# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=239

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## [List with items not shown after export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/list-with-items-not-shown-after-export/6379)

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**Author:** [@Morten.sundet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Morten.sundet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/list-with-items-not-shown-after-export/6379 "2020-01-06T07:47:08Z")

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Hi. I want to show my project to my colleague. My project is a box with electronics inside. When I send it to him he only can see the box. He don’t get the menu list with all the items so he can hide and show the items h…

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## [First print.Advice needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-print-advice-needed/6371)

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**Author:** [@Browny](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Browny)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-print-advice-needed/6371 "2020-01-05T22:05:19Z")

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This is my first attempt at creating a project and print it out.Quite disappointed at the resultThe object in Shapr 3D is circular but the end result when printed was quite different. The slicing was carried out using C…

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## [Dividing/splitting a model for 3d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dividing-splitting-a-model-for-3d-printing/6376)

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**Author:** [@xprojx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xprojx)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dividing-splitting-a-model-for-3d-printing/6376 "2020-01-05T06:53:16Z")

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I have been using Shapr3D for creating objects for 3D printing. It’s great to be able to create or import objects and then export as an .stl file straight to the printer! I have a job to print a huge bolt (16" dia X 48" …

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## [Accidental arcs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accidental-arcs/6336)

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**Author:** [@Pepe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pepe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accidental-arcs/6336 "2020-01-04T19:40:24Z")

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I have been having this issue lately while I try to make a straight line the fricking arc snaps on and only thing to do is to undo and make the line again because it doesnt go back to straight line but completely deletes…

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## [Loftfail with boatmodel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loftfail-with-boatmodel/6367)

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**Author:** [@Peterarie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterarie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loftfail-with-boatmodel/6367 "2020-01-04T13:40:59Z")

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Trying to loft but getting errormessage: loft body has selfintersection… Please help. Peter

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## [Subtract shell opening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-shell-opening/6364)

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**Author:** [@DanielN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielN)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-shell-opening/6364 "2020-01-03T16:49:18Z")

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I have a hollow object (a torus but I have the same issue with any open channel object) of some nominal thickness that I’d like to intersect a surface (in my case a curved one) so that the object opening is retained acro…

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## [First guide. How do you bring it up again?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-guide-how-do-you-bring-it-up-again/4390)

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**Author:** [@Waluigi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Waluigi)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-guide-how-do-you-bring-it-up-again/4390 "2020-01-03T13:36:16Z")

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As the title suggests. I got as far as a shape that looks like a whistle and then closed the tutorial. How do you re open it? Working on an iPad. Cheers ladies and gents

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## [Considerations - when buying iPad & Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/considerations-when-buying-ipad-pencil/4831)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/considerations-when-buying-ipad-pencil/4831 "2020-01-02T07:29:52Z")

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Not looking for Official Help but more putting out a feeler to the Community to garner some views, pitfalls, real experiences or anything else related to getting the best setup to run S3D. I have been happy with the phy…

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## [A few wishes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-wishes/4908)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-wishes/4908 "2020-01-02T05:25:45Z")

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Hi, I have a few wishes for some functions and hope this is the right place to post those: · changing the size of a rectangle should work from the middle when the rectangle is drawn from the middle. Just like a circle …

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## [Creation of a geometric lamp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-of-a-geometric-lamp/6343)

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**Author:** [@djazzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/djazzy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-of-a-geometric-lamp/6343 "2019-12-31T13:07:48Z")

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hello, I can’t reproduce this lamp, image|395x500 I start to make 2 hexagons of different size and a circle then I place in height the largest hexagon and the small circle then i loft except that I can’t keep only t…

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## [Questions about the tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-the-tutorial/6325)

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**Author:** [@Floatingdream](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Floatingdream)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-the-tutorial/6325 "2019-12-27T23:00:30Z")

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Excuse me, I have a question. When I just downloaded the tutorial, I chose industrial design, but I want to use this software to learn about architecture, but I ca n’t find a basic tutorial. Can you help me?

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## [Lagging](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lagging/6306)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lagging/6306 "2019-12-23T23:22:18Z")

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With some of my models that have more detail it starts lagging a lot. My most recent is so slow I’ve had to abandon it all together and I’m only on the base. What am I doing wrong? I’ve seen so much more detailed work th…

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## [Wrong units system when import DWG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-units-system-when-import-dwg/6303)

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**Author:** [@Feli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Feli)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-units-system-when-import-dwg/6303 "2019-12-23T15:21:45Z")

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When import a DWG / DXF file made in mm (decimal units) in Shapr3D they appear in inches. So, 1 mm in my DWG / DXF file is 1 inch in S3D. Could you please help me?

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## [Stretch object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretch-object/6296)

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**Author:** [@Romanmaxi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romanmaxi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stretch-object/6296 "2019-12-21T19:09:13Z")

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No way to stretch an object?

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## [Educational license expiration question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/educational-license-expiration-question/6278)

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**Author:** [@Morales](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Morales)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/educational-license-expiration-question/6278 "2019-12-19T23:13:00Z")

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Hi! My question is, when my educational One-year-free license ends, will I have the chance to get another year for free? Because next year i will be on college too, I love This app and I can’t afford it yet…

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## [Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request/6276)

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**Author:** [@Drew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drew)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request/6276 "2019-12-19T20:10:29Z")

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So every time I start to model the item it starts out grey. Any way to make that an option in the settings? I find it easier to see details with orange lol I say that, because i literally change the color to orange ever…

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## [Help reproducing this?!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-reproducing-this/6266)

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**Author:** [@Chazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chazy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-reproducing-this/6266 "2019-12-19T19:44:30Z")

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Hi guys. Can someone help me reproducing this?! I don’t know how to reproduce the deep inside :confused:

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## [New member & question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-member-question/6230)

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**Author:** [@MOS68X](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MOS68X)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-member-question/6230 "2019-12-19T09:43:46Z")

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Hey y’all, I’m hoping to get some help in here and maybe see if there is some kind of user upload area where we can share our models if we want to. Ok, little bit of back history, the first CAD software I’ve played with…

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## [I think I found a bug while doing an extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-think-i-found-a-bug-while-doing-an-extrusion/6265)

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**Author:** [@Pepe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pepe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-think-i-found-a-bug-while-doing-an-extrusion/6265 "2019-12-18T13:09:55Z")

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I have faced this issue while tried to extrude from a surface on top of a cone shape. It should go straight up with no cone shape but it cannot do it without continuing the cone. This pisses me hugely. I cannot even sket…

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## [Fonts on model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fonts-on-model/6264)

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**Author:** [@Papierski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Papierski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fonts-on-model/6264 "2019-12-18T08:00:41Z")

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Can I take a font in illustrator make it a vector then import it to cut out of the model

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## [6 months review](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/6-months-review/6254)

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**Author:** [@DaMarkiM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DaMarkiM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/6-months-review/6254 "2019-12-16T18:02:56Z")

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After having joined the Shapr-crowd about half a year ago, using (and loving) it daily since then, there are still a number of issues i would like to list as feedback for the devs. And hey - maybe a few of you have some …

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## [Spurious statements and missing prompts!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spurious-statements-and-missing-prompts/6245)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spurious-statements-and-missing-prompts/6245 "2019-12-16T08:45:05Z")

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Hi Firstly, I get a permanent pink text box top centre, saying “IPad Pencil may not be connected”. What’s all that about? Second, all my prompts no longer pop up, e.g. if I select a tool, it no longer prompts the first…

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## [Does shapr3d support macros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-support-macros/6251)

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**Author:** [@jmbart54](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jmbart54)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-support-macros/6251 "2019-12-15T05:55:54Z")

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was wondering if shapr 3d supported macro use. Looking to record range of motion in a machine assm. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

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## [Error message when exporting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-exporting/6240)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-exporting/6240 "2019-12-13T11:30:45Z")

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I’m trying to export to HQ STL and every time it says “invalid bodies in the model which cannot be exported”. How do I fix this?

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## [Can’t Lock Distance At Current Size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-lock-distance-at-current-size/6146)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-lock-distance-at-current-size/6146 "2019-12-11T15:24:45Z")

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I have two hexagons that are 1” apart and I just want to lock that distance, but seem to be having trouble doing this even though I did the same thing else where. I sent the file to you guys already after posting this m…

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## [Heels and shoes components](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/heels-and-shoes-components/6212)

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**Author:** [@Hyppyayo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hyppyayo)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/heels-and-shoes-components/6212 "2019-12-11T11:58:38Z")

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Hello I’m new here, I use poweshape on my pc, I’m learning Shapr3D to draw stl when travel. I tried to draw heels and it’s very complex in my opinion, because have to create a slice pattern to loft. In power shape I can…

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## [Can I create a ‘sketch’ from a ‘body’?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-create-a-sketch-from-a-body/6219)

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**Author:** [@BLAC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BLAC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-create-a-sketch-from-a-body/6219 "2019-12-11T09:42:57Z")

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Hello all, I am new to this and am trying to create plans for an English wheel I will cut on my CNC plasma table. I’m trying to ‘flatten’ everything into pieces and was wondering if there was a way to convert the highli…

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## [360 degree projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/360-degree-projection/6206)

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**Author:** [@Lostboys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lostboys)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/360-degree-projection/6206 "2019-12-11T08:05:02Z")

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Hi How do I do a 360 degree projection around a cylinder?, \*\*\*update \*\*\* I have worked out using the copy feature with axis in centre of object you wish to project pattern on, then do multiple copies and rotate by deg…

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## [Any Way To Create Separate Bodies?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-create-separate-bodies/29)

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**Author:** [@Masterjack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Masterjack)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-create-separate-bodies/29 "2019-12-08T20:37:00Z")

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I just started using the app and had a question. Since it supports boolean operations - how do you create separate parts in order to use, let's say a subtraction boolean? For example - I create a basic cube, Then I want …

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## [Ideation tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ideation-tool/6183)

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**Author:** [@Fredrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ideation-tool/6183 "2019-12-07T12:30:43Z")

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Hi, in webinars i noticed the use of Ideation Tool. It looks like a part of Shapr3D. How am I able to use this tool?

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