# Modeling Questions

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## [Material cross hatch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-cross-hatch/6717)

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**Author:** [@Keo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Keo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-cross-hatch/6717 "2020-02-23T00:57:48Z")

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Is there any way to set a material cross hatch? So a brick wall actually looks like brick.

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## [Need help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help/6705)

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**Author:** [@Trentnaq](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Trentnaq)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help/6705 "2020-02-21T12:55:01Z")

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Not sure what happened I am new to this but when I import two objects to the same sketch they are on different “planes” I guess you would say. one Shows all the sketch dimensions the other doesn’t and it’s gray rather th…

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## [Lines in stl file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-stl-file/6699)

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**Author:** [@Ebethscott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ebethscott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-stl-file/6699 "2020-02-20T16:29:26Z")

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My caster says there’s a problem with the stl files creating these fine lines. Is there any way to prevent this? Or save as 3dm which is what they’d prefer?

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## [Printing wrong size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-wrong-size/6697)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-wrong-size/6697 "2020-02-20T11:03:52Z")

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So the problem is that every time i make a 3D model and print it, the actual size value is not correct. As in making a 4mm circle it ends up coming out 6 to 7mm not sure what I’m doing wrong but can you point me in the …

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## [Dimensions mirrored when exporting sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-mirrored-when-exporting-sketch/6684)

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**Author:** [@staromistr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/staromistr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-mirrored-when-exporting-sketch/6684 "2020-02-19T14:09:55Z")

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When i export a sketch with dimensions the dimension numbers are displayed as mirrored when I open the sketch. I have tried different tools for viewing to the export but they all display the text as mirrored? How can I a…

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## [Screw threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-threads/2024)

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**Author:** [@MRQ2U](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MRQ2U)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-threads/2024 "2020-02-19T11:22:30Z")

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I need to create some screw threads, matching male & female. These need to be functional - i.e. work when I physically print them. I’m new to Shapr3D and have 3.0.4. I searched for tutorials but can’t find anything defi…

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## [Array array array](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-array-array/6688)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-array-array/6688 "2020-02-19T03:05:23Z")

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I was just wondering if you could get some of the benefit of the much-wanted array feature with a variation on sweep. Instead of creating a body, it would create copies of the faces, at specified intervals instead of con…

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## [Sketch not closed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-closed/6678)

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**Author:** [@Lesliev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lesliev)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-closed/6678 "2020-02-18T13:05:52Z")

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Sometimes when creating a complex sketch there can be a situation where the sketch isn’t closed. Could be just a very small gap where two ends don’t quite join. Finding that incorrect join can be very difficult as the on…

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## [Sketches - on planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-planes/6550)

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**Author:** [@stringboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stringboy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-planes/6550 "2020-02-15T19:39:10Z")

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Simple question. Why is not possible to rename sketches? All other items appear to have the rename function. If the drawing becomes complex it would quite useful to be able to separate sketches by name. Cheers PeteM

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## [Modeling a tetrahedron in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-tetrahedron-in-shapr3d/6656)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-tetrahedron-in-shapr3d/6656 "2020-02-15T13:55:20Z")

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Good morning, about the video that was posted some time ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUmExNxQaZw Something is unclear to me: why set an angle of 19,471?? Seems to me a workaround, if I set an angle of 20° degr…

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## [Problem with flat in 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-flat-in-3d/6637)

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**Author:** [@KKittel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KKittel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-flat-in-3d/6637 "2020-02-13T09:40:33Z")

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Hello together, I started using this app lately and it is really useful but also very complex. I tried to create a shape of something I want to build but now I‘m stuck. I want to ‚close‘ the surface of the object with …

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## [How to create this lip?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-this-lip/6648)

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**Author:** [@threeteamodeler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/threeteamodeler)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-this-lip/6648 "2020-02-12T07:40:24Z")

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I’ve been trying to model simple items around the house to improve my 3d modeling skill but I am getting stuck on creating this lip. I can easily enough create the body through a 2d sketch and revolve, but I am having tr…

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## [Scale with reference points?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-with-reference-points/6652)

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**Author:** [@Wroughtenart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wroughtenart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-with-reference-points/6652 "2020-02-12T13:29:19Z")

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Is there a way to pick points on an imported image and set the distance to scale it to that dimension? I have been doing this for years in other programs would love to do that here as well! Thank you Travis

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## [Output scale of obj for Forger etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/output-scale-of-obj-for-forger-etc/6629)

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**Author:** [@4dxp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4dxp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/output-scale-of-obj-for-forger-etc/6629 "2020-02-11T14:00:34Z")

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Hello Great to work on the iPad When I export to obj and then Forger my scale is about 100.000 units too small. How can I export setting a scale without having to scale the bodies in Shapr3D I would have a complete w…

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## [Can you convert a 3dm file into a stel file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-3dm-file-into-a-stel-file/6639)

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**Author:** [@Soso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soso)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-3dm-file-into-a-stel-file/6639 "2020-02-10T15:33:34Z")

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Can you convert a 3dm file into a STL file?

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## [Is it possible to copy a body from design into another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-a-body-from-design-into-another/6638)

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**Author:** [@Tanker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-a-body-from-design-into-another/6638 "2020-02-10T13:41:19Z")

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I need to copy a body from one design into another Regards Tanker41

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## [Moving and duplicating a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-duplicating-a-shape/6635)

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**Author:** [@steveroofer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/steveroofer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-duplicating-a-shape/6635 "2020-02-09T21:59:22Z")

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Hi Everyone, I’m new to Shapr3D. I’ve been working through the help videos and have started to make a 3D shape (needed for my written instructions and diagrams). It’s a seed bead - toroid shape. But currently it’s wrappe…

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## [Moving parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-parts/6585)

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**Author:** [@Wroughtenart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wroughtenart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-parts/6585 "2020-02-08T03:38:03Z")

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Is there any prospect for moving parts in s3d? I design a lot of stuff that have moving parts and would really like to cycle them so I know how things will work together

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## [Feature request AM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-am/6604)

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**Author:** [@4dxp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4dxp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-am/6604 "2020-02-07T10:35:29Z")

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Hello Really great to work on concepts in Shapr3D I want to ask your attention to the following: With 3D Builder and paint for Windows 10 and Surface tablets, Microsoft has made something very powerful. I am working w…

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## [Help removing a notch from a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-removing-a-notch-from-a-cylinder/6598)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-removing-a-notch-from-a-cylinder/6598 "2020-02-06T22:06:18Z")

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I’m trying to remove the highlighted notch from the inner cylinder of my shape, because it isn’t in line with the center of the shape. I have two questions- How can I remove this notch so I can reapply it? I have be…

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## [Tubular 90](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubular-90/6601)

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**Author:** [@Alexhristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexhristo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubular-90/6601 "2020-02-06T21:13:11Z")

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What is the proper way to make a 4 in tubular 90 degree … other than the spline method?

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## [How to close a sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-close-a-sketch/6600)

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**Author:** [@marian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marian)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-close-a-sketch/6600 "2020-02-06T19:37:53Z")

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I just started learning Shapr3D, why is it that my sketch isn’t closed as in the tutoríals? How do I close a sketch?

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## [Thanks, no. Really](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thanks-no-really/6591)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thanks-no-really/6591 "2020-02-06T09:25:10Z")

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When I take a regular iOS screenshot, Shapr asks if I’d like to try the built-in screenshot feature. But if I really want the iOS screenshot…it keeps asking. Every time. Can’t it take a hint?

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## [Contours united, lines and shapes transform into one object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/contours-united-lines-and-shapes-transform-into-one-object/6498)

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**Author:** [@BJS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BJS)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/contours-united-lines-and-shapes-transform-into-one-object/6498 "2020-02-06T04:38:58Z")

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Hello shapr 3d community! I am Björn from Germany and looking for some help. I’d highly appreciate if someone could fix my problem. When drawing a shape, for easy example a triangle, you will end up with 3 lines/elemen…

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## [Spline Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-tool/2319)

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**Author:** [@Dog107](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dog107)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-tool/2319 "2020-02-05T22:45:40Z")

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I have just downloaded Shapr3D. I can not get the Spline Tool to work. I am keeping the pencil in contact with the screen and pressing and then releasing the pressure, but no joy. I just get a straight line. Version 3.…

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## [Move spline control point in more than 2 axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-spline-control-point-in-more-than-2-axis/6563)

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**Author:** [@ttnova](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ttnova)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-spline-control-point-in-more-than-2-axis/6563 "2020-02-05T19:21:45Z")

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I am adding a cable to the front of a vehicle and using a spline to lay this out. But I’m only able to move the control points in 2 axis. This means I can’t follow the shape of the vehicle. I’m fairly new to the software…

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## [Lite version of Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lite-version-of-shapr3d/6589)

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**Author:** [@Peter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lite-version-of-shapr3d/6589 "2020-02-05T17:26:13Z")

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Hi, it would be good if I could provide my clients with a lite version of the software so they could navigate through their proposed extensions instead of just giving them snapshots. Is there anything I can use, or is s…

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## [How to knurl a knob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-knob/6580)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-knob/6580 "2020-02-05T12:32:32Z")

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I’m sure this is obvious to those that know, but I can’t think how to draw this. I’m crating a knob for an old radio. Around the edge it is knurled, and I can’t work out how to do this. Clearly, you start out with a circ…

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## [Circular pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern/3195)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern/3195 "2020-02-04T14:34:32Z")

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Could you show me a more straight forward way to duplicate a 0.015 mm radius circle over another circle of 5.25 mm diameter for every 7.5 degree. I’ve attached the vid of my own solution. Thanks …

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## [Easier grid placement, any thoughts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-grid-placement-any-thoughts/3271)

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**Author:** [@Zoli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zoli)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-grid-placement-any-thoughts/3271 "2020-02-02T18:48:57Z")

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We think that placing the grid is still not optimal with double tapping on an existing face. It’s hard to make lofts and also a lot of construction plane is needed in the process. We have a solution in mind: If you doub…

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