# Modeling Questions

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## [How to Move Sweep Body Correctly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-sweep-body-correctly/10596)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-sweep-body-correctly/10596 "2020-12-30T10:34:43Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently drawing various examples to learn. Now I noticed that a body that was drawn with “Sweep” cannot be moved. What am I doing wrong? Here is a video about it:

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## [How to get my purchase on my iPad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-my-purchase-on-my-ipad/10595)

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**Author:** [@Henri13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Henri13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-my-purchase-on-my-ipad/10595 "2020-12-30T10:30:08Z")

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Hello, I juste purchased Shapr3D and I received the receipt. But now I don’t know what to do to get my Shapr3D on my iPad… Please can you help me ? Sorry for my bad English, it’s not my language.

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## [Snapping when extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-when-extruding/10570)

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**Author:** [@droussel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/droussel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-when-extruding/10570 "2020-12-30T05:29:36Z")

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Hi, I am purely a hobbyist and also totally new to Shapr3D, having used Fusion360 quite extensively in the past. Happy to give my money to a company that seems to care about its users… I now have to get used to the dire…

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## [Troubles with „subtract“-command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles-with-subtract-command/10575)

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**Author:** [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles-with-subtract-command/10575 "2020-12-29T20:36:55Z")

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Hi there, I am using Shapr 3.54.0 on iPadOS 14.2 and just recently experiencing troubles with the „subtract“-command: After selecting two or more objects, (+) and one or more (-), the „ready“ command-button does not appe…

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## [Subtract issue body type](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-issue-body-type/10585)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-issue-body-type/10585 "2020-12-29T20:08:47Z")

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Here is a body created differently. The body here does not subtract But here it does What is the problem? :nerd\_face:

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## [No parametric connection between sketch and model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-parametric-connection-between-sketch-and-model/10581)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-parametric-connection-between-sketch-and-model/10581 "2020-12-29T17:04:05Z")

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Hello everybody How do I change a diameter, dimension, etc. subsequently? Here is a video of me with an example: I change the diameter on the sketch but the model doesn’t change? For me, one of the most important thi…

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## [Extrude drafted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-drafted/10555)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-drafted/10555 "2020-12-29T13:07:44Z")

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A problem with extrusion is drafted by default It would help a lot if shapr3d team disconnect each action from another Because I suspect this happened due using scale tool.

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## [Perspective Top Down View Possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-top-down-view-possible/10554)

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**Author:** [@fragmaps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fragmaps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-top-down-view-possible/10554 "2020-12-29T13:03:23Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to attain a top down PERSPECTIVE (not flat orthographic) view in Shapr3D? I need a top down view of a city, but I need the camera perfectly aligned, pointing downwards. I don’t want…

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## [ICloud Backup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup/2956)

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**Author:** [@danielkrice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielkrice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup/2956 "2020-12-29T08:14:12Z")

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New to Shapr3D and loving the app. Quick question - I see that the app is mentioned in my iCloud backup but is this actually backing up all my files/designs and is this assigned against my account? Any way of accessing …

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## [Quickly hide a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quickly-hide-a-body/6361)

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**Author:** [@jared](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quickly-hide-a-body/6361 "2020-12-29T01:58:16Z")

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Hiyas! So, I’m wondering if there is an easy way to hide a body without having to go into layers? It’s easy enough when you’re not organizing your bodies/sketches, but I’m a bit of an organization freak. So, removing se…

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## [Coming from Sketchup and finding my marks\>](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coming-from-sketchup-and-finding-my-marks/10291)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coming-from-sketchup-and-finding-my-marks/10291 "2020-12-29T00:04:12Z")

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Hi there, I’m new to shapr3d and would like to know if I can change the way I’m drawing a line I’ll explain : Most of the time I don’t need to be precise at the 1/64th. I would love to have the option to draw by 1/16th…

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## [Terrible user experience for iPad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/terrible-user-experience-for-ipad-pro/10540)

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**Author:** [@Rav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rav)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/terrible-user-experience-for-ipad-pro/10540 "2020-12-27T21:47:14Z")

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This app is pointless for the ipad user. I’m an architect for over 25 year, and I was looking forward to trialing this as a modeller tool for concept stuff and early design tests. It’s in no way as intuitive or simple …

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## [Latest version / bugs thread for MacOS Beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-version-bugs-thread-for-macos-beta/10530)

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**Author:** [@Curiobot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiobot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-version-bugs-thread-for-macos-beta/10530 "2020-12-27T08:12:37Z")

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Hello! I’ve just now downloaded the Shapr3D Mac beta and will be playing around with it over the next few days / weeks. Just confirming, is version 3.55.0.606 still the latest? If there are any version updates could you…

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## [Help making a pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-a-pattern/10519)

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**Author:** [@Roly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-a-pattern/10519 "2020-12-26T15:43:12Z")

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Trying to copy a simple pattern of circles down a line all 6” apart. When I copy the first circle it doesn’t allow me to put in the distance I want the copy to go. Is there a simple way to make a pattern of sketches. Thi…

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## [Make eye dropper tool work on imported pictures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-eye-dropper-tool-work-on-imported-pictures/10515)

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**Author:** [@mvmaastricht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mvmaastricht)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-eye-dropper-tool-work-on-imported-pictures/10515 "2020-12-25T04:51:35Z")

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I’m happy there’s an eye dropper tool to select colours, but I’d like to be select colours in an imported photo. Especially natural colours like wood are hard to emulate and not being able to use the eye dropper on pict…

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## [Kinematic linkage simulator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kinematic-linkage-simulator/8666)

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**Author:** [@Dangcl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dangcl)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kinematic-linkage-simulator/8666 "2020-12-24T20:21:54Z")

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Is it possible to model kinematic linkage simulator ?

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## [Christmas Discount for Pro?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/christmas-discount-for-pro/10509)

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**Author:** [@JhayVoSolo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JhayVoSolo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/christmas-discount-for-pro/10509 "2020-12-24T10:18:50Z")

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New user. Would like to support but I’m just a hobbyist and I’m usually using desktop apps like Zbrush. Any plans for discount on subscription in the near future?

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## [Sheet Body Cannot be Selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-body-cannot-be-selected/5119)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-body-cannot-be-selected/5119 "2020-12-23T19:10:26Z")

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Hi guys I wonder if someone can help to explain my problem… I’ve imported a stp file and unable to edit it, being shown the “sheet body cannot be selected” message But with a similar/same model/process the other day …

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## [Cannot import STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-step-file/10495)

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**Author:** [@shahmirj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shahmirj)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-step-file/10495 "2020-12-23T14:30:42Z")

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Hi, I’m simply uploading STEP files from McMaster (as per the tutorials) and gives me import errors. https://www.mcmaster.com/90294A633/ is the file I am trying to import, and attached is what get when I try to import. …

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## [Where can I download DIN elements?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-i-download-din-elements/10490)

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**Author:** [@Jorge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jorge)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-i-download-din-elements/10490 "2020-12-23T09:49:27Z")

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Hello, can you recommend a library where you can download DIN elements such as screws, pins and washers? Thanks :wink:

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## [I was told there would be Lidar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-was-told-there-would-be-lidar/8049)

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**Author:** [@Klas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Klas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-was-told-there-would-be-lidar/8049 "2020-12-23T01:11:56Z")

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…and somebody stole my stapler. But seriously, yours is the only 3D app I’ve seen that features use of the LIDAR camera in the creation process, which is why I downloaded it. It is an awesome app in itself, and I will d…

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## [Export stl and obj results differences](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-and-obj-results-differences/10475)

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**Author:** [@Tellojsu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tellojsu)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-and-obj-results-differences/10475 "2020-12-22T21:20:46Z")

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Hi, When I export a simple drawing and import to prusaslicer i get different results. The stl results in much larger diameter circles while the obj results in slightly more accurate size circles. I have attached screens…

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## [Creating complex shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-complex-shape/10146)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-complex-shape/10146 "2020-12-22T16:48:06Z")

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!\[image|346x500\](upload://zzaDygW2eJm7Vsz3yQJWigW8ivv .jpeg) I am trying to create the fuselage fairing below the tube structure, there is a longer one and a shorter one. You will see I have the fuselage profile …

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## [Flat to round](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-to-round/6081)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-to-round/6081 "2020-12-22T16:25:24Z")

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How can you wrap a flat image to a round image. I’m trying to take away from the round image, so it looks inprinted

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## [Double Locator Cube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-locator-cube/10473)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-locator-cube/10473 "2020-12-22T14:46:23Z")

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Not sure how it happened but at some point while working on the house plan design the location cube (I’m sure it has another name) duplicated. Both would move together with the main one and both were fully functional. It…

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## [Can’t get spline tool to work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-spline-tool-to-work/4620)

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**Author:** [@Guillermorage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Guillermorage)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-spline-tool-to-work/4620 "2020-12-22T08:30:14Z")

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Hi, I’m using an IPad Pro new gen 2018 with an Apple Pencil (2nd gen), ive seen the tutorials and practicing, it might be a problem with this current software version and the new pencil because it’s not recognizing the p…

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## [Dimensions different from Autocad export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-different-from-autocad-export/10472)

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**Author:** [@Brett-o](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brett-o)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-different-from-autocad-export/10472 "2020-12-22T07:42:13Z")

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Drawing dimensions change when I save from Autocad (DWG or DXF) and open in Shaper3D. I have created a drawing in Autocad mechanical 2018 and the dimension of a particular object is 10mm. When I open the file in Shaper…

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## [First-time launch experience](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-time-launch-experience/10427)

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**Author:** [@jwr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jwr)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-time-launch-experience/10427 "2020-12-21T23:06:08Z")

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Hi, I’ve been watching Shapr3D closely for a while now (in fact, I’d probably be a paid subscriber by now if only it had history-based parametric modeling). I recently thought it would be a good idea to install it on my…

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## [Connecting spheres with cylinders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-spheres-with-cylinders/9918)

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**Author:** [@Saleh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Saleh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-spheres-with-cylinders/9918 "2020-12-21T18:02:54Z")

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Hello, I am trying to draw multiple spheres connected with cylindrical shapes for a chemistry topic. But I am having difficulties aligning the cylinder in different direction. I would appreciate any help. Thanks

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## [Simple 3D dimensions not printing as designed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-3d-dimensions-not-printing-as-designed/10460)

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**Author:** [@Bapski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bapski)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-3d-dimensions-not-printing-as-designed/10460 "2020-12-21T03:42:23Z")

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Hello everyone! My first post and foray in 3D design. I designed a simple headset spacer 15mm high about 34mm OD and 26mmID but when i printed it it was way bigger than the dimensions i drew. What did i do wrong? Thank…

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