# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=275

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## [Angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle/704)

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**Author:** [@evj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/evj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle/704 "2017-01-17T03:08:53Z")

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how can I see the angle between two lines. I get length of a line but no angles.

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## [Unwanted paths on surface push](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-paths-on-surface-push/700)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwanted-paths-on-surface-push/700 "2017-01-16T20:14:43Z")

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This may have been raised but each time is resize an object by pushing / pulling a face new cross-section paths are added. This makes is impossible to re-size an opposing face without having to delete the paths added o…

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## [Tool tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-tutorials/670)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-tutorials/670 "2017-01-15T14:46:27Z")

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I need to know hau to use the loft tool and the free surface do you have any tutorial about them. Thanks

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## [Auto Union of objects after single object adjustmet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-union-of-objects-after-single-object-adjustmet/690)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-union-of-objects-after-single-object-adjustmet/690 "2017-01-15T08:09:52Z")

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Another really annoying bug / feature of the version... If I create a new object on the same plane as an existing object and then push a face on the new object it automatically groups / unified those objects. If I want…

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## [Can you save a template to import into other drawings?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-save-a-template-to-import-into-other-drawings/679)

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**Author:** [@Meehan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Meehan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-save-a-template-to-import-into-other-drawings/679 "2017-01-14T22:39:58Z")

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I want to use the same template in multiple drawings, is it possible to make a template that I can import in to each drawing rather than having to draw it every time? First day so I apologise if I've missed how to do it. …

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## [Spelling Wihtin App and Labels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spelling-wihtin-app-and-labels/691)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spelling-wihtin-app-and-labels/691 "2017-01-11T23:05:39Z")

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Is there a way to get spell check working within the app Being serverly Dyslexic it would be nice to have a spell check for layers and all as well as when exporting a project To that point a nice feature would be to have…

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## [How can I separate in two parts a piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-separate-in-two-parts-a-piece/684)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-separate-in-two-parts-a-piece/684 "2017-01-09T19:08:22Z")

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Is there any way to divide in two parts a piece I have designed. I mean that with the union tool I can build a single piece joining two bodies. In the oposite if I have a single piece, is there any way to separate it in …

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## [Offsetting (insetting) a face without extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-insetting-a-face-without-extruding/673)

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**Author:** [@dsedov](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dsedov)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-insetting-a-face-without-extruding/673 "2017-01-02T20:59:06Z")

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Currently when you drag a face, it extrudes along the normal. I assume the detection of the intent is made so that if I drag the pencil parallel to the the face's normal it will extrude. It would be nice if I were to dra…

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## [Holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes/661)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes/661 "2016-12-29T23:55:12Z")

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I cannot make the last 4 holes :cry: The first 4 holes was no problem but on the other side it's seems like it is impossible.... Best regards, Robert \[image\] vinkel 01.stp (380.1 KB)

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## [Can I change the model color?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-change-the-model-color/659)

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**Author:** [@Avinash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Avinash)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-change-the-model-color/659 "2016-12-28T10:09:04Z")

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Currently I can see all models are in single color in Shapr3D. If we can change color then it can give a different look.

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## [2.0 getting stuck in edit sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-0-getting-stuck-in-edit-sketch-mode/653)

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**Author:** [@DuffleBag](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DuffleBag)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-0-getting-stuck-in-edit-sketch-mode/653 "2016-12-26T00:00:00Z")

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For starters, I love this app and the improvements made in 2.0. I've studied all the tutorials for the weeks in prep for my Christmas iPad Pro. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it, but I've noticed a recurring probl…

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## [School ID Italia shapr3D pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/school-id-italia-shapr3d-pro/649)

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**Author:** [@Paconav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paconav)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 11:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/school-id-italia-shapr3d-pro/649 "2016-12-24T11:46:38Z")

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hello, I'm an italian teacher. Our schools don't have an Id number as yours. How can I have the license? Thank you

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## [Change dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-dimensions/647)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-dimensions/647 "2016-12-23T16:39:04Z")

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How can I change the scale of a piece I have designed?

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## [What? Where is the blue rendering?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-where-is-the-blue-rendering/645)

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**Author:** [@alexleao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexleao)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-where-is-the-blue-rendering/645 "2016-12-23T12:50:07Z")

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You guys did a cool job on the new version. But man, I used to loooove the blueish rendering! Ok, grey is cool also, but a way to change back to blue would be nice!

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## [Unable to draw 3D lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-draw-3d-lines/635)

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**Author:** [@charlie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charlie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-draw-3d-lines/635 "2016-12-18T11:00:15Z")

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I tried but only can draw lines on plan. And if there are two points not on a same surface, how can I connect them?

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## [Sketch points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-points/621)

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**Author:** [@Steppenlandschaft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steppenlandschaft)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-points/621 "2016-12-13T13:46:48Z")

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If I draw a part like below, I have always a problem I start with a circle, extrude it to a zylinder, jump to the sideview a building a curve for rotating the endcup. How can I pick the center of the cylinder to fix the …

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## [Issues with measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-measurements/617)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-measurements/617 "2016-12-10T23:34:56Z")

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Having problems since update, when I take a circle now drawing on a object I can no longer click on a spline to make a circle 10mm from each corner, giving me measurements. Trying to do simple things seems very compli…

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## [Can't see line dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-see-line-dimensions/607)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-see-line-dimensions/607 "2016-12-10T21:26:51Z")

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In the new version I can't see the length of the lines I draw. This info displayed along the top in the previous version

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## [Trim line/cut line query whilst using constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-line-cut-line-query-whilst-using-constraints/614)

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**Author:** [@Stewart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stewart)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-line-cut-line-query-whilst-using-constraints/614 "2016-12-10T20:24:40Z")

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Hi all, I'm a newbie, picked up the iPad and pencil today, having used auto cad, and inventor I find I have to think differently to get around the smaller amount of drop down menus.... so, I see there are constraints on…

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## [Undo still buggy / unresponsive?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-still-buggy-unresponsive/610)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-still-buggy-unresponsive/610 "2016-12-09T20:18:05Z")

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Seems like the Undo feature is the same as previous version? I'm now unable to work until I've re-learnt the app again now everything is moved / changed. Gonna be a long night!

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## [Constraints don't work!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-dont-work/609)

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**Author:** [@Roland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roland)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-dont-work/609 "2016-12-09T18:27:03Z")

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Hi, Even though i have done the update and re-started my IPad I can't seem to get the constraints to work! I have followed the tutorial.

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## [Resize your drawing with a single command or action](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-your-drawing-with-a-single-command-or-action/605)

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**Author:** [@Chadrooski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chadrooski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-your-drawing-with-a-single-command-or-action/605 "2016-12-09T08:50:30Z")

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Is there a simple way to resize your image to see the whole image, short of doing a series two-finger pinches?

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## [Unable to 'grab' Transform handles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-grab-transform-handles/532)

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**Author:** [@Vangoughedu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vangoughedu)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-grab-transform-handles/532 "2016-12-06T14:57:21Z")

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I am unable to grab the transform handles to move an object (xyz). I select an object, the handles appear, then I attempt to transform or move the object, but I am unable to do so. The object stays 'locked' in place and …

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## [File conversion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-conversion/582)

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**Author:** [@Mirko1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mirko1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-conversion/582 "2016-11-30T12:22:00Z")

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Hello there, I am trying to convert 3d files so I can upload them to Shapr. So far I managed to export iges from CAD, but still shapr won't accept them for some reason. I looked on line for file converter but no succes…

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## [Presentation mode showing pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/presentation-mode-showing-pencil/565)

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**Author:** [@Messages4alex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Messages4alex)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/presentation-mode-showing-pencil/565 "2016-11-24T14:23:20Z")

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how on earth do I turn this annoying pencil from showing up on my screen when I use it. It wasn't there, but when I upgraded my account, it now shows. Help.....

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## [Problem extruding imported sketch item will not turn yellow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-extruding-imported-sketch-item-will-not-turn-yellow/540)

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**Author:** [@Smudgy14](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smudgy14)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-extruding-imported-sketch-item-will-not-turn-yellow/540 "2016-11-24T14:01:07Z")

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Hi I'm having a problem extruding an imported file I can pick the lines and extrude but not the surface it appears to be closed but is not coming up yellow can you help or is there something I am missing/not doing Thanks…

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## [Chamfer amount change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-amount-change/566)

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**Author:** [@Messages4alex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Messages4alex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-amount-change/566 "2016-11-19T22:35:09Z")

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once Ive made a radius or chamfer, and I have moved on way down the line in my drawing. How do I go back and change the value if after the fact?

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## [Export model looks wrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-model-looks-wrong/549)

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**Author:** [@Drjim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drjim)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-model-looks-wrong/549 "2016-11-11T13:53:15Z")

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\[image\]Model when exported doesn't show full. I'm opening in mesh mixer but have tried other applications with the same outcome. Basically the top where the holes are is missing. New to this program but have used cad in …

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## [Are you going to make Shapr3D for Windows 10?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-you-going-to-make-shapr3d-for-windows-10/542)

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**Author:** [@theepicapple1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theepicapple1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-you-going-to-make-shapr3d-for-windows-10/542 "2016-11-06T11:44:20Z")

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Hi guys sorry for not being around much lately, I was just curious to know if you are planning to make Shapr3D For windows 10 creators update. You could also do it for the Surface computers (with the new Surface Studi…

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## [Expor to auto cad and solid works](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expor-to-auto-cad-and-solid-works/541)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expor-to-auto-cad-and-solid-works/541 "2016-11-06T06:09:56Z")

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What is the format I should export to see my models in auto cad and in solid works?

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