# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=205

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## [Things I would like to see](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/things-i-would-like-to-see/12199)

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**Author:** [@Georb123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Georb123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/things-i-would-like-to-see/12199 "2021-04-07T06:25:21Z")

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Hello, After using shaper3d I would like to suggest icon based quick save buttons. If I have 10 objects on my project I would like to be able to separate them,allowing me to be able to save adjustments just to object I…

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## [Selection order for constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-order-for-constraints/12196)

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**Author:** [@SKMoss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SKMoss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-order-for-constraints/12196 "2021-04-06T22:29:22Z")

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Ok, I know I’m doing something wrong, but I have a circle and a line. Circle is exactly where I want it on the drawing. And the line is at the angle I want. I just want to move the line so it’s tangent with the circle…

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## [Student Discount Problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-discount-problem/12187)

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**Author:** [@Elliott.fog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elliott.fog)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-discount-problem/12187 "2021-04-06T20:34:56Z")

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Hey there! I was hoping to reach someone at shapr3d in charge of the student discounts. I applied about a week ago and haven’t gotten a response yet. I was unable to upload a student ID since I never got one due to Covid…

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## [Trying to create a ring... with a twist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-ring-with-a-twist/8402)

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**Author:** [@ecamou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecamou)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-ring-with-a-twist/8402 "2021-04-06T17:21:17Z")

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Hi. I’m trying to figure out to create a ring, but comprised of actually two twisted rings on a cuadrant… A ring twisted with a similar ring. Something like this: I am thinking about SWEEPing along the ring circumf…

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## [How to Combine bodies without Union so to keep edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-bodies-without-union-so-to-keep-edges/12191)

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**Author:** [@yoavorion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yoavorion)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-bodies-without-union-so-to-keep-edges/12191 "2021-04-06T11:51:56Z")

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Hello, I would like to snap & lock two bodies so when i move one the other moves along with it, but i don’t want to union them because i lose the edges. see attached photo. thank you Yoav

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## [Forum password change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-password-change/12193)

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**Author:** [@Pepe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pepe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-password-change/12193 "2021-04-06T08:56:25Z")

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I can’t find how to change password for my account in this forum. How to do it?

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## [New Drawing Module](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-drawing-module/12181)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-drawing-module/12181 "2021-04-05T19:10:50Z")

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Just looking at your new drawing module and have a view inputs. Please put section area in bottom right corner and upper left hand corner of your formats for “Part Number” Please put a revision column starting in the r…

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## [Cutting the Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-the-body/11621)

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**Author:** [@Ermang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ermang)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-the-body/11621 "2021-04-05T16:03:38Z")

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Hello Is there any way to cut body? Thank you for your help :pray:

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## [3D printing thread tolerances: can offset-face be the way?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-thread-tolerances-can-offset-face-be-the-way/12064)

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**Author:** [@Zorzal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zorzal)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-thread-tolerances-can-offset-face-be-the-way/12064 "2021-04-05T06:23:33Z")

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Checking on an idea, to see if it could be a way out of Shapr3d’s basic limitations on tolerances. Say that I use a helix to build the bolt. That is easy. Now, say that I build the female (nut) by subtraction. So far, I…

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## [Need help needing bending](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-needing-bending/12172)

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**Author:** [@Derekcastle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekcastle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-needing-bending/12172 "2021-04-05T02:19:19Z")

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Hello I am new to solid work and I needed help bending on a project and I’m a beginner using wanted to see if I can make friends along the way but I am motivated and hungry to learn sos god is good god is great

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## [I drew a pulley and a sliding rail that matches it. How do I put the two together correctly and closely?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-drew-a-pulley-and-a-sliding-rail-that-matches-it-how-do-i-put-the-two-together-correctly-and-closely/12160)

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**Author:** [@yazi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yazi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-drew-a-pulley-and-a-sliding-rail-that-matches-it-how-do-i-put-the-two-together-correctly-and-closely/12160 "2021-04-03T15:55:36Z")

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I did it by moving little by little. I don’t know if there is any shortcut.

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## [Please add Basic Version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-basic-version/12159)

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**Author:** [@gk.e](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gk.e)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-basic-version/12159 "2021-04-03T08:53:15Z")

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for about 49$, 3 designs and high quality STL export. That’s all what I need. It would be avesome :grinning:

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## [Making an elbow socket](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-an-elbow-socket/12155)

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**Author:** [@Nbmit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nbmit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-an-elbow-socket/12155 "2021-04-02T21:29:07Z")

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Hello, I am very new to the community. I am having trouble making an elbow socket. Any recommendations?? Thank you for any help

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## [Distance between two objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-objects/12118)

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**Author:** [@Ian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ian)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-objects/12118 "2021-04-02T20:12:04Z")

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Hello, just trying before buying. I’d like to measure the outside distance between two objects to make sure they are the correct distance apart. But I can’t find a measuring tool, how is this done? The info at the bott…

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## [Direct Modeling Use Vs. Parametric Aerospace or Any Product Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-modeling-use-vs-parametric-aerospace-or-any-product-design/11671)

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**Author:** [@Krish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Krish)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-modeling-use-vs-parametric-aerospace-or-any-product-design/11671 "2021-04-02T18:38:16Z")

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Hi Guys, I am an aerospace engineering junior year student. Our school teaches us NX and Catia which I believe are mostly used software in the CAD world for aerospace and automotive engineering. So, personally, I loved …

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## [Como alinear distancia entre objetos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-alinear-distancia-entre-objetos/12141)

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**Author:** [@Jonatan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonatan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-alinear-distancia-entre-objetos/12141 "2021-04-02T07:14:18Z")

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Hola, ¿Como podría hacer para alinear varies circulos a la missa distancia entre ellos? Existe alguna funció para hacer esto? Gracias.

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## [Como añadir texto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-anadir-texto/12150)

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**Author:** [@Jonatan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonatan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-anadir-texto/12150 "2021-04-02T07:13:40Z")

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Hola, Alguien sabe si se puede crear texto? Si es así como se puede hacer. O crear globos de descripción. Saludos,

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## [Привет](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/12146)

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**Author:** [@Rubnikov](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rubnikov)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/12146 "2021-04-01T20:15:37Z")

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Hello! what does it mean when watching VR ,вопрос.

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## [Export& scaling issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-scaling-issue/12143)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-scaling-issue/12143 "2021-04-01T20:12:11Z")

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Hey there, So I’m exporting an .stl. In shapr the part is 48mm. Importing in my slicer app and other CAD apps the scaling is waaaaay off! It imports as .048mm. So I did a search in the forums and some recommended scalin…

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## [How to merge two Shapr files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-two-shapr-files/12142)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-two-shapr-files/12142 "2021-04-01T17:52:32Z")

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Hey there, I have two Shapr work files I’d like to combine. I tried the import button but it only takes me to Files/iCloud. I can’t see how to import another Shapr file. Thanks, Alan

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## [Sharing videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-videos/12139)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-videos/12139 "2021-04-01T17:41:44Z")

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How can I share videos in Shapr3D forum? I am not able to share them.

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## [Pie shaped wedge in sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pie-shaped-wedge-in-sphere/12138)

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**Author:** [@crchisholm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/crchisholm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pie-shaped-wedge-in-sphere/12138 "2021-04-01T16:18:15Z")

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I created a sphere and want to cut a pie shaped wedge through one side of the sphere such that from the side it looks like a pie with a piece missing. I do this in fusion quit easily but can’t quite get my head around …

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## [Unable to finish the tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-the-tutorial/11882)

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**Author:** [@fernandodiehl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fernandodiehl)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-the-tutorial/11882 "2021-03-31T17:18:01Z")

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Hi guys, how are you? I’ve run the initial tutorial at Mac Os Beta version but at the step 5 the model doesn’t work. The model it’s not activate the push/pull command and I can’t proceed to the next steps or start the …

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## [Generate non-radial sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generate-non-radial-sphere/12107)

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**Author:** [@sigurd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sigurd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generate-non-radial-sphere/12107 "2021-03-31T14:23:07Z")

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Hi, I’m new to both Shapr3D and 3D modeling in general. I’m trying to generate a body where I have three different arcs at 90° from each other and want to fill the area “between” them smoothly. I can’t for the life of m…

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## [Some equipment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-equipment/12120)

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**Author:** [@Meshal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Meshal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-equipment/12120 "2021-03-31T06:19:31Z")

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Hi, I’m a student in KCST I’m working in the last year project and I’m using the application to design my project but I miss some equipment such as colors so can you help me with that please. best wishes, Meshal

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## [Adjusting Screw Threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-screw-threads/12092)

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**Author:** [@fredlef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fredlef)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-screw-threads/12092 "2021-03-30T19:56:37Z")

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Hi - I was working on making a bolt and nut using this tutorial. When I was using Fusion 360 for similar I was able to make a slight gap between the threads on the bolt and the threads on the nut in order for smooth use…

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## [Problem with spline and CVs dissapearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline-and-cvs-dissapearing/75)

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**Author:** [@CEKuhnen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CEKuhnen)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline-and-cvs-dissapearing/75 "2021-03-30T19:52:22Z")

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it seems that the is a bug in the spline tool because it looses CVs Videos: https://goo.gl/photos/9jdrztNjxETTsdc37

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## [Freeform Surface tool gone?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-surface-tool-gone/1825)

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**Author:** [@skinimin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skinimin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-surface-tool-gone/1825 "2021-03-30T19:47:32Z")

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Hi, I just got a new IPad Pro and installed Shapr3d. I have watched previous videos & really wanted to use the freeform surface tool but it no longer in the new release?

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## [Padlock shackle reverse engineering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/padlock-shackle-reverse-engineering/12095)

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**Author:** [@Mikael](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikael)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/padlock-shackle-reverse-engineering/12095 "2021-03-30T01:25:50Z")

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Hello, I am trying to reverse engineer Abloy PL350 padlock shackle and I run out of ideas how to make it perfect. I know the dimensions of the shackle and I can measure anything from existing one with caliper, but I don…

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## [Unit's bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/units-bug/12090)

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**Author:** [@Mikael](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikael)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/units-bug/12090 "2021-03-29T09:15:44Z")

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When changing units while bodies are selected the volume and area units don’t update correctly. The symbol for square meter or cubic meter will change, but the value stays the same. In order to get value updated you need…

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