# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=241

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## [Offset by precise distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-by-precise-distance/3546)

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**Author:** [@gregfridman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gregfridman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-by-precise-distance/3546 "2019-11-08T13:24:18Z")

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Fresh-off-the-boat here… So, I have a cube and I’d like to cut out a cylinder. I make a circle on the face I’d like but now I want the center of the circle to be exactly 10mm from both edges of the cube… how? I can’t se…

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## [Round printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/round-printing/5992)

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**Author:** [@Rossie009](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rossie009)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/round-printing/5992 "2019-11-08T13:22:49Z")

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If I draw a wheel, normely round, and I try to print in 3 d, I get not really a round wheel but it is round with many corners? I use the basic of the program. The prof works well with a higher resolution?

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## [Dimension problem while sharing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-problem-while-sharing/5968)

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**Author:** [@nyctpt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nyctpt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-problem-while-sharing/5968 "2019-11-07T23:27:09Z")

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Hello all, I am having an issue while sharing a design and hope that someone can help. I will try to explain as best I can. Thanks in advance. I am designing several scale set pieces for a musical production. I have…

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## [Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions/545)

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**Author:** [@Roland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roland)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions/545 "2019-11-07T18:38:34Z")

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Hi, is it possible to add dimensions to a drawing and if not is it on the list of things your intending on doing? Thanks

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## [Easier way to make packed circles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-make-packed-circles/5982)

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**Author:** [@drewf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-make-packed-circles/5982 "2019-11-07T15:03:02Z")

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Hi, I wanted to make a sketch with a number of uniform circles which are tightly packed. I made a small block of 6 circles, 2 rows with three in each row. I then constrained the distance between the centers of each ad…

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## [Draw sketch from existing part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-sketch-from-existing-part/5971)

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**Author:** [@Majo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Majo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-sketch-from-existing-part/5971 "2019-11-06T09:45:21Z")

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I would like to know how can I get sketch from existing 3D drawing?

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## [Can not login anymore after last update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-login-anymore-after-last-update/5967)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-login-anymore-after-last-update/5967 "2019-11-05T13:46:55Z")

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It is no longer possible for me to login after the last update . This is what I get back .

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## [Shapr3d on my new ipad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-my-new-ipad/4511)

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**Author:** [@ulven](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ulven)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 10:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-my-new-ipad/4511 "2019-11-05T10:47:06Z")

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Hi, i got my new ipad mini 5 today, and i restored my backup fra icloud and got shapr3d in, but how do i log in to get back my drawings etc on my new unit?

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## [Creat impact drill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creat-impact-drill/5966)

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**Author:** [@Suley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Suley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creat-impact-drill/5966 "2019-11-05T10:40:49Z")

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Hey guys I’m a student who must creat a impact drill. So I need your help!! Technical specifications: Output Power: 600 W No-load speed: 0-2500 min^-1 Torsional: 1,35 Nm Blow count: 0-40000 beats per minute Drill c…

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## [Is there any way to select all the lines in the whole circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-select-all-the-lines-in-the-whole-circle/5963)

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**Author:** [@KWAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KWAN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-select-all-the-lines-in-the-whole-circle/5963 "2019-11-05T08:15:37Z")

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Is there any way to select all the lines in the whole circle？ Another question: when I want to draw a rectangle on the midpoint of a circle, how can I show the midpoint?

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## [Spend several hours to draw a model, but now can not open the file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spend-several-hours-to-draw-a-model-but-now-can-not-open-the-file/5959)

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**Author:** [@SimonWoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SimonWoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spend-several-hours-to-draw-a-model-but-now-can-not-open-the-file/5959 "2019-11-04T18:32:13Z")

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Hi all, I stayed up so late last night and finished a model this morning. That was my assignment for tomorrow. But now I can not open the file, tried some times, even turned off and on my iPad, but it was still loading …

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## [Does anyone know how to label different portion of a 3D model in Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-label-different-portion-of-a-3d-model-in-shapr3d/5952)

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**Author:** [@SimonWoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SimonWoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-label-different-portion-of-a-3d-model-in-shapr3d/5952 "2019-11-04T14:53:17Z")

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Hi all, I drew a 3D model using Shapr3D which was so handy. But when I was trying to label different portion of this 3D model, I didn’t find that function in Shapr3D. If someone knows how to figure it out, I would much …

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## [Assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies/2102)

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**Author:** [@daniel240](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daniel240)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies/2102 "2019-11-04T14:03:42Z")

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Is it possible to create assembly files that can be exported to Solidworks?

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## [Having problems mashing perimeters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-problems-mashing-perimeters/5943)

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**Author:** [@Chazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chazy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-problems-mashing-perimeters/5943 "2019-11-03T13:38:59Z")

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Hello. I’m pretty new to Shapr3D. I did a design, but seems to having problems meshing the perimeters… I don’t know why. I’m came from fusion360 and never had this problem. Does anyone know why?! https://drive.googl…

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## [Using Files with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-files-with-shapr3d/5871)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-files-with-shapr3d/5871 "2019-11-02T19:33:45Z")

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This is not a cry for help but I am wondering if anyone has had similar experiences. First and foremost it would be nice to hear how many S3Ders are using Files in their workflow. Personally I have changed my workflow …

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## [Export to Blender](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-blender/5937)

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**Author:** [@Marek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-blender/5937 "2019-11-01T18:50:26Z")

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Hi, which Typ of file is best to export my model to import it to Blender?

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## [Shapes and sketches question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-and-sketches-question/862)

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**Author:** [@Lefty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lefty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-and-sketches-question/862 "2019-10-31T23:22:58Z")

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In Groups, how does the relationship between shapes and sketches work? I can create a new Groups to organize and toggle visibility of my shapes, but it seems to randomly create different sets of lines under the sketches …

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## [Interface left/right flips](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-left-right-flips/5895)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-left-right-flips/5895 "2019-10-29T13:25:39Z")

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I’ve been away from Shapr3D for a month or two and now back at it, a few things seem to have changed, I like that the move/rotate has become more intuitive. One thing, the interface left/right option on the settings see…

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## [Copying an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-an-object/3281)

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**Author:** [@NeilW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilW)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-an-object/3281 "2019-10-29T08:13:02Z")

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Is it possible to copy an object created on one design screen and paste it into another one?

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## [Hide helper videos?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-helper-videos/5876)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-helper-videos/5876 "2019-10-25T16:41:08Z")

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With the latest version, how do you hide the floating helper video box that shows up at the top of the screen when a tool is active? It’s annoying and takes up valuable screen space.

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## [Reverse Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-selection/5894)

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**Author:** [@Solo-with-others](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Solo-with-others)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-selection/5894 "2019-10-28T15:24:04Z")

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I’m looking for a way to do a logical reverse on a selection. Say I want to work on a single body or export a single body or group… it would be great to be able to “hide all but this” body to get everything out of the w…

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## [How to center an object in an other object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-center-an-object-in-an-other-object/5890)

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**Author:** [@A2019](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/A2019)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-center-an-object-in-an-other-object/5890 "2019-10-27T12:08:26Z")

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I just cant figure it out. How could i center this hollow cylinder in that building block?

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## [Exiting During Processing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exiting-during-processing/5874)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exiting-during-processing/5874 "2019-10-24T13:42:22Z")

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With the projects that I work on… I seem to get a long processing wait time and I was wondering if it would be safe to exit the app to go use another app while Shapr3D is thinking, so I can do other stuff and Shapr3D wil…

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## [Fillet/chamfer problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-chamfer-problem/5863)

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**Author:** [@Hb100](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hb100)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-chamfer-problem/5863 "2019-10-23T03:37:16Z")

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Hi, I’m having trouble for some reason creating a fillet between the outside surface of a lofted tube and an extruded face. Both surfaces definitely intersect but I can’t for the life of me add a fillet. One thing I hav…

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## [Version 3.24(11597) BUG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-3-24-11597-bug/5814)

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**Author:** [@KWAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KWAN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-3-24-11597-bug/5814 "2019-10-23T03:34:53Z")

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I upgraded from version 3.22 and found that the middle point of the rectangle could not be aligned. Previously,it could be automatically aligned. Pls fix and update the version ASAP. Thanks.

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## [How to increase the length of straight line to both sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-increase-the-length-of-straight-line-to-both-sides/5847)

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**Author:** [@KWAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KWAN)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-increase-the-length-of-straight-line-to-both-sides/5847 "2019-10-23T01:50:26Z")

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Every time I increase the length,it will extend to the right. So how to increase the length of straight line to both sides.

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## [Texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture/5860)

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**Author:** [@Ronin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ronin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture/5860 "2019-10-22T14:17:38Z")

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Hello lads, so i’m trying to model a house. can texture or material be added to a body?

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## [Drafting Failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drafting-failed/5850)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drafting-failed/5850 "2019-10-22T11:43:04Z")

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I am trying to extrude the dark blue bars, but whenever I do that I get the error above “Drafting Failed.”. The error shows up when I tap “Done” to start the extrusion process. I also seem to be getting this error with…

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## [Exporting and sharing with colour into another mobile app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-and-sharing-with-colour-into-another-mobile-app/5841)

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**Author:** [@dannyeyoung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dannyeyoung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-and-sharing-with-colour-into-another-mobile-app/5841 "2019-10-20T20:47:30Z")

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Hi, I’m new to CAD and 3D design. I’ve bought the pro version for iPad and it’s great. I’ve drawn some creations that I would like to share with colleagues that do not have Shapr3D. I would like to export my files from…

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## [Exporting OBJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-obj/4789)

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**Author:** [@mzone3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mzone3d)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-obj/4789 "2019-10-20T15:29:45Z")

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Hello. In the pro version, I notice that you can export as an obj. Is there any way of controlling the amount of polys/detail when you export to obj? Or does it export as is? Let’s say you make a machine and you want …

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