# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=218

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## [Gears and rotation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gears-and-rotation/9902)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gears-and-rotation/9902 "2020-11-30T01:02:13Z")

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Hello :wave: Is there an easy way to do gear threads ? This done with rotating and copying sketch on it’s center Because I couldn’t get this to revolve on it’s center. Also I’d like to mention it’s a good idea to…

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## [App Freezes on copy of move](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-freezes-on-copy-of-move/9763)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-freezes-on-copy-of-move/9763 "2020-11-29T17:03:22Z")

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Why all of a sudden the app freezes (crashes) on copy or move. (for about two weeks)I don’t see a update for the app recently. I have a 2017 ipad pro 12.9 Its very frustrating. I just made my subscription payment yester…

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## [Add text to models coming?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-to-models-coming/5107)

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**Author:** [@kshapley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kshapley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-to-models-coming/5107 "2020-11-28T23:08:21Z")

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Do we know when the ability to add text to models will become available? This is and has been my number one need from day one since I started using this app. It’s been a 18 months years since I asked last. I know you’ve…

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## [Mirror](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror/9907)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror/9907 "2020-11-28T21:28:13Z")

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OK, now I can’t seem to get the “mirror” function to work. I thought I was doing fine with it - has the new update messed with it?

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## [Need help on shaping a basket](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-shaping-a-basket/9892)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-shaping-a-basket/9892 "2020-11-28T19:03:22Z")

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Dear community, hope you are all fine! I’m trying to shape a „basket“ Please see attached picture. I tried to revolve but then it is round shaped and I cannot shell it but I need it rectangular kind of like but with so…

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## [Subtract tool issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-issue/9899)

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**Author:** [@Trey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Trey)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-issue/9899 "2020-11-28T16:16:41Z")

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So I’m learning Shapr3D and was following along with the " 3D Modeling a Microphone on iPad | Shapr3D" tutorial. At about 7:50 in the video the Subtract tool is used. When I attempt to use the Subtract tool I’m unable to…

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## [Diamond models for jewelry design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/diamond-models-for-jewelry-design/6202)

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**Author:** [@Duc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/diamond-models-for-jewelry-design/6202 "2020-11-27T15:58:09Z")

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Hi, I’m learning to design jewelry and I need some tips on how/where to get the 3d model of diamonds in different shapes and sizes. Does Shapr3D have diamond model library that I can import/download? Can you suggest s…

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## [Imported Files help pls !?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-files-help-pls/9888)

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**Author:** [@Alyicia13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alyicia13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-files-help-pls/9888 "2020-11-27T09:22:15Z")

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Is it possible to work on imported cad files? I have downloaded some files and am unable to work on them as when I double click the face it goes freakish colour and I can’t see any detail. But I can on my own designs A…

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## [Frequent crash in version. 3.52](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/frequent-crash-in-version-3-52/9477)

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**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/frequent-crash-in-version-3-52/9477 "2020-11-26T21:02:54Z")

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Frequent crash in new version. 3.52 - iOS version 14.0.1 - iPad Pro 10 5". Happens every few minutes when I try to move hexagons or lines on a plane. The file is not complex at all. The app freezes and I need to switch t…

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## [Measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements/9884)

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**Author:** [@dhill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dhill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements/9884 "2020-11-26T16:22:06Z")

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Hello, I just downloaded Shapr3D and currently doing the tutorials. The tutorial says I should be 1mm but mine is set at 10mm. How do I adjust this?

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## [Helix and threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helix-and-threads/9866)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helix-and-threads/9866 "2020-11-25T18:12:11Z")

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Hello New user here :slightly\_smiling\_face: I’ve bought my new iPad just for you :grin: So I’ve been onshape user for around 2 years “My starting point at 3D modeling on Android” There is something I liked most is …

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## [Sketch plan grouping?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plan-grouping/9875)

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**Author:** [@Thierry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thierry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plan-grouping/9875 "2020-11-25T13:59:59Z")

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Is it possible to have several groups in a sketch plan? For exemple, in the tutorials, is it possible to have a group with the circles and another one with the arcs?

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## [Show iPad touches during demo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-ipad-touches-during-demo/9874)

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**Author:** [@Thierry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thierry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-ipad-touches-during-demo/9874 "2020-11-25T13:36:03Z")

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I love Shapr3D, just as a hobby that reminds me the hours I spent in school on technical drawing table :slight\_smile: I’d like to show Shapr3D during a little stream I have. How can I show where fingers and pencil are …

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## [How is it converted to USDZ?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-it-converted-to-usdz/9865)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-it-converted-to-usdz/9865 "2020-11-24T21:41:16Z")

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How does the app deside when exporting to usdz?: Shiny vs Matt? Plastic vs metalic? And also Transparent doesn´t work? Is it possible to add sliders for this? It doesn´t have to show in the design mode, but If it cou…

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## [Need advice on modeling a car](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-advice-on-modeling-a-car/9676)

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**Author:** [@Beblessed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beblessed)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-advice-on-modeling-a-car/9676 "2020-11-23T17:40:12Z")

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Hi Group, I scanned a car using lidar and imported it in. Created the wheels and placed a plane on the center line. Now I am stuck. Where / how do I begin modeling the body? I can’t seem to find any tutorial videos on …

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## [Can I get full functionality back to my file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-get-full-functionality-back-to-my-file/9648)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-get-full-functionality-back-to-my-file/9648 "2020-11-23T09:45:53Z")

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I recently exported a copy of a part from a main file to start a new file, it copied fine. When I try to cut or sever the part in half it refuses to. I did not notice the format I copied, so can I reexport it to a new fi…

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## [Adding texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-texture/9838)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-texture/9838 "2020-11-23T09:36:35Z")

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Does Shapr3D have a texture option/tool. I want to create a castle that has stone brick etc texture… Thanks in advance for any tips or suggestions…

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## [Non uniform scaling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling/9822)

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**Author:** [@jeremyocooney](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jeremyocooney)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling/9822 "2020-11-23T05:29:59Z")

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I saw that this is a pretty common question but is there any plan to bring this feature into Shapr? The app itself works great but you shouldn’t have to export to another Cad software just to do one operation. This and …

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## [Lofting improvements?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-improvements/9818)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-improvements/9818 "2020-11-20T21:20:47Z")

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Hey team, So recently i had to give up on shapr3d curve lofts as they are super super limited. i was wondering if anyone had an update on when thats being worked on?. Generally all organic shape work i pass through UMa…

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## [How to achieve misc. holes in any shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-achieve-misc-holes-in-any-shape/9808)

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**Author:** [@claudefrancois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/claudefrancois)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-achieve-misc-holes-in-any-shape/9808 "2020-11-20T14:48:53Z")

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Hi - I wonder how you would do to achieve this kind of design. I would like to give my creation a biomesh holes look like that. cheers

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## [A few different questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-different-questions/9799)

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**Author:** [@Miniaturemisfits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miniaturemisfits)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-different-questions/9799 "2020-11-20T12:13:28Z")

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Hey folks! Alright so I am using Shapr3D for something that doesn’t seem like something people are generally using it for. Namely I am using it for laser cutting. I made laser cut buildings and terrain for hobbyist doing…

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## [Replace face tool vs revolve for arc in model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-tool-vs-revolve-for-arc-in-model/9682)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Benjamin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-tool-vs-revolve-for-arc-in-model/9682 "2020-11-20T09:52:00Z")

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I have followed a couple of different watch modeling tutorials. I have learned a lot but also left having some questions. I am looking for the best approach to creating the end lugs on an angle while having the middle p…

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## [App used for Photos in the Reverse Engineering Webinar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-used-for-photos-in-the-reverse-engineering-webinar/9756)

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**Author:** [@chrissayre](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrissayre)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-used-for-photos-in-the-reverse-engineering-webinar/9756 "2020-11-18T13:03:09Z")

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Hi All, I am watching the reverse engineering webinar and it is very informative. The instructor may have said in the video what app he used to take the side view photos used, but I missed it. Can anyone tell me what is…

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## [Import .obj to blender 2.8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-obj-to-blender-2-8/6812)

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**Author:** [@Lumberjack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lumberjack)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-obj-to-blender-2-8/6812 "2020-11-16T15:26:08Z")

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Hello i Try to export obj in blender 2.8 but topology and mesh flow is very poor i cant use m’y création in blender Anybody have the same trouble ? How can i fix that?

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## [How to create low poly surface texture?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-low-poly-surface-texture/9777)

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**Author:** [@carlowisse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carlowisse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-low-poly-surface-texture/9777 "2020-11-16T10:33:23Z")

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I am just wondering if there is an easy and possibly procedural way to create these low poly surface faces as seen on the vases? - If not, what would be the best way to go about doing them?

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## [How to « put a wall » on side of an open shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-a-wall-on-side-of-an-open-shape/9740)

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**Author:** [@claudefrancois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/claudefrancois)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-put-a-wall-on-side-of-an-open-shape/9740 "2020-11-16T10:12:29Z")

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I tried on left part of the picture to « close » the left side of the shape with a « form » I made in 2D - this Is not satisfying and not pro. How could I do to achieve this nicely ? Thank you very much

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## [Complex object app crash opening or copying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-object-app-crash-opening-or-copying/9771)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-object-app-crash-opening-or-copying/9771 "2020-11-15T23:49:08Z")

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I think I have hit a limit. I’m designing a picture frame to be 3D printer, I found an appropriate model to start with, then duplicating and rotating items to create the size and shape I want. Ive struggled through app…

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## [Into compatible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/into-compatible/9765)

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**Author:** [@DaniiDSJ17](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DaniiDSJ17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/into-compatible/9765 "2020-11-15T20:06:25Z")

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Helé me, my format DWG is no compatible, i can t import the layers …

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## [Pyramid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pyramid/9762)

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**Author:** [@Ben100](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ben100)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pyramid/9762 "2020-11-15T19:58:07Z")

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Hi there I am new user and I need help how to draw a pyramid. PLZ help TNX

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## [Measurements problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-problem/9755)

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**Author:** [@Pompilz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pompilz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-problem/9755 "2020-11-15T19:53:41Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing How can i take a picture of the project with the measurements

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