# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=158

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## [Creating bodies with complex curvature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-bodies-with-complex-curvature/19325)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-bodies-with-complex-curvature/19325 "2022-05-13T10:26:08Z")

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This body connects two elements within a part. I created it using a loft to get the approximate shape; then a split to remove most of the unwanted material; then a union with another loft to add material where too much …

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## [It is recommended to divide the sketch into different layers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-is-recommended-to-divide-the-sketch-into-different-layers/19323)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-is-recommended-to-divide-the-sketch-into-different-layers/19323 "2022-05-13T09:45:03Z")

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It is suggested that sketches can be distinguished according to different layers, otherwise it is really difficult to choose and separate them.

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## [Loft from sketch A to sketch B along a spline?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-from-sketch-a-to-sketch-b-along-a-spline/10561)

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**Author:** [@BrokenAxle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BrokenAxle)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-from-sketch-a-to-sketch-b-along-a-spline/10561 "2022-05-13T09:36:20Z")

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In Fusion 360, I was able to sketch two shapes set apart on different planes, then sketch a spline along a perpendicular plane that could guide a loft between the two sketches. It seems in Shapr I can either loft from s…

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## [Linear and circular repeat or pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-and-circular-repeat-or-pattern/14340)

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**Author:** [@Pippins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pippins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-and-circular-repeat-or-pattern/14340 "2022-05-13T09:22:01Z")

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Can’t find the tool to repeat a feature need linear and circular ideally of sketch and extruded features

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## [Volume from different surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/volume-from-different-surfaces/19313)

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**Author:** [@alexandre3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexandre3000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/volume-from-different-surfaces/19313 "2022-05-12T15:36:32Z")

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Hello Everybody, i want to create a solid volume from this 4different surface or curves And i dont success Thanks a lot for tour help :blush: Alex

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## [Dimensions at drawing stage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-at-drawing-stage/19309)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-at-drawing-stage/19309 "2022-05-12T14:27:21Z")

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Following on from my last post I’d like to mention dimensions. It would be really great if I could simply use a dim tool to check the distance either of an object of between two objects etc. To confirm if they are correc…

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## [How to find a hole in a 2D Body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-a-hole-in-a-2d-body/19293)

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**Author:** [@Samuel\_E](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Samuel_E)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-a-hole-in-a-2d-body/19293 "2022-05-12T13:45:41Z")

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So I’m currently working on designing a new logo for my fabrication business but I’ve run into a problem… While creating the body for it I found that one of the holes that I was going to cut in it wasn’t appearing as a …

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## [Welcome.  Can we design an engine and make its parts move to see the result, like Solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-can-we-design-an-engine-and-make-its-parts-move-to-see-the-result-like-solidworks/19310)

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**Author:** [@Beshir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beshir)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-can-we-design-an-engine-and-make-its-parts-move-to-see-the-result-like-solidworks/19310 "2022-05-12T11:41:09Z")

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Welcome. Can we design an engine and make its parts move to see the result, like Solidworks

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## [Intensely frustrating ~ sketches and sweeping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intensely-frustrating-sketches-and-sweeping/18947)

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**Author:** [@GannetScaleModels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GannetScaleModels)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intensely-frustrating-sketches-and-sweeping/18947 "2022-05-11T13:06:51Z")

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I‘m trying the software out having thought it might be more intuitive than the desktop tools I’ve been using but thoroughly disappointed. Am I missing some neat feature? Selecting seems to be hit or miss, sketching and …

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## [My design files crash shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-design-files-crash-shapr3d/19218)

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**Author:** [@danlee1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danlee1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-design-files-crash-shapr3d/19218 "2022-05-11T20:16:22Z")

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when i was working on one of my designs, shapr3d crashed on me. now when i launch shapr3d and open the design, it still crashes the app. have i lost my design files or is there a way to repair this? running on ipad pr…

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## [Reeeeealy large file loading issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reeeeealy-large-file-loading-issues/19297)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reeeeealy-large-file-loading-issues/19297 "2022-05-11T19:02:45Z")

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I’ve sent off a support request but I’ll ask here as well. I have a rather large STL file(60MB) of an architectural drawing of a house (and the large plot of land it sits on). The file will not load, it just tries and …

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## [Combine loft and sweep tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-loft-and-sweep-tool/5988)

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**Author:** [@Malicious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Malicious)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combine-loft-and-sweep-tool/5988 "2022-05-10T16:38:25Z")

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So I’m looking to do a semi organic shape and the best why I can think of doing it is with a combination of sweep and loft. Idea being the profile will change from one end to the other but not in a straight line - so a s…

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## [Sketching on a surface not on a plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-on-a-surface-not-on-a-plane/19059)

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**Author:** [@zsurgeon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zsurgeon)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-on-a-surface-not-on-a-plane/19059 "2022-05-10T08:17:07Z")

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When double tapping on a 3 D model to start sketching can we make the drawing on the surface of the 3 D object instead of the created straight plane?

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## [Conversion to 2d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conversion-to-2d/19263)

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**Author:** [@isk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/isk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conversion-to-2d/19263 "2022-05-10T05:54:08Z")

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I am using 5.121.3138.0 #e0bbfc86 version of your software in trial version. I need to export 2d drawing. Window I am getting doesn show share conversion buttons you showed in your help. The export option in upper right …

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## [How to delete drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-drawings/19252)

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**Author:** [@NiKinG91](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NiKinG91)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-drawings/19252 "2022-05-09T14:03:32Z")

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Hi guys, do you know how to delete several drawings at once? Or do I have to delete one at a time?

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## [5.130 - Bugs, squashed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-bugs-squashed/19248)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-bugs-squashed/19248 "2022-05-09T13:35:28Z")

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Hi Shaprs, Hope you’re all doing fine and your modeling flows are smooth as ever. Our latest release packs minor improvements, so without further ado… Fixed: We took care of a handful of bugs, which should now result…

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## [Traduction french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/traduction-french/16178)

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**Author:** [@aquila70](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aquila70)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/traduction-french/16178 "2022-05-09T08:14:20Z")

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bonjour, comme demandé (pas sur forum windows ) , comment activé le francais, je ne trouve pas parametre , j’ai installé la version du site et installé le packtage , et je ne sais toujours pas ou se trouve le setting.sur…

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## [Annoying new iPad/Apple Pencil select features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annoying-new-ipad-apple-pencil-select-features/13510)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annoying-new-ipad-apple-pencil-select-features/13510 "2022-05-09T07:49:16Z")

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Hi, EDIT (for overly negative post) I want to just say first of all, I really do love this app and I use it almost every day! It has most of the features I need to make fully professional layouts, drawings, models, etc,…

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## [Sketch on plane and copy it to the reverse side?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-plane-and-copy-it-to-the-reverse-side/19231)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 3:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-plane-and-copy-it-to-the-reverse-side/19231 "2022-05-09T03:50:54Z")

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I’m currently sketching out the layout for the front of the case I’m making and I need to see how that corresponds to the internals. Is there any way of seeing my sketch through the wall so to speak?

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## [What is prl measurement?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-prl-measurement/19234)

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**Author:** [@coledimich](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coledimich)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-prl-measurement/19234 "2022-05-09T01:00:03Z")

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What does “prl” stand for? This shows up as a measurement sometimes and I haven’t been able to find anything online, in the manual or in these forums about it.

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## [Suggestion for quicker way to place objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-for-quicker-way-to-place-objects/19233)

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**Author:** [@Enginerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enginerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-for-quicker-way-to-place-objects/19233 "2022-05-09T00:06:33Z")

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Is there a way that we can place an object in a location based on an assigned name? I ask because a guy at work is using AutoCAD to draw a 2D version of the shelving units in the warehouse and creating blocks of each co…

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## [Integrated Email](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/integrated-email/19227)

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**Author:** [@Njh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Njh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/integrated-email/19227 "2022-05-08T15:22:48Z")

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I use this application on my iPad. I am also a yearly subscriber. I mainly design on my iPad and send my STLs to my home computer via email. I do use the exiting integrated email feature provided. However it currently s…

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## [Full screen shortcut in macOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/full-screen-shortcut-in-macos/18243)

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**Author:** [@Hicham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hicham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/full-screen-shortcut-in-macos/18243 "2022-05-08T14:00:36Z")

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Hi, I noticed in the Menu =\> View =\> Enter full screen , there is a globe icon and F. On my magic keyboard there is no Globe key only on the iPad keyboard. Rgds Hicham

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## [Can't find the share button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-find-the-share-button/19208)

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**Author:** [@ON4DPX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ON4DPX)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-find-the-share-button/19208 "2022-05-08T13:19:08Z")

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Hi all , I’m a newbie to Shapr3D and I just finished my first tutorial . All went very well and I wanted to export my sketch to some kind of image/3D model . I need to push on the “share button” on top , but I can’t f…

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## [Shapr3D appreciation thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-appreciation-thread/19185)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-appreciation-thread/19185 "2022-05-06T22:13:52Z")

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Hey all, I just thought I’d make a quick post to say I am absolutely loving using this software. I’ve come from using Tinkercad which felt very much a Lego-style environment, where a lot of techniques had to be hacked u…

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## [Resizing sketch after extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-sketch-after-extrusion/1497)

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**Author:** [@cadiazb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cadiazb)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-sketch-after-extrusion/1497 "2022-05-06T11:05:00Z")

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Hi, I created a model in which I have a series of holes going through a block. I’m trying to change the diameter of the holes after they have been extruded but I can’t go back to the screen in which I can modify sketch …

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## [Diameter symbol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/diameter-symbol/19144)

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**Author:** [@Geofly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geofly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/diameter-symbol/19144 "2022-05-05T20:14:36Z")

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Hello Shapr3d Team, Is there a possibility to add the diameter symbol in an linear measurement line many thanks.

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## [Shapr3D instantly crashing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-instantly-crashing/19161)

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**Author:** [@Pleibiger4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pleibiger4)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-instantly-crashing/19161 "2022-05-05T19:25:40Z")

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Need Help. So I downloaded Shapr3D because I recently got a 3D-Printer and i was using Shapr3D on my Ipad before. After some research I found the Windows 10 Version, I downloaded it from the Microsoft Store, opened it a…

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## [How do I measure an stl model to check dimensions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-measure-an-stl-model-to-check-dimensions/19171)

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**Author:** [@jaymcd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jaymcd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-measure-an-stl-model-to-check-dimensions/19171 "2022-05-05T05:53:47Z")

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There doesn’t seem to be a way to place a ruler of any way to measure dimensions of an imported STL file. Am I missing something? This seems like it should be there.

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## [Precisely aligning a ball](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precisely-aligning-a-ball/19175)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precisely-aligning-a-ball/19175 "2022-05-05T01:08:42Z")

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Sometimes, aligning a ball may not be easy. Instead, I create a ball ‘in-situ’ from a cylinder which I construct on a plane (my preferred method) which is far easier to align. Naturally, I would not do it…

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