# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=242

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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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## [Duplicate objects in a layer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-objects-in-a-layer/380)

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**Author:** [@Apixel1234](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Apixel1234)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-objects-in-a-layer/380 "2019-10-20T13:14:56Z")

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Maybe I missed this, or it's a feature request, but is there a way to duplicate a layer with objects easily? I often build objects for Boolean operations and I hate losing them after the operation. I might need them ag…

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## [Subscription status?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-status/5832)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-status/5832 "2019-10-20T10:36:22Z")

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Hi. How can I tell when my subscription is due and am I on auto renew? Thanks.

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## [Body edge info & new Scale tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-edge-info-new-scale-tool/5826)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-edge-info-new-scale-tool/5826 "2019-10-20T09:58:25Z")

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Whenever I select an edge, the radius and diameter used to be shown at the bottom of the screen (only the area is shown now). Is that info available elsewhere? Regarding the new Scale tool: how does one use the new ‘Cop…

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## [Mistakes, scale and area of work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mistakes-scale-and-area-of-work/5838)

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**Author:** [@Sofia071001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sofia071001)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mistakes-scale-and-area-of-work/5838 "2019-10-20T09:16:25Z")

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Hello First of all I can’t attach my model cause the app doesn’t allow me to do it I just did my first model on the app. I send it to the lab to print it but they told me there are some mistakes, it is not scaled and i…

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## [Creating a kobber pipe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-kobber-pipe/5835)

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**Author:** [@OVAS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OVAS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-kobber-pipe/5835 "2019-10-19T17:46:48Z")

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I need hjelp creating a kobber pipe. I have created the dimensions. But how do i change the materiale type? Best regards Tore

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## [Regaining Accidental Lost Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regaining-accidental-lost-selection/5830)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regaining-accidental-lost-selection/5830 "2019-10-19T09:01:08Z")

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In one of my projects I have to select a lot of edges (30+ edges) and if I don’t tap exact at the right spot I lose the entire selection then have to start over, which is maddening. Is there a way to regain the selectio…

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## [How to move a sketch into a different folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-a-sketch-into-a-different-folder/5732)

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**Author:** [@RobDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobDesign)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-a-sketch-into-a-different-folder/5732 "2019-10-19T06:04:06Z")

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I’m learning to create folders for different parts of a design. How do I move a sketch into a new folder? I’ve tried to select the sketch, but it’s part of a number of sketches within a previous folder, so how do I sel…

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## [Interesting? Or?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interesting-or/5822)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interesting-or/5822 "2019-10-18T08:45:44Z")

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Not a call for help and I cannot claim it as a creation, this just happened: This recalled a distant memory when a London Double Decker Bus was diverted off route and the Driver did not notice a Low Bridge! …

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## [Rectangle from Centre Fail?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-from-centre-fail/5821)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-from-centre-fail/5821 "2019-10-18T08:41:09Z")

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The expectation of using Sketch \> Rectangle fromCentre, is that it will remain centred on the original Creation Centre when changes are made to it’s dimensions. This video clearly demonstrates that these expectations ar…

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## [Copy and paste](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste/2596)

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**Author:** [@richardmorgancoat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/richardmorgancoat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste/2596 "2019-10-17T23:47:14Z")

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Howzit, Am I missing something here, where is the copy paste function. I’m running the latest pro version 3.2.0 and it’s not under the transform tab… How can you cad without!? Please show me…

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## [Settings for gems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/settings-for-gems/5818)

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**Author:** [@Soso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soso)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/settings-for-gems/5818 "2019-10-17T22:31:22Z")

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I need models to import them and work on them. Gems rules ( settings) in various shapes and pieces for solitaire ring design

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## [Hinges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hinges/5696)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hinges/5696 "2019-10-17T16:34:58Z")

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Hello Just bought another subscription to test the new features and was wondering is there a tutor that shows how to make a hinge? Thanks Terry

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## [Wish list of future changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wish-list-of-future-changes/5810)

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**Author:** [@RobDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobDesign)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wish-list-of-future-changes/5810 "2019-10-16T09:57:52Z")

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Love the app with iPad pencil. If there were two things I’d like to use add a pencil layer where I can draw in freehand my thoughts (like Procreate). Once a rough sketch is worked through I could then easily come in…

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## [Pro purchase?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-purchase/5805)

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**Author:** [@stringboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stringboy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-purchase/5805 "2019-10-15T22:26:43Z")

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I am “playing” with the free version and thinking about whether to sign up for the pro version. I am a sign maker and have a CNC machine. Currently I mainly use the CNC for 2D designs ( acrylic signs etc). Is there a nat…

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## [Sketch 2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-2/5807)

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**Author:** [@Rogermal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogermal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-2/5807 "2019-10-15T21:19:57Z")

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How do create a second sketch completely independent from the first?

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## [Deleted files error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-files-error/5772)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-files-error/5772 "2019-10-15T01:14:11Z")

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Hi, I am having a similar issue. I created several pumpkin designs with lots of files/objects. I have been creating a lot of folders to organize things. Al of a sudden I lot of my \\objects dissappeared. Some of the fol…

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## [Translate Test - Using v 3.24.0 (11597)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-test-using-v-3-24-0-11597/5792)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-test-using-v-3-24-0-11597/5792 "2019-10-14T07:11:57Z")

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Do not seem able to get beyond this: Translate Test.shapr (124 KB) Is it me or S3D?

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## [Creating Tech Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-tech-drawings/5787)

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**Author:** [@drakermann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drakermann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-tech-drawings/5787 "2019-10-14T01:06:39Z")

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Hey guys, Happy Thanksgiving from Canada! :slight\_smile: I’m working on making tech drawings with Shapr3d this weekend and I’m wondering if there is a more efficient method to work with? Here is an example of a BODY: …

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## [How to record my work in modeling ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-record-my-work-in-modeling/5783)

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**Author:** [@Soso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soso)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-record-my-work-in-modeling/5783 "2019-10-13T20:56:09Z")

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How to record my work in modeling (video) with the registration of the movement of the pen as in explaining the lessons on the site and channel … I want to share my work in social networking sites … Thank you⚘

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## [Grid at an angle. Why?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-at-an-angle-why/5777)

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**Author:** [@devon7y](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/devon7y)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-at-an-angle-why/5777 "2019-10-13T08:12:25Z")

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## [Lizense for an Apprenticeship](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lizense-for-an-apprenticeship/5769)

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**Author:** [@Kjok2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kjok2002)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lizense-for-an-apprenticeship/5769 "2019-10-12T16:14:12Z")

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Is it possible that I get an free license for shapr3d cause I’m doing a dual apprenticeship? Greetings Colin

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## [Please help reproduce this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-reproduce-this/5751)

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**Author:** [@Chazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chazy)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-reproduce-this/5751 "2019-10-11T14:12:12Z")

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Hello. I’m a newbie of shapr3d, usually I use fusion 360. Now I need to reproduce this: it’s a pear base with decentered cone. The problem is to reproduce the pear shape. Tried the eclipse, tried the circle with ecli…

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## [Can’t fill in gap in generated offset edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-fill-in-gap-in-generated-offset-edges/5517)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-fill-in-gap-in-generated-offset-edges/5517 "2019-10-09T20:30:38Z")

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i’m trying to offset the edge of this sketch but keep getting the error “can’t fill in gap in generated offset edges”. not sure what i did wrong/how i can fix it.https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/…

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## [Lasso-like tool needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lasso-like-tool-needed/3243)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lasso-like-tool-needed/3243 "2019-10-07T23:34:07Z")

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See pls below how much annoying is the lacking feature of selecting multiple lines or sketches. I must select left and right#handd lines but it’s very hard to do it successfully. Disappointing.

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## [How to rename folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-rename-folders/5731)

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**Author:** [@RobDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobDesign)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-rename-folders/5731 "2019-10-06T11:36:37Z")

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I’m trying to organize my parts into folders. How do I rename the folders? Not seeing this working for me. Thanks

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## [Auto-orientation problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-problem/5707)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-problem/5707 "2019-10-05T21:35:21Z")

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Hello I’m trying to draw on a construction plane that has a projected shape already on it. Every time I double click on the construction plane it automatically orients itself on an angle regardless of the way it’s orient…

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## [Door parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/door-parts/3716)

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**Author:** [@Bill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bill)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/door-parts/3716 "2019-10-04T16:24:32Z")

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New user. Really enjoying the information in the forum community and the tutorial videos. In preparation for the upcoming Friday webinar on molding, doors and windows I have been working on some door parts. I am looking…

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## [My .shapr file is always 101MB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr-file-is-always-101mb/5715)

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**Author:** [@Ejiboo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ejiboo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr-file-is-always-101mb/5715 "2019-10-03T09:14:25Z")

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So whenever I share my files as .shapr and, for instance, save it to my files, they are always 101MB, regardless of the contents of the file. Why is this? I have a feeling it could revolve around the fact that I duplicat…

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## [Waiting time for operations involving splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/waiting-time-for-operations-involving-splines/5702)

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**Author:** [@YaniKani](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YaniKani)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/waiting-time-for-operations-involving-splines/5702 "2019-10-03T13:50:22Z")

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I am an architect and I am using Shapr3d to design a house, interested in how it can be introduced in the early stages of the design before full 3d renderings take over. I am creating a terrain model using splines trace…

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