# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=198

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## [How to align a set of mesh bodies with another body’s face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-a-set-of-mesh-bodies-with-another-body-s-face/13317)

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**Author:** [@Bonhup6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonhup6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-a-set-of-mesh-bodies-with-another-body-s-face/13317 "2021-06-17T12:36:34Z")

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I would like to move the Nintendo Switch Logo meshes onto exactly the center of the stands front face, see screenshots. Can somebody tell me how to achieve this? I think I could do a translate command if only I found t…

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## [I need help I'm new](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help-im-new/13331)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-help-im-new/13331 "2021-06-15T21:47:37Z")

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Hello, I made a sketch then made it a solid object. I am recreating a spray paint cap and at the top of the cap it indents. Now that I have a solid object, is there any way to add the indent or to have to go back my sket…

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## [I thought it would run on both Mac and iPad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-thought-it-would-run-on-both-mac-and-ipad/13315)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-thought-it-would-run-on-both-mac-and-ipad/13315 "2021-06-15T13:29:35Z")

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I finally upgraded to Big Sur (hate it!) so I can use Shapr3D, but it acts like I didn’t pay $239 for the subscription. I thought if I purchased it on my iPad that I could also run it on my Mac? That was part of how I …

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## [I have a subscription but my Shapr3D is locked](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-subscription-but-my-shapr3d-is-locked/13310)

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**Author:** [@Uscochi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Uscochi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-subscription-but-my-shapr3d-is-locked/13310 "2021-06-15T07:01:58Z")

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I thought you were supposed to honour those who had a subscription prior to the change.

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## [Crash by mirror operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-by-mirror-operation/13276)

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**Author:** [@TDT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TDT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-by-mirror-operation/13276 "2021-06-14T14:48:02Z")

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After launching the app, mirror menu can be operated normally only once, but the app crashes the second time. I can use it again after rebooting, but the second time it crashes as well. I restarted the iPad, but the pr…

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## [Rotating an ARC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-an-arc/13278)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-an-arc/13278 "2021-06-14T10:01:00Z")

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Hi Happy Sunday! Except for those places where it is Monday… In which case, happy Monday! I need to be able to rotate the arc below, so that the end points are 90 degrees from the center. How do I do that? I have tried …

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## [Planes & constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/planes-constraints/13264)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/planes-constraints/13264 "2021-06-13T19:08:41Z")

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2 things would be useful for planes. Some constraints (e.g. parallel, perpendicular, tangent etc) and being able to invoke xyz axis lines with respect to the selected plane.

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## [Dwg file import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-file-import/5232)

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**Author:** [@Ash1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ash1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-file-import/5232 "2021-06-12T10:17:37Z")

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Hi when I import dwg file, all sketches show as empty

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## [Copying Objects (bodies)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-objects-bodies/13251)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 6:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-objects-bodies/13251 "2021-06-12T06:22:26Z")

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Rather than resurrect an old thread, I am going to ask this question again I am trying to take a leg design from one project and move it to another. Both projects already exist, and both have a lot of work on them. I ju…

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## [Show Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-dimensions/13258)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-dimensions/13258 "2021-06-11T16:42:19Z")

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Hi, I want to either a) display the dimensions of an object (or a drawing)…or… b) add labels that show the dimensions FYI - I am taking a screen snapshot of my design to show a friend. Is there a way to do this. I d…

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## [Need to transfer a sketch to parallel plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-transfer-a-sketch-to-parallel-plane/13255)

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**Author:** [@Viaches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Viaches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-transfer-a-sketch-to-parallel-plane/13255 "2021-06-11T14:45:37Z")

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I need to transfer a sketch from one plane to another one that is parallel to the first one. Simple.

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## [New Kid on the block!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-kid-on-the-block/13097)

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**Author:** [@JessieDV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JessieDV)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-kid-on-the-block/13097 "2021-06-10T16:19:11Z")

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Hey guy’s! Newbie here! Can someone direct me to a step by step tutorial for Shape3D, or are the 10 tutorials on the Shaper app gonna cover everything? Thanks, and I cant wait to share my designs! Jessie

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## [Reshaping a 3D triangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reshaping-a-3d-triangle/13138)

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**Author:** [@Pixelshot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pixelshot)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reshaping-a-3d-triangle/13138 "2021-06-10T15:32:13Z")

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I have come over from another 3D program and there are two commonly-used things that I can’t do with Shapr3D that I really really want to do… I’m using the iPad version. Please help! 1 - select a group of things by drag…

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## [Apprenticeship educational Lizenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apprenticeship-educational-lizenz/13223)

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**Author:** [@Lewin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lewin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apprenticeship-educational-lizenz/13223 "2021-06-09T17:38:37Z")

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Where can I apply for this there is only one for students but my school has no School Id and no School E-mail Adresse

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## [Copying Elements that don’t form a valid body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-elements-that-don-t-form-a-valid-body/13026)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-elements-that-don-t-form-a-valid-body/13026 "2021-06-09T15:37:53Z")

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In the screen shot I am going to attempt to attach to this, the horizontal partition, has 2 dados marked into them. I want to have the exact same dado, in the underside of the top, in the exact same spot. On complication…

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## [Bridge Curve with Continuity?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bridge-curve-with-continuity/13202)

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**Author:** [@Fmfrequency](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fmfrequency)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bridge-curve-with-continuity/13202 "2021-06-08T20:55:00Z")

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I use Siemens NX professionally for work. I was wondering if there were any plans to add a feature like the “Bridge Curve” function. Basically it looks at 2 separated splines and connects them with a bridged spline. T…

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## [Models disappeared](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/models-disappeared/13156)

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**Author:** [@akram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/akram)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/models-disappeared/13156 "2021-06-08T04:39:41Z")

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hello, after a probleme with the app I uninstalled and reinstall, all the Models are disappeared after downloading the app with latest update thanks for your help.

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## [A little experience with Apple Pencil + iPad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-little-experience-with-apple-pencil-ipad-pro/13176)

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**Author:** [@kingson138](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kingson138)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-little-experience-with-apple-pencil-ipad-pro/13176 "2021-06-07T21:40:27Z")

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I just traded in an iPad mini 4 with the latest iPad Pro 11 inch with the Folio keyboard plus Apple Pencil. Works very well with Shapr3D. Great program! After using the Pencil for about one week with the iPad Pro I noti…

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## [Add/Delete Control Points & Bezier Curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-delete-control-points-bezier-curves/2143)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-delete-control-points-bezier-curves/2143 "2021-06-07T18:21:58Z")

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Hi, being an Adobe illustrator user, I frequently use add and delete control points and Bézier curves to build and modify my sketches. Are these features that may, at some point, be added to Shapr3D?

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## [The ol’ hack ‘n slash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ol-hack-n-slash/13139)

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**Author:** [@EchoDeltaMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EchoDeltaMike)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ol-hack-n-slash/13139 "2021-06-07T11:52:20Z")

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Hello all, I know it touches on some previous feature requests, but an easy “hack & slash” slice job would be great. The way you select section views, but then permanently. I don’t always have dimensions in mind when de…

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## [Copy border](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-border/13158)

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**Author:** [@Luca](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-border/13158 "2021-06-04T14:02:10Z")

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Ho there. I ma wondering how to copy a edge profile of a face of a body. I mean the profile of the border perimetral of a face of a body.

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## [Color tutorial video](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-tutorial-video/13150)

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**Author:** [@CLEVE-ij](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CLEVE-ij)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-tutorial-video/13150 "2021-06-03T22:03:09Z")

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It appears the color tool video you have linked is for an older version of the tool that does not seem to work the same way at all.

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## [New to Shapr3D - Need Help With Common Workflows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d-need-help-with-common-workflows/13141)

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**Author:** [@2think](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/2think)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d-need-help-with-common-workflows/13141 "2021-06-03T00:09:43Z")

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Are there any plans to include full blown surface modeling beyond lofting? Are there plans to include “wireframe” views? Are there any plans to really enhance the measurement functions more (ie: minimum distance between…

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## [Sketch Plane slides along x axis while moving the y axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-slides-along-x-axis-while-moving-the-y-axis/13085)

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**Author:** [@Chairforceone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chairforceone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-slides-along-x-axis-while-moving-the-y-axis/13085 "2021-06-02T22:35:47Z")

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While sketching on plane perpendicular to a cylindrical body I tried to highlight a sketch plane and move it + On the y axis and it starts to slide positively along the x axis but only when I am moving the sketch plane.

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## [New Ipad Pro M1 16GB ram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-pro-m1-16gb-ram/12986)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ipad-pro-m1-16gb-ram/12986 "2021-06-02T15:01:29Z")

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Have anyone got a hold of this?:slight\_smile: Can you experience any noticeable improvements in the app?

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## [Why can I not draw a 100 x 100 m square?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-draw-a-100-x-100-m-square/13116)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-draw-a-100-x-100-m-square/13116 "2021-06-02T07:35:15Z")

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Hello, After having drawn a very simple sketch here, I am now trying to draw a 100 x 100 m square, but shapr3D won’t let me as it’s saying this would exceed the available working space. But if I then change the scal…

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## [Escape key](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/escape-key/13113)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/escape-key/13113 "2021-06-01T19:50:37Z")

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Hi Team Shapr, I experience something that is quite annoying. To deselect or end a tool I press the Escape key, it works well, but when you are in Transform mode and press the Escape key, it becomes exit full Screen. …

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## [How can I erase this grey box?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-erase-this-grey-box/13115)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-erase-this-grey-box/13115 "2021-06-01T16:01:51Z")

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Hello, sorry for this asking really stupid beginner’s questions, but somehow I can’t erase this grey box. How can I do that? Thanks in advance, Zumen

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## [Edu License Without Student ID](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-without-student-id/13110)

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**Author:** [@SoiBoi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SoiBoi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-without-student-id/13110 "2021-06-01T15:24:56Z")

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Hey um I really want to use Shapr3D but I don’t have enough money from my parents to pay for it so I was looking into the matter and I learned about educational licenses. While in the process of filling out my form I rea…

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## [Educational license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/educational-license/638)

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**Author:** [@tomyun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomyun)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/educational-license/638 "2021-06-01T07:38:18Z")

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It's great that we now have a new educational license for students. I just wondered if this license would be renewable after a year as long as the student requirements were still met, given its description "EDU license…

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