# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=154

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## [Locking 3-D bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-3-d-bodies/19893)

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**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-3-d-bodies/19893 "2022-06-16T18:28:22Z")

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I routinely like to draw in the dimensions of the items that surround the item I’m trying to design. I use these as guides in my design, so being able to see them while designing is super useful. That said, they are not …

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## [Shapr3d which deactivates itself](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-which-deactivates-itself/19839)

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**Author:** [@Rotolo74](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rotolo74)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-which-deactivates-itself/19839 "2022-06-16T10:37:42Z")

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Hello everyone, I have recently been using Shapr3d on ipad and I noticed that during use every now and then without any errors I exit the program and take me back to the home screen … I use ipad Air 4 with Shapr3d versi…

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## [Reduce](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce/19874)

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**Author:** [@razimbaud.frederic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/razimbaud.frederic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce/19874 "2022-06-15T17:24:42Z")

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How to reduce objects precisely ? Not reduce to 55%…

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## [Mouse cursor shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-cursor-shape/19872)

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**Author:** [@ehe007](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ehe007)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-cursor-shape/19872 "2022-06-15T16:43:01Z")

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Hello, I’m new in Shapr3D and just do some testing prior to subscribe. I do not know what I did but the mouse cursor on my macbook pro is now round green or blue, depending on left or right click. Googled a solution for …

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## [Can't move camera or select faces when importing .stp files (Windows)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-camera-or-select-faces-when-importing-stp-files-windows/19866)

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**Author:** [@Kaishou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kaishou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-camera-or-select-faces-when-importing-stp-files-windows/19866 "2022-06-15T09:38:18Z")

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I’ve exported a project from Fusion 360 in .stp format and imported it in Shapr3D (Windows), i can see the model and the bodies, but i can’t select faces or create sketches, also i can only zoom in or out, i can’t pan or…

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## [Perpendicular geometry in drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-geometry-in-drawing/19856)

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**Author:** [@bertvh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bertvh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-geometry-in-drawing/19856 "2022-06-14T20:50:54Z")

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Hi, I’ve got a design with lots of angles. In a drawing, I often don’t have the necessary lines from the design to dimension angles the way I would like. This leads to awkward dimensions that aren’t practical. A huge h…

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## [Editable file format import?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editable-file-format-import/15534)

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**Author:** [@Husar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Husar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editable-file-format-import/15534 "2022-06-14T17:04:01Z")

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I’ve been creating objects in Illustrator and exporting them to dfx. Most of the time I can bring them into Shapr just fine. Occasionally a dxf will not import into Shapr. I believe they are too complex and Shapr just s…

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## [Can we have true 90 degrees when drawing sketches?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-have-true-90-degrees-when-drawing-sketches/19833)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-have-true-90-degrees-when-drawing-sketches/19833 "2022-06-14T11:08:44Z")

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This is absurd !

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## [Hair sculpture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hair-sculpture/19842)

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**Author:** [@Derekwong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekwong)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hair-sculpture/19842 "2022-06-14T08:31:42Z")

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Is it possible to use shapr3d to draw a bun ? I try to curve a bunch of hair and then rotate it repeatly. But I cant sucess to a curve hair in x, y, z axis together. I just want to do a simple cartoon bun, Can anyone hel…

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## [New version Shapr3D-5.150.0.3381](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-version-shapr3d-5-150-0-3381/19850)

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**Author:** [@xianbiche](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xianbiche)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-version-shapr3d-5-150-0-3381/19850 "2022-06-14T08:08:09Z")

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Hi there, I downloaded the new version of Shapr3D and I noticed this morning that the UNION tool has disappeared. How can I do the same job ? In the window “designs on your mac”, where two designs are allowed, I co…

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## [Drawing management](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-management/19849)

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**Author:** [@EraMikkola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EraMikkola)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-management/19849 "2022-06-14T04:43:15Z")

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Hi. Is there any way to arrange drawings in numerical etc order. Now the list order is too random, when you have many drawings to be done.

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## [Selecting and hiding an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-and-hiding-an-object/8952)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-and-hiding-an-object/8952 "2022-06-14T03:49:45Z")

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Often in the workflow, I have an object ‘in the way’ of something I want to edit. Certainly I can maneuver around the object, but I would love to be able to select the object and ‘hide’ it from within the workflow…witho…

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## [Shapr3D + Blender Collaboration problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-collaboration-problem/19838)

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**Author:** [@Joy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-collaboration-problem/19838 "2022-06-14T02:51:48Z")

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I am working with a designer friend on the same project. I am using shapr3D and he is using Blender. I can export my design to .obj and he can work on it but we couldn’t find a format that he can export from Blender and …

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## [2 finger undo - 3 finger redo -](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-finger-undo-3-finger-redo/19784)

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**Author:** [@Noahkrussow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Noahkrussow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-finger-undo-3-finger-redo/19784 "2022-06-14T02:13:39Z")

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Is it possible to incorporate the 2 finger tap for undo and 3 finger tap for redo? This is so intuitive because it is a standard on many design apps. I also wanted to thank you guys for making sure an amazing software!…

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## [Subtract glitch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-glitch/19831)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-glitch/19831 "2022-06-13T02:59:09Z")

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I am trying to subtract a negative shape from the base part and the result is wrong.

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## [Convex heart shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convex-heart-shape/19810)

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**Author:** [@Derekwong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekwong)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convex-heart-shape/19810 "2022-06-12T14:01:40Z")

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Can someone teach me to create a convex heart shape? Thank you

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## [Render an Image in visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-an-image-in-visualization/19825)

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**Author:** [@ivshapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ivshapr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-an-image-in-visualization/19825 "2022-06-12T09:24:52Z")

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If I import an image, I can see it in the main design space. Is there any possible way to keep the image present, even in Visualization mode? Or would there be any way to decal the image onto a solid so that it is avai…

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## [How can I seperate a peace of a part?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-seperate-a-peace-of-a-part/19802)

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**Author:** [@dusticelli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dusticelli)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-seperate-a-peace-of-a-part/19802 "2022-06-11T21:51:18Z")

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I have made a kitchen knive and each half of the grip is a single part of the model. Now in export I want to achieve that the surface on the top side is separated as an individual part, not connected to the rest of the g…

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## [How can I get my edges rounded?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-my-edges-rounded/19775)

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**Author:** [@dusticelli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dusticelli)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-my-edges-rounded/19775 "2022-06-11T11:44:22Z")

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Hello there, I hope it is ok to post here, as long as I am still evaluating if I can achieve the desired skills in 3D modelling with shapr 3D. I did not yet switch to pro plan, I am a total beginner with 3D modelling, ne…

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## [Two Finger Tap to Undo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-finger-tap-to-undo/8091)

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**Author:** [@ThirtyFive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThirtyFive)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-finger-tap-to-undo/8091 "2022-06-10T08:44:37Z")

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I use many applications that support the ‘two-finger tap’ gesture for the Undo command. It is a wonderful habit that makes for quick and easy workflow. I would like to see Shapr3D support this gesture. I look forward to …

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## [How can I make the next sheet page in 2D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-the-next-sheet-page-in-2d/19765)

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**Author:** [@minki119](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/minki119)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-the-next-sheet-page-in-2d/19765 "2022-06-10T06:10:50Z")

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I maked many modeling for one product. There are disassembled drawing and assembled drawing, etc. If I make 2D drawing for all modeling, it takes up a lot of space in a sheet page. There are also unnecessary things. S…

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## [Unproportional scaling tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unproportional-scaling-tool/19774)

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**Author:** [@Tommaso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tommaso)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unproportional-scaling-tool/19774 "2022-06-09T20:30:19Z")

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Hello all, Scaling tool: I would like to be able to set the scaling factors for x, y and z with different values. This would speed up changing and shaping bodies a lot. Thank you for thinking about the suggestion. Tom…

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## [1:1 screen scaling possibility?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-1-screen-scaling-possibility/19710)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-1-screen-scaling-possibility/19710 "2022-06-09T20:06:40Z")

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I sometimes want to iterate on a small object that I am designing where i want to ‘lay’ the object on my ipad screen to check for proportions (especially for curved edges etc). Or it could be an object that I am designe…

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## [Calculator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator/19773)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator/19773 "2022-06-09T18:51:18Z")

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Would it be good to add a calculator into shapr3d? May be one that you doc in place and hide when not required. Nick1

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## [Subtracting Portions of an Object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-portions-of-an-object/19756)

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**Author:** [@assyrian47](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/assyrian47)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-portions-of-an-object/19756 "2022-06-09T15:49:32Z")

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Enclosure 2.shapr (1.4 MB) Can someone provide some assistance in teaching how to remove the cover from the enclosure. I have tried using the subtract but have not had any luck. The goal is to separate the top so a fina…

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## [Help needed in creating an annular joint around and object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-needed-in-creating-an-annular-joint-around-and-object/19760)

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**Author:** [@Matteo3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matteo3D)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-needed-in-creating-an-annular-joint-around-and-object/19760 "2022-06-09T14:50:00Z")

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Hello, I am trying to create an annular snap joint around the top edge of a rectangle box with radii edges. Does anyone know how to use a sketch profile of the annular snap joint and “revolve” it around a non cylindric…

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## [Loft doesn't work on this profiles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-work-on-this-profiles/19742)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-work-on-this-profiles/19742 "2022-06-09T01:41:00Z")

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Why loft doesn’t work on these two identical profiles? Sharp3d v.25.142

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## [Tutorial Video Request: Lofting using sketch-surfaces and Rails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-request-lofting-using-sketch-surfaces-and-rails/19715)

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**Author:** [@jsc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-request-lofting-using-sketch-surfaces-and-rails/19715 "2022-06-08T19:59:03Z")

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Could a Shapr support person please make a Video Tutorial for the follow: Loft two Planar, Parallel sketch-surfaces along sketch-curves? For example, the hull of a row-boat. One sketch-surface for the stern and one fo…

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## [Rectangle Distorts when Moved](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-distorts-when-moved/19748)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-distorts-when-moved/19748 "2022-06-08T19:06:25Z")

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When you create a new design, go to top view, draw a rectangle with the tool, then select it a move/translate distorts the shape. This happens more often when drawing to the left of the origin, however it sometimes happ…

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## [How to fill this part?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fill-this-part/19728)

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**Author:** [@Mortyboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mortyboy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fill-this-part/19728 "2022-06-08T17:20:24Z")

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Hi everybody! I’m learning more and more on how to use Shapr3D, and I’m loving it! Now I’m at not sure how to move on. I have this figure where I want to fill the top part if that makes sense? I was hoping I could use “l…

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