# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=168

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## [Can Shapr3D export to a Plt format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-shapr3d-export-to-a-plt-format/17848)

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**Author:** [@Skippi1953](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Skippi1953)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-shapr3d-export-to-a-plt-format/17848 "2022-03-10T01:42:29Z")

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Im new in using Shapr3D and wonder. Can I export Shapr3D files to PLT. As. this is the only format this old vinyl cutter can use. or how to manage with converter??

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## [Reflections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections/17864)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Hahmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thomas_Hahmann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections/17864 "2022-03-09T23:35:06Z")

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Hi, I’m quite underwhelmed at the moment by the reflections, as they seem only a texture of a room with some lighting equipment and not reflections of other parts of the model. Do you plan to add raytracing and custom li…

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## [3d models for shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-models-for-shapr3d/17875)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-models-for-shapr3d/17875 "2022-03-09T16:51:38Z")

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Hey there. I´m casuall user of shapr3d and using it for woodworking and architecture and have tried to import some 3d models that i find on internet but with no success. Not sure if shapr3d are not support any typ of thi…

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## [Moving around](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-around/17876)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-around/17876 "2022-03-09T16:42:03Z")

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Hey there, I´ve been using Shapr3d more an more lately for architecture, and I’m pretty surprised what I can do with it even I’m still new to program. problem I have is when i have to “move camera” in space and it can be…

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## [Equations built in to dialog box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equations-built-in-to-dialog-box/17863)

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**Author:** [@AndyGavin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndyGavin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equations-built-in-to-dialog-box/17863 "2022-03-09T08:40:53Z")

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Are there plans to add simple equations to the dimension dialog box, or to allow for cross unit dimensioning? I often model in mm but will include some parts in inches. In others software I simply add the unit behind the…

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## [Simple shape but hard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-shape-but-hard/17873)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-shape-but-hard/17873 "2022-03-09T08:32:15Z")

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Dear anyone, how to figure this one out? Front face of product that look simple but little difficult to draw it…thanks you

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## [Exporting Visualizations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-visualizations/17815)

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**Author:** [@Scott78](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scott78)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-visualizations/17815 "2022-03-08T14:08:56Z")

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Hi Everyone, I’ve been using Shapr3D for a few years now but I’m new to the 3d/cad drawing using any other software. I’m using the Beta software to add visualisations to my drawings but If I export them in obj or any ot…

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## [5.80 - Section view improvements & more!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-80-section-view-improvements-more/17860)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-80-section-view-improvements-more/17860 "2022-03-08T11:38:49Z")

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Hi all! 5.80 is now available and it comes with a handful of fixes and improvements: Improved: Section view is now available after selecting a construction plane or a planar face as well. Just tap on the plane or fac…

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## [Mirror plane feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-plane-feature/14138)

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**Author:** [@Lazyad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lazyad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-plane-feature/14138 "2022-03-08T08:22:45Z")

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Hi, is there an option on the ipad version to create an active mirror plane? so that the modifications i make on one side will be made realtime on the other side? or a way to instance and mirror objects? If there isn’t…

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## [Honeycomb tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honeycomb-tube/17834)

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**Author:** [@Fabalis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fabalis)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honeycomb-tube/17834 "2022-03-08T04:10:06Z")

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Hi, my name is Olivier and I’m trying to make a honeycomb tube but I have no idea how to start… Does anybody have an idea ?

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## [How to accurately project on a spherical object？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-accurately-project-on-a-spherical-object/17808)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-accurately-project-on-a-spherical-object/17808 "2022-03-08T02:41:19Z")

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After drawing an arc on the plane, when projecting on a spherical object with the projection function, it is very difficult to project to the right position accurately at one time, and it needs to be adjusted and correct…

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## [Lag while building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-while-building/17845)

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**Author:** [@Zod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-while-building/17845 "2022-03-08T02:27:17Z")

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Im currently building a series of hexagons to create a shape but with well over 200 hexigons in the design I am getting the circular computing indicator every time I try to even move the build. Is there a way to fix this…

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## [Apple and Window](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-and-window/17843)

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**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-and-window/17843 "2022-03-08T00:20:14Z")

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I paid for Sharp for one year on my Ipad 12. If I want to have Sharp on Window, do I have to pay another time for the one-year subscription because I’m not with Apple on my laptop? I imported Sharp on my Laptop it works…

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## [Scale a DWG in correct measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-a-dwg-in-correct-measurements/9145)

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**Author:** [@AWDangel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AWDangel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-a-dwg-in-correct-measurements/9145 "2022-03-07T14:06:50Z")

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Hello, its my first time with this kind of issue, so i imported a dwg from autocad2018 to Sharp3d, and once i get it there, i have it with wrong measurements. The entire dwg its tinnier than the original one i have on my…

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## [Objects snapping to random dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-snapping-to-random-dimensions/17828)

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**Author:** [@Camcoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Camcoast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-snapping-to-random-dimensions/17828 "2022-03-07T09:08:26Z")

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Hello, I can’t get my objects to snap onto the grid lines consistently. For example, I want to extend a face on a 3D object from 3.8” to 3.9” but it ends up snapping to random numbers like 3.862” and 3.914”. This happen…

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## [Highlighting all edges exclusively for chamfer/bevel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlighting-all-edges-exclusively-for-chamfer-bevel/17818)

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**Author:** [@Milk-Money](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milk-Money)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlighting-all-edges-exclusively-for-chamfer-bevel/17818 "2022-03-06T23:41:36Z")

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Hello forum, when creating objects and doing the finish work on them a bevel or chamfer is usually the last step and works best if it’s done with the entire edge simultaneously, as it seems,… Is there a shortcut to highl…

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## [Scale full model size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-full-model-size/17726)

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**Author:** [@Deadwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deadwood)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-full-model-size/17726 "2022-03-06T18:27:16Z")

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Hey all. I just made a model that I’m going to mill in my cnc router. I’ve noticed that some of my paths are thinner than my smallest bit. What I’m going to do is scale the model until my narrowest area will allow for m…

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## [Parabolic arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parabolic-arc/14002)

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**Author:** [@Alessio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alessio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parabolic-arc/14002 "2022-03-04T18:22:41Z")

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Hi There is a way to draw a 2D parabolic arc, not a spline, mathematically defined? I’m a structural engineer and some arc bridge had to have a parabolic shape for best behaviour And I know I can draw it in other Cad …

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## [Decimal places](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decimal-places/17788)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decimal-places/17788 "2022-03-05T18:34:51Z")

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Hello. Is it possible to reduce the amount of decimal places when dimensioning please? Regards Richard.

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## [Imported sketches cannot be placed or moved](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-sketches-cannot-be-placed-or-moved/17727)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-sketches-cannot-be-placed-or-moved/17727 "2022-03-04T19:45:00Z")

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Import a DXF or DWG file, leaving “Auto-Constraint” off Select the newly imported sketch plane (the whole plane; not the sketch elements) Select Move/Rotate Drag any of the arrows or type in a distance. I get an error …

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## [Coloring or transparency in picture creation/pdf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coloring-or-transparency-in-picture-creation-pdf/17763)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coloring-or-transparency-in-picture-creation-pdf/17763 "2022-03-03T20:54:20Z")

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Is there any way we can color or diminish/transparency elements in the picture creation process? Additionally, can we get rounding option on dimensions to reduce super long decimal measurements?

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## [About functional issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-functional-issues/17758)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-functional-issues/17758 "2022-03-03T16:45:42Z")

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I spared no effort to recommend Shapr 3D to my friends around me and to everyone on social media, telling them that this software is very easy to use, and visual rendering is about to be launched. How different and worth…

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## [What subscription do I need?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-do-i-need/17752)

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**Author:** [@LBWOODS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LBWOODS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-do-i-need/17752 "2022-03-03T10:10:55Z")

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As a woodworker to send my designs to the cnc do I need the standard or business subscription ?

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## [Photo. Without the grid And white background](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-without-the-grid-and-white-background/17750)

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**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-without-the-grid-and-white-background/17750 "2022-03-03T02:57:47Z")

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Sharp on Window is it possible to take photos without the grid and with a white background?

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## [Will Shapr3D run well on this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-shapr3d-run-well-on-this/17719)

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**Author:** [@RetiredBoomer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RetiredBoomer)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-shapr3d-run-well-on-this/17719 "2022-03-03T02:03:24Z")

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Old iPad Pro Any limitations?

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## [Save drawings?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-drawings/17745)

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**Author:** [@steeley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/steeley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-drawings/17745 "2022-03-02T21:50:47Z")

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I’m looking at the drawing functionality, but can’t see how you save or print drawings. Any ideas? TIA

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## [Stopping Snapping to grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stopping-snapping-to-grid/17740)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stopping-snapping-to-grid/17740 "2022-03-02T17:48:44Z")

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Hello For example, if I’m sketching a circle, how can I stop it snapping to the grid? Thankyou.

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## [Adding Text and using diameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-and-using-diameters/6061)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-and-using-diameters/6061 "2022-03-02T14:13:44Z")

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Just to add my request backing up all those requests going back to 2016. Please, please add capability of adding TEXT to a design!! I really need the capability and it’s pretty disappointing that such an otherwise gre…

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## [What subscription will do better?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-will-do-better/17737)

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**Author:** [@LBWOODS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LBWOODS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-will-do-better/17737 "2022-03-02T08:30:51Z")

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I use pdf and dxf files to do my woodwork on my cnc router In that case, will be the standard subscription enough to work with it?

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## [Subscription for students](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-for-students/17688)

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**Author:** [@MiniElena](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MiniElena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-for-students/17688 "2022-03-01T10:31:03Z")

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Hello, I am a design student and I often need to model objects and rooms in 3D for my studies. I already had, from memory, a license especially for students by providing a proof of schooling or an email from school. D…

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