# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=179

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## [How do you make a close spiral or a spiral fold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-close-spiral-or-a-spiral-fold/16436)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-close-spiral-or-a-spiral-fold/16436 "2021-12-20T03:43:03Z")

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The software refuse to sweep it in one piece and in segments refuse to unite them

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## [Is there any way to measure openings/gaps vs faces/solids](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-measure-openings-gaps-vs-faces-solids/16434)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-measure-openings-gaps-vs-faces-solids/16434 "2021-12-19T21:40:42Z")

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I truly appreciate the new pdf/cad printout/export features with their measurement tools. However, I keep ending up with imprecise numbers that make the measurements look unprofessional, and complicated to build. If I …

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## [Large amount of mesh bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/large-amount-of-mesh-bodies/16426)

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**Author:** [@Laci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/large-amount-of-mesh-bodies/16426 "2021-12-19T10:16:56Z")

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Hi, shapr imports meshes that don’t have joined vertices as separate bodies. while this is logical it also can be a problem at times. for example, i created wood paneling on a facade in shapr consisting of many parts. s…

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## [Editing......uuuhhgg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-uuuhhgg/16418)

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**Author:** [@Itsnotlevel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Itsnotlevel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-uuuhhgg/16418 "2021-12-19T09:03:35Z")

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Hey guys, I am a paid subscriber and I love the software. I have a couple of issues and would like some help. I know I need to get better at drawing etc…but I find myself redrawing a lot of stuff because there are sooooo…

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## [Subtracting shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-shapes/16420)

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**Author:** [@Technofaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Technofaux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-shapes/16420 "2021-12-19T02:00:54Z")

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Hi, newcomer here trying to learn some features.I would like to subtract the smaller shape from the disc surface to create a pattern of 3D triangular grooves in the surface. I tried subtract but that didn’t seem to work.…

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## [Copy Object & Copying It’s Constraints At The Same Time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-object-copying-it-s-constraints-at-the-same-time/6124)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-object-copying-it-s-constraints-at-the-same-time/6124 "2021-12-18T18:54:14Z")

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I’ve created an object and added constraints to it, but when I duplicate it… the constraints do not copy along at the same time. Is there a way to do this?

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## [Can we edit the model with editing the earlier step?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-edit-the-model-with-editing-the-earlier-step/7250)

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**Author:** [@lcman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lcman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-edit-the-model-with-editing-the-earlier-step/7250 "2021-12-18T17:23:39Z")

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Noted that a 3D model is built with a number of steps or command in the 3D application. Can Shapr3D allow the user to edit the parameter or commands in earlier steps? Or we can only edit the model based on the last cre…

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## [Text Problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-problem/14710)

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**Author:** [@Brotus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brotus)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-problem/14710 "2021-12-17T14:44:21Z")

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Tried using concept to generate DXF file but Shapr3D doesn’t want to import the file. I can import the file into solid works with no problems. Thanks for any help!

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## [Text (Again!)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-again/12156)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-again/12156 "2021-12-17T14:42:25Z")

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once again - Just so the developers don’t think we’ve forgotten about it - another plea for incorporation of text and numbers into the app. Yet another frustrating experience of needing to incorporate labelling text int…

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## [Don't like the UI and other things](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dont-like-the-ui-and-other-things/16389)

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**Author:** [@ala](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ala)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dont-like-the-ui-and-other-things/16389 "2021-12-17T10:01:29Z")

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First of all can we skip the tutorial. Add a normal menu bar at the top like every program has had so I can change key bindings and everything before being forced into the tutorial.

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## [Dealing with STL files as clay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dealing-with-stl-files-as-clay/16393)

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**Author:** [@Ahmad-Physics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ahmad-Physics)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dealing-with-stl-files-as-clay/16393 "2021-12-17T08:19:07Z")

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Hi, I think one big weakness point in ur application is the limitations of dealing with STL files. I 3D scanned a phantom and tried to use Shapr3D to manipulate it, it was sooo complicated even after watching some video…

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## [Creating a claw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-claw/16386)

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**Author:** [@TiborBalazs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TiborBalazs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-claw/16386 "2021-12-16T22:06:07Z")

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Dear All, I would like to create a claw and I have tried several ways, but it is still too complicated, especially when I would like to make some modification. I used the loft tool to create it but I am not sure whethe…

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## [File won’t open anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-won-t-open-anymore/16383)

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**Author:** [@wittmason](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wittmason)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-won-t-open-anymore/16383 "2021-12-16T21:03:22Z")

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I am no longer able to open my Shapr3d file. Can I mail it to someone for some help?

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## [Swapping from standard to business?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/swapping-from-standard-to-business/16369)

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**Author:** [@Builtbyricky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Builtbyricky)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/swapping-from-standard-to-business/16369 "2021-12-16T17:24:02Z")

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Would this be prorated from the $250 I’ve already paid or is this a whole new charge? It is not clear when it ask me to upgrade so I can import solid works files. It just says upgrade with a $499 price tag.

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## [How to control what moves when clicking tangent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-control-what-moves-when-clicking-tangent/16359)

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**Author:** [@Fleabilly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fleabilly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-control-what-moves-when-clicking-tangent/16359 "2021-12-16T07:14:40Z")

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I have two circles exactly where I want. Mirrored on the y axis one above the other… same diameter. I’ve drawn a line on one side vertical parallel to the two circles. I want to snap the line to the circles but tangent w…

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## [Importing autocad dwg file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-autocad-dwg-file/16375)

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**Author:** [@Ericnussa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ericnussa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-autocad-dwg-file/16375 "2021-12-16T06:46:26Z")

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Good evening I have a AutoCad 2019 file that’s is a DWG file and I am trying to open it but it is importing incomplete. Can shaper3D not read cad files? And if it does then how do I import it complete?

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## [Guaradar archivos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guaradar-archivos/16363)

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**Author:** [@wigarga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wigarga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guaradar-archivos/16363 "2021-12-15T16:09:28Z")

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Hola, alguien conoce alguna forma de guardar todos los dibujos de forma rápida sin tener que ir uno por uno exportando, o hay alguna opción de copia de seguridad de la aplicación?

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## [繪圖檔(Draw)能夠更改圖面資料?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw/16350)

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**Author:** [@tonyyen97](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tonyyen97)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw/16350 "2021-12-15T08:49:57Z")

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hi，各位同好，有人知道該如何修改預設的繪圖檔(Drawing)嗎？ 我希望能增加材質，還有設計者名稱…等 希望能有同好可以指導，謝謝

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## [Import large dxf file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-large-dxf-file/16290)

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**Author:** [@Dimples21188](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dimples21188)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-large-dxf-file/16290 "2021-12-15T08:13:54Z")

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Hi ya, i seem to be having some issues opening any dxf files larger 1MB. I have tried on both the computer and the ipad. What am i doing wrong?

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## [Trouble using union tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-union-tool/16334)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-union-tool/16334 "2021-12-15T03:01:32Z")

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Hi I have an issue to unite my final parts. Whenever I try to unite all of them in this model there is an error saying that the geometry is not possible, I think the issue is around the yellow parts but I really have no…

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## [Design a nose cone of a 747](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-nose-cone-of-a-747/16348)

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**Author:** [@holmesluke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/holmesluke)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-nose-cone-of-a-747/16348 "2021-12-14T22:57:38Z")

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Hi, I am hoping someone can come up with a better way than I have for approximating the nose cone of a Boeing 747. I have attached a picture of the nose cone I am trying to achieve which is essentially an asymmetric roun…

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## [How to copy and past bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-and-past-bodies/16332)

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**Author:** [@marko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-and-past-bodies/16332 "2021-12-13T21:59:30Z")

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Greetings, I have a folder called base components and need to copy bodies in place to a customize folder. Alignment is critical, so using move to create duplicates is less than ideal, plus I need to move a lot of them. …

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## [Move to iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-to-ipad/8)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-to-ipad/8 "2021-12-13T18:24:33Z")

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Welcome to Shapr3D’s forums. Here, you can: Ask for help Post or read tutorials Share your designs with other Shapers Report bugs and share workarounds Ask for new features Receive news about updates We hope you’ll h…

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## [At $250 a year, we can’t create TEXT?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/at-250-a-year-we-can-t-create-text/14218)

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**Author:** [@David\_Romero](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/David_Romero)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/at-250-a-year-we-can-t-create-text/14218 "2021-12-13T14:33:41Z")

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I realize there are other creative ways to do this, but this should be an embarrassment to Shapr3D. I write software for Disney - do you think they would allow me to create software that is missing a component that peopl…

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## [Revolving eclipse or spline curve, non conform revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-eclipse-or-spline-curve-non-conform-revolve/16325)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-eclipse-or-spline-curve-non-conform-revolve/16325 "2021-12-12T22:11:01Z")

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I was trying to revolve a spline line shape that I developed, I was pleased with the visual shape that I have but when I revolved it I found that the revolved shape had FLAT EDGES. So then I decided ok maybe I have a pr…

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## [Adjust scale to imported PDFs, images](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjust-scale-to-imported-pdfs-images/16313)

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**Author:** [@tito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjust-scale-to-imported-pdfs-images/16313 "2021-12-12T18:49:24Z")

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when i import a PDF from Morpholio or elsewhere to SHAPR, I cant find a way to match the dimensions on the imported plans with the new ones. For example. if there is a line on my imported plan, 2m long, when i draw on to…

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## [Help creating smooth armor pieces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-smooth-armor-pieces/16306)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-smooth-armor-pieces/16306 "2021-12-12T05:07:02Z")

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Hi, I have been trying to create this armor part but I can’t get an smooth base nor the right shape, I’m not working at scale yet but this is the reference picture and my failed attempts. Also no idea on how to make the …

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## [Assistance required to modify Product mockup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-required-to-modify-product-mockup/16275)

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**Author:** [@Adhavan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adhavan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-required-to-modify-product-mockup/16275 "2021-12-12T04:51:48Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am new to Shapr3D software and I am not a designer. I have been trying to find the designer specialist in Shapr3D, but I couldn’t find in public freelance sites. That’s why I cam here to get assistance. W…

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## [Trying to determine size of structure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-determine-size-of-structure/14352)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-determine-size-of-structure/14352 "2021-12-12T01:51:00Z")

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I have tried to determine what size floor joist, what the size of the windows might have been. This is an old timing tower from Orange County international raceway, it was built in the early to mid sixties and closed dow…

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## [Saving views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-views/9070)

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**Author:** [@Kal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-views/9070 "2021-12-11T15:29:48Z")

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Is there any way of saving views in the items list? eg I have an imported model with several hundred individual items which make up various assemblies. By setting up the visibility of these items i can view each assembly…

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