# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=15

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## [Accounts for retirees and hobbyists](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accounts-for-retirees-and-hobbyists/40605)

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**Author:** [@rbcross62](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rbcross62)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accounts-for-retirees-and-hobbyists/40605 "2026-04-04T15:36:18Z")

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Hello, I recently retired and would like to get a personal account. I no longer have a business email and only use gmail.com for my email. I tried to create an account and it said that gmail accounts are not allowed. I …

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## [Move object to conical shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object-to-conical-shape/40604)

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**Author:** [@martin87i](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martin87i)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object-to-conical-shape/40604 "2026-04-04T14:25:26Z")

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I’d like this stick circled in red to be leaning against the conical shape. How would I do that?

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## [CAM post processing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-post-processing/29008)

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**Author:** [@HUGOBUS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HUGOBUS)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-post-processing/29008 "2026-04-03T23:18:34Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. It would be so amazing if Shapr3D can have a CAM processor built into it similar to Fusion360. I used to use F360 but it turned into an untameable beast. I have …

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## [It's almost 2026, can we add/remove bodies from an existing view/drawing without redoing all the measurements yet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/its-almost-2026-can-we-add-remove-bodies-from-an-existing-view-drawing-without-redoing-all-the-measurements-yet/39864)

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**Author:** [@znelson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/znelson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/its-almost-2026-can-we-add-remove-bodies-from-an-existing-view-drawing-without-redoing-all-the-measurements-yet/39864 "2026-04-03T09:21:23Z")

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This has been an issue for years, many posts about it. Not being able to select a View on a drawing and add new bodies is a killer. We have to delete the View(s) from the drawing and re-add and redo all the measurements …

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## [Adding ridges around a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-ridges-around-a-shape/40599)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-ridges-around-a-shape/40599 "2026-04-03T06:12:52Z")

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I have this shape for an extension cord plug that is not a perfect cylinder: I want to add ridges around it, something like this (except with regular spacing of the ridges). I tinkered with the pattern tool, but coul…

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## [Creating a cavity for a nut aligned to a hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-cavity-for-a-nut-aligned-to-a-hole/40593)

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**Author:** [@tomawc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomawc)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-cavity-for-a-nut-aligned-to-a-hole/40593 "2026-04-02T19:38:28Z")

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I could use some help creating a nut cavity aligned to a hole. I created the nut profile using the polygon. I created a construction axis for the hole. How do you align the hexagon to the axis and then extrude it to crea…

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## [26.30 - Wrap & Emboss tool is here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-30-wrap-emboss-tool-is-here/40394)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-30-wrap-emboss-tool-is-here/40394 "2026-04-02T04:58:33Z")

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Bring complex textures to life with the new Wrap & Emboss tool, alongside more intuitive section viewing and significantly faster project imports. New: Add embossed details to your designs with the Wrap & Emboss tool…

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## [Please Remove the For Educational Use Only Popup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-remove-the-for-educational-use-only-popup/40250)

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**Author:** [@JohnSmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohnSmith)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-remove-the-for-educational-use-only-popup/40250 "2026-04-02T04:17:35Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: The recent update introduced a persistent “For Educational Purposes Only” popup that obstructs the viewport. This overlay was not present in previous versions. It now blocks a po…

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## [SVG Import needed for imported designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-import-needed-for-imported-designs/40540)

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**Author:** [@garynunncreative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/garynunncreative)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-import-needed-for-imported-designs/40540 "2026-04-02T02:49:31Z")

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as the title says.. SVG import DWG / DXF are very problematic, causing tons of extrusion issues, laggy or bogged down system and hours of wasted time trying to find where there are 2 or more points on top of each other …

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## [26.50 - Advanced Section View controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-50-advanced-section-view-controls/40551)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-50-advanced-section-view-controls/40551 "2026-03-31T13:03:10Z")

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Isolate your cross-sections and maintain your perspective with more precise control over Section View visibility and alignment. New: Now you can use the Section Only mode within Section View to hide all model geometry…

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## [Extruding polygon to circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-polygon-to-circle/40563)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-polygon-to-circle/40563 "2026-03-31T10:33:16Z")

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I’m trying to morph the shape of this polygon to a circle. Nothing seems to work. I need to keep the bottom section intact but make the top of the polygon shape change dimensions to fit the bottom of the circular shape. …

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## [Dimensions will not show for more than one line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-will-not-show-for-more-than-one-line/40577)

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**Author:** [@hhsmiley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hhsmiley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-will-not-show-for-more-than-one-line/40577 "2026-03-31T06:14:45Z")

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I have been through all the tutorials, videos, and posts in the community forums but nothing has worked so far. I simply cannot select more than one line at a time to show it’s dimensions. As soon as I click on a differ…

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## [Haptic feedback pencil pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/haptic-feedback-pencil-pro/40576)

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**Author:** [@SloppyJo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SloppyJo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/haptic-feedback-pencil-pro/40576 "2026-03-31T02:11:44Z")

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I would really love to see (or feel) haptic response from the pencil pro when snapping a line to a grid or when shapes reach round numbers according to grid size etc, I think it would be a really nice feedback when sketc…

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## [Apple Pencil Pro "Squeeze" feature for customizable radial menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-pro-squeeze-feature-for-customizable-radial-menu/33183)

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**Author:** [@EyemJoe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EyemJoe)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-pro-squeeze-feature-for-customizable-radial-menu/33183 "2026-03-31T02:07:29Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: This lets users “squeeze” for a custom little dial/radial menu popup that has features the user can utilize and is custom so they can add 4/5 of their must have buttons / shortc…

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## [Trying to make keyhole, need help!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-keyhole-need-help/40573)

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**Author:** [@Widow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Widow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-keyhole-need-help/40573 "2026-03-31T01:42:32Z")

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Noob here. I’ve been trying to create a keyhole but am not sure how to create the channel wall. I create the circle, the rectangle, the outer rectangle, extrude the inner part and then I get stuck on what to do next. Bee…

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## [Am I really going to have to look at this every time I model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-really-going-to-have-to-look-at-this-every-time-i-model/40568)

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**Author:** [@Mango1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mango1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-really-going-to-have-to-look-at-this-every-time-i-model/40568 "2026-03-30T22:20:24Z")

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I started modeling again after a month’s hiatus and while the new screenshot options and the wrap and emboss tools are neat I can’t stand that bullshit UPGRADE TO A HIGHER TIER message. Am I really going to have to look …

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## [Circular line unbind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-line-unbind/40574)

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**Author:** [@Creativetype](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creativetype)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-line-unbind/40574 "2026-03-30T22:10:12Z")

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When I create 72 lines from one with the projection feature set to circular, how do I then un bind these lines such that I can modify the length of each one individually

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## [Best 3D Printer for Home and Professional Use Expert Advice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-for-home-and-professional-use-expert-advice/39707)

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**Author:** [@tim1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tim1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-for-home-and-professional-use-expert-advice/39707 "2026-03-30T09:58:33Z")

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I researched about the best 3D printers for the past few days because I need one for home and professional projects. I read reviews on Tom’s Hardware, PCMag, and All3DP, and they are marking these two as the best options…

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## [Chamfer/Fillet - Variable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-variable/40432)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-variable/40432 "2026-03-29T20:08:09Z")

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the work around i made in this picture was to sweep across the edge from a side sketch, scale one end down, then subtract the new swept body from the main body. this could be added as a subtool in the Chamfer/Fillet …

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## [Pattern along a line/face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-along-a-line-face/40474)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-along-a-line-face/40474 "2026-03-29T19:54:46Z")

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i need some advice.. this is the first time i have needed to pattern along a face that isnt perfectly straight. i have two instances in my model where i need to do this, one across a curved circle inset, and another sect…

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## [Image overlay - transparency when selected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-overlay-transparency-when-selected/40509)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-overlay-transparency-when-selected/40509 "2026-03-29T19:47:02Z")

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currently, if you have an image with a custom transparency value and you go to select the image again to adjust the position, the transparency is disregarded. in my example image, my image is set to about half transparen…

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## [Union & Named Body - Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-named-body-bug/40315)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-named-body-bug/40315 "2026-03-29T19:29:58Z")

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It used to be that when you select two bodies to make a union, the second body selected will retain the ‘name’. This no longer works. In this example I have a body named ‘base’. I wish to union a newly created body to t…

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## [Feedback after 3 month of use](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-after-3-month-of-use/40564)

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**Author:** [@BodniVD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BodniVD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-after-3-month-of-use/40564 "2026-03-29T17:45:35Z")

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After a few months of use I have to decide…. Decision is a yearly subscription, and the decision is not that easy. I really want to like Shapr3D, and I want to support it… BUT! What I really lack of is time, and in ord…

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## [Highlight constraint when it conflicts with existing constrains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-constraint-when-it-conflicts-with-existing-constrains/32479)

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**Author:** [@MichaeI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaeI)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-constraint-when-it-conflicts-with-existing-constrains/32479 "2026-03-29T17:27:48Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Visual reference of the conflicting constraints. The user would know what constraint is conflicting and be able to extrapolate why. Currently it prompts with ‘this constraint wo…

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## [Align tool one axis options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-one-axis-options/38319)

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**Author:** [@Casper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Casper)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-one-axis-options/38319 "2026-03-28T18:44:32Z")

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By having the one axis align tool option will reduce a multi step process down to a two step process. The majority of times I use the move tool combined with the measure tool to achieve the results that the align tool w…

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## [Extrude multiple depths from one sketch? SOLVED](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-multiple-depths-from-one-sketch-solved/40555)

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**Author:** [@tbeaulieu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tbeaulieu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-multiple-depths-from-one-sketch-solved/40555 "2026-03-28T14:36:20Z")

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Hello. I’m trying to make a tote lid with a finger hole. Simple. I have sketch that has the outline, the finger hole. This will be extruded to the thickness specified. I’d like to add two offsets (outer rim and around th…

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## [Text wrapping error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-wrapping-error/40560)

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**Author:** [@JWardT3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JWardT3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-wrapping-error/40560 "2026-03-28T10:02:25Z")

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when I try to use the wrap/emboss tool to place text on a cylinder, it rotates the text 90 degrees and inverts it.

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## [Point-to-Point Constraint Limitation in Drawings (Horizontal/Vertical Alignment)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/point-to-point-constraint-limitation-in-drawings-horizontal-vertical-alignment/38220)

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**Author:** [@AngelP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AngelP)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/point-to-point-constraint-limitation-in-drawings-horizontal-vertical-alignment/38220 "2026-03-27T18:17:13Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: In the Drawings workspace, I often encounter a limitation where I cannot apply geometric relations—specifically vertical or horizontal constraints—between two points. For exampl…

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## [Problem in the edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-the-edges/40556)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-the-edges/40556 "2026-03-27T17:59:27Z")

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Greetings to the entire team of Shapr3d :waving\_hand:t3:. I have a question about an error that I have noticed, when I create a design everything seems to be fine and maybe it could be some update error, …

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## [Help!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help/40549)

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**Author:** [@laricue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/laricue)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help/40549 "2026-03-27T12:33:55Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. I am a new—and still somewhat unsure—user of Shapr3D. I have managed to learn how to create the simple models I need—specifically, basic selector rulers for my knittin…

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