# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=175

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## [Adding textures to models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-textures-to-models/16984)

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**Author:** [@GoForBrandon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GoForBrandon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-textures-to-models/16984 "2022-01-22T19:32:54Z")

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Is there any plans in the near future to add a texture pack to the software? Right now my process to add texture to a model is to export it as an .OBJ from my M1 iPad Pro and then send it to my MacBook Pro to then add e…

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## [Bug in .svg export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-svg-export/16716)

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**Author:** [@Woodworker1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Woodworker1)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-svg-export/16716 "2022-01-22T19:04:18Z")

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There is a bug in the .svg export at least when imported to shaper origin. When you import into Shaper Origin some of lines are not connected leaving open paths even though they are connected (yes “join segments” is sel…

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## [Picture in Picture video paused repeatedly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/picture-in-picture-video-paused-repeatedly/17006)

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**Author:** [@coledimich](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coledimich)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/picture-in-picture-video-paused-repeatedly/17006 "2022-01-21T00:47:07Z")

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While playing a video in PiP and using Shapr3D the video is paused repeatedly. It seems as though it happens when a new tools or object is selected. I think its probably because the help window at the top of the screen p…

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## [Stl facets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-facets/16955)

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**Author:** [@jb7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jb7)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-facets/16955 "2022-01-20T23:42:12Z")

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I’ve been building some small components for machining on a 3D router. I’ve been outputting quite high quality files, which leads to quite large file sizes. As a brief aside, I’ve seen that stl output is not recommended…

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## [2D drawing scale notation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scale-notation/16976)

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**Author:** [@Scomisur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scomisur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scale-notation/16976 "2022-01-20T17:13:25Z")

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Is there a way to delete the scale notation under each body? I don’t take measurements off of my drawings so I really don’t care what the scale is.

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## [Section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view/7757)

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**Author:** [@GAK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GAK)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view/7757 "2022-01-20T14:47:43Z")

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I was trying to make a mid sectional view of my model, using a plane created by Mid section option. But I am getting a sectional view along the axis, perpendicular to the plane. Attached are the screen shots. Am I doin…

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## [Making progress Thanks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-progress-thanks/16989)

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**Author:** [@GrahamH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GrahamH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-progress-thanks/16989 "2022-01-19T20:55:05Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Model a Canoe? Lofting won’t do!: Thanks for your feedback/suggestion. Your method worked quite well and is efficient. My first attempt failed at the bow of the canoe you can see both sets…

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## [Ghosted dimensions maybe?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghosted-dimensions-maybe/16987)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghosted-dimensions-maybe/16987 "2022-01-19T20:11:00Z")

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I’d love to see ghosted dimensions that would light up for editing. Maybe dimensions that could have an x for “shutting down” from view, like constraints have but not for disabling…just disabling view of specific dimens…

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## [Help with projection sketch on a construction plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-projection-sketch-on-a-construction-plane/16969)

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**Author:** [@slenotti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slenotti)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-projection-sketch-on-a-construction-plane/16969 "2022-01-19T20:09:53Z")

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Hi All I did a draw made by 25 sketches on xy plane I would the same draw done by the same sketches on a different construction plane (parallel to the XY) So I did a projection of the original drawing to the 2nd const…

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## [LIDAR app recommendations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar-app-recommendations/16982)

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**Author:** [@PhilH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhilH)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar-app-recommendations/16982 "2022-01-19T16:37:42Z")

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I’m trying to use the LIDAR camera on my iPhone 13 Pro to scan an engine to model around. I’ve tried a few apps (Polycam, Qlone, 3D Scanner) but the resultant scan isn’t complete or looks “melted” in areas. Any advice …

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## [Fillet oddity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-oddity/16905)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-oddity/16905 "2022-01-18T22:52:50Z")

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Good morning Started with porting my OpenSCAD design over to Shapr3D… For a x-rail mount I wanted to add a fillet to the mounting screw holes but did a copy of the design first so I have a good previous design state… N…

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## [Raising terrain like on an RTS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/raising-terrain-like-on-an-rts/16901)

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**Author:** [@Drewthejeweler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drewthejeweler)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/raising-terrain-like-on-an-rts/16901 "2022-01-18T16:41:15Z")

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Hello, I would like to be able to pull up or push down on a flat surface to create terrain, like you would with a circle shaped curser in a world building or city building game like cities skyline or something like that…

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## [Interesting shutdown!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interesting-shutdown/16956)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interesting-shutdown/16956 "2022-01-18T10:53:50Z")

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Shapr3d app shuts down my Web radio player. It’s a definite fact after seeing it for weeks now. What’s the cause? Can I really keep this up, I intended to have something I can actually work with…and listen to my favorite…

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## [Project folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-folders/16007)

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**Author:** [@KaeR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KaeR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-folders/16007 "2022-01-18T07:08:33Z")

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Hi everyone Is there in Shapr3D any possibility to create project folders? It could be nice. Regards Krzysztof

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## [Object organization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-organization/16962)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-organization/16962 "2022-01-18T04:21:32Z")

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As I am getting more into more complex models I find myself wishing there was a deeper way to organize the different parts of the model. My current project is a model of the home we are building and the hilltop it sets …

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## [Best Way For Modeling Individual Parts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-for-modeling-individual-parts/16961)

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**Author:** [@MrFusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrFusion)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 3:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-for-modeling-individual-parts/16961 "2022-01-18T03:32:32Z")

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Hello, I’ve used Shapr3D for a little bit and enjoy the program. I wanted to start a new project but a thought in the back of mind kept coming up. Since I want to 3D print this (if that’s not supported, I guess I’m wasti…

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## [Home/center on selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/home-center-on-selection/16959)

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**Author:** [@Ramonk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ramonk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/home-center-on-selection/16959 "2022-01-17T23:41:24Z")

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I feel like I’m losing my mind. I swear I saw a feature where I could “home” or “center” on a selected body or sketch. I think I saw a button appear and disappear at the top centre of the screen (ipad version). I never h…

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## [Why is my loft puckering on top?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-loft-puckering-on-top/16863)

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**Author:** [@Trey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Trey)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-loft-puckering-on-top/16863 "2022-01-17T20:03:33Z")

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I’m trying to project the taper of a guitar neck so I can create profiles for a jig. The loft is perfect, and when I extrude through my secondary plane on the larger end it works beautifully, but on the smaller end it de…

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## [My work went away!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-work-went-away/16953)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-work-went-away/16953 "2022-01-17T16:25:18Z")

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Jepp, then I noticed in my subtle frustration that somehow it had “enhanced” view to 1 million millimeters! What the …!?

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## [5.40 - Discovery at your fingertips](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-40-discovery-at-your-fingertips/16674)

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**Author:** [@daniel.szucs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daniel.szucs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-40-discovery-at-your-fingertips/16674 "2022-01-17T16:24:16Z")

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Hey everyone :tada: :balloon: :confetti\_ball: We kicked off 2022 with some housekeeping to keep Shapr3D snazzy! Here’s a quick laundry list of the tweaks that make your modeling even smoother: New: Try the Discover t…

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## [Same sketch, items on top?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/same-sketch-items-on-top/16952)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/same-sketch-items-on-top/16952 "2022-01-17T11:08:32Z")

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When two lines are placed in same sketch on top of each other I have to use/open item list to pick. Like I said before, Rhino presents an option drop menu to choose which to pick. Any chance of that happening here?

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## [Workspace and folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-and-folders/16951)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 10:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-and-folders/16951 "2022-01-17T10:55:23Z")

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Any chance to get simultaneous access to workspace, for zooming, while item list/folder map is open, without docking it? Maybe floating as well.

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## [Inconsistency in delete dialog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistency-in-delete-dialog/16908)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inconsistency-in-delete-dialog/16908 "2022-01-17T10:13:50Z")

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Something really small…but… On iPad the delete design confirm dialog has the cancel button on the left side: So why is it on macOS on the right side? Always confuses me when switching between iPad and macOS …

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## [更新后很卡5.40](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-40/16948)

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**Author:** [@yankai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yankai)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-40/16948 "2022-01-17T07:37:38Z")

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!\[image|667x500\](upload://2VGctEZhzFRoeWvOCPhLUvpTjSh.jpeg 运行卡顿点一下面，转一会圈，大面积处理直接一直加载

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## [Viewing Vertex Data](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-vertex-data/16945)

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**Author:** [@djazz5112](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/djazz5112)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-vertex-data/16945 "2022-01-17T03:25:23Z")

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Is there a way to see the XYZ vertex position data of a selected point in a sketch?

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## [Space mouse issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/space-mouse-issues/16937)

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**Author:** [@Damfino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Damfino)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/space-mouse-issues/16937 "2022-01-16T18:58:14Z")

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Anyone else having connection issues with their 3Dconnexion Space Mouse? Recently updated to Version 5.40.0 (2174) on a M1 iMac. The mouse works properly when I first open Shapr3D but quickly acts up by refusing to rec…

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## [Exporting stl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-stl/16938)

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**Author:** [@richard1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/richard1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-stl/16938 "2022-01-16T22:00:20Z")

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In all my other CAD or Hard Surface modeling programs when i export my STL it is the same size that i created it, in Sharper it is not ? A 5" cube is exported as a 1/4"

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## [Non-standard Chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-standard-chamfer/16837)

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**Author:** [@CallumD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CallumD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-standard-chamfer/16837 "2022-01-16T21:53:06Z")

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Hey all, just wondering if anybody can help me with this. I need a curved chamfer to extend to the top edge of the object. The top edge has a weird shape, initially flat, then coming down and then very slightly up toward…

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## [STL file measurements wrong when exporting from Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-file-measurements-wrong-when-exporting-from-shapr3d/827)

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**Author:** [@Niklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Niklas)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-file-measurements-wrong-when-exporting-from-shapr3d/827 "2022-01-16T20:09:13Z")

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Hi! When my brother try to 3D write using STL files created in Shapr3D they have all measurements in inches even though I used centimeters or millimeters when I designed. Does anyone have an idea what I am doing wrong a…

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## [Apartment by Noxolo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apartment-by-noxolo/16939)

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**Author:** [@Tiago\_da\_Silva](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tiago_da_Silva)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apartment-by-noxolo/16939 "2022-01-16T19:06:12Z")

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Noxolo builds Barrier -Free Houses and Apartments. We are currently looking for someone to accompany several stages using Shapr 3D for us to better be able to present our Apartments. First Stage – A 2D Drawing of the Ap…

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