# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=153

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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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## [Finding my drawings in Windows 10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-my-drawings-in-windows-10/19996)

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**Author:** [@Fedaru](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fedaru)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-my-drawings-in-windows-10/19996 "2022-06-23T19:14:31Z")

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Hi, new here. I have a question that I feel may have been asked already, but I couldnt find it, so, where are my design files saved locally on Windows 10. Not an export, but the actual file Shapr3D saves to, where is it …

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## [Remember units used - Win 10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remember-units-used-win-10/20005)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remember-units-used-win-10/20005 "2022-06-23T14:00:45Z")

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Hi, there’s a way to “set” unit of measure in Windows? The program always starts with meters, I always change to mm (millimeters) but it simply doesn’t stick, reverts to m all the time.

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## [How do I dimension ellipses in drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-ellipses-in-drawing/20003)

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**Author:** [@Ouboet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ouboet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-ellipses-in-drawing/20003 "2022-06-23T13:49:02Z")

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How do I dimension ellipses in drawing

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## [Software Performance Set Back](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-performance-set-back/19964)

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**Author:** [@mmsh209](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mmsh209)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-performance-set-back/19964 "2022-06-23T10:22:10Z")

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It’s rally disappointing that this software declined in performance significantly after update , it hanged , crashed , delay in simple command until you shut down your whole PC or iPad and restart so you can re-work agai…

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## [Regenerate bodies after sketch changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regenerate-bodies-after-sketch-changes/5359)

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**Author:** [@Visible-Edge.com](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Visible-Edge.com)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regenerate-bodies-after-sketch-changes/5359 "2022-06-23T06:38:57Z")

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I recently modeled a part, not knowing the dimensions. I got the full extruded shape. When I adjusted my sketches, the bodies I already created did not change. What did I do wrong? Thank you!

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## [Splitting a design in subassemblies does not decrease the size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-design-in-subassemblies-does-not-decrease-the-size/18252)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-design-in-subassemblies-does-not-decrease-the-size/18252 "2022-06-22T16:12:24Z")

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I have a shapr3d design which is huge (converted from Solidprt files). I organised it in sub-assemblies, represented in folders within the design. In total it amounts over 1.1GB in size. To split it I was planning to …

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## [Apple Pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pen/19954)

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**Author:** [@Alinfsd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alinfsd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pen/19954 "2022-06-22T05:59:02Z")

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How do I get me apple pen to more then change the view???

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## [5.110 - Navigation presets are here!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-110-navigation-presets-are-here/18644)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-110-navigation-presets-are-here/18644 "2022-06-22T05:32:37Z")

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Hey everyone! :wave: Navigation presets have finally arrived! Update to 5.110 and pick the setup you’re used to. New: Choose your go-to CAD app’s key bindings and keep using them in Shapr3D. Fixed: Minor bug fixes a…

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## [Rope on a corner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-on-a-corner/19916)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-on-a-corner/19916 "2022-06-21T16:35:52Z")

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Hello im trying to figure out how to make a rope run along a corner. Im trying to make a file to rout on my cnc. Tried both in shapr3d and vectric aspire. Im trying to make the rope on the beveled part along the 1200m…

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## [Slow or stopped rendering in visualizer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-or-stopped-rendering-in-visualizer/19965)

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**Author:** [@skantorp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skantorp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-or-stopped-rendering-in-visualizer/19965 "2022-06-21T13:52:41Z")

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Latest build, iPad 5.142.0.3333, visualization rendering grinds to a halt after a short while. Only solution is to force close the app and restart. Oddly, this only helps slightly. Rebooting the iPad helps but only a sho…

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## [A more convincing spiral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-more-convincing-spiral/19953)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-more-convincing-spiral/19953 "2022-06-21T13:31:39Z")

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Angulating the profile before revolving can result in a more convincing/pleasing spiral…

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## [Multiple origins should be permitted within the same workspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-origins-should-be-permitted-within-the-same-workspace/19383)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-origins-should-be-permitted-within-the-same-workspace/19383 "2022-06-21T08:19:51Z")

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I frequently have several variants of a similar model within the same workspace. Moving a model off the origin makes manipulation less convenient because the origin for that model is no longer 0,0,0. You should be able…

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## [Create new bodies from projected text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-bodies-from-projected-text/19952)

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**Author:** [@Smash\_Torrent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smash_Torrent)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-bodies-from-projected-text/19952 "2022-06-20T19:43:46Z")

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How can I create new bodies for each letter I projected to the cylinder? I want to be able to print the letters in a different color.

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## [How I warp it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-warp-it/19942)

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**Author:** [@Faisaln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faisaln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-warp-it/19942 "2022-06-20T14:24:20Z")

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If I have a rectangle of length 60 mm, width 6 mm, and thickness of 2 mm, how can I wrap this rectangle to become circular in shape like a ring? And what is the tool?

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## [Remove the "flick to accelerate out into space" action](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-the-flick-to-accelerate-out-into-space-action/19930)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-the-flick-to-accelerate-out-into-space-action/19930 "2022-06-19T09:55:15Z")

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Shapr3D has a feature whereby if you accidentally swipe rapidly on the touchpad, and then let go, the camera accelerates out into geostationary orbit. Please remove this feature. Thank you.

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## [How to visualise images](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-visualise-images/19900)

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**Author:** [@thomvorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thomvorst)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-visualise-images/19900 "2022-06-20T09:14:24Z")

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Hi everybody, My name is Thomas and I’m new here and at shapr. And have a question … In which way can I import an image and visualize it in the rendering? Here is a short video about it: WeTransfer - Send Large Files…

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## [Threaded insert or hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-insert-or-hole/19904)

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**Author:** [@tomsop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomsop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-insert-or-hole/19904 "2022-06-18T01:51:39Z")

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I am trying to create a threaded insert or hole in my 3d model to accept a screw and I experimented using a screw step up model I downloaded from McMaster and tried inserting the screw at various lengths into another sha…

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## [Screw head pitch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-head-pitch/19915)

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**Author:** [@ELittauer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ELittauer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-head-pitch/19915 "2022-06-17T21:01:16Z")

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I am trying to find an easy way to set countersink pitch for screw heads, for example a flat head screw might have an 82° pitch.

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## [Zoom on a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-on-a-face/19905)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-on-a-face/19905 "2022-06-17T19:01:43Z")

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Hi, Usually if you had your pointer on a face a press the space bar it used to zoom on that plane to allow you to draw on it, it seems that doesn’t work anymore. Is there another way to achieve that, that was a very us…

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## [Simulation Features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation-features/19910)

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**Author:** [@armstrmw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/armstrmw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation-features/19910 "2022-06-17T18:49:08Z")

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I love shapr3d. It is by far my favorite CAD software. I appreciate the constant iterations and features being developed. I was curious with visualization being released are other extended features on the roadmap (simul…

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## [Shapr3D access to RAM on M1 ipad pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-access-to-ram-on-m1-ipad-pro/15253)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-access-to-ram-on-m1-ipad-pro/15253 "2022-06-17T18:33:39Z")

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Hi, I’m considering upgrading the new M1 iPad Pro and trying to decide between the 8GB Ram and 16GB Ram models. Seeing that Apple restricts access to only 5GB of Ram for most apps on either ipad model it seems the more…

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## [Help modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling/19887)

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**Author:** [@Microcraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Microcraft)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling/19887 "2022-06-17T18:09:54Z")

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Hi, I want to model a clawfoot bathtub, but I’m having a lot of trouble even starting, could anyone help me?

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## [Import design as dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-design-as-dxf/19805)

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**Author:** [@Bombastino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bombastino)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-design-as-dxf/19805 "2022-06-17T14:57:25Z")

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Hi .Inside a imported dxf file i could not extrude all elements. I have no Idea what the reason could be and what I have to do. Thank you for your help. Greetings Christoph z

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## [More information required on 3MF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-information-required-on-3mf/19862)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-information-required-on-3mf/19862 "2022-06-17T14:10:30Z")

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Hi could you help out with more information on using the customisation of 3MF. Where should one even start with setting of the tolerances, will a finer tolerance mean the print will take longer etc. what is meant by the…

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## [Slow processing during sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-processing-during-sketching/19898)

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**Author:** [@raytristani](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/raytristani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-processing-during-sketching/19898 "2022-06-17T04:59:53Z")

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I am trying to create a model of a guitar fretboard. 21 frets, each .4mm wide, 1.5mm deep, 30mm long. The body is 6mm thick and 450mm long. While sketching the fret widths .2mm from fret center, the app just stays there …

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## [Gap size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gap-size/19891)

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**Author:** [@Alinfsd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alinfsd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gap-size/19891 "2022-06-17T02:55:30Z")

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I am putting two parts together. How much gap should there be in between the two parts???

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## [Left-hand mouse user & zoom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-hand-mouse-user-zoom/11794)

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**Author:** [@mtlee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mtlee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-hand-mouse-user-zoom/11794 "2022-06-14T16:51:29Z")

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I’m just trying out the Mac beta, love the option to work at my iMac! I got the impression from the tutorial that scrolling with the mouse surface (I’m using a Magic Mouse) would zoom - but I’ve found that I have to be …

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## [Trouble reading exported DXF file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-reading-exported-dxf-file/10662)

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**Author:** [@Lockpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lockpro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-reading-exported-dxf-file/10662 "2022-06-16T21:53:56Z")

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I have made a simple sketch on the front plane consisting of a circle and a square. I have exported it to DXF. Using DeltaCad, FreeCad, or eDrawings, none of them can display the entire drawing. Usually all I get is a…

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