# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=206

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## [How to create detailed plans from a design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-detailed-plans-from-a-design/12062)

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**Author:** [@jimdog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jimdog)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-detailed-plans-from-a-design/12062 "2021-03-27T13:22:07Z")

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is there any way to make a detailed plan of the project design that I have made? I have made a computer table with drawers for printer and power supplys. with a pop up compartment for my I Mac . it looks ok but I need to…

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## [Log in Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/log-in-issue/12060)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/log-in-issue/12060 "2021-03-25T17:44:25Z")

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I am having issues with the number of URL’s you have and logging in. I use 1Password what is actual login URL?

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## [HOW TO CREATE A KAYAK HULL using accurate elevations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-kayak-hull-using-accurate-elevations/7971)

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**Author:** [@MASV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MASV)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-kayak-hull-using-accurate-elevations/7971 "2021-03-25T15:00:45Z")

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Shapr3d has a beautiful interface and has amazingly stable extrusion and Boolean operations. I have am just getting into how this system works. I understand the concept of planes and projecting elevational line work. Bu…

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## [Bug on volume calculation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-on-volume-calculation/12046)

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**Author:** [@Regis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Regis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-on-volume-calculation/12046 "2021-03-24T20:00:50Z")

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When selecting a body the volume calculation is not updating when changing the unit. For instance 3.000 mm^3, after changing the unit to cm, will be 3.000 cm^3.

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## [Copy a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-a-body/12038)

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**Author:** [@LeeB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LeeB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-a-body/12038 "2021-03-24T18:08:49Z")

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Is it possible to copy a body from a drawing into a new drawing.

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## [Soft material templates?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/soft-material-templates/11993)

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**Author:** [@DougS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DougS)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/soft-material-templates/11993 "2021-03-24T12:53:24Z")

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Hello I make props and animation sets using flexible 2D materials like foam board, plastizote or corrugated cardboard. It would be SOOO useful if I could unwrap a flat cutting pattern or template with dimensions and angl…

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## [Dimensions are not showing up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016)

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**Author:** [@Ljkoenig](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ljkoenig)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016 "2021-03-24T12:14:32Z")

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I projected my 3D Model to a 2D plane. When I select one side, I can see the dimension, but when I select another side, the first dimension disappears. I’ve watched tutorials on this and followed the steps, but when I do…

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## [Absturz alle Minute](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absturz-alle-minute/11825)

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**Author:** [@Gerrit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gerrit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absturz-alle-minute/11825 "2021-03-23T14:48:20Z")

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Hallo Das Programm stürzt mittlerweile jede Minute ab.Am Anfang war ich sehr zufrieden aber jetzt nur noch fassungslos und verärgert. Habe das Tab neu gestartet mehrfachbehindert App usw. Gibt es noch eine Möglichkeit…

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## [ArchiCAD User : Using Shapr3D to model timber frame structures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/archicad-user-using-shapr3d-to-model-timber-frame-structures/4276)

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**Author:** [@HDMW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HDMW)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/archicad-user-using-shapr3d-to-model-timber-frame-structures/4276 "2021-03-23T10:04:04Z")

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Hello : 1 I write and save parametric sub-routines written in GDL for structural components (posts and beams) and doors using ArchiCAD. The GDL dialog allows for the modification of structural details and dimensions. 2…

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## [Transparency In usdz export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparency-in-usdz-export/12014)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparency-in-usdz-export/12014 "2021-03-22T23:26:57Z")

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Hi, I notice that the usdz export does not support transparency. Is it something that could be fixed? Is there a workaround? Thanks?

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## [Suggestions to approach this shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestions-to-approach-this-shape/12008)

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**Author:** [@Bibbinator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bibbinator)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestions-to-approach-this-shape/12008 "2021-03-22T17:29:59Z")

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Hi, I have a shape I’ve tried to make with a few approaches and so far I haven’t managed to make it. Attempting to explain… Problem: I have a round rod that I’m designing a sleeve for in Shap3r. The idea is that the sh…

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## [Von Design zu Konstruktion wechseln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/von-design-zu-konstruktion-wechseln/12010)

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**Author:** [@Jullo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jullo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/von-design-zu-konstruktion-wechseln/12010 "2021-03-22T16:57:41Z")

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Hallo zusammen, Ich hab beim installieren direkt mal mit allen Funktionen spielen wollen und habe jetzt leider bei mir die Design Variante der App ausgewählt. Kann ich noch zu der Konstruktions Variante wechseln? Gibt e…

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## [Memory leak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-leak/12004)

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**Author:** [@mikaelbartlett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikaelbartlett)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-leak/12004 "2021-03-22T11:34:08Z")

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Hi I’ve been testing the beta macOS app for a week. The app has been open in the background and today I got a warning that the system has run out of application memory. Shapr3D has a lot of memory allocated as can be s…

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## [Still some issues since 3.60](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/still-some-issues-since-3-60/11768)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/still-some-issues-since-3-60/11768 "2021-03-22T10:20:24Z")

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Alright I’m kind of loosing it here. I was waiting for the 4.0.0.957 to take care of the problems I have and it doesn’t. Shapr worked good until the 3.60 when I started having this issue. I’m on mac mini big…

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## [TtPossible improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ttpossible-improvements/11999)

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**Author:** [@eeek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ttpossible-improvements/11999 "2021-03-22T01:17:51Z")

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I don’t know if this is the right section but I have two improvements that I would like to see. Instead to a folder content why not have a drop down list. This makes it easier dragging items from one folder to another. …

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## [Coloured lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coloured-lines/11995)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coloured-lines/11995 "2021-03-21T14:01:02Z")

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Can Shapr3D develop a feature like -when creating a 2d drawing from a model can we give different colours to different lines as required . For example - I have a cross section area and I want it to appear more specific s…

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## [Is here provided dotted line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-here-provided-dotted-line/11977)

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**Author:** [@Lilian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lilian)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-here-provided-dotted-line/11977 "2021-03-21T13:33:39Z")

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I am a new user of this app, but I can’t find dotted line here. Can anyone help ?

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## [Levelling model for 3d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/levelling-model-for-3d-printing/2872)

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**Author:** [@Kevlad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kevlad)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/levelling-model-for-3d-printing/2872 "2021-03-21T08:48:45Z")

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Hi all, Im new to 3d printing so forgive the bad question. Ive designed ‘yet another spool holder’ for my 3d printer but I’ve done something wrong and when I export the STL file and put it into the slicer programme, the…

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## [Exporting to 3D printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-3d-printer/11984)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-3d-printer/11984 "2021-03-21T08:00:35Z")

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Hi, I just wondered if there is a streamlined way to prepare my design for printing. Right now I take my final part and UNION said part and then export the part as a STL file. This works but it would be nice if there is…

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## [Selection headaches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-headaches/11964)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-headaches/11964 "2021-03-20T18:58:50Z")

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Selection problems causing time loss: I have 2 bodies who’s faces are aligned, trying to select the smaller body to move it for subtraction in the larger body. I can selected the edges but not the body easily. Frustratin…

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## [I thought it was me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-thought-it-was-me/11979)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-thought-it-was-me/11979 "2021-03-20T16:44:48Z")

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This is not a major issue for me but I thought I should say something so it can get some visibility and possibly fixed. Or tell me what I am doing wrong here. When I start a drawing and the first shape is not a line I’v…

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## [Designing a smoothie bottle - two bodies or only one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-a-smoothie-bottle-two-bodies-or-only-one/11970)

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**Author:** [@TristanV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TristanV)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-a-smoothie-bottle-two-bodies-or-only-one/11970 "2021-03-20T15:53:35Z")

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Hi, what is best practice when designing a smoothie bottle? Two bodies, one for the bottle and one for the liquid or only one body? I will export later STL to Adobe Dimension. thanks Tristan

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## [2D drawings - change bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-change-bodies/11857)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-change-bodies/11857 "2021-03-20T11:35:10Z")

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After adding notes and dimensions to a drawing I decided I want another body from my model in the drawing. I go to Views. Tap change bodies and make my selections. I’m surprised when the bodies shown in the drawing don…

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## [Isolated Selection Alternative in 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolated-selection-alternative-in-3d/11972)

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**Author:** [@Sunpoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sunpoint)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolated-selection-alternative-in-3d/11972 "2021-03-20T11:19:39Z")

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Hi Community! Problem With choosing areas in 3D. I would like to choose the areas (according to the picture below ) automaticly and Not with pencile because there are lot of at the grid. Andy Idea how i lenght the grid…

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## [Carpentry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carpentry/11958)

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**Author:** [@Renec](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Renec)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carpentry/11958 "2021-03-19T22:52:20Z")

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Hi there ! Anyone using shapr3d for carpentry work ?

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## [Would love to see a 2D export format, too](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/would-love-to-see-a-2d-export-format-too/85)

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**Author:** [@abakker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/abakker)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/would-love-to-see-a-2d-export-format-too/85 "2021-03-18T17:28:32Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing I’d love to see a 2D export format like DWG/DXF for compatibility with my CAM software - Vcarve pro. STLs do really well for 3D milling, but for stuff t…

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## [Is it possible to print 2D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-print-2d/1227)

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**Author:** [@kega76](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kega76)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-print-2d/1227 "2021-03-18T17:28:06Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hi, just started using this app which so far looks great. However I haven’t found any possibility to print my drawing on a regular printer and paper. I’…

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## [Dxf export issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-issue/9480)

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**Author:** [@Jman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-issue/9480 "2021-03-18T17:27:09Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Having issue dxf export or dwg export. When I export I’m only getting sketches. No solid bodies at all. Special problem since I made have pushed or pull…

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## [Expect a new feature of making perspective draws](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expect-a-new-feature-of-making-perspective-draws/5139)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expect-a-new-feature-of-making-perspective-draws/5139 "2021-03-18T17:25:32Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing I am amateur at CAD, shapr3D is the first and only tool I can use, now I need to make 2D perspectives but I have to work this out in other CAD software,…

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## [2d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-printing/4161)

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**Author:** [@Jojo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jojo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-printing/4161 "2021-03-18T17:24:23Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hi, is it something new about printing 2D drawings? Is it possible?

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