# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=221

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## [Adding New I'd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-new-id/9475)

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**Author:** [@Sid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-new-id/9475 "2020-10-22T16:41:28Z")

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I am a subscriber and want to add a new iPad to my account, but, there is no apparent way to do this. Your able assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. EDIT: Please See The Following Post.

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## [Working with type / importing form Illustrator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-type-importing-form-illustrator/9454)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-type-importing-form-illustrator/9454 "2020-10-22T11:32:07Z")

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There is an older post from one year ago, but I think the problem is still unsolved. Thus I open a new topic: Does anybody have a workaround for using type in shapr? I want to use type (single shapes or words not longer …

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## [Import DWG files and work on it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dwg-files-and-work-on-it/9469)

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**Author:** [@DucNguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DucNguyen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dwg-files-and-work-on-it/9469 "2020-10-22T11:01:41Z")

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After try to open a few files. The window is always empty. Can someone help me

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## [Is shapr3d can be replacement to fusion 360?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-can-be-replacement-to-fusion-360/9464)

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**Author:** [@solim112](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/solim112)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-can-be-replacement-to-fusion-360/9464 "2020-10-22T08:13:37Z")

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am a industrial engineering student, i want to know if shapr3d can replace fusion 360, and can i add tolerances that be very accurate with this application?

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## [Snapping a circle to a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-a-circle-to-a-line/9441)

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**Author:** [@FrogCustoms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrogCustoms)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-a-circle-to-a-line/9441 "2020-10-21T18:52:22Z")

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Greetings, in OnShape you can do coincident constraints. Is there something similar here? In my previous model it would auto snap now for some reason it wont snap and i cant find the coincident constraint.

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## [Workspace Crashing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-crashing/9446)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-crashing/9446 "2020-10-21T16:30:34Z")

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Hi My saved project workspace will no longer open for me - it crashes after loading. I’m wondering if using the information provided somebody can tell me if upgrading to the latest iPad will give me access again? (Perh…

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## [App Crashing when I am opening design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashing-when-i-am-opening-design/9453)

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**Author:** [@Gendb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gendb)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashing-when-i-am-opening-design/9453 "2020-10-21T15:02:14Z")

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This has happened with two of my designs now. As soon as I open a design and attempt to do anything the entire app shuts down! I have updated the app + ios + have turned ipad on and off again. How can I fix this ?

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## [Forum notifications / emails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-notifications-emails/9457)

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**Author:** [@FrogCustoms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrogCustoms)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-notifications-emails/9457 "2020-10-21T14:42:32Z")

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How do i shut them off. Just because i wanted to check out the community doesn’t mean i want 100 notifications a day.

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## [Title Block](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-block/9436)

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**Author:** [@LPP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LPP)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-block/9436 "2020-10-20T15:33:01Z")

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Good day to all in the Shapr3D community. New user here, first time posting. I had the app for a while but did not give it any time. I have been using it for few few weeks now. My question is simple and I have not foun…

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## [How to update version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-update-version/9429)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-update-version/9429 "2020-10-20T15:02:44Z")

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I see that there’s a new version 3.52, I have checked my version and it shows 3.50. The question is how to initiate an update. I don’t see a way to update the version. I have checked the settings under “version” and tag …

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## [Is there a wish list?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wish-list/9419)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wish-list/9419 "2020-10-20T06:06:04Z")

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As christmas is coming up soon I wonder if there is a wish list for new funtions in shapr. Because if there WERE any, I would wish for a “non-proportional scaling tool”. Anybody else? Best regards J

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## [Need help for school project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-school-project/9424)

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**Author:** [@alexvui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexvui)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-school-project/9424 "2020-10-20T02:42:18Z")

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Hello all, I’m trying to design this box for a school project unfortunately I’m stuck I can’t even make the box itself. in principle I know how to draw but the 3D is beyond me. if someone could help me by explaining t…

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## [Another Way](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-way/9377)

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**Author:** [@jpulaski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jpulaski)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-way/9377 "2020-10-19T18:35:45Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Need Help for chamfer: I took a slightly different approach. It’s more involved, but I think it might offer more control. Sketch a circle with the desired radius of the rounded corner. S…

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## [Construction Lines in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-in-shapr3d/9391)

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**Author:** [@FrogCustoms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrogCustoms)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-in-shapr3d/9391 "2020-10-19T15:56:52Z")

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I am creating a box for pens. I am trying to add details to the box for my clips. When i was testing onshape they had a feature to create construction line that had no bearing on the model and i could constraints to mov…

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## [Swapping Tools Losing selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/swapping-tools-losing-selection/8931)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/swapping-tools-losing-selection/8931 "2020-10-18T18:57:46Z")

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Hi, Whenever I have a selection that I want to scale and then move/rotate I lose the selection on swapping between the tools. I guess scaling and then moving is a common and very often used procedure. Then why does one …

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## [How to connect some of my work that is floating to the work area](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-some-of-my-work-that-is-floating-to-the-work-area/9384)

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**Author:** [@Builder101](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Builder101)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-some-of-my-work-that-is-floating-to-the-work-area/9384 "2020-10-18T18:57:18Z")

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Hi, I need help I have a shape and it is “floating” over the work area How do I make it so that it is no longer floating

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## [Image views orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-views-orientation/1856)

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**Author:** [@Pennyroyal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pennyroyal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-views-orientation/1856 "2020-10-18T17:44:59Z")

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I use Shapr3D for furniture design. I start in front view. Since the latest two updates (one this morning) when I go to isometric view the view is from behind. Now in order to see a front view in isometric easily I need …

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## [Creating a bifurcation cylinder (y-shaped)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-bifurcation-cylinder-y-shaped/9362)

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**Author:** [@oaselim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oaselim)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-bifurcation-cylinder-y-shaped/9362 "2020-10-18T15:28:17Z")

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Hello, I would like to know how to create a Y-shaped cylinder. I am currently able to create a cylinder and create angulations in it. Could you kindly illustrate me how to do a bifurcation? Thanks.

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## [How to make a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-shape/9383)

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**Author:** [@Builder101](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Builder101)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-shape/9383 "2020-10-18T15:25:52Z")

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I have a some lines that make a triangle how do I make this from 2d to 3d

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## [Substract context mesh from aechitectural Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/substract-context-mesh-from-aechitectural-body/9372)

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**Author:** [@Lux27](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lux27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/substract-context-mesh-from-aechitectural-body/9372 "2020-10-17T19:43:55Z")

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Hi, I’m using Shapr3D as architect, and cannot find a way to substract the context sheet mesh body (stl format) from a created body to print it properly (so that the base of the body fit the profile of the context when p…

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## [Need Help for chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-chamfer/9354)

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**Author:** [@alexvui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexvui)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-chamfer/9354 "2020-10-16T15:35:31Z")

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Hello, This is my first time with Shapr, I try to design this box, but i dont arrive to make this type of chamfer. It will be very helpful if someone can explain me how to do this… Big thanks, Alex

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## [Extrude along a path? From a 3D studio users mind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-along-a-path-from-a-3d-studio-users-mind/9358)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-along-a-path-from-a-3d-studio-users-mind/9358 "2020-10-16T11:02:43Z")

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So, I’ve done a lot of 3D in the past and studio max was my favourite as it was more of a modelling platform, eg create a shape then edit into what you want. So shapr seems the ideal tool for use on my ipad as its very …

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## [Solved - Aligning two surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-two-surfaces/6609)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-two-surfaces/6609 "2020-10-15T14:24:32Z")

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Update from Shapr3d team: We have just released the new 3d alignment tool feature with the 3.52 app version :partying\_face: This will allow you to simply tap on the body faces to get them snapped together. Simply upda…

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## [Project onto the shell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-onto-the-shell/9345)

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**Author:** [@Schmid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schmid)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-onto-the-shell/9345 "2020-10-15T09:36:33Z")

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This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. Hello and good day. I can’t test it yet, but I am excited about the new tools. Congratulations, the new alignment tool seems to be really interesting. Can I someh…

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## [Solved - Feature suggestions: Alignment & Distribution - Resolutions - Sketch Temporary Lock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-feature-suggestions-alignment-distribution-resolutions-sketch-temporary-lock/5282)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-feature-suggestions-alignment-distribution-resolutions-sketch-temporary-lock/5282 "2020-10-15T08:28:28Z")

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ALIGNMENT & DISTRIBUTION: There have been many Alignment suggestions. This is with respect to separate Objects without reliance on Snapping to other Objects. E.g., A Group/Row/Random Placement of Objects selected as a…

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## [Solved - Best workaround to align these round shapes (3D snap) in a compartment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-best-workaround-to-align-these-round-shapes-3d-snap-in-a-compartment/7076)

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**Author:** [@Claudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Claudio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-best-workaround-to-align-these-round-shapes-3d-snap-in-a-compartment/7076 "2020-10-15T08:21:35Z")

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Since a 3D snap feature is still missing, I’m asking which is the state of art workaround to accomplish this task. Referring to the following picture: I need to place several copies of these red beads into the compar…

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## [App changes my work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-changes-my-work/9340)

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**Author:** [@Thisappsucks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thisappsucks)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-changes-my-work/9340 "2020-10-14T21:48:06Z")

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The app changed my work I have been working with this app for a long time Now it has join to crap No one answers questions I crash all the time And this is all with the best tech you can find for this app Can someo…

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## [Fluid shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fluid-shape/9336)

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**Author:** [@Ann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fluid-shape/9336 "2020-10-14T13:52:13Z")

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These are a pair of earrings that I have handmade but I’d like to translate them into a 3d model on shapr3d. I’ve spent about a week trying to figure out the best way to do this and haven’t managed to get a fluid look. …

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## [Multiplying Objects At Equal Distances](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplying-objects-at-equal-distances/9329)

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**Author:** [@cnp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cnp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplying-objects-at-equal-distances/9329 "2020-10-13T11:51:54Z")

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As an example say you are drawing a comb. You know how wide you want the comb but how do you copy each individual tooth of the comb and make each tooth equal distances apart without drawing each individual tooth ?

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## [How is a sweep like this drawn?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-a-sweep-like-this-drawn/9327)

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**Author:** [@msifans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msifans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-a-sweep-like-this-drawn/9327 "2020-10-13T05:59:24Z")

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I saw this picture in other fans’ Forum. I’m curious about how he drew it. I haven’t understood it for a long time. Or is this one imported from other CAD software?

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