# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=219

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## [No horizontal/vertical button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-horizontal-vertical-button/9768)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-horizontal-vertical-button/9768 "2020-11-15T18:15:31Z")

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Is there a way to make sure when I add a horizontal axis to a construction plane it is perfectly horizontal/vertical When I add a horizontal axis there is no way to make sure the newly created axis is perfectly strai…

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## [Present a patent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/present-a-patent/9770)

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**Author:** [@leoscanf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leoscanf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/present-a-patent/9770 "2020-11-15T17:36:14Z")

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Hello everybody, I would ask you if I can use a 3D model made with Shap3D to present a sketch for a patent rather than using a technical design. Thank you

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## [Deform bodied](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deform-bodied/9707)

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**Author:** [@Miniaturemisfits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miniaturemisfits)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deform-bodied/9707 "2020-11-13T20:08:05Z")

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Hey is there a way to deform a body? Say I wanted to push in at certain points bending the object?

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## [Material textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-textures/7959)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-textures/7959 "2020-11-13T16:06:37Z")

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Are there any plans to be able to add material textures down the line similar to what solid works has?

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## [Cloud Computing for Rendering?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud-computing-for-rendering/9746)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cloud-computing-for-rendering/9746 "2020-11-13T15:46:54Z")

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Have anyone here used any cloud Computing solutions for their renderings? Solutions like Shadow Cloud PC? It’s Usually used for gaming, but you can run any windows programs on it. Programs like Blender or Keyshot should…

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## [Easier way to duplicate multiple bodies around a point?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-duplicate-multiple-bodies-around-a-point/9724)

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**Author:** [@pogle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pogle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-duplicate-multiple-bodies-around-a-point/9724 "2020-11-11T21:27:37Z")

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I posted this on the tutorial video: But I’ll also ask it here… Unless I’m missing it, would it be possible to incorporate a feature where you could specify the rotation point and say ‘duplicate 27 times’ …

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## [Math function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/math-function/9692)

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**Author:** [@HotDoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HotDoc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/math-function/9692 "2020-11-11T16:45:09Z")

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How to cremet a line from a math, for example e^^x

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## [Revolving cut?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-cut/9728)

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**Author:** [@Ggoto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ggoto)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-cut/9728 "2020-11-11T16:48:25Z")

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I am new here and have a basic question. I created a sketch on a body showing a cross section and an axis. When I tried to make an revolving cut, it automatically creates 360 solid. I adjusted the revolving angle to a…

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## [Telling two bodies to find common angle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/telling-two-bodies-to-find-common-angle/9726)

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**Author:** [@Svanwinkle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svanwinkle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/telling-two-bodies-to-find-common-angle/9726 "2020-11-11T15:29:44Z")

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This is for a woodworking project. Is there a way to tell these two bodies to find their common angle? Doing subtract, at least in the way I have tried doesn’t work in the way you would cut the wood panel in real life. …

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## [App Freezing on iPad Pro 10.5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-freezing-on-ipad-pro-10-5/9722)

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**Author:** [@my1st66mustang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/my1st66mustang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-freezing-on-ipad-pro-10-5/9722 "2020-11-11T13:31:57Z")

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Hello, I recently started using the Shapr3d app and have noticed that it freezes randomly when using the app, it seems to happen when working with 2D sketches and happens even when working with simple sketches. I would s…

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## [Novice Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/novice-help/9717)

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**Author:** [@MatC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MatC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/novice-help/9717 "2020-11-11T12:33:52Z")

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Whenever I want to make a sketch, it is automatically put on the plane of an already existing sketch

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## [Possibility to undo chamfer/filet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possibility-to-undo-chamfer-filet/9713)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possibility-to-undo-chamfer-filet/9713 "2020-11-11T11:58:13Z")

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Dear all, I’m still a beginner :blush: is it possible to undo a chamfer/filet corner of an object. After I changed the app or haven’t touched my iPad for a while I can’t undo the action anymore many many thanks in advan…

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## [Temporarily hide all colors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/temporarily-hide-all-colors/9647)

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**Author:** [@Beblessed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beblessed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/temporarily-hide-all-colors/9647 "2020-11-10T19:15:51Z")

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Does anyone know if their a way to temporarily hide all colors at once? (And see the default colors-easier to work on). Thank you!

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## [Problem With Making Spline Tangent to Circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-making-spline-tangent-to-circle/9710)

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**Author:** [@henrydmayne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/henrydmayne)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-making-spline-tangent-to-circle/9710 "2020-11-10T16:48:43Z")

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I am trying to design a custom cam using a an inner and outer circle, and a spline to draw the curves between them. It is crucial that the two circles remain at a fixed diameter, and that the spline is tangent to the cir…

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## [Cutting an object from the another one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-object-from-the-another-one/9693)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-an-object-from-the-another-one/9693 "2020-11-10T10:11:44Z")

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Dear all, I’m a beginner of shapr3d and would like to cut one object from another. I tried subtract with keeping none but it does not ended up as I would like. See attached screenshots Beforehand I used to do it while I…

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## [Exported Curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-curves/9698)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-curves/9698 "2020-11-10T09:44:57Z")

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When I try to export the object as a DXF or DWG file, it makes the curves drawn on Shap3r look more like octagonally shaped than smooth. Am I missing any setting I should be aware of?

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## [Split mould ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-mould/9664)

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**Author:** [@Rasheed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rasheed)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-mould/9664 "2020-11-10T08:08:30Z")

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How to make a split mould from a solid object , I have 3d scanned a drone propeller , I find very difficult to split the prop into two half , any way to do it ?

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## [Draft Angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angles/5237)

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**Author:** [@MB\_18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MB_18)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angles/5237 "2020-11-10T04:02:21Z")

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Hi :wave: I already found out that i can create draft angles with the extruding tool, but is it also possible to select single parts of my object in order to create different draft angles?

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## [Has anyone used Shapr with a OneFinity CNC?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-anyone-used-shapr-with-a-onefinity-cnc/9700)

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**Author:** [@Texasrpbrock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Texasrpbrock)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-anyone-used-shapr-with-a-onefinity-cnc/9700 "2020-11-10T02:59:40Z")

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I’m getting a OneFinity CNC in Jan if shipping times hold up. Does anyone else have one or use a CNC with Shapr? My plan is carving signs with it if it will work and get me to the G Code needed. I’m a newbie with CNC but…

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## [App crash problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-problems/9689)

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**Author:** [@MM46](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MM46)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-problems/9689 "2020-11-09T16:41:21Z")

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Hi Guys I’m experiencing intermittent crashes where I can’t close Shapr and need to shut down iPad, restart and then open the App (I’m on version 3.33.0) I also seem to have intermittent periods where no folders can’t …

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## [Copy objects between projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-objects-between-projects/9632)

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**Author:** [@Boatingerika](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boatingerika)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-objects-between-projects/9632 "2020-11-09T11:45:45Z")

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - make it possible to cut’n paste between projects :raised\_hands:t2::nerd\_face: It really is neccessary being able to copy a piece of design/object in a project and paste it into another. I also wis…

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## [Grouping object together](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-object-together/9654)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-object-together/9654 "2020-11-08T18:17:52Z")

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Hi all I’m still struggling with this Is there any tutorial that covers how you group and then assemble different components I’m finding that as I build an object with multiple facets every time I try to move it in a …

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## [Suggestions on how to model this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestions-on-how-to-model-this/9645)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Benjamin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suggestions-on-how-to-model-this/9645 "2020-11-08T17:37:34Z")

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I am currently working on modeling a watch. I am running into issues when it comes to the lugs. This is what I am looking to recreate with the chamfer on an angle? Here is how I am modeling it with no luck. Any …

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## [Why are my circles connected?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-my-circles-connected/9674)

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**Author:** [@Cybercrypt13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cybercrypt13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-my-circles-connected/9674 "2020-11-08T15:25:15Z")

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I have a circle with 5” radius on the xy plane. I need to draw another circle in its center which also happens to be the xy center. So, sketch, circle, click and drag and enter my radius. The issue though is that my n…

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## [How to draw bolt patter?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-bolt-patter/9675)

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**Author:** [@Cybercrypt13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cybercrypt13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-bolt-patter/9675 "2020-11-08T14:39:16Z")

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I have a solid cylinder and want to draw 5 holes through it. I position the first hole using the sketch and punch it through. Now I want to rotate it around an axis or maybe in a linear patter to make 5 more holes. I …

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## [How to open solid works files in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-open-solid-works-files-in-shapr3d/9671)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-open-solid-works-files-in-shapr3d/9671 "2020-11-08T13:16:53Z")

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Can someone tell me how to open sldr files in shapr3d

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## [Create sketch profile using mesh projections?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-profile-using-mesh-projections/9626)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-profile-using-mesh-projections/9626 "2020-11-06T17:05:19Z")

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Is there any way to project a mesh onto a sketch so that the profile shape can be captured? If not, that would be a really useful feature to add. I often remix objects for 3D printing where I have to start with an STL b…

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## [AR is it possible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-is-it-possible/3985)

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**Author:** [@Paulr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-is-it-possible/3985 "2020-11-05T21:26:47Z")

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Ok with the possibility that I may be showing the true depth of my lack of knowledge. I ask this question knowing that there are a lot of people out there who will view this question with the contempt it probably deserve…

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## [Crashing on simple copy operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-simple-copy-operations/9615)

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**Author:** [@robwell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robwell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-simple-copy-operations/9615 "2020-11-04T19:34:20Z")

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With a simple sketch, I have a circle and rectangle that I select and copy-move. It crashes every time. The screen freezes and I have to kill the app. This seems to be new behavior as I’ve never had shapr3d crash on me l…

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## [Is there a way to change the length of this object on just one axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-length-of-this-object-on-just-one-axis/9620)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-length-of-this-object-on-just-one-axis/9620 "2020-11-04T18:51:08Z")

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I made this simple couch shape. I would like to make it longer. From the 6’ it is to 7’6”. I don’t seem to be able to select the edges and faces and translate them the 18”. I cant find a way to split the object at …

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