# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=174

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## [Impossible to move complex PCB rendering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-move-complex-pcb-rendering/17115)

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**Author:** [@Urbanspaceman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Urbanspaceman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-move-complex-pcb-rendering/17115 "2022-01-31T11:22:58Z")

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Hi, i’m quite new to the 3d world i have the annual subscription i have imported .step file created from a PCB design in kicad is a NDA project so, i can’t share more info, but i have this problem i’m unable to move …

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## [Can't create a thicker shell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-a-thicker-shell/17072)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-a-thicker-shell/17072 "2022-01-31T11:19:31Z")

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Good afternoon (o; Having this as a base body for a speaker case: But when I want to create a shell the limit is here 3mm thickness…but even then it creates holes in the body: And from the inside it looks I would…

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## [\-How do I dimension this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-this/17113)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-this/17113 "2022-01-30T19:58:57Z")

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## [2D Drawings not in Ortho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-not-in-ortho/16898)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-not-in-ortho/16898 "2022-01-30T18:54:09Z")

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If my assembly or sub assembly (3d model) is not parallel or perpendicular to the Shapr Coordinate system, my 2D drawings appear isometric and not the required orthographic. How do I rectify this please?

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## [Lidar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar/17139)

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**Author:** [@Learner\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Learner_2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar/17139 "2022-01-30T17:47:43Z")

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When is the update using lidar

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## [Möbius Strip: There must be a better way to do this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mobius-strip-there-must-be-a-better-way-to-do-this/8568)

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**Author:** [@Bldt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bldt)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mobius-strip-there-must-be-a-better-way-to-do-this/8568 "2022-01-30T10:38:58Z")

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I made this Möbius loop by creating a narrow almond-shaped sketch and putting instances of it every 45° along the path of a circle. Each instance was rotated 22.5 degrees further than the previous instance along its own …

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## [Question about working area and Objects not lined up correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-working-area-and-objects-not-lined-up-correctly/17126)

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**Author:** [@TWS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TWS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-working-area-and-objects-not-lined-up-correctly/17126 "2022-01-29T17:52:15Z")

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In some cases when I am working on a project I notice that the Square that I draw is on a different plane than the object I am working on. Ie… it is oriented way over to the right or above the item I am working on even t…

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## [Delete function - Lasso function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-lasso-function/16771)

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**Author:** [@Markus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Markus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-lasso-function/16771 "2022-01-29T13:46:48Z")

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It would be very helpful to have a kind of delete-lasso function where you can make a box-frame or lasso around parts and-or sketches and them delete them cpl after a final ask for go. This should be including deleting …

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## [Edit cross section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-cross-section-view/11474)

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**Author:** [@drewc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-cross-section-view/11474 "2022-01-29T05:47:07Z")

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Hi all- is there a way to edit the plane of a section? I can create the section view through the coordinate system planes but can’t figure out how to offset it to sweep through my assembly and check for gaps and interfe…

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## [Cannot set distance/space between two "objects" on Mac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-set-distance-space-between-two-objects-on-mac/17097)

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**Author:** [@Shapeshifterboogie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shapeshifterboogie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-set-distance-space-between-two-objects-on-mac/17097 "2022-01-28T16:52:11Z")

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Hi All, First of all forgive me if I am not using the correct terminology, but I am rather new at this so bare with me. On my iPad I have the ability to select two points and set the space between the two objects. In t…

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## [Export to orbit clip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-orbit-clip/17110)

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**Author:** [@EchoDeltaMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EchoDeltaMike)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-orbit-clip/17110 "2022-01-28T16:39:41Z")

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Hello again, Another feature request: How about exporting to a short clip where the object orbits once around a certain axis or the camera makes a figure of 8 around all axis to show off our design? I currently use sc…

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## [Company logo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/company-logo/17108)

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**Author:** [@EchoDeltaMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EchoDeltaMike)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/company-logo/17108 "2022-01-28T16:33:56Z")

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Hello all, Could we add a company logo to the info box inside drawings? Maybe contact information? And maybe have the option to reverse the date to DD/MM/YYYY? I love making these technical drawings for customers, but …

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## [Export to 3d pdf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-3d-pdf/17106)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-3d-pdf/17106 "2022-01-28T08:39:18Z")

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This seems like a very functional feature. Is there a work around you’d recommend to this missing feature? Particularly one that allows the workflow to remain on the ipad?

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## [Folder opacity slider feature…pretty please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-opacity-slider-feature-pretty-please/17105)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-opacity-slider-feature-pretty-please/17105 "2022-01-28T06:29:22Z")

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Folders with opacity slider. I am quite often sending captured images but want to show the internals of everything but currently you have to select items and adjust opacity manually to make them see-through then have to…

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## [Tutorial on iPad lost sound](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-on-ipad-lost-sound/17092)

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**Author:** [@ashukmin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ashukmin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-on-ipad-lost-sound/17092 "2022-01-27T13:27:22Z")

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Hi, Wondering I’ve a strange problem with the tutorial on my iPad. It worked perfectly fine on first time after installation. Then I tried to continue the tutorial after sometime apparently the video is playing just fin…

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## [Split ducts and different diameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-ducts-and-different-diameters/17054)

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**Author:** [@Adman110](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adman110)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-ducts-and-different-diameters/17054 "2022-01-27T12:04:39Z")

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Hi, im quite new with Shapr3D and trying to (learn) design an alternative to a duct i have. Please see the picture attached. The problem i have is i have learnt to sweep and loft, but i cant seem to make it work with my …

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## [There is no Preview 3D Model option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/there-is-no-preview-3d-model-option/17089)

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**Author:** [@Zaco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zaco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/there-is-no-preview-3d-model-option/17089 "2022-01-27T10:16:17Z")

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Hello, I use Shapr3D on Macbook Air. I open the “File\>Export\>Augmented Reality” section. The only one that appears under this option is “USDZ Export for Apple AR”. There is no “Preview 3D Model” option. What is the re…

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## [Creating gravel or other small size / high volume items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-gravel-or-other-small-size-high-volume-items/17066)

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**Author:** [@Sworthington](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sworthington)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-gravel-or-other-small-size-high-volume-items/17066 "2022-01-27T02:14:56Z")

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I am designing a house foundation with drainage around it. Drainage requires large amounts of gravel. But when I create small gravel size pieces, and then copy them a bizillion times - Shapr seems to have a hard time w…

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## [No functions available except moving around my drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-functions-available-except-moving-around-my-drawing/17078)

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**Author:** [@Cutter189](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cutter189)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-functions-available-except-moving-around-my-drawing/17078 "2022-01-27T02:07:14Z")

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Hello- I’ve been using Shapr for about a year now and just today I opened up the app on my IPad and I literally can only move around my drawings and do nothing else; no drawing, deleting, extruding, moving etc etc. Ive m…

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## [Model a Canoe? Lofting won’t do!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-canoe-lofting-won-t-do/16972)

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**Author:** [@GrahamH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GrahamH)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-canoe-lofting-won-t-do/16972 "2022-01-26T17:37:12Z")

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I was trying to model a Canoe but was unable to make Lofting work effectively. Any advice or suggestions?

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## [Lag between operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-between-operations/15123)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-between-operations/15123 "2022-01-26T13:59:37Z")

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Hello!, So recently i updated my ipad to the latest os, then also got the latest shapr updates. i was 2 behind. since then all my operations lag for a few seconds. So moving a sketch will lock and do the spinning wheel…

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## [Locked feature for aligned bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locked-feature-for-aligned-bodies/17068)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locked-feature-for-aligned-bodies/17068 "2022-01-26T08:54:46Z")

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I hope there will be a locked feature for bodies that had been aligned, so when one of those body align with another body, they still in one packet

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## [Dwg import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-import/17053)

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**Author:** [@Niall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Niall)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-import/17053 "2022-01-25T14:31:19Z")

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Hi all I’m sure this topic has been covered but I still have no solution. I have very little success importing dxf or dwg files. On ipad Occasionally I get a dxf to import successfully but very rarely can I successfully…

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## [Texture in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-in-shapr3d/17049)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-in-shapr3d/17049 "2022-01-25T11:10:03Z")

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Hey guys, really love the app / program and hoping that shapr3d will be best modelling program available. On that note I would like to know are you guys working onto adding texture or better yet 3d texture to shapr3d n…

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## [Export Failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed/17044)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed/17044 "2022-01-25T04:16:50Z")

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Hey All, Ok, so I was directed to use more CAD-related files when importing(essentially) because the STL files I found kept giving me ‘mesh bodies cannot be selected’ errors. So I decided to grab a CAD file that had a …

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## [Adding text to surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-to-surfaces/17007)

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**Author:** [@Ghengisahn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ghengisahn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-to-surfaces/17007 "2022-01-24T22:16:39Z")

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Hey team, anyone know how to add text to a 3D model, specifically one with a round body? I need the text to wrap around the body contour itself but it projects flat.

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## [Objects do not move relative to current construction plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-do-not-move-relative-to-current-construction-plane/13575)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-do-not-move-relative-to-current-construction-plane/13575 "2022-01-24T08:59:36Z")

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I have a construction plane at 45deg to one of the principle axes. I can align an object on the plane OK, but when I need to adjust it’s position it will only move along the principle axes, which somewhat defeats the poi…

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## [Automatic 'axis alignment'?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-axis-alignment/17030)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-axis-alignment/17030 "2022-01-23T21:19:28Z")

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Is there an option to have something automatically sign to a certain axis? Nearly every item I import never aligns with any axis. So if I want it to align, say with the x-axis, how do I do this without doing multiple ‘…

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## [Images translation to the body surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/images-translation-to-the-body-surface/17021)

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**Author:** [@Perestigli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Perestigli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/images-translation-to-the-body-surface/17021 "2022-01-23T01:07:14Z")

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Is it possible to put image in shape with the surface of the body?

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## [.0001”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17011)

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**Author:** [@Hpwc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hpwc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17011 "2022-01-23T15:41:01Z")

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I use Shapr3D mostly for modeling parts prior to manually machining them, and I often work to tolerances of .0001”. I understand that internally Shapr is capable of using these tolerances, however when viewing the object…

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