# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=175

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## [Missing arrows in sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-arrows-in-sketch/21970)

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**Author:** [@Disturbedllama](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Disturbedllama)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-arrows-in-sketch/21970 "2023-03-14T15:55:25Z")

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When sketching lines, what happened to the arrows that use to be on the ends of your line so that you could drag them straight? And I use to be able to copy from the sketch, Now there is an extra step to copy, click move…

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## [Curved and smooth lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-and-smooth-lines/24725)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-and-smooth-lines/24725 "2023-03-14T08:14:45Z")

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Hi everyone, I recently started to use Shapr3D again and am exercising and would like to create a table that looks like the table in the pictures. I am struggling with the curves below the table. If anyone has some hin…

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## [Simple: Select a number of shapes, copy, and paste…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-select-a-number-of-shapes-copy-and-paste/24739)

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**Author:** [@mz-in-cali](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mz-in-cali)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-select-a-number-of-shapes-copy-and-paste/24739 "2023-03-14T07:45:39Z")

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I’m on a Mac, although I sometimes use the iPad too, and can’t seem to figure ut something pretty rudimentary. I am trying to make a number of shapes that are based on similar 2-D shapes. I create the first 2D shape, wh…

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## [Import and manipulate 3d image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-manipulate-3d-image/24753)

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**Author:** [@Pdx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pdx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-manipulate-3d-image/24753 "2023-03-14T07:44:00Z")

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What is the easiest format to import a 3d image and manipulate it (ie tools etc) and then 3d print? Thank you

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## [Hardsurface Artists Suggestions ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardsurface-artists-suggestions/24447)

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**Author:** [@Boolean\_Gemini](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boolean_Gemini)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardsurface-artists-suggestions/24447 "2023-03-14T06:25:12Z")

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Hello, I would like to suggest adding an import/export for the FBX format, as it would allow both myself and my team to eliminate the need to use Fusion 360 from our pipeline. Currently we import reference meshes for th…

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## [IPencil fundementals on Ipad when drawing rectangles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipencil-fundementals-on-ipad-when-drawing-rectangles/24645)

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**Author:** [@JohnHewetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohnHewetson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipencil-fundementals-on-ipad-when-drawing-rectangles/24645 "2023-03-14T05:52:22Z")

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I hope I am in the right forum for this. I am new to Shapr3D and I use an Ipad (3 Gen) and a Ipencil 2. I can’t help but feel that I am missing some fundamentals of using the Pencil. My example is when I am sketching a l…

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## [Change The Way The Spline Tool Works](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-way-the-spline-tool-works/24752)

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**Author:** [@Tempest161](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tempest161)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-way-the-spline-tool-works/24752 "2023-03-14T05:52:00Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Is having a much faster and intuitive method to sketch complex outlines or shapes with. Consider adding screenshots an…

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## [4L Engine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4l-engine/24705)

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**Author:** [@TekHazrd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TekHazrd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4l-engine/24705 "2023-03-14T01:51:34Z")

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I post other new little improvements of my engine.

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## [4L Engine in progress 2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4l-engine-in-progress-2/24658)

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**Author:** [@TekHazrd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TekHazrd)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4l-engine-in-progress-2/24658 "2023-03-14T01:45:42Z")

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## [Better visibility/readability for the tools menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-visibility-readability-for-the-tools-menu/24741)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-visibility-readability-for-the-tools-menu/24741 "2023-03-13T21:51:11Z")

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A picture is worth a thousand words. As you can see the tools menu visibility isn’t optimal. I would like to see both icons and text under any circumstances.

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## [Delete function for drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-for-drawings/16440)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-for-drawings/16440 "2023-03-13T20:33:06Z")

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Please add the batch or multiple selection delete function for drawings. When exporting Item parts and when importing Item parts, unnecessary drawings are also imported. Thank you.

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## [Scew design until tip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scew-design-until-tip/24516)

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**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scew-design-until-tip/24516 "2023-03-13T19:08:47Z")

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Hello everyone, Can someone please help out? How can I make it happen, that the sharp edges of a screw follow the cone ending shape of a screw? I only know how to rotate around a cylindrical shape. Please see picture a…

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## [Construction planes offset from main planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-planes-offset-from-main-planes/8412)

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**Author:** [@max3\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/max3_2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-planes-offset-from-main-planes/8412 "2023-03-13T17:06:39Z")

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Hi, is this possible, e.g. selecting the XY plane as base and creating a CP with offset or selecting one of the principal axis for CP definition? Best

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## [Map 2D shape on yz axis plane to surface perpendicular to an arc on the xy plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/map-2d-shape-on-yz-axis-plane-to-surface-perpendicular-to-an-arc-on-the-xy-plane/24723)

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**Author:** [@Cirem2023](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cirem2023)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/map-2d-shape-on-yz-axis-plane-to-surface-perpendicular-to-an-arc-on-the-xy-plane/24723 "2023-03-13T15:13:41Z")

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I have drawn a planar shape on the yz axis plane and want to map it to a surface perpendicular to an arc on the xy plane. How do I do this? The real world application here is that I’ve measured the dimensions of a 2D s…

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## [Non-Manifold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold/24667)

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**Author:** [@Bold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bold)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold/24667 "2023-03-13T07:48:04Z")

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Can anyone find the sketch that is causing the nonmanifold edge? I am trying to extrude the black pixels but I cannot because it is saying it will cause a non-manifold edge. Thanks.

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## [How to drawing the jar(mouth)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-drawing-the-jar-mouth/24717)

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**Author:** [@Bon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-drawing-the-jar-mouth/24717 "2023-03-13T07:08:36Z")

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How to drawing the jar(mouth) \[Uploading: C23B5CF6-79FD-4D24-A69E-A66EC08D1327.jpeg…\]

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## [Bug in area selection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-area-selection/24704)

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**Author:** [@pearish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pearish)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-area-selection/24704 "2023-03-12T16:49:18Z")

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I would expect that area selection (click-drag on a mac) behaves the same as selecting multiple individual items, except for being more convenient. But that is not what I am seeing. I have included 4 screen shots that de…

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## [Mirror problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-problem/24604)

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**Author:** [@Honza572](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Honza572)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-problem/24604 "2023-03-12T16:49:09Z")

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I am currently on school computer and I have problem with mirroring, idk why. does anyone know how to force it? it’s telling me that the body would be invalid but don’t tell me that program is so stupid that it can’t te…

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## [searching options for technical drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/searching-options-for-technical-drawings/24703)

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**Author:** [@keksboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keksboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/searching-options-for-technical-drawings/24703 "2023-03-12T16:49:00Z")

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I work with big assemblys where i change the single parts and creating there the technical drawings for produktion. So there are many technical drawings and i have to seach for the correkt one manualy by scrolling down t…

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## [Capture sketch at constrtuction plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/capture-sketch-at-constrtuction-plane/24672)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/capture-sketch-at-constrtuction-plane/24672 "2023-03-11T20:59:17Z")

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It would be very useful to capture sketch lines where a body intersects with a construction plane for the purpose of making features for bodies. For 1 example making a holster for a tool like a impact driver. In this …

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## [When I delete a part in my design, the app crashes.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-delete-a-part-in-my-design-the-app-crashes/24666)

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**Author:** [@Gas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-delete-a-part-in-my-design-the-app-crashes/24666 "2023-03-11T17:34:40Z")

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Not sure how to proceed. Happens on 2 PCs. The parts seem to have 2 listings in the parts list even though its only one part selected. e.g Body 64(2) and Body 64(2) are listed as selected but its one one part.

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## [How can I draw this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-draw-this/22236)

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**Author:** [@poohbbang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poohbbang)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-draw-this/22236 "2023-03-11T16:29:32Z")

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I can not draw this. it’s difficult i have 2D file. Could you teach me about how can i draw?

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## [Revolve tool does not work (piston design tutorial)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-does-not-work-piston-design-tutorial/24670)

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**Author:** [@Fogdile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fogdile)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-does-not-work-piston-design-tutorial/24670 "2023-03-11T14:06:10Z")

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I am doing the piston tutorial and find that the revolve tool does not work. Who can I send the file to for testing? regards fogdale

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## [How would you approach this design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-approach-this-design/24631)

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**Author:** [@m4rk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/m4rk)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-approach-this-design/24631 "2023-03-11T11:44:13Z")

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Hello folks, A little bit of background info: I’m new to this CAD game. Although I’ve had Shapr3d for the last year, my designs have been very simple. But lately I’ve had cause to do something more complex (for my level…

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## [Split bodies hot key](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-bodies-hot-key/24678)

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**Author:** [@sebb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sebb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-bodies-hot-key/24678 "2023-03-11T05:10:40Z")

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please can we have a hot key for Split Bodies as it is a command I use a lot? many thanks Sebastian

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## [Rounding Error in 2D-drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-error-in-2d-drawing/24669)

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**Author:** [@ekalisch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ekalisch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-error-in-2d-drawing/24669 "2023-03-10T10:37:57Z")

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When creating a 2D drawing from my 3D model, I have experienced some rounding errors when displaying measurements. A hole in my 3D model has a diameter of 30,0 (given by exact input) but in my 2D drawing it shows as 29,…

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## [2d drawing custom ratio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-custom-ratio/24593)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-custom-ratio/24593 "2023-03-10T04:13:44Z")

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hi im using the very lovely 2d drawing feature to make a building plan on 11x17 paper. 1:50 is too small and 1:20 is just a little too big - is there a way to pick a specific ratio that is not listed in the dropdown? t…

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## [4L Engine in progress \>\>\>](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4l-engine-in-progress/24655)

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**Author:** [@TekHazrd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TekHazrd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4l-engine-in-progress/24655 "2023-03-10T01:59:19Z")

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## [Turn off constraints view?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/24616)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/24616 "2023-03-09T20:56:10Z")

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I am trying to draw box sides and bottom to cut with a laser cutter. The number of constraints being shown is getting in the way. I have two or three versions of the box as I try different things. The loading time ha…

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## [🔥 Breaking news - Series A investment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/breaking-news-series-a-investment/5685)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/breaking-news-series-a-investment/5685 "2023-03-09T20:47:37Z")

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We are excited to announce Shapr3D’s $6m Series A funding round, led by Point Nine Capital’s Christoph Janz and Creandum’s Fredrik Cassel, with participation from existing investors, including InReach Ventures, Lifeline …

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