to-dxf/20074)

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**Author:** [@D.konczal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/D.konczal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-png-to-dxf/20074 "2022-06-29T02:44:54Z")

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Hello, I have logo of brand in .png format. If it’s possible to convert it to .dxf? I want to cut this thing on ploter. Thanks in advance

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## [System crash when loading large file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/system-crash-when-loading-large-file/20071)

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**Author:** [@Alexhristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexhristo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/system-crash-when-loading-large-file/20071 "2022-06-28T14:26:22Z")

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What is the largest file I can load? And if I buy a new iPad I can get more memory will that help?

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## [Feature Request - user library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-user-library/20053)

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**Author:** [@Jagey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jagey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-user-library/20053 "2022-06-28T08:11:33Z")

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There are times when I’d appreciate a user defined library for storing and sharing models across multiple projects. Sometimes it’s convenient to design a part away from the more complex project and to have the possibilit…

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## [3D Printing company](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-company/19982)

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**Author:** [@Alinfsd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alinfsd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-company/19982 "2022-06-28T03:21:17Z")

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I do not own a 3D printer. Does anyone know a company that will print inexpensively???

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## ['Looks like your account was used on a different device earlier'](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looks-like-your-account-was-used-on-a-different-device-earlier/13761)

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**Author:** [@antonme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/antonme)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looks-like-your-account-was-used-on-a-different-device-earlier/13761 "2022-06-27T21:32:15Z")

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I own two iPads, and I use Shapr3d on both of them, not at the same time, but on the same day usually. Every time I open Shapr3D on a new one, it displays the error message, and I have to re-login. What is the reasoning…

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## [Union button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-button/20051)

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**Author:** [@GuldsmedCP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GuldsmedCP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-button/20051 "2022-06-27T13:29:35Z")

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Hey, i am new to this. I am missing an un-union Button. Ned to sepperate an earlier move.

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## [Creating Environments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-environments/20025)

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**Author:** [@NeilFreidberg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilFreidberg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-environments/20025 "2022-06-27T13:04:13Z")

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When looking to improve visualization. Can we create custom environments? Can we be allowed to turn off the rotational lighting or turn off shadows altogether? Can we add text, callouts, arrows, dimensions, etc? Also…

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## [Memory problem editing internal gear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-problem-editing-internal-gear/20027)

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**Author:** [@billhinge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/billhinge)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-problem-editing-internal-gear/20027 "2022-06-27T11:47:09Z")

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Hi I have a fully loaded new 2021 macbook pro (M1 Max with 64GB of RAM and also a brand new top spec Ipad pro and I’m having memory issues editing an internal gear generated online. The processing is excessively slow an…

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## [Can I use git with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-use-git-with-shapr3d/19933)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-use-git-with-shapr3d/19933 "2022-06-27T11:37:36Z")

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I want to use source control with Shapr3D to branch/tag/revert etc, and to record progress. Can I do this?

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## [Visualization Rendering Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-rendering-issues/20045)

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**Author:** [@jspowers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jspowers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-rendering-issues/20045 "2022-06-27T11:29:24Z")

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Hello! I have seen two new problems with visualization renderings: For objects inside of a shadow or without direct light, the edges become incredibly blurred. If objects create a shadow, the shadow is sometimes a jag…

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## [Cannot offset edge some text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-offset-edge-some-text/20039)

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**Author:** [@yotsclee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yotsclee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-offset-edge-some-text/20039 "2022-06-27T01:32:01Z")

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I can apply offset edge to some of the characters like Y but it will not work on a character like C. It will show can’t fill gap in generated offset error. Anyone has any idea how to offset the character like C? Thanks a…

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## [Device question - what hardware you are using for Sharpr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/device-question-what-hardware-you-are-using-for-sharpr3d/19958)

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**Author:** [@Isa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isa)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/device-question-what-hardware-you-are-using-for-sharpr3d/19958 "2022-06-26T18:00:27Z")

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I am going to buy something -most likely Apple ipad Pro M2 -waiting for it to be on market ( apparently no RAM limitation to 5GB as in 2021). Today I use Apple iPad Air 4th gen is very good machine, but it has limitati…

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## [3D to PDF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-pdf/20036)

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**Author:** [@JRayfield](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRayfield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-pdf/20036 "2022-06-25T22:39:36Z")

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I need to generate a pdf file from a 3d drawing. I’ve tried exporting my drawing to both dxf and dwg files and converting those to a pdf file, but I haven’t found any program, yet, that will properly convert these. Can…

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## [How can i just delete face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-just-delete-face/20033)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-just-delete-face/20033 "2022-06-25T22:31:41Z")

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How can I just delete what i highlighted in Blue? I have to opposing each other on the round face and i need to delete that bump with the hole in it… Or do I have to start all over again with my base model i have?

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## [Exporting an STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-an-stl/14207)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-an-stl/14207 "2022-06-25T00:08:41Z")

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In Windows BETA – when exporting STL file, no option s9Yet) appear for saving as separate STLs like in the iPad version…probably something on the list, but highlighting here.

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## [How to segregate sketches of DWG files that are imported individually?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-segregate-sketches-of-dwg-files-that-are-imported-individually/20008)

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**Author:** [@jsc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-segregate-sketches-of-dwg-files-that-are-imported-individually/20008 "2022-06-24T15:06:58Z")

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I have a question regarding importing different DWG files into Shapr. For example, I have two DWG files, one for an exterior wall and one for a series of interior walls. 1st I imported the exterior wall. I wanted to as…

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