# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=272

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## [Freeform with straight lines possible? Tetrahedon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-with-straight-lines-possible-tetrahedon/1137)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-with-straight-lines-possible-tetrahedon/1137 "2017-06-24T14:33:21Z")

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Hi Istvan! First, I have to say your app is killer good!!! Now to my question - is it possible to also work with straight lines with the freeform tool? I would like to build a uneven (rather flat) tetrahedon - I just c…

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## [Can't Sign in to Upgrade to Pro from App](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-sign-in-to-upgrade-to-pro-from-app/1122)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-sign-in-to-upgrade-to-pro-from-app/1122 "2017-06-23T05:31:17Z")

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Hi, I am able to sign into the forum, but after downloading the app onto my new iPad Pro, when trying to upgrade to the Pro version, it says it does not recognize my email or my same password for that matter. I'm not s…

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## [How to Pivot an object from point off center](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pivot-an-object-from-point-off-center/1116)

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**Author:** [@jhaywood101](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jhaywood101)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pivot-an-object-from-point-off-center/1116 "2017-06-21T18:55:39Z")

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I have an panel that needs a pivot point nea one end rather than the center point. How do I do that

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## [Surface Pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pen/1120)

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**Author:** [@Teo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Teo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pen/1120 "2017-06-21T14:24:11Z")

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This article on the bottom here http://shapr3d.com/android.html seems to be a little bit outdated since the Surface Pen has a latency of only 21ms https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/5/15741104/new-apple-pencil-announced-fas…

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## [Deleting Workspaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-workspaces/1115)

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**Author:** [@Kyo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kyo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-workspaces/1115 "2017-06-20T07:31:45Z")

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Hey all I've created some workspaces in different units and no longer require them is there a way to delete them? Right now I have 4 workspaces all of different units with only one being worked on. I'm rather new to IOS …

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## [Awesome stuff ! couple of questions with scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/awesome-stuff-couple-of-questions-with-scaling/1108)

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**Author:** [@ekiden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ekiden)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/awesome-stuff-couple-of-questions-with-scaling/1108 "2017-06-19T20:40:07Z")

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Hi, First of all, I just purchased the pro app, and it is fabulous. Coming from sketchup i have to adapt a bit to the new way of doing things, but looks very impressive so far, especially on my new ipad pro 10,5". I …

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## [Scaling corrupts the objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-corrupts-the-objects/1047)

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**Author:** [@bahanzai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bahanzai)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-corrupts-the-objects/1047 "2017-06-19T17:19:50Z")

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Hi there, When I scaled a complex object (by selecting all groups), the solids became illogical, with hollow areas. Here's the original object: \[image\] When I scale it by a factor of 10x, close the workspace and …

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## [Is there a way to add edge loops along a shape or face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-edge-loops-along-a-shape-or-face/1106)

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**Author:** [@sweetj77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sweetj77)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-edge-loops-along-a-shape-or-face/1106 "2017-06-18T12:08:17Z")

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Hello, I am new to Shapr3d and I like it. One thing I'm trying to figure out is how to add edge loops along a face or shape. For example, If I have a cube and I want to add edge loops to equally divide the shape into q…

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## [Export quality curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-quality-curves/1101)

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**Author:** [@Juggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juggy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-quality-curves/1101 "2017-06-17T22:24:39Z")

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Does the HQ export have accurate curves. Just having fun in the app but with medium quality curves are very poor when exported. \[image\]

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## [Print STL file on Felix Pro 3D printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-stl-file-on-felix-pro-3d-printer/854)

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**Author:** [@Niklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Niklas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-stl-file-on-felix-pro-3d-printer/854 "2017-06-16T23:06:32Z")

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Hello! Has anyone managed to print from a STL file on a Felix Pro printer? How did you do it? I can't get it to print in millimeters. Best regards, Niklas

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## [View STL files in this app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-stl-files-in-this-app/1074)

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**Author:** [@Zarusoba](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zarusoba)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-stl-files-in-this-app/1074 "2017-06-09T16:38:37Z")

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Can I view STL files in this app? Also, can I view cross sections? Thanks

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## [New AR API support?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ar-api-support/1068)

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**Author:** [@Maciej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maciej)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ar-api-support/1068 "2017-06-07T12:02:57Z")

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Hello everyone, Just a quick one :wink: How about supporting the newest AR API for 1:1 model rendering in the real life environment? Wouldn’t that be super cool? All the best, Maciej

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## [Tutorials - Pencil Appear/Tap/Withdraw Speed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-pencil-appear-tap-withdraw-speed/1050)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-pencil-appear-tap-withdraw-speed/1050 "2017-06-06T21:07:15Z")

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Let me begin by congratulating the Shapr3D team on the quality of their tutorials, especially in terms of "understandability" when compared to other product offerings. However, if I may make an observation I am unable to…

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## [Saw Shapr on the Keynote of WWDC Slide for iPad!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saw-shapr-on-the-keynote-of-wwdc-slide-for-ipad/1066)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saw-shapr-on-the-keynote-of-wwdc-slide-for-ipad/1066 "2017-06-06T19:07:30Z")

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They showed a screen shot of Shapr on the Slide for iPad apps! Nice going Apples taken notice of you all! :blush:

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## [Cut model into smaller sections to print separately?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-model-into-smaller-sections-to-print-separately/1046)

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**Author:** [@Hectorahinojosa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hectorahinojosa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-model-into-smaller-sections-to-print-separately/1046 "2017-06-05T18:14:08Z")

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Is there an easy way to cut a full scale model into sections that fit in a printable bed that is small. For example: I have currently modeled an ipad pro case with an apple pencil holder in it. Upon export it does not …

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## [Trouble Using Groups Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-groups-tool/1049)

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**Author:** [@Cpd62](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpd62)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-groups-tool/1049 "2017-06-02T15:35:06Z")

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Hi, I'm new to Shapr 3D. I'm really enjoying the ease of use on the iPods pro 12.9". In just a couple days I've been able to learn to model some invention designs without any CAD or engineering training. I haven't be…

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## [Deleting imported pics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-imported-pics/1044)

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**Author:** [@Icondaddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Icondaddy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-imported-pics/1044 "2017-05-31T18:46:13Z")

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I imported a photo to use as a tracing layer but now I want to delete the photo - how would I do this? I found you can control opacity in the groups menu but can I delete and also resize and change the photo after I have…

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## [Can the Shapr3D YouTube Tutorials be Downloaded?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-the-shapr3d-youtube-tutorials-be-downloaded/1042)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-the-shapr3d-youtube-tutorials-be-downloaded/1042 "2017-05-31T18:43:58Z")

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Can anyone tell me if the Shapr3D YouTube tutorials can be downloaded and saved? I'd like to find a way to play them slowed down so that I can follow them better, especially where the pencil pops in and out. I'm getting…

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## [Bad result shelling extruded spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-result-shelling-extruded-spline/1039)

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**Author:** [@Martimiz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martimiz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-result-shelling-extruded-spline/1039 "2017-05-29T15:15:50Z")

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Hi, I'm experiencing this when trying to shell my object (0,2 mm). Shelling will fail on larger values. The object is about 10mm square, 3,5mm high. Looks like something going wrong in that left point, so I thought I'd…

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## [Getting a error while subtracting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-a-error-while-subtracting/1038)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-a-error-while-subtracting/1038 "2017-05-29T12:36:10Z")

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https://imgur.com/gallery/7YrGQ Any help would be greatly appreciated. In the picture there is a donut with a circle within, the goal is to subtract the donut leaving a half pipe running the entire length 360\*. Ever…

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## [Can't chamfer an object!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-chamfer-an-object/912)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-chamfer-an-object/912 "2017-05-28T11:20:12Z")

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\[image\] So here's the deal! If we create a new object we can round the corners, but for some reason none of the other edges on the object will chamfer Obviously at some point we were able to do the outside corners on the…

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## [Android](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/android/1028)

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**Author:** [@aavery258](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aavery258)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/android/1028 "2017-05-26T11:26:16Z")

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Why is this app not available on Samsung devices or Android? Will this ever be available on Android platforms?

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## [Lag while editing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-while-editing/1025)

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**Author:** [@Wesaxis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wesaxis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-while-editing/1025 "2017-05-26T07:10:29Z")

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Hi shapr3d team, i am experiencing lag while i am editing my drawing does anybody experience this.? I had already turn off my ipad but the problem is still there. Thanks for the help

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## [Complex tutorial request: anvil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-tutorial-request-anvil/256)

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**Author:** [@Magds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Magds)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-tutorial-request-anvil/256 "2017-05-25T19:42:21Z")

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Hi, I am new to CAD, Shapr3D and the like, but I am eager to learn. I have found a shape that if someone walked me through, I believe would make me self sufficient. That shape is an anvil. I am attaching some photos. I f…

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## [Helix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helix/25)

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**Author:** [@kepont](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kepont)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helix/25 "2017-05-24T20:36:15Z")

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I just found out that starting a spline on a circular surface created a helix, is that a feature that is intended? if it is, it would be nice to be able to control it (for thread or springs)\[image\]

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## [Does upgrading Shapr3D to newer version have any impact on pre-existing work spaces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-upgrading-shapr3d-to-newer-version-have-any-impact-on-pre-existing-work-spaces/1010)

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**Author:** [@pankaj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pankaj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 7:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-upgrading-shapr3d-to-newer-version-have-any-impact-on-pre-existing-work-spaces/1010 "2017-05-22T07:21:17Z")

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Hi, I am exploring Shapr3D and want to know if upgrading the App have any impact on already existing work spaces. Regards, Pankaj Pardeshi

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## [Creating a cube with 2 cut off corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-cube-with-2-cut-off-corners/979)

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**Author:** [@Katinka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Katinka)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-cube-with-2-cut-off-corners/979 "2017-05-18T18:36:32Z")

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Hello, I m just all fresh starting to use Shapr3D & would like to creat a cube with two cut off corners. I managed to creat the cube but did not come further on cutting off the corners & would be happy about any advise…

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## [Shell function not working well?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-function-not-working-well/966)

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**Author:** [@mikberger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikberger)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-function-not-working-well/966 "2017-05-18T17:43:22Z")

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Hi, I'm studying the app and doing some exercises step by step. Please check the attached image and note that I want to apply the shell function to the object and erase the grey side. As you can see, I obtain a fail mess…

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## [Alignment & Positioning Thoughts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-positioning-thoughts/990)

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**Author:** [@IdeaSandbox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IdeaSandbox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-positioning-thoughts/990 "2017-05-17T22:36:58Z")

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I would love for it to be a little easier to find when objects are tangent (edges touch) or an object meets the X, Y, or Z plane at 0, or finding the middle of an object when placing other elements... I use the mac OS …

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## [Select entire sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-entire-sketch/988)

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**Author:** [@SatinHimself](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SatinHimself)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-entire-sketch/988 "2017-05-17T13:06:12Z")

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I'm making a model of a building. It's fairly simple, a storyboard for a short animation. I've drawn a floor plan sketch which is all contained within a larger square. My first action is to transform the entire sketch to…

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