# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=255

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## [Solution for Issue With Touching Surfaces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solution-for-issue-with-touching-surfaces/3719)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solution-for-issue-with-touching-surfaces/3719 "2019-01-08T21:33:14Z")

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Might it be possible for some of the instances where touching surfaces is an issue to place a construction plane “on” one of the surfaces to cause Shapr3d see it differently? Being that a construction plane likely has no…

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## [Is Shapr 3D suitable for me?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr-3d-suitable-for-me/3698)

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**Author:** [@badan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/badan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr-3d-suitable-for-me/3698 "2019-01-08T08:12:40Z")

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Hi guys. Not having so much time to learn difficult 3D programs but I want to start 3D draw. I like Shapr so much, but before buying Ipad pro and Shapr I want ensure if it could be useful and suitable for me. I would lik…

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## [User designed plugins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-designed-plugins/3676)

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**Author:** [@SteveK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveK)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-designed-plugins/3676 "2019-01-06T18:32:10Z")

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Are there any plans to support user designed plugins? Would provide a way for users to design and share complex modeling routines.

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## [How to move line freely?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-line-freely/3658)

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**Author:** [@Kuri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kuri)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-line-freely/3658 "2019-01-02T20:47:41Z")

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When I try to move the single line, it’s create another single line and can’t drag that line and move freely? Now I studying tutorial video “Editing Sketches”, but it’s didnt tell that.

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## [Loft lines and curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-lines-and-curves/3650)

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**Author:** [@Talkimon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Talkimon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-lines-and-curves/3650 "2018-12-31T15:34:13Z")

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Coming from NURBS modeling, I am really lacking that ability to loft curves as it is one of my most used attributes… also something I am missing is the ability to move curve control points in the z direction, which I fin…

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## [How to substract from an general body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-substract-from-an-general-body/3646)

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**Author:** [@Gigges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gigges)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-substract-from-an-general-body/3646 "2018-12-31T12:53:40Z")

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Hello, I would like to substract from an general body. What is a generall body? Is there a way to split it? Thanks in advance!

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## [Move a circle's center point onto the tip of a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-circles-center-point-onto-the-tip-of-a-line/3641)

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**Author:** [@hsl9999](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hsl9999)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-circles-center-point-onto-the-tip-of-a-line/3641 "2018-12-30T20:41:41Z")

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I am attempting to create a triangle with 3 different sides, 65", 62" and 69". To do this I have created a line of 69". Then I made a circle of 62" radius and another with a circle of 65" radius. I then tried to m…

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## [Angle cut on a triangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-cut-on-a-triangle/3637)

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**Author:** [@hsl9999](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hsl9999)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-cut-on-a-triangle/3637 "2018-12-30T03:27:54Z")

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I have created a triangle with 3 sides: 65", 68" and 72". I have extruded the triangle to 6 inches. No problem here. I now need to angle each side by 6 degrees inward. I have tried many ways including negative extruding…

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## [Exported stl has meshing problems and cant be 3d-printed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524)

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**Author:** [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524 "2018-12-25T19:29:53Z")

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Hei there, First up, im new here and don’t have much experience in 3D design. I designed a small part for printing it. To design it was very easy and the software is very intuitive. But wenn i export the file in stl o…

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## [Everything I make is non manifold and prints with holes even after running it through repair software. I am using the pro version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/everything-i-make-is-non-manifold-and-prints-with-holes-even-after-running-it-through-repair-software-i-am-using-the-pro-version/3609)

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**Author:** [@JDUB1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JDUB1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/everything-i-make-is-non-manifold-and-prints-with-holes-even-after-running-it-through-repair-software-i-am-using-the-pro-version/3609 "2018-12-28T20:14:14Z")

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Everything I make is non manifold and prints with holes even after running it through repair software. I am using the pro version.

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## [Boolean fail when subtracting shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-fail-when-subtracting-shapes/3616)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-fail-when-subtracting-shapes/3616 "2018-12-28T00:43:58Z")

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When attempting to “subtract” one part from another of a fairly simple shape, I get the boolean error message Can you tell me why?

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## [Exporting for further modeling in Maya and use in Game Engine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-further-modeling-in-maya-and-use-in-game-engine/3600)

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**Author:** [@NathanRosquist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanRosquist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-further-modeling-in-maya-and-use-in-game-engine/3600 "2018-12-25T23:55:23Z")

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I’m trying to export a model for use in VR/games. I lose the colors I have given my model in Shapr3D when I do any of the exports (obj, stl). How can I get texture info from Shapr to Blender or Maya?

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## [Newbie adventures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-adventures/3598)

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**Author:** [@Gordon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gordon)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-adventures/3598 "2018-12-25T21:04:34Z")

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Trying to revolve a thin battery case which is a closed sketch but for some reason I get a bad argument when I try to select it… thoughts?

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## [Union problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-problem/3593)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-problem/3593 "2018-12-25T14:29:40Z")

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I don’t understand what this is again! https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/e/ee277a5e48e55b1c8c2fd63744aa0e1713830751.MOV

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## [Feature Request: Remove From Group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-remove-from-group/3590)

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**Author:** [@Drew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drew)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-remove-from-group/3590 "2018-12-24T23:57:58Z")

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Not sure if i missed something, but i couldnt remove objects from a group. Any advice appreciated!

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## [Corrupted Files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corrupted-files/3576)

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**Author:** [@Drew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drew)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corrupted-files/3576 "2018-12-24T13:57:29Z")

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So Ive been using the app on an Ipad Pro and this seems to be a persistant problem. This is my best guess. Problem seems to be happening after I collide 2 seperate structures then leave app, but only sometimes. When I c…

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## [I bet you can't model this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-bet-you-cant-model-this/3588)

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**Author:** [@jumbo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jumbo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-bet-you-cant-model-this/3588 "2018-12-24T19:13:18Z")

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hi guys, I am using shapr3d since it launched and followed the development over the years. now, after quite a long time I still keep myself far, far away from paying for shapr3d because of its heavy lags. let me explai…

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## [Reset View (& Grid) Positioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-view-grid-positioning/1975)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-view-grid-positioning/1975 "2018-12-23T17:44:24Z")

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I cannot understand the rationale for the default reset view from a designers perspective. In vehicle design, say an aircraft, there is always the concept of fore & aft. The pilot/driver looks forward (fore) and left an…

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## [Modeling help appreciated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-help-appreciated/3551)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-help-appreciated/3551 "2018-12-23T05:15:34Z")

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Dear fellow-shapers, im absolutely new to 3D-modeling and although quite experienced in different scientific approaches and complex program environments the inherent logic of 3D-modeling is strange… I‘m trying to desig…

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## [Behavior not like tutorial videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/behavior-not-like-tutorial-videos/3568)

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**Author:** [@SteveK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/behavior-not-like-tutorial-videos/3568 "2018-12-23T03:04:18Z")

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Newbie here. It seems the UI behavior isn’t like tutorial videos. There seems to be less capability with respect to moving and rotating sketch elements. Specifically in the “chair design demo” he is able to rotate one si…

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## [Selective screenshot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selective-screenshot/3561)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selective-screenshot/3561 "2018-12-22T18:09:31Z")

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a good feature would be when working with multiple items in a design to be able to select only a few and take a screenshot of only the selected items, leaving out other piece parts that may be in the drawing.

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## [How to ensure print size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-ensure-print-size/3558)

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**Author:** [@Mlfrancis123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mlfrancis123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-ensure-print-size/3558 "2018-12-22T16:13:38Z")

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How do I make sure the print size is the same as the model?

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## [Grid lines not showing up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-lines-not-showing-up/3553)

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**Author:** [@Mattlarry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mattlarry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-lines-not-showing-up/3553 "2018-12-22T09:05:19Z")

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I’ve been using, growing, and LOVING the appl. Today though, Inopened up a new design page, set my units and selected my view. Every time I am selecting my view, my grid lines are not visible. I keep having to double ta…

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## [Detailed modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailed-modeling/3547)

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**Author:** [@mk1978](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mk1978)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailed-modeling/3547 "2018-12-21T17:31:58Z")

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I am still having some challenges how to position and model with exact measures. This is probably because I have been modeling so long with other 3D modeling tool. What would be your workflow when modeling these 2 cases?…

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## [Anyone using the 10.5 ipad pro yet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-using-the-10-5-ipad-pro-yet/1225)

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**Author:** [@vcsg01](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vcsg01)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-using-the-10-5-ipad-pro-yet/1225 "2018-12-21T06:59:12Z")

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I've been debating between an ipad pro and a surface device ever since I found the shaper3d app. Really love what is being done here. I primarily have wanted a device that can be used pen only so that i can work on pr…

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## [Newbie question: find midpoint of a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-question-find-midpoint-of-a-line/3458)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-question-find-midpoint-of-a-line/3458 "2018-12-12T19:47:20Z")

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I’m trying to find the midpoint of a line… I tried searching in the forum for ‘find midpoint of a line’, ‘find midpoint’ and ‘midpoint’ but it did not seem to bring back anything useful. The line is part of an object, …

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## [Six month subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/six-month-subscription/3542)

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**Author:** [@NKoyamatsu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NKoyamatsu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/six-month-subscription/3542 "2018-12-20T15:38:16Z")

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Any chance of a six month subscription to the pro version at the $20.00 a month? I am not using Shapr3D professionally and am retired. The $240 is a little hard to justify but would consider paying for six months at a t…

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## [Cylindrical dimensions in practise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cylindrical-dimensions-in-practise/3538)

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**Author:** [@NeilW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cylindrical-dimensions-in-practise/3538 "2018-12-20T12:40:56Z")

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If I am planning to 3D print two objects one of which has a cylinder of, for example 10mm diameter, and the other of which has a cylindrical hole into which the first object’s cyclinder needs to fit snuggly, but relative…

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## [Precise Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precise-dimensions/3532)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precise-dimensions/3532 "2018-12-19T16:18:07Z")

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It’s important to have an exact radius of 0.0135 mm for the circle in the below vid. But every time I enter it the app shows 0.014 mm instead. Is it just rounding that or it’s a fault?! https://discourse-cdn-sjc2.com/st…

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## [ProjectFail](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projectfail/3507)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projectfail/3507 "2018-12-19T13:58:37Z")

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I’ve sent the shapr file to the support team. It’ll get partially cut and broken when trying to project the sketch onto the body sh shown in the screenshot. Terrible!

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