# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=141

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## [\[iPad\] ability to rename project from inside the project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-ability-to-rename-project-from-inside-the-project/28235)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-ability-to-rename-project-from-inside-the-project/28235 "2023-10-02T18:42:50Z")

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apologies if this is already possible, but I can’t seem to find out how. I tried clicking on the project name and on the … menu Also, when editing the project name on the main library view, there is no indication that t…

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## [Difference in values between model and drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difference-in-values-between-model-and-drawing/28221)

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**Author:** [@Dmayfield18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmayfield18)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difference-in-values-between-model-and-drawing/28221 "2023-10-02T15:03:05Z")

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I’m modeling a part with an internal radius of 152.75mm or 305.5mm inner diameter. When I bring the part to the 2D drawing tool and try to add the inner diameter, the value changes to a smaller number. Value on the drawi…

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## [Spacing obejects equally on the body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacing-obejects-equally-on-the-body/28227)

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**Author:** [@cvolkers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cvolkers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacing-obejects-equally-on-the-body/28227 "2023-10-02T14:14:46Z")

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I am new to shapr3d. I want to create a honeycomb patter on the front of a computer bracket for heat disapation. I have done this but they do not all looke to be spaced exactly appart. I have used pattern to grow the ot…

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## [Well … this is a lego Ironman 😆](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/well-this-is-a-lego-ironman/28223)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/well-this-is-a-lego-ironman/28223 "2023-10-02T05:13:33Z")

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I will like to see a better way to do some curves… Well I tried jjjjjjj

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## [Importing into Unreal Engine 5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-into-unreal-engine-5/26147)

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**Author:** [@GMPrime](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GMPrime)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-into-unreal-engine-5/26147 "2023-10-01T16:32:56Z")

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I’ve just come across this program and found it pleasantly easy to adapt to. Yes I’ve run into some problems but who hasn’t. That said, I’m trying to figure out how I go about adding my own custom textures to parts of …

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## [Spacemouse Parametric Beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-parametric-beta/28198)

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**Author:** [@Juan13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juan13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-parametric-beta/28198 "2023-10-01T16:05:10Z")

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By using the Beta version Parametric, Spacemouse functions buttons are not working? Anybody get the same issues? Checked already system settings. MacOS

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## [Literally not a clue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/literally-not-a-clue/28183)

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**Author:** [@Lucas1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucas1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/literally-not-a-clue/28183 "2023-10-01T06:47:03Z")

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Edge seems to somehow be “detached”, don’t know why or when this occurred. Any advice on what’s going on here would be greatly appreciated, thanks

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## [Plane thru 3 Points - no snapping?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-thru-3-points-no-snapping/28218)

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**Author:** [@mschwerin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mschwerin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-thru-3-points-no-snapping/28218 "2023-10-01T06:20:08Z")

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I often need to establish planes for sketching at oblique angles to existing objects. Seems like Adding Plane thru 3 Points would be the easiest method. However, when I attempt to pinpoint the 3 points, the system does n…

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## [3d to 2d fabric patterns for Inflateable ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-2d-fabric-patterns-for-inflateable/28216)

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**Author:** [@petermancomau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/petermancomau)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-2d-fabric-patterns-for-inflateable/28216 "2023-10-01T06:18:56Z")

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Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong category… I couldn’t find one for community help… We are designing some Inflateable objects, and want to convert the 3d file to flat panels/fabric that can be sewn together to make the …

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## [Joints for Bodies or Assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints-for-bodies-or-assemblies/22574)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints-for-bodies-or-assemblies/22574 "2023-10-01T05:03:37Z")

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I’m wondering if there is any discussion of adding a Joint function to Shapr. The addition of the align tool, with multiple bodies as well, has me thinking that a Joint constraint could be applied to bodies and assembli…

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## [New CHAT GPHEAD Update 😁](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-chat-gphead-update/28197)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-chat-gphead-update/28197 "2023-09-30T14:44:18Z")

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## [Fast way to select many faces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-way-to-select-many-faces/27799)

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**Author:** [@kwando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kwando)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-way-to-select-many-faces/27799 "2023-09-30T03:45:30Z")

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Is there a smarter way to select many faces on a sketch? In the below sketch I want to select all faces so I can extrude them and it is kinda tedious to click every face manually :slight\_smile:

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## [Sea Shell shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sea-shell-shape/16714)

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**Author:** [@SRM108](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SRM108)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sea-shell-shape/16714 "2023-09-29T15:40:50Z")

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Is there anyone to help me to create seashell shape in Shapr, please? The rectangle on front will not need. Thank you!

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## [Special shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-shape/28191)

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**Author:** [@Angel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Angel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-shape/28191 "2023-09-29T15:07:29Z")

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Hello everyone Let me introduce myself, I am Angel and this is the first time I am posting on the Community Forum. I have tried different methods, but I cannot draw this shape as attached picture. Would there be any o…

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## [Why aren’t body combination tools (like union) available when selecting multiple bodies?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-aren-t-body-combination-tools-like-union-available-when-selecting-multiple-bodies/28185)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-aren-t-body-combination-tools-like-union-available-when-selecting-multiple-bodies/28185 "2023-09-29T13:58:11Z")

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I can only find union through Tools \> Union when i have no bodies selected. Instinctually I feel like I should be able to choose the bodies first and then chose to union them?

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## [Offset rectangle shifting to right](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-rectangle-shifting-to-right/28164)

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**Author:** [@Wrightwells](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wrightwells)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-rectangle-shifting-to-right/28164 "2023-09-29T08:55:22Z")

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What setting am I missing Auto constraints are off Draw a rectangle 100mm x 100m in free space. More… Offset box by 20mm Draw rectangle on right side touching corner of offset box 20mm x 140mm Update width of new re…

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## [Text side difference](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-side-difference/28186)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-side-difference/28186 "2023-09-29T08:29:23Z")

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Morning, After the latest update, it seems that the text is on the different side. Normally when selecting a plane the text is directly readable. Is this correct ?

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## [Measuring spline based objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-spline-based-objects/28174)

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**Author:** [@Sjoel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sjoel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-spline-based-objects/28174 "2023-09-28T18:17:00Z")

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Hi, I am trying to figure out how I can include measurements to spline based sketches… I have attached some screen shots in order to show my problem… Is there any work around that even aloes me to specify these m…

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## [Need help for difficult shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-difficult-shape/19290)

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**Author:** [@Sjoel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sjoel)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-difficult-shape/19290 "2023-09-28T16:37:30Z")

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Hi, After my last topic ( help for organic shapes…) on which I received great help, here another one that keeps me awake at night… Please see image below and feel free to share your thoughts on how to solve this piece. …

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## [How to fix edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fix-edge/28171)

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**Author:** [@Lucas1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucas1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fix-edge/28171 "2023-09-28T12:59:07Z")

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Hiya, I’m brand new to CAD modelling (been using Maya for 4 years though) and am struggling with a particular issue on my first model, particularly I don’t know how to “fix” this issue with the edge any suggestions on …

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## [Import 3D scan with textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-3d-scan-with-textures/28170)

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**Author:** [@tonty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tonty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-3d-scan-with-textures/28170 "2023-09-28T12:58:50Z")

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I’ve seen this question asked a few times here before, but thought it would be worth resurrecting it as it’s been a while. I want to take a 3D scan of an object and then import it into Shapr3D and add a shape around it.…

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## [Feature Request: extrude to object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-extrude-to-object/28112)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-extrude-to-object/28112 "2023-09-28T05:40:14Z")

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Here is an example of where I am attempting to fill in a hallow rectangle. In Fusion, I would simply click on my face, choose extrude, and then choose the target fact to extrude to. But in Shapr, it seems I need to …

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## [How to create a nice curved surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-nice-curved-surface/28102)

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**Author:** [@djtazzmtl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/djtazzmtl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-nice-curved-surface/28102 "2023-09-28T05:34:45Z")

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Hi pretty new, but i know just enough to hang myself with loool. So I managed to extrude and intersect 2 bodies to make the basic body of the Volkswagen Van, but I’m having troubles trying to get the nice rounded corners…

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## [5.470 - Manage your workflows more seamlessly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-470-manage-your-workflows-more-seamlessly/27993)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-470-manage-your-workflows-more-seamlessly/27993 "2023-09-27T22:05:14Z")

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This release covered subtle but crucial enhancements to help improve your day-to-day workflow. Regular release updates New (Windows): Manage your project names faster by renaming your projects directly from the model…

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## [Sketch attributes or extrusions as a parameter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-attributes-or-extrusions-as-a-parameter/28154)

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**Author:** [@Wrightwells](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wrightwells)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-attributes-or-extrusions-as-a-parameter/28154 "2023-09-27T15:55:31Z")

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When making cabinet furniture designs from plywood, the supply of ply is not always width accurate. So a design with gap tolerances for 18 mm ply may be loose if the stock arrives at 17.8mm. Having the ability to give v…

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## [Ability to constrain the radii of two circles with a distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-constrain-the-radii-of-two-circles-with-a-distance/28151)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-constrain-the-radii-of-two-circles-with-a-distance/28151 "2023-09-27T13:54:09Z")

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see this post: Is there a better way to constrain the outer circle to the inner circle? I would like the ability to constrain the radii of two circles with a distance. This is easily possible in Fusion360 but is more co…

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## [Is there a better way to constrain the outer circle to the inner circle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-constrain-the-outer-circle-to-the-inner-circle/28148)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-constrain-the-outer-circle-to-the-inner-circle/28148 "2023-09-27T13:53:10Z")

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I am trying to constrain the outer circle so that there is a 4mm border using another circle. The only way I was able to figure this out was to create two construction lines tangent to the circles and constrain those.…

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## [Multiplication of 2D drawing files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplication-of-2d-drawing-files/28076)

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**Author:** [@ABOriSTeeLFrance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ABOriSTeeLFrance)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplication-of-2d-drawing-files/28076 "2023-09-27T09:50:24Z")

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For example, for a special machine of my invention. I model the whole machine in a single folder. I divide the whole into subsets, which I call GR01, GR02… GR10. For each group, I make a series of 2D plans Al…

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## [Center of build plate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-of-build-plate/28138)

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**Author:** [@3omar13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3omar13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-of-build-plate/28138 "2023-09-27T08:04:39Z")

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I have a resin printer not a PLA printer and so I don’t have issues with nozzle alignment, but I was wondering how do I know what the center of the grid is so I can place my model, or does it automatically choose a midpo…

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## [How to convert model into slices for laser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-convert-model-into-slices-for-laser/28129)

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**Author:** [@Aparna28](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aparna28)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-convert-model-into-slices-for-laser/28129 "2023-09-27T04:28:23Z")

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Hello :slight\_smile: I’ve made a model and I would like to convert it into slices for laser cutting. How do I achieve that? For simple shapes like box, I projected it onto a plane. What about about a curved dome like str…

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