# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=180

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## [Is there a ruler?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-ruler/16248)

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**Author:** [@Adamzam15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adamzam15)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-ruler/16248 "2021-12-10T23:49:00Z")

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Please forgive me if this is a silly question, but is there a ruler function? I would like to be able to measure between certain points/lines/planes easily to know where to cut out shapes, etc. Thank you!

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## [Migrate to temporary ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-to-temporary-ipad/7725)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-to-temporary-ipad/7725 "2021-12-10T23:06:49Z")

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My iPad Pro needs to go in for a repair so I want to migrate my designs to my older iPad. The best way I can figure out is to use AirDrop one by one. The problem is that I can’t be logged in to two iPads at the same time…

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## [How to switch UI from left to right](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-switch-ui-from-left-to-right/16240)

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**Author:** [@marko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marko)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-switch-ui-from-left-to-right/16240 "2021-12-10T14:26:52Z")

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So I was working away using Astropad on an iPad and Spacemouse and all of a sudden, a notification popped up asking if I wanted to switch the UI from right to left handed. I inadvertently clicked on left and the tools ar…

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## [Screen shot settings and object color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-shot-settings-and-object-color/16284)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-shot-settings-and-object-color/16284 "2021-12-10T11:55:15Z")

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Hey there. First of all the built in screen option is a super idea! Anyhow if feel it needs some improvement. It would be much nicer if settings would not change to default automatically after exiting screenshot mod…

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## [Equal spacing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing/9562)

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**Author:** [@casualbuilds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/casualbuilds)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing/9562 "2021-12-10T00:29:02Z")

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I’m designing a cabinet and I’m looking to create drawer fronts that are the same height, but are equal spacing within the opening. Is there a way to create a rectangle and the based on the opening divide that by a numb…

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## [Export AR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-ar/16193)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-ar/16193 "2021-12-09T19:43:31Z")

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My respect to you my friends :wave:. I have a query, how can I show the glass as a glass that has a luster on AR or is transparent in the display USDZ.

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## [All forms are deform when open in other cad program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-forms-are-deform-when-open-in-other-cad-program/16126)

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**Author:** [@Rorris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rorris)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-forms-are-deform-when-open-in-other-cad-program/16126 "2021-12-09T18:25:12Z")

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Hello I’m in basic mode cause I’m learning the program, is normal that all the designs (.stI) deforms when are in other cad program or slicer? Maybe is the low quality only option, but is that normal? ROUND FORMS ARE …

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## [Projecting problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-problems/16259)

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**Author:** [@Hotmessenamel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hotmessenamel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-problems/16259 "2021-12-09T09:03:03Z")

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Hi all , I’m trying to make a ring with a pattern around the outside that will be extruded for hot enamelling . I’m having problems projecting on to a rounded surface the lines disappear at the ends then I can’t extrude.…

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## [Loft tool help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-help/16183)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-help/16183 "2021-12-09T06:24:00Z")

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Hello!, I’m trying to understand the new loft Tool. I’m trying to make car chassis’ that are more organic. However all attempts fail, tool sends an error. So I assume I’m doing it wrong. Any tricks or tutorials to help?.…

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## [. Resize sketched line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-sketched-line/16237)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-sketched-line/16237 "2021-12-09T04:57:44Z")

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This is a very simple question. I am trying to change the length of a line I drew as a sketch. I would have assumed to be able to do that by dragging with the pen. But all I am able to find is resizing by setting a new n…

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## [Connecting holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-holes/16251)

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**Author:** [@Adamzam15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adamzam15)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-holes/16251 "2021-12-08T23:38:10Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to connect some channels/holes at 90° inside a wall of this item i am designing, but I cannot get them to connect or run into each other. Please could someone help? I will also on another part make mul…

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## [Drawing problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-problem/16247)

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**Author:** [@vlei9988](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vlei9988)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-problem/16247 "2021-12-08T20:15:38Z")

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I build an big model of an container. Now I can’t do drawing. After the latest update yesterday, it loads a long time an after that I see am empty withe paper but not the drawing of my chosen part. Please help

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## [Suggestion of naming for the project upon start-up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-of-naming-for-the-project-upon-start-up/16245)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestion-of-naming-for-the-project-upon-start-up/16245 "2021-12-08T19:07:43Z")

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Hello my friends 0 I hope to be in the program. In the event of a new project, we can name it the project from the beginning. Also, in the case of moving between projects, there is a problem in the case of pressing the…

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## [Need Help Leveling Ends of a Cylinder Shaped Loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-leveling-ends-of-a-cylinder-shaped-loft/16188)

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**Author:** [@Oxnard111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oxnard111)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-leveling-ends-of-a-cylinder-shaped-loft/16188 "2021-12-07T20:31:57Z")

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I need help here please. Is there a way to make the four cylinder type shapes in my design become cylinders with flat ends? I am trying to create this design with 3D printing in mind. The cylinders represent wooden dow…

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## [Non-uniform scaling suggestions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling-suggestions/16181)

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**Author:** [@pozzlux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pozzlux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling-suggestions/16181 "2021-12-05T17:45:09Z")

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Hello all. I know the question of non-uniform scaling has been broached multiple times so I won’t request the feature yet again. But as a hobbyist modeler and 3D fabricator, I would love a suggestion. I have created a…

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## [I dont wanna free subscrieb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-dont-wanna-free-subscrieb/16223)

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**Author:** [@Hellooooolo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hellooooolo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-dont-wanna-free-subscrieb/16223 "2021-12-07T13:10:06Z")

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Hello i wanna pay to subscribe mode (standardmode?) Free subsmode til20day plz cancle this I cant expert obj pile:(

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## [File sharing in itunes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-sharing-in-itunes/16207)

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**Author:** [@Maverick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maverick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-sharing-in-itunes/16207 "2021-12-06T16:28:50Z")

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I can drag and drop files into shapr 3d in itunes. but when i have to import it in the Shapr 3D app on my iPad (9th Gen) it does not appear under the “on my ipad” under the locations tab in files. Please help asap. If y…

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## [Estimate for cutting materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/estimate-for-cutting-materials/16202)

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**Author:** [@Evgeny](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Evgeny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/estimate-for-cutting-materials/16202 "2021-12-06T10:27:30Z")

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Подскажите, есть ли какое-либо дополнительное приложение, которое можно использовать после экспорта проекта из Shapr для автоматического создания сметы для резки материалов?

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## [Apple Pencil issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-issues/16199)

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**Author:** [@Tehyne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tehyne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-issues/16199 "2021-12-06T10:12:27Z")

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Recently my Apple Pencil keeps disconnecting when I take the slightest second to zoom or adjust my designs, and takes a solid second or so to reconnect (causing delay and unregistered movements). Is there a fix for this?…

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## [Need help with cutting an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-cutting-an-object/16192)

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**Author:** [@Needhelp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Needhelp)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-cutting-an-object/16192 "2021-12-05T18:18:00Z")

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Hi, is it possible to cut the red object along the blue lines? They are each shown as individual sketch layers and i don‘t know how to unite them. Thank you :slight\_smile:

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## [French version!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/french-version/16170)

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**Author:** [@aquila70](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aquila70)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/french-version/16170 "2021-12-04T19:13:56Z")

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bonjour , je cherche a changer la langue en francais , mais je ne voie pas comment faire . Merci d’avance

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## [Designs disappeared](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-disappeared/16156)

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**Author:** [@Nogueira](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nogueira)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-disappeared/16156 "2021-12-03T13:01:02Z")

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Hi I have the business subscription and I had a over 10 designs in my library. What happened in the last day is that all my designs disappeared. First all of them where with a lock and now they disappeared. I think tha…

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## [Gear shapes - formes d'engrenage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gear-shapes-formes-dengrenage/16120)

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**Author:** [@razimbaud.frederic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/razimbaud.frederic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gear-shapes-formes-dengrenage/16120 "2021-12-02T16:29:11Z")

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Bonjour, Je voudrais faire des formes d’engrenage par exemple ses crémaillères. Si vous pouvez m’aider ce serait gentil. Cordialement Hello, I would like to make gear shapes for example its racks. If you can help m…

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## [Trying to get my company to purchase software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-get-my-company-to-purchase-software/15960)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-get-my-company-to-purchase-software/15960 "2021-12-02T00:59:15Z")

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Hello I am a private user, however I am putting costs together to request my employer buys this package for me. How much will it cost the company to download the business package please? Please tell me soon. Thanks an…

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## [I have a suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-suggestion/16147)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-suggestion/16147 "2021-12-02T00:31:12Z")

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hey there, new member here :wave: really love the app (using on win 11, Samsung galaxy book pro 360 with S pen and no lag or bugs what so ever, even though it’s on Beta) and love that it’s primarily touch imput, not lik…

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## [Have you tried using the touchpad for navigation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-you-tried-using-the-touchpad-for-navigation/16135)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Gy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_Gy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-you-tried-using-the-touchpad-for-navigation/16135 "2021-12-01T14:34:32Z")

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Hey, Windows users! A few weeks ago we added the ability to navigate your viewport with the touchpad. We’ve been getting quite positive feedback about the UX we created for the Mac’s trackpad in the past year, but due t…

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## [5.20 - Shape-ups for easier modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-20-shape-ups-for-easier-modeling/16010)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-20-shape-ups-for-easier-modeling/16010 "2021-12-01T12:38:21Z")

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Hi! We’re here to prove that good things come in small packages :rocket: Download the latest update today via Microsoft Store or Shapr3D’s website and pick up these perks. You just can’t put a price on convenience and e…

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## [Won’t load](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/won-t-load/16118)

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**Author:** [@Jamie14](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jamie14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/won-t-load/16118 "2021-11-30T16:39:54Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to load a standard tessellated geormatry file that is 1.67GB……… it starts to load but then the app shuts down. Can someone help please.

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## [Rotate or Move and create X copies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-or-move-and-create-x-copies/3090)

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**Author:** [@Hatfield2000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hatfield2000)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-or-move-and-create-x-copies/3090 "2021-11-30T07:52:39Z")

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I’m new to Shapr and have gotten stuck on trying to do something I’m use to doing in another application. I’ve searched the forms and gone thru the Tutorials. So either this is not a feature or it’s not documented? I …

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## [Drawing projection views alignment in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-projection-views-alignment-in-shapr3d/15366)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-projection-views-alignment-in-shapr3d/15366 "2021-11-30T03:11:27Z")

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I would like to know how is everyone aligning their projection views now because when you add a new view to the drawing it just adds it to the drawing and it is not a projection. I think this is a very important command …

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