# Modeling Questions **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=220 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 221 --- ## [Importing DWG file into vector works / perspective drawing to Isometric Axonometric drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dwg-file-into-vector-works-perspective-drawing-to-isometric-axonometric-drawing/9613)
**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dwg-file-into-vector-works-perspective-drawing-to-isometric-axonometric-drawing/9613 "2020-11-04T08:51:20Z")
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone knows how to import into vector works… I am currently working on a 3D site model on my iPad because I find it’s faster and easier than doing it on vector works however (my DWG files don’t… --- ## [Copy and paste to antoher design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-to-antoher-design/9305)
**Author:** [@kaluwu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kaluwu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-to-antoher-design/9305 "2020-11-04T05:13:37Z")
I have been trying to copy and paste one specific sketch or body from one design to another. But I cannot find a easier way other than copy the whole file and delete the unneeded file. It seems very complicated and I bel… --- ## [Export free version info](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-free-version-info/9579)
**Author:** [@Lostboys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lostboys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-free-version-info/9579 "2020-11-03T19:21:45Z")
Hi Can I just check about exporting to stl in the free version. If I create an item with extruded separate sections, does it still keep these as separate bodies when exporting. Because once I import item into keyshot 9… --- ## [Distance between two points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-points/9606)
**Author:** [@LLima](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LLima)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-points/9606 "2020-11-03T08:29:41Z")
I am designing a model for a project. I am attempting to garner the distance between two points on different objects. I am essentially seeking the hypotenuse between these two lengths, and though I could utilize the old … --- ## [Problem with Spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline/9597)
**Author:** [@DSCH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DSCH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline/9597 "2020-11-02T13:37:27Z")
Hi all - I am new to Shapr3D and I tried to draw a curve line using Spline. However, it didn’t function on my iPad even though I followed every step of instructions. Not sure if any of you faces the same issue here? Woul… --- ## [Forgot to size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forgot-to-size/9593)
**Author:** [@Teazyjeweler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Teazyjeweler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forgot-to-size/9593 "2020-11-01T10:38:44Z")
soo I finish a whole peice very complicated peice nd realize I forgot to size as I went nd in the end it was 10mm is there any way to resize the whole thing. I could’ve possibly did it all wrong from the beginning i’m ju… --- ## [Ghost pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghost-pen/9587)
**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghost-pen/9587 "2020-10-31T22:24:36Z")
Hi, somehow I have enabled the ghost pen and the red finger touch, does anyone know how to remove it… I have gone through all the settings and can’t find it anywhere, I have also looked online, someone suggested to go on… --- ## [Feature Request, Orthogonal Surface Lofting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-orthogonal-surface-lofting/9574)
**Author:** [@Wdmccurdy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wdmccurdy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-orthogonal-surface-lofting/9574 "2020-10-30T21:13:55Z")
This is a little hard for me to explain but I’ve ran into this issue doing a few different things. I believe Lofting does line of best fit which is nice sometimes but inconvenient at others. I think it would be nice if t… --- ## [Equal spacing in a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing-in-a-circle/9569)
**Author:** [@BotDoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BotDoc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing-in-a-circle/9569 "2020-10-30T08:09:50Z")
I am sure this is covered somewhere I just don’t see it. I am trying to place 6 circles equal distance in a radial pattern. --- ## [Preparing for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preparing-for-3d-printing/9552)
**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preparing-for-3d-printing/9552 "2020-10-29T10:02:03Z")
So here’s a weird one. Ive managed to export nicely for 3D printing, files import fine, but I’m printing large items that ill need to print in sections, then glue together. With shap3r being so much easier than most, a… --- ## [Solved - Reccomendations for IOS VR app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-reccomendations-for-ios-vr-app/6357)
**Author:** [@Absintheur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Absintheur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-reccomendations-for-ios-vr-app/6357 "2020-10-29T09:16:27Z")
Hi. I’m competly new to the CAD world, but still managed to make a rather detailled drawing of my house fairly quickly. Now I think it could be fun to walk around in it “cardboard”- style VR or at least see it rendered… --- ## [Feature Requests for easier UX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-for-easier-ux/8972)
**Author:** [@Griddable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Griddable)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-for-easier-ux/8972 "2020-10-29T08:16:50Z")
Hello, I’ve been using the free version and just got my pro on, and I had some thoughts that would really help streamline things. My background is in graphic design and UX, and I’m very familiar with adobe interfaces, fo… --- ## [Shapr3D iOS app - IP whitelist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ios-app-ip-whitelist/9549)
**Author:** [@towhid.jamal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/towhid.jamal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ios-app-ip-whitelist/9549 "2020-10-29T03:52:29Z")
Good morning, My name is Towhid, IT Technician from Mandurah Catholic College. We are currently experiencing issues with the Shapr3D iOS app. We believe the Shapr3D services are not going through our internet filtering… --- ## [Tubes are not empty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubes-are-not-empty/9540)
**Author:** [@claudefrancois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/claudefrancois)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubes-are-not-empty/9540 "2020-10-28T16:54:40Z")
Hello, First - congrats for this awesome piece of software ! Now here is my problem: I draw a tube and shell it I draw another tube and shell it I make them cross each other … the intersection is not empty in both tu… --- ## [Help with Group Education licenses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-group-education-licenses/9535)
**Author:** [@mikebilan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikebilan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-group-education-licenses/9535 "2020-10-28T15:09:34Z")
I am a middle school design teacher. I have ~90 students now, and will have a new 90 students in the second semester who need an education version of the iPad app. Currently since we are teaching all our classes online,… --- ## [Tutorial video](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video/9555)
**Author:** [@KJD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KJD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video/9555 "2020-10-28T11:40:10Z")
I have just started with Shapr3D and am no drawing the first object with the accompanying tutorial video. Somehow this video has disapeared and I am now without tutorial. How do I get this tutorial video back? --- ## [Possible to "bend" a body over a half sphere shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-bend-a-body-over-a-half-sphere-shape/9495)
**Author:** [@rvandope](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rvandope)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-bend-a-body-over-a-half-sphere-shape/9495 "2020-10-28T06:45:19Z")
Hi everyone, my name is Rob and I am quickly learning everything I can about Shapr3D and hoping to laser print some metal objects shortly. I’m also brand new to the forum, so thanks in advance for any help. I am wonderi… --- ## [Calculate the length of a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-length-of-a-surface/9548)
**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-length-of-a-surface/9548 "2020-10-28T04:57:28Z")
Is there a way to calculate the length of a surface. I am trying to find the length of the blue curved plate, as well as the yellow plate!. I was looking into having the project 3D printed or milled out but it is not… --- ## [Asymmetrical pyramid aka hip roof](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-pyramid-aka-hip-roof/9513)
**Author:** [@pghumphrey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pghumphrey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-pyramid-aka-hip-roof/9513 "2020-10-27T19:46:55Z")
Struggling to get this asymmetrical pyramid to have a square base. Your thoughts on process please. Thank you. --- ## [Model smaller than cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-smaller-than-cad/9530)
**Author:** [@Ace250](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ace250)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-smaller-than-cad/9530 "2020-10-27T15:15:32Z")
I am trying to model a simple ramp with free version. I have set the height to about 2 inches length to about 6 and width to about 3. I have the measurement setting down as inches but when I load the model up to fusion a… --- ## [Copying assets between projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-assets-between-projects/3907)
**Author:** [@Frosty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Frosty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-assets-between-projects/3907 "2020-10-25T21:14:23Z")
Hi, I am a jewellery designer and a lot of my designs share common assets. Is there a way to copy the sketches or shapes between projects without exporting to Dropbox? So far I have been working on numerous items in the… --- ## [Align Tool and other aligns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-and-other-aligns/9506)
**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-and-other-aligns/9506 "2020-10-25T12:36:41Z")
I like the new Align tool a lot. As I understand it the first body selected “moves” toward the second select body, very clear and intuitive behaviour… so why don’t extend it toward other “aligns”?? For example, concentr… --- ## [1 finger horizontal movements do not spin design on Z axis, spins it counter/clockwise!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-finger-horizontal-movements-do-not-spin-design-on-z-axis-spins-it-counter-clockwise/9493)
**Author:** [@ISeeInHD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ISeeInHD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-finger-horizontal-movements-do-not-spin-design-on-z-axis-spins-it-counter-clockwise/9493 "2020-10-24T14:34:15Z")
I’m so frustrated all the sudden that cannot even navigate around my design. I’m about ready to give up. I just don’t understand and feel like an idiot… I even watched the very introductory video on “Navigation” it cl… --- ## [Imported Images upside down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-images-upside-down/9488)
**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-images-upside-down/9488 "2020-10-23T20:06:49Z")
Hi, just a very little remark: when I import pictures from „photos“ they appear flipped by 180° (See screenshot) Is this something that should be fixed? Best J --- ## [Coordinate/value not in window?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinate-value-not-in-window/9296)
**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinate-value-not-in-window/9296 "2020-10-20T15:37:04Z")
Why on earth would it not be centered in view, not centered on item or where on taps? When editing one has to zoom out to find it! --- ## [Align](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align/9487)
**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align/9487 "2020-10-23T18:51:04Z")
Align is great. Thanks very much. --- ## [How to create a faded channel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-faded-channel/9472)
**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-faded-channel/9472 "2020-10-23T12:56:31Z")
Hey all, This is a helmet shape. So how would you create this recess channel that fade/blends into the main curved surface? Thanks for your help! \` --- ## [Feature request - save checkpoints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-save-checkpoints/4934)
**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-save-checkpoints/4934 "2020-10-23T07:25:34Z")
Hey, I mentioned this feature request in the feature request thread, but I feel it got lost in the forest, so i’m re-explaining it here, so I can more easily reference and refine my requirements. I donn’t know if i’m us… --- ## [Are there any choices for the iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-choices-for-the-ipad/9447)
**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-choices-for-the-ipad/9447 "2020-10-23T02:36:26Z")
I have been working on a project for a while. Now I need to render it with a real appearance, to help people see the fit and finish. I need to add color and texture. Some of the parts are casted aluminum, while other par… --- ## [End points on my design won’t align](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/end-points-on-my-design-won-t-align/9351)
**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/end-points-on-my-design-won-t-align/9351 "2020-10-22T20:48:59Z")
My design won’t automatically align when I’m using the line too, with a pencil. How do I reset the tool so that I get them to align? You can watch the video of it not aligning. This happens to me a lot on … [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=219) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=221)