# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=207

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## [3D to 2d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-2d/7541)

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**Author:** [@Heritage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Heritage)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-2d/7541 "2021-03-18T17:22:18Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Very new to the software and drawing in 3d. Having issues with creating 2d drawings from bodies. I have projected the drawing onto the new plane but w…

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## [Exporting Images for 2D Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-images-for-2d-drawing/9759)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-images-for-2d-drawing/9759 "2021-03-18T17:21:33Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing How do I get just a white model with lines like the one pictured in the guide for this?

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## [Save 2d planes with measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-2d-planes-with-measurements/7840)

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**Author:** [@DenJS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DenJS)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-2d-planes-with-measurements/7840 "2021-03-18T17:18:26Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hi there, spend a day drawing my first model, looks nearly perfect to me, now I want to save it as a pdf with dimensions and send to a manufacturer to …

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## [Print-outs with dimensions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-outs-with-dimensions/3359)

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**Author:** [@XJO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XJO)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-outs-with-dimensions/3359 "2021-03-18T17:12:22Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hi there, I use this Tool just a few days now and I am really impressed so far! What I miss is the possibillity to make a normal Print-out on a standa…

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## [Need a little help migrating my workflow from Solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-little-help-migrating-my-workflow-from-solidworks/11451)

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**Author:** [@cbSTI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cbSTI)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-little-help-migrating-my-workflow-from-solidworks/11451 "2021-02-16T15:31:14Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing I have been learning Solidworks in my spare time for about a year now, but I cant use the student edition for work, and the Pro version is laughably out…

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## [Technical drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawing/9086)

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**Author:** [@Papa\_Schlumpf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Papa_Schlumpf)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawing/9086 "2021-03-18T17:05:57Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing it is possible to create a technical drawing of the 3D model In Shapr3D

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## [Dimensions at 3D objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-at-3d-objects/170)

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**Author:** [@Picaflor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Picaflor)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-at-3d-objects/170 "2021-03-18T17:00:41Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hello I not found a simple way to see the dimensions at a 3D object. (Like in 123D Design). Is only possible to see it in sketches?

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## [Outputting basic drawings in A3 for manufacturing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outputting-basic-drawings-in-a3-for-manufacturing/2044)

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**Author:** [@CraigMarshall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CraigMarshall)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outputting-basic-drawings-in-a3-for-manufacturing/2044 "2021-03-18T17:00:26Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hi guys, Very new to this app. It looks very promising for my work which is in the architectural industry, designing, fabricating and installs Facade S…

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## [Show dimensions on final product](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-dimensions-on-final-product/3714)

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**Author:** [@grem444](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/grem444)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-dimensions-on-final-product/3714 "2021-03-18T16:59:39Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hi I’m new to drawing I’m wondering how to look at dimensions on my finished product please

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## [It’s time for Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-s-time-for-dimensions/7158)

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**Author:** [@Lesliev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lesliev)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-s-time-for-dimensions/7158 "2021-03-18T16:58:35Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing As mentioned in many posts on this forum and elsewhere there is currently no way to show model dimensions in exported 2d or 3D images or files. The “ wo…

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## [Export available for furniture production firm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-available-for-furniture-production-firm/3310)

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**Author:** [@Alexei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexei)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-available-for-furniture-production-firm/3310 "2021-03-18T16:57:51Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Hey everyone! What is the easiest way to prepare drawings for production using Shapr3D? I mean that workers could see the measurements?

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## [Dimensioned drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioned-drawings/2645)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioned-drawings/2645 "2021-03-18T16:56:59Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Is there a way, either natively of by using a 3rd party app, to convert Shapr3d drawings to dimensioned diagrams? Thinking much like old hand drawn blue…

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## [New user - focusing on woodworking projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-focusing-on-woodworking-projects/11944)

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**Author:** [@nibeck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nibeck)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-focusing-on-woodworking-projects/11944 "2021-03-18T15:59:15Z")

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Just downloaded the beta, looking forward to digging in. I’m focusing on using SHapr3D for woodworking but come at it with a lot of 3D experience from other apps like Cinema4D and Sketchup. Mac + iOS support is a definit…

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## [Accuracy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accuracy/11921)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accuracy/11921 "2021-03-18T14:42:03Z")

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Here I have imported a image of Shree yantra. I want the dimensions to be -eg : 100 by 100 and not 100 by 98.761. How can I get accurate dimensions here?

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## [Glitches anyone?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitches-anyone/11935)

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**Author:** [@Tavis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tavis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitches-anyone/11935 "2021-03-18T12:16:05Z")

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Is anyone experiencing glitches after updating to the latest version of Shapr3D?

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## [Deleting or removing parts of your drawing and 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-or-removing-parts-of-your-drawing-and-3d-printing/11890)

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**Author:** [@Jwhittaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwhittaker)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-or-removing-parts-of-your-drawing-and-3d-printing/11890 "2021-03-17T19:51:11Z")

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Attached is an item I’m making, how doi delete parts that are not attached to the actual drawing, for instance below image a there is a small solid that I want to remove. Also part a I would like to remove from the rest …

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## [How to change e mail address](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-e-mail-address/7136)

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**Author:** [@Robin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-e-mail-address/7136 "2021-03-17T16:53:51Z")

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Hi It is necessary for me to change my e mail address. Not the address used for this forum but used in the app. How is the procedure? Thx Robin

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## [Align Faces to Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-faces-to-plane/11896)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-faces-to-plane/11896 "2021-03-17T12:48:39Z")

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I am making this kit card. I drew the plane assembled but now I am moving all the parts to produce the card. Is there a way to align a set of faces to the “exact” same plane? I know I can slice everything but that woul…

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## [Problem with no layers error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-no-layers-error/11913)

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**Author:** [@Jwhittaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwhittaker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-no-layers-error/11913 "2021-03-16T23:04:30Z")

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Hi, Attached is a link to my stl file and a pic, when I try to print I am getting no layer error in slicer program. Test

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## [New User Frustration](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-frustration/11899)

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**Author:** [@rtcapo7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rtcapo7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-frustration/11899 "2021-03-16T21:09:07Z")

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I’m a hobbyist trying to use the free version on an iPad. I imported 1 image and wanted to change it. I deleted it but I’m not able to insert another image without upgrading an image. Is there something I’m missing? B…

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## [Drawings added to Shapr3d for windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-added-to-shapr3d-for-windows/11910)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-added-to-shapr3d-for-windows/11910 "2021-03-16T17:27:12Z")

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do you see adding drawings to the Shapr3d for windows any time soon. Thank you

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## [Can't select \`Sketch\` drill down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-select-sketch-drill-down/11854)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-select-sketch-drill-down/11854 "2021-03-16T12:27:19Z")

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This happens to me quite often. For some reason, I cannot select the Sketch button. I can see it knows I am touching it but the draw options do not appear. Other buttons work as shown here. To recover I kill the app and…

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## [Giving metallic look to the 3d model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/giving-metallic-look-to-the-3d-model/11893)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/giving-metallic-look-to-the-3d-model/11893 "2021-03-15T13:45:47Z")

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Can I give metallic look to the 3d model? It would be very helpful.

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## [Has Rotation Behavior Changed?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-rotation-behavior-changed/11892)

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**Author:** [@Steamflyer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steamflyer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-rotation-behavior-changed/11892 "2021-03-15T13:29:33Z")

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Was using the app on MacOS and noticed that the rotation behavior was no longer intuitive using the right mouse button. Today opened the app on the iPad and found the same problem. I have a part opened and the view set t…

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## [With New Huion Tablet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/with-new-huion-tablet/11891)

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**Author:** [@fredlef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fredlef)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/with-new-huion-tablet/11891 "2021-03-15T12:34:52Z")

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Hi - just a note that I’m really excited about this. Learning my new Huion tablet at the same time and having this on the Mac is awesome. Would like to see an option to allow for seamless transition between ipad and Ma…

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## [Problem outputting to stl for 3D printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-outputting-to-stl-for-3d-printer/11885)

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**Author:** [@Jwhittaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwhittaker)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-outputting-to-stl-for-3d-printer/11885 "2021-03-15T04:41:02Z")

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I created a 3D object and exported it to stl, when I open it in the Gcode converter, the program shows the object but when I select preview it only has few items on the screen. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I have a re…

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## [Fillet trouble](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-trouble/11886)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-trouble/11886 "2021-03-15T02:01:38Z")

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I am having a problem with the fillet tool. Help!

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## [File hierarchy & organisation upgrade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-hierarchy-organisation-upgrade/11883)

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**Author:** [@ARDA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ARDA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-hierarchy-organisation-upgrade/11883 "2021-03-14T23:10:35Z")

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Love the speed of app development, thank you! Please could you spend a bit of dev time to improve the file hierarchy and organisational side of the GUI, as after a couple of years driving the pro version, I have a spraw…

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## [Can not login?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-login/11877)

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**Author:** [@kevinj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kevinj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-login/11877 "2021-03-14T17:48:12Z")

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Hi i can not login… Signed up with a Hobby subscription. But i only get “Error”? I have confirmed my email but nothing works. And “Forgot your password” does not work…

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## [Offset after full fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-after-full-fillet/11874)

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**Author:** [@Liamwazzo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Liamwazzo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-after-full-fillet/11874 "2021-03-14T15:56:57Z")

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Hello, Apologies in advance if this has already been covered. I searched but could not identify keywords that provided a topic with solutions. Situation: Adjusting a cuboid’s length via a face offset is clear and simpl…

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