# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=193

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## [Help with a woodwork project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-woodwork-project/14129)

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**Author:** [@lennytirol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lennytirol)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-woodwork-project/14129 "2021-07-29T09:07:52Z")

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Hi guys , it’s my first time on a forum ,and hoping you guys can help me. I’m loving Shapr3D but I am a little unsure of what way I should be approaching this design. Im sure im probably missing something simple, so I t…

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## [Filling in a imported file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filling-in-a-imported-file/14107)

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**Author:** [@mf\_lobos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mf_lobos)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filling-in-a-imported-file/14107 "2021-07-29T08:45:38Z")

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I’m having issues with a file that I’ll in port but I don’t know how to fill it because every time i print it’s is too thin, thanks for anyone’s help

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## [I have the Standard Plan, but won't let me export an image?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-the-standard-plan-but-wont-let-me-export-an-image/14103)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-the-standard-plan-but-wont-let-me-export-an-image/14103 "2021-07-29T07:23:19Z")

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I went to export just an image of the simple vac attachment i made to show someone on here and it said that I needed a standard plan but I did purchase a standard plan I’m still in my trial maybe for one more day but I s…

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## [Cut part of a object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-part-of-a-object/14114)

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**Author:** [@eokovacs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eokovacs)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-part-of-a-object/14114 "2021-07-28T23:00:12Z")

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Hi, I am trying to remove the bottom half of the sphere. I cannot figure out a way to only remove half of it. Thanks for your help!

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## [Need a master 🤣](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-master/14077)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-master/14077 "2021-07-28T19:08:08Z")

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Hello everyone ! I would like to create this kind of cutters. With a « fat »side and a cutting side. Im on it since yesterday and I can’t find a good way to do this. If someone could help me it would be so nice. Fo…

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## [Issue with making hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-making-hole/14085)

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**Author:** [@eokovacs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eokovacs)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-making-hole/14085 "2021-07-28T17:16:11Z")

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Hi! I am trying to change this cylinder into a hole that will go though the whole object. I am trying to use the subtract tool but it does not work.

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## [Scale in on direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-in-on-direction/14082)

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**Author:** [@HermannGS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HermannGS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-in-on-direction/14082 "2021-07-28T10:16:28Z")

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Hallo, Is there a possibility, to scale object in only one direction? Somthing like this. Best Regards Hermann

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## [Access to Items list during operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/access-to-items-list-during-operations/14005)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/access-to-items-list-during-operations/14005 "2021-07-22T22:41:28Z")

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I’m finding it more challenging than it should be to perform certain operations due to the Items list being completely disabled while using a multi-step tool. For example, suppose I want to select edges to project onto …

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## [Tangency for curved surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangency-for-curved-surfaces/14058)

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**Author:** [@MihaiPreda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MihaiPreda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangency-for-curved-surfaces/14058 "2021-07-27T18:40:52Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been using Shapr 3D for about 6 months and I’m very excited by the feature set and UX. There is a certain type of shape I cannot make as precise and clean as I like and I wonder if you could suggest a…

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## [Logging out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logging-out/14072)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logging-out/14072 "2021-07-27T15:04:12Z")

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Every time I open Shapr3D I am logged out. Anyone with the same issue??

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## [Export as 3D Print](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-as-3d-print/14020)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-as-3d-print/14020 "2021-07-26T15:01:21Z")

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Why not adding as a sliced stl instead of moving the file to desktop or a laptop? Just for making things easier.

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## [Feature request: drawings - ability to import drawings and part models from other files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-drawings-ability-to-import-drawings-and-part-models-from-other-files/13994)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-drawings-ability-to-import-drawings-and-part-models-from-other-files/13994 "2021-07-26T07:24:54Z")

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Hi, it would be very useful to be able to import drawings or parts, or even images into the drawings from other files/designs. Even if it’s just to support copy and paste between files.

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## [Chamfer Double Taper?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-double-taper/13956)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-double-taper/13956 "2021-07-26T05:08:54Z")

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Hi, I have a curve (part of a guitar body); and I want a deeper chamfer in the middle of the curve, and then I want it to taper on both ends of the curve. YES —- I saw previous posts; but these only show how to taper a…

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## [Drawings notes and dims control arrows need updating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-notes-and-dims-control-arrows-need-updating/13992)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-notes-and-dims-control-arrows-need-updating/13992 "2021-07-25T11:15:19Z")

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Hi, this one’s part feature request, part bug/issue. Please add sticky controls to the arrow end of the note or dimension so that it can either be moved along the line instead of being tied to the middle, or allow it to…

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## [Drawings - erase/cut and format lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-erase-cut-and-format-lines/13993)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-erase-cut-and-format-lines/13993 "2021-07-25T11:12:54Z")

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It would be great to be able to erase or cut and delete select lines and portions of lines from drawings as needed. It would also be great to have control over the weight of the lines, either in a properties tab, or dir…

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## [Extrusion failed when extruding a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-failed-when-extruding-a-face/14027)

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**Author:** [@eokovacs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eokovacs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-failed-when-extruding-a-face/14027 "2021-07-24T19:36:55Z")

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Hi, I am new to shapr but I am trying to make this so that the cylinders are holes and then the rest of the body is solid however when I try to extrude the other face separately it just says extrusion failed. This is pro…

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## [Draw on a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-on-a-cylinder/14016)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-on-a-cylinder/14016 "2021-07-24T09:46:56Z")

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Hello ! Did someone have a tutorial to draw on curved shapes ? I would like to make some textured roller. Thank you

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## [Chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer/14018)

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**Author:** [@bjpasco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bjpasco)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer/14018 "2021-07-24T09:27:35Z")

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I want to create 60 degree chamfer, is that possible?

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## [Special chamfer use case](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-chamfer-use-case/14015)

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**Author:** [@spasco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spasco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-chamfer-use-case/14015 "2021-07-24T09:26:07Z")

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My question is in the attached image. Thanks in advance. Stephen

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## [Fillet angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-angle/14017)

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**Author:** [@bjpasco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bjpasco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-angle/14017 "2021-07-24T05:54:31Z")

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I know can specify distance of fillet from edge. Is there a way to specify the angle of the fillet?

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## [Feature Request List](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-list/13884)

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**Author:** [@eaglekatarina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eaglekatarina)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-list/13884 "2021-07-23T21:39:33Z")

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I absolutely love all the hard work your team has put into Shapr, and it is so useful for my company, and it pushes us forward. I do have a few feature requests while I still have them fresh in my mind. Custom Textures …

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## [Watertight design when exporting to obj?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/watertight-design-when-exporting-to-obj/13717)

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**Author:** [@frabo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/frabo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/watertight-design-when-exporting-to-obj/13717 "2021-07-23T20:54:10Z")

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We created some objects, exported as OBJ files. as we encountered some artifacts, we loaded the files into trimesh. import trimesh mesh=trimesh.load(r"object.obj") mesh\_is\_watertight #returns false broken = trimesh.…

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## [Create a Mobius Strip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-mobius-strip/14000)

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**Author:** [@zwartslab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zwartslab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-mobius-strip/14000 "2021-07-23T11:18:24Z")

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Hi all, I’ve been fascinated with Mobius strips for a while and want to create a Mobius strip in Shapr3D for a project I’m working on. For those that don’t know how it looks, this a Mobius strip: CAD tools don’t lov…

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## [Can’t open file anymore, Only need the shapr built parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-file-anymore-only-need-the-shapr-built-parts/14006)

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**Author:** [@Actualitie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Actualitie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-file-anymore-only-need-the-shapr-built-parts/14006 "2021-07-23T08:15:07Z")

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I am working on a project with multiple people over different modelling software using 3D scans. Unfortunately even though each of these scans are only 1-3” big, they are somehow each over 100mb .stl files. Just having e…

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## [Summer sale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/summer-sale/14008)

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**Author:** [@EricS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EricS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/summer-sale/14008 "2021-07-23T06:47:26Z")

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Summer sale not available paying through the app? I would like to pay through the apple store and get the sale price.

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## [Create folder in item manager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-folder-in-item-manager/13991)

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**Author:** [@LightVet92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LightVet92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-folder-in-item-manager/13991 "2021-07-22T14:38:44Z")

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How do I create a folder in the item manager? I took a drafting course about 30+ years ago (paper, pencils, and rulers) and am struggling to even get started. Thank you

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## [Shapr3D in a virtual machine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-in-a-virtual-machine/13989)

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**Author:** [@ACosano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ACosano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-in-a-virtual-machine/13989 "2021-07-22T07:40:51Z")

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Hi, Is possible to run Sharp3D on MacOS Virtual Machine.

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## [Is it possible to import a photo or drawing to and project it onto a model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-import-a-photo-or-drawing-to-and-project-it-onto-a-model/13986)

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**Author:** [@Brad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-import-a-photo-or-drawing-to-and-project-it-onto-a-model/13986 "2021-07-22T01:39:46Z")

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I Have tried seemingly every function that Shaper 3D has to offer to project an imported image onto a model. The imported image (company logo) is not able to be meshed with the model at least from everything that I’ve tr…

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## [Creating a 90 degree cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-90-degree-cylinder/13984)

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**Author:** [@thowell2book](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thowell2book)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-90-degree-cylinder/13984 "2021-07-21T20:41:45Z")

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Can someone provide some advice on how to create a simple cylinder that is rotated 90 degrees? Think of a 90 degree ell pipe fitting to visualize the shape. Please advise. Thanks

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## [Issue with size of objects when importing .stp file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-size-of-objects-when-importing-stp-file/13751)

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**Author:** [@Actualitie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Actualitie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-size-of-objects-when-importing-stp-file/13751 "2021-07-21T19:54:45Z")

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Hi there I have always worked in AutoCAD and really enjoyed the transition to using shapr3D. I decided to figure out a way to take my .dwg files from AutoCAD and use them on shapr, since I can’t import any .dwg files wit…

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