# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=194

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## [Measuring tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-tool/13912)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-tool/13912 "2021-07-21T18:49:59Z")

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Hello ! It would be nice to have a measuring tool. I know we can click on lines but to know how big our creations are whit all those lines it could be so much easier.

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## [Centreline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centreline/13977)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centreline/13977 "2021-07-21T14:48:16Z")

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Making 2d drawings with centreline is very helpful. But I want the centreline for a particular bore dimension. Below is a image for reference ,where I need the centreline horizontal with reference of the bore .

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## [Export Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-issues/13963)

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**Author:** [@WoodMan12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WoodMan12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-issues/13963 "2021-07-21T07:56:24Z")

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Hi all, I need some insight on how I can export my project to a GLB file. I do not see the feature available on the current version of the app. If there is no option, what do you recommend? I am trying to get my 3D mode…

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## [Weird Behavior with Tapered Chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-behavior-with-tapered-chamfer/13964)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-behavior-with-tapered-chamfer/13964 "2021-07-21T07:46:30Z")

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So……I tried performing a tapered chamfer, as I have seen in other posts/tutorials on line. But something weird is happening. Where I am trying to taper it to zero — which it “seems” should be basically the original shape…

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## [Imported file colors vary and cannot be changed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-file-colors-vary-and-cannot-be-changed/13968)

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**Author:** [@skythediver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skythediver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-file-colors-vary-and-cannot-be-changed/13968 "2021-07-21T07:03:32Z")

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Hello, I’m evaluating Shapr3D as a replacement for my current Fusion360 flow. When importing a Fusion STP export I’m seeing that the various solids are coming it as different colors for no particular reason that I can id…

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## [Import of ~300MB STP file failing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-of-300mb-stp-file-failing/13967)

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**Author:** [@skythediver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skythediver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-of-300mb-stp-file-failing/13967 "2021-07-21T07:02:22Z")

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I recently purchased an iPad Pro (2021 11") and am excited to try Shap3r modeling over my current Fusion/Rhino flows. I’m working with STP files from auto manufacturers for vehicle upfitting and require their CAD files …

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## [Measure in cura](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-in-cura/13948)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-in-cura/13948 "2021-07-21T00:52:24Z")

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Hello ! When I put my stl files on cura they appear very little. Why ?

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## [Undo does not seem to work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-does-not-seem-to-work/13206)

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**Author:** [@owen\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/owen_m)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-does-not-seem-to-work/13206 "2021-07-19T11:50:25Z")

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Recently while trying out Shapr3D on Mac, I noticed that undo and redo just don’t seem to work at all. I used an extrusion to subtract from a body I was editing, and then realized the subtraction wasn’t how I wanted it, …

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## [Window Selection Option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/window-selection-option/10321)

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**Author:** [@chris86](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chris86)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/window-selection-option/10321 "2021-07-19T09:40:12Z")

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Loved my first test of the macOS app today, can’t wait to see how it evolves :slight\_smile: One thing that I’m really missing, and I think this probably applies to the iPad app, is the ability to do ‘window selections’.…

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## [Multiple turning points to turn a group of parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-turning-points-to-turn-a-group-of-parts/13894)

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**Author:** [@Francisco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Francisco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-turning-points-to-turn-a-group-of-parts/13894 "2021-07-20T06:09:29Z")

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Hello there, it is useful to move the turning point to a desired position to let parts turn in special arrangement. It is is possible for example to let all cogwheels turn at the same time in a gearbox ? Or specially in…

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## [Lost Layers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-layers/13897)

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**Author:** [@Hempstalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hempstalk)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-layers/13897 "2021-07-19T20:51:22Z")

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I’m exporting a simple drawing with 5 parts all on seperate layers in STEP format. When I import this drawing into my CAD software (Rhino) it opens with everything on one layer and the layer structure is gone. I’ve mes…

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## [Making a model Transparent?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-model-transparent/13928)

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**Author:** [@Tzarza](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tzarza)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-model-transparent/13928 "2021-07-19T14:36:55Z")

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How do I make a model transparent so I can see the inside to verify measurements?

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## [Inductor wire](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inductor-wire/13898)

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**Author:** [@Greedycrab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Greedycrab)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inductor-wire/13898 "2021-07-18T01:44:44Z")

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How to drawing inductor wire

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## [Automotive designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automotive-designs/13841)

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**Author:** [@M.y](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/M.y)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automotive-designs/13841 "2021-07-17T14:52:14Z")

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I am a beginner and I am trying to design front and rear bumpers and adding mounts to them and need help on how to do it

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## [Different Page Scales](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-page-scales/13888)

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**Author:** [@Raymon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raymon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-page-scales/13888 "2021-07-17T10:37:06Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to change the page scales to something reasonable? It jumps from 1:100 to 1:50, 1:20, 1:10 then finally incrementally by 1. 1:15 would be great, or the ability to pick our own scale. Maybe actual …

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## [Disable Title Block and Border](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-title-block-and-border/13887)

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**Author:** [@Raymon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raymon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-title-block-and-border/13887 "2021-07-17T10:34:35Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to disable the tittle block and border when creating 2D drawings? They really get in the way and are scale isn’t helpful. Thank you

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## [How do i prevent a rectangle from "connecting" to a guide line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881 "2021-07-16T16:02:39Z")

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Probably another newbie question but here goes. I’m designing a plywood case. I draw the outer dimensions, create an offset loop for the plywood thickness, and then draw another 1/4" offset as a guide for the dado dept…

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## [User interface improvement request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-improvement-request/13879)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-improvement-request/13879 "2021-07-16T15:50:18Z")

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Often, when a line is selected, the arrow and the dimension overlap each other and I have to zoom in to get separation to be able to select the dimension to change it. Is it possible to add some UI logic that will separ…

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## [Obvious(?) question about locking the length ofa line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obvious-question-about-locking-the-length-ofa-line/13878)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obvious-question-about-locking-the-length-ofa-line/13878 "2021-07-16T15:34:54Z")

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Caveat: I’m relatively new to Shapr3d and this may be user error/lack of understanding on my part. I’ve searched the forum and looked at the “manual” (such as it is), tutorials on YouTube but can’t find the answer to t…

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## [User interface inconsistency - change request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-inconsistency-change-request/13877)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-inconsistency-change-request/13877 "2021-07-16T15:01:47Z")

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Why is the user interface with drawings different from the user interface for Items? Not sure I see a reason why this would make sense. Different development team? This is for iPad version.

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## [Wrong measurement after replacing a face of an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-measurement-after-replacing-a-face-of-an-object/13756)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-measurement-after-replacing-a-face-of-an-object/13756 "2021-07-16T14:30:43Z")

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Hi, After replacing a face on a object, the measurement of lines and angles are wrong on the 3D space. I have to close and reopen the sharp file to make the measurement correct. Here is an example: Here is a line …

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## [Constraints donnot work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-donnot-work/13872)

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**Author:** [@Milk-Money](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milk-Money)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-donnot-work/13872 "2021-07-16T11:35:49Z")

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Hello, New to this Modeling Program, forum and IPad 14.6, but plenty of Mac experience and design as well. Working my way through second tutorial and cannot use constraints. Hopefully its something silly ……any help is …

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## [Problems with student license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-student-license/13848)

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**Author:** [@tomtar1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomtar1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-student-license/13848 "2021-07-16T11:42:50Z")

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Hello, Yesterday I was trying to get my student license but suddenly I remarked that I don’t have an school issued email and also no student ID. Is it still possible to get a license?

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## [3rd party accessories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-accessories/13866)

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**Author:** [@Mardenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mardenz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-accessories/13866 "2021-07-16T06:55:46Z")

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Is 3rd party accessories able to use in this app? Such as logitech Bluetooth keyboard and goojodoq keypad

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## [Need Help...Which Demo to use?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-which-demo-to-use/13860)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-which-demo-to-use/13860 "2021-07-15T20:08:56Z")

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I posted a while back, I bought Shapr3D over a year ago my son and I, my son learned the program and now has Cancer and it’s hard for him to help me anymore, he designed a few things for us and they are great and I was i…

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## [Export fails, then app lags badly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-fails-then-app-lags-badly/13855)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-fails-then-app-lags-badly/13855 "2021-07-15T16:57:01Z")

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While trying to export a design in .shapr format from my iPad Pro, I chose the option “share with” to airdrop to my iMac. The “share with” window comes up blank, no option to share to anything. Immediately after clo…

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## [Chamfer Angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-angles/10895)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-angles/10895 "2021-07-14T19:54:10Z")

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Currently, the chamfer tool only specifies depth, but not angle. Default angle is 45 degrees, but it would be nice to change that angle, or even set a default. So possibly, when you select an edge to chamfer, you would…

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## [I hope to be able to edit the content of this table](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-hope-to-be-able-to-edit-the-content-of-this-table/13849)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-hope-to-be-able-to-edit-the-content-of-this-table/13849 "2021-07-14T17:01:30Z")

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I hope to be able to edit the content of this table

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## [Import spline from CSV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-spline-from-csv/13844)

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**Author:** [@F1k3nz11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/F1k3nz11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-spline-from-csv/13844 "2021-07-14T09:09:46Z")

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Hi everyone! I really like this app as it faster on my M1 iPad pro than Fusion360 on my Macbook pro 2018. I am working on transferring my workflow from Fusion to Shapr3d; however, there is this little catch - I often us…

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## [3d printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer/13834)

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**Author:** [@Germena](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Germena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer/13834 "2021-07-13T20:40:28Z")

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Why every time I export a model from shaper 3d to my 3d printer slicer it turn to be too small

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