# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=246

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## [Size file problem PLEASE HELP ME](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-file-problem-please-help-me/5261)

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**Author:** [@Sobolia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sobolia)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/size-file-problem-please-help-me/5261 "2019-07-31T20:57:19Z")

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hello I am beginner but I feel like a leader, but I have a .iges file size of 139.6 MB but the size is too big for Shapr3D, so I’m looking for someone who can reduce the file size. a thousand thanks in advance. I can s…

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## [How to undo a union later in project and on imported objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-undo-a-union-later-in-project-and-on-imported-objects/5267)

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**Author:** [@Dhiggs12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dhiggs12)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-undo-a-union-later-in-project-and-on-imported-objects/5267 "2019-07-31T12:56:36Z")

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How do I undo a union on an object later in the project when I want to edit pieces? Also, how do I ungroup an imported STL file so I can edit pieces of it. Right now it imports as one grouped object. Thanks in advance! …

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## [30 degree chamfer edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/30-degree-chamfer-edge/5254)

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**Author:** [@RaymondW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaymondW)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 5:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/30-degree-chamfer-edge/5254 "2019-07-30T05:45:12Z")

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I am drawing a table with 30 degrees slope edge, but the default chamfer on edge is 45 degree, your advice please.

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## [Export DXF & DWG of 3D objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-dwg-of-3d-objects/5249)

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**Author:** [@Hector](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hector)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-dwg-of-3d-objects/5249 "2019-07-28T20:39:58Z")

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Hello. Is it possible to export a 3D object in DXF or DWG instead of the sketches? It would be very helpful.

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## [Coordiante system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordiante-system/5240)

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**Author:** [@MB\_18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MB_18)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordiante-system/5240 "2019-07-26T15:35:22Z")

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Hi, is there any opportunity to refer my skatches to my axes or planes of the coordinate system? This would be helpfull, when i want to sweep.

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## [Selecting objects problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-problems/5234)

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**Author:** [@Hector](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hector)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-objects-problems/5234 "2019-07-26T13:32:14Z")

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Hello. After updating to the last version I’m experiencing problems selecting objects in top, front, view. I need to tilt a little the object to be able to select it. Is there any solution to this issue?

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## [Can\`t generate surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-generate-surface/5229)

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**Author:** [@SamMansori](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SamMansori)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-generate-surface/5229 "2019-07-26T11:27:28Z")

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Hi, All of the sudden i can\`t generate a surface anymore, it seams to be a glitch or something. I attempted with create a full circle surface sonthat i could make a body. Only way to create a surface and body is to ange…

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## [Why some of the tools works randomly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-some-of-the-tools-works-randomly/5163)

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**Author:** [@DSGroup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DSGroup)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-some-of-the-tools-works-randomly/5163 "2019-07-25T19:42:08Z")

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When drawing a thread, it no longer accepts my full numbers. (previously: angle 1440 height 6) now with the mating thread it only accepts 1440 to 6.01 and now deviates from the drawing. In addition, the thread was never…

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## [RENAMING Shapr3D Data File](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-shapr3d-data-file/2856)

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**Author:** [@haimi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/haimi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-shapr3d-data-file/2856 "2019-07-25T13:17:45Z")

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I have been drawing many products, saved them, as well as did some renaming For those data files. The renaming process was simple and always succesfull. Today I am stuck with my data file, I am UnAble to Rename my Shapr…

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## [Designs Organization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-organization/3288)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-organization/3288 "2019-07-25T08:25:54Z")

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Once upon a time, I remember having my Designs organized either alphabetically or by latest date… Did I just dream this or did this feature go away? If one has lots of Designs but these are only in several categories, i…

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## [Feature request : Scale along axis/line.(spring compressor)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-scale-along-axis-line-spring-compressor/5214)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-scale-along-axis-line-spring-compressor/5214 "2019-07-24T05:13:57Z")

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AHi, I’m designing a musical instrument and bought a few die springs and downloaded cad files for them. The thing is, when the instrument is strung up and tuned, the spring(s) will compress and preload. My cad model of…

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## [Step import/export glitch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-export-glitch/5207)

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**Author:** [@superevilme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/superevilme)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-export-glitch/5207 "2019-07-23T13:34:31Z")

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I have some issues with the import/export of step files. You can see it on the pic above. What can i do to fix this problem? It is the same issue with exporting step files from Shapr3D and open it with Solidworks. Some…

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## [Glitch when adjusting opacity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitch-when-adjusting-opacity/5204)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitch-when-adjusting-opacity/5204 "2019-07-22T22:43:48Z")

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Hi. When adjusting opacity, if I stop moving the slider around for a moment, the pencil picks up the item underneath the opacity slider and moves them around, creating folders by accident. It is as if the opacity menu i…

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## [Reset to horizontal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-to-horizontal/4550)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-to-horizontal/4550 "2019-07-22T16:14:05Z")

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My project has gotten skewed a little. I would like to reset its position so that it is back to actual horizontal on print bed. I have tried transform tool. But the angle that it is off is very small and hard to mana…

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## [Grid mystery solved! I was creating a plane on the grid accidentally](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-mystery-solved-i-was-creating-a-plane-on-the-grid-accidentally/5184)

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**Author:** [@William](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/William)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-mystery-solved-i-was-creating-a-plane-on-the-grid-accidentally/5184 "2019-07-20T08:51:56Z")

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I’m trying to select faces and edges and the grid keeps getting in my way, so i can only select the grid. Such a time waster

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## [My first design in Shapr3D, How to export individually each part of my design.?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-design-in-shapr3d-how-to-export-individually-each-part-of-my-design/5083)

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**Author:** [@Cbodington](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cbodington)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-design-in-shapr3d-how-to-export-individually-each-part-of-my-design/5083 "2019-07-17T08:15:13Z")

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Hello everyone, this is my first design: My question is this: I have been including new parts to this design, but now that I have it ready I want to print each part in 3D, however I do not know how to generate the .ST…

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## [Possible to create knurl texture?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-create-knurl-texture/5161)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-create-knurl-texture/5161 "2019-07-17T05:14:20Z")

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I have a round object that I’m trying to knurl. In Autodesk it’s fairly straight forward with the pattern tool but not sure how to adapt it here as there’s no similar method. Any ideas?

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## [Importing SLDPRT from McMaster?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-sldprt-from-mcmaster/5131)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-sldprt-from-mcmaster/5131 "2019-07-16T23:05:20Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to import a die spring SLDPRT file from McMaster-Carr into Shapr3d. Fusion 360 viewer doesn’t seem to have a menu for export, any recommendations on how to do this? Thanks.

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## [Double team with shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-team-with-shapr3d/5151)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-team-with-shapr3d/5151 "2019-07-14T17:31:56Z")

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Many of us use combinations between applications to perform according to what projects, I will start with one already mentioned here: Shapr3D + Concepts Shapr3D + Procreate Shapr3D + sulptura: With this combo you hav…

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## [How to create like this buliding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-like-this-buliding/5145)

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**Author:** [@krissneerine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krissneerine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-like-this-buliding/5145 "2019-07-14T10:36:01Z")

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how to do this building

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## [Export in DXF is incomplete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-dxf-is-incomplete/5149)

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**Author:** [@alantbooth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alantbooth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-dxf-is-incomplete/5149 "2019-07-13T22:00:11Z")

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Morning world. I am based in New Zealand. I use Shapr3D to draw for clients, then export to a product called ACT Cut which I use to setup my Waterjet cutting table. On some, not all drawings I can export perfectly, on o…

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## [Advisory message ‘Something went wrong no changes, were made’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advisory-message-something-went-wrong-no-changes-were-made/5140)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advisory-message-something-went-wrong-no-changes-were-made/5140 "2019-07-13T12:39:43Z")

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Working on a file in Shapr3D I was creating Numeral Outlines with a view to converting them into Bodies so that they will be visible in a Design. During the process it became obvious that to obtain a balance Font adjust…

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## [Exporting for tool path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-tool-path/5019)

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**Author:** [@tetro06](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tetro06)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-tool-path/5019 "2019-07-11T15:58:15Z")

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I’m having trouble exporting to be used for a water jet path. I exported file to sketch up to try and get the path that way but the model imported with issues. Is there an easy way to get tool path off my model in Shapr…

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## [Feedback DXF and DWG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-dxf-and-dwg/5127)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-dxf-and-dwg/5127 "2019-07-11T09:24:17Z")

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Greetings to all, testing the import of the DWG and DXF extensions with a simple gear from the web McMaster I noticed that there are curves that does not support shapr3D as I show in the image in both extensions, they a…

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## [My pro version has defaulted to the basic version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-pro-version-has-defaulted-to-the-basic-version/5124)

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**Author:** [@MGBSS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MGBSS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-pro-version-has-defaulted-to-the-basic-version/5124 "2019-07-11T08:34:10Z")

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I became a Pro user in March this year having paid for the full year subscription of £214.99. I was using Shapr3D earlier today perfectly okay. However, this evening I tried using it and it has reverted to the basic vers…

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## [No sketches to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-sketches-to-export/5126)

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**Author:** [@alanbooth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alanbooth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-sketches-to-export/5126 "2019-07-11T07:23:17Z")

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Hi all, fantastic to see DXF export facilities, I used it yesterday and it worked, today I get an error that there is no Sketches to export? I have tried drawings that previously exported and they no longer export nor d…

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## [3D printers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printers/1687)

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**Author:** [@basic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/basic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printers/1687 "2019-07-08T01:44:25Z")

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What kind of printer do you suggest for home?

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## [Cut / remove portion of object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-remove-portion-of-object/2391)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-remove-portion-of-object/2391 "2019-07-08T00:14:44Z")

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I want to remove or cut off the top half of an object I have drawn. I am not sure how to do that.

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## [Feature request : Add spline control point, import image scaling, freeform surface, group and separate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-spline-control-point-import-image-scaling-freeform-surface-group-and-separate/5090)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-spline-control-point-import-image-scaling-freeform-surface-group-and-separate/5090 "2019-07-07T02:12:33Z")

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Hi, Shapr3D. While trying to model an arched top stringed instrument by importing 2D drawings of it and make the outline and arch, I decided to make a feature request, I know all four had been discussed on the forum at …

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## [Basic help needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-help-needed/5072)

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**Author:** [@Chrimap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chrimap)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-help-needed/5072 "2019-07-05T21:11:19Z")

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I‘m quite new to Shapr3D and have problems … to lock my 2D-View in an unrotated position to move or drag a drawn object (to move the circles center point to the end of the vertical straight line, e.g.), see fig. attach…

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