# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=222

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## [Translate tool , when copying, creates body on the way of translation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-tool-when-copying-creates-body-on-the-way-of-translation/9325)

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**Author:** [@Vit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-tool-when-copying-creates-body-on-the-way-of-translation/9325 "2020-10-12T15:24:34Z")

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I created a body, when I tried to copy the body, using translate tool, new body was copied and pasted and the old body changed, it now extended all the way along the translation distance.

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## [DXF export planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-planes/9176)

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**Author:** [@mere\_iron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mere_iron)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-planes/9176 "2020-10-12T15:15:05Z")

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Greetings! Loving the sketch environment but I am having trouble exporting as DXF from anything but the top/bottom plane. Saving Each Plane Separately and sending as zip but when importing to Fusion or Solidworks anythi…

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## [Workspace disappearing and grid is glitching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-disappearing-and-grid-is-glitching/9295)

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**Author:** [@rabiadenise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rabiadenise)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-disappearing-and-grid-is-glitching/9295 "2020-10-12T02:51:09Z")

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Hi, I’m fairly new to Shapr3D so this could be an easy fix. I’m not sure if I hit a button and did something but my workspace disappeared and when I zoom in and out it’s like the entire workspace and grid glitches/flash…

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## [Screen Rotation Orientation Options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-rotation-orientation-options/9304)

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**Author:** [@ThirtyFive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThirtyFive)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-rotation-orientation-options/9304 "2020-10-09T16:53:46Z")

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Based on my use, the screen rotation movement achieved by moving my finger up and down is based around the X-axis, and rotation left and right is based on the Y-axis. This means that if I set my camera using the top rig…

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## [Combining lines from trace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combining-lines-from-trace/9279)

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**Author:** [@Wrighth1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wrighth1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combining-lines-from-trace/9279 "2020-10-08T14:55:32Z")

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Hi. I am trying to build a part for my motorcycle by tracing from a photo. I can do I the trace and loft no problem but when I try to add a chamfer I cant select all the lines that make up the outline. Is there a way of …

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## [Draw a shape a certain dimension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-shape-a-certain-dimension/9286)

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**Author:** [@PetePetePete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PetePetePete)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-shape-a-certain-dimension/9286 "2020-10-08T02:44:53Z")

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If someone wants to draw a ring (picture like a large wedding band) that is 10cm in diameter… how/where are the parameters to do so. I am not able to find the measurement/dimension aspect of this. A ring is simple enou…

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## [Change 3D Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-3d-model/9273)

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**Author:** [@Papa\_Schlumpf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Papa_Schlumpf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-3d-model/9273 "2020-10-06T21:49:04Z")

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Hello After I have extruded a model from a 2d drawing it is still possible to change dimensions in the 2d drawing so that these changes will also change in the 3d model As an example I am constructing an inclined ramp …

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## [Can a secondary school studebt from Hong Kong get the educational license?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-a-secondary-school-studebt-from-hong-kong-get-the-educational-license/9253)

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**Author:** [@Suppp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Suppp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-a-secondary-school-studebt-from-hong-kong-get-the-educational-license/9253 "2020-10-06T11:07:18Z")

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I am a secondary school student from Hong Kong, does the educational license apply to a secondary school student from Hong Kong?

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## [Cannot Fill Sheet Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-fill-sheet-body/9255)

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**Author:** [@cammcgregor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cammcgregor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-fill-sheet-body/9255 "2020-10-06T01:40:28Z")

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Hello! I am new to 3d modeling and 3d printing and am trying to make my dad a 3d model of our favourite mountain to ski at for christmas. I downloaded the sheet body from a website online called Terrain2STL and of course…

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## [Boolean Union Failures Rhino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-union-failures-rhino/9257)

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**Author:** [@Molldoll](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Molldoll)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-union-failures-rhino/9257 "2020-10-04T20:58:58Z")

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Hi, I am trying to do a boolean union and can’t figure out why it keep failing…any ideas?

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## [Show 3D model on web page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-3d-model-on-web-page/9058)

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**Author:** [@Gray](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gray)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-3d-model-on-web-page/9058 "2020-10-04T10:36:22Z")

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Does anyone know the best way to put Shapr3D models on a WordPress site. The common formats seem to be glTF, glb, stl and obj+mtl. Shapr3D exports STL and Obj (without the materials). Many thanks

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## [Improvement suggestions for Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvement-suggestions-for-shapr3d/9249)

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**Author:** [@SAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SAM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvement-suggestions-for-shapr3d/9249 "2020-10-04T06:44:25Z")

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Hi, After I worked for a while with other 3D softwares and compared with this app, I guess may be users need more control on modeling processes, and here are my suggestions I hope it will be useful: More working on N…

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## [Dxf export problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-problems/9240)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-problems/9240 "2020-10-03T09:46:08Z")

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Hi there everyone. I’m currently drawing in a flat plane for sending to plasma cutter But not all of the info is translating on the import Can anyone help explain someone did come back and say i needed to put the draw…

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## [Struggling with threads/screws](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-with-threads-screws/9236)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-with-threads-screws/9236 "2020-10-03T09:51:20Z")

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Is the any news on a Thread tool? I know the solution for this is the Revolve tool. But I usually end up with issues like this: Maby you should make a «threads and gears workshop» :wink:

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## [Write on surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507)

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**Author:** [@Giovanni](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Giovanni)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507 "2020-10-03T09:40:49Z")

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Is it possible write some Word/letter Whit different font on surface, directly without drowing, sorry for mi english.

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## [Future features + fixes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-features-fixes/9225)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-features-fixes/9225 "2020-10-02T09:41:42Z")

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Hey guys, So been using shapr3d for a while now and im curious if these will be fixed soon or added ( if not currently there). open spline modeling - I usually do alot of art by extruding splines. Right now you need a …

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## [Import “Filetype”, then Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-filetype-then-extrude/9231)

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**Author:** [@Deeprlyeh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deeprlyeh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-filetype-then-extrude/9231 "2020-10-01T16:24:59Z")

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Can I import a file and extrude directly from it? If so what file types can I do this with? Aside from CAD or similar programs. I want to be able to extrude from some type of image or svg. The specific problem is impor…

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## [Webinar on reverse engineering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-on-reverse-engineering/9217)

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**Author:** [@rdiddly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rdiddly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-on-reverse-engineering/9217 "2020-09-30T13:32:46Z")

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I was watching the Webinar on reverse engineering yesterday from a link that arrived in my inbox. He starts by modeling a magnetic cabinet clasp. At 7 minutes in he extrudes the underside of the base he has created immed…

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## [Group construction axes/planes with objects they belong to](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-construction-axes-planes-with-objects-they-belong-to/9200)

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**Author:** [@ovidiu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ovidiu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-construction-axes-planes-with-objects-they-belong-to/9200 "2020-09-29T18:45:56Z")

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It’d be very nice to have construction axes and/or planes be grouped with the object they were referenced from. Ideally I’d like to be able to transform an object and have all the construction axes associated with it als…

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## [Copying the face of an object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-the-face-of-an-object/9218)

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**Author:** [@Husar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Husar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-the-face-of-an-object/9218 "2020-09-29T18:24:46Z")

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I have an object that that has an odd extrusion based on an axis. I want to make a copy of the top face of the extruded object. Is this possible? See the attached image. I want to make a copy of the selected blue fac…

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## [Importar archivos en versión gratuita](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importar-archivos-en-version-gratuita/9216)

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**Author:** [@carlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carlos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importar-archivos-en-version-gratuita/9216 "2020-09-29T13:49:36Z")

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Hola solo me a dejado importar un archivo y nada más ahora me pide la versión pro Porque si pone que en la versión gratuita de pueden importar sin límites. Gracias gran aplicación

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## [Modification des croquis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modification-des-croquis/9198)

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**Author:** [@MichelAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichelAM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modification-des-croquis/9198 "2020-09-29T06:25:18Z")

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Bonjour, je souhaiterais modifier certaines cotes dans les croquis (après les avoir transformer en pièce 3D) mais ça ne fonctionne pas, si je modifie une cote dans le croquis, le 3D ne se modifie pas. J’ai beaucoup rech…

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## [Prolate ellipsoid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prolate-ellipsoid/9208)

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**Author:** [@jcstasik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcstasik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prolate-ellipsoid/9208 "2020-09-29T06:20:22Z")

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Hello, I need to model a rather very complex shape, and at a core of it is the prolate ellipsoid. Does anyone have an idea whats the easiest way to make that?

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## [Flip the world cordinates when exporting to other programs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flip-the-world-cordinates-when-exporting-to-other-programs/9205)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flip-the-world-cordinates-when-exporting-to-other-programs/9205 "2020-09-28T16:44:37Z")

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In shapr3d the Z-axis is the vertical axis just like with most 3D printers. But some other 3D programs ( Forger and Apple reality Converter/composer) the Y-axis is considered as the vertical axis. This means that I usua…

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## [Open curves and loops](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/open-curves-and-loops/9187)

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**Author:** [@ShawnG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShawnG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/open-curves-and-loops/9187 "2020-09-28T11:35:27Z")

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Hi all hope everyone is well. I have a design that when I try to code it tells me I have open loops and curves. Is there a function on Shaper to check for and correct them. Thanks for any wisdom you all have

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## [Hide and unhide parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-and-unhide-parts/7884)

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**Author:** [@mhek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-and-unhide-parts/7884 "2020-09-28T09:48:26Z")

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I have a 300 part assembly and want to hide everything but 4 parts. You can hide all parts with one tap. But there is no way to unhide any sub components. Currently the only way is to hide all 300 parts one at a time,…

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## [Ridges on rounded shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ridges-on-rounded-shapes/9170)

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**Author:** [@Andyc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andyc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ridges-on-rounded-shapes/9170 "2020-09-28T01:32:09Z")

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Hi, just getting to grips with the basics, and now trying to add ridges to rounded shape, in particular pill shaped shapes. I now want to round it off at the top and have the ridges blend into a smooth surface… Any ideas…

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## [Shapr3d to Morpholio trace - No export colours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-morpholio-trace-no-export-colours/9085)

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**Author:** [@Charlesunruly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Charlesunruly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-morpholio-trace-no-export-colours/9085 "2020-09-27T18:35:14Z")

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I am trying to export my shapr3d file to morpholio trace which works fine as an OBJ file. however, it does not export the colours in the shapr file. I drag it over to morpholio and it is just the white model with no colo…

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## [Regarding Shapr Account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regarding-shapr-account/9190)

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**Author:** [@Sid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sid)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regarding-shapr-account/9190 "2020-09-27T00:14:41Z")

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Hi, Istvan and team. I just want to confirm that my Pro subscription is set up to renew automatically via the credit card you have on file. May I get feedback on this? Also, can you tell me the date of the year this com…

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## [Arc mid point needed, and other sketching basics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arc-mid-point-needed-and-other-sketching-basics/9179)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arc-mid-point-needed-and-other-sketching-basics/9179 "2020-09-26T21:10:54Z")

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As far as I can tell, there is no way to access the midpoint of an arc. This also means that there is no way to dimension the distance between the midpoint of an arc and other sketch geometry. Please add this ability i…

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