# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=177

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## [Standard lamp for reading](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-lamp-for-reading/24451)

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**Author:** [@mjmnz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjmnz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-lamp-for-reading/24451 "2023-03-02T19:55:01Z")

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A client has a Victorian Glass Candle bowl that she wants incorporating in a floor mounted lamp ( a “standard lamp” in UK). Here are 5 concept designs I have created and rendered in Shapr3D. I haven’t modelled the illumi…

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## [Slope walls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slope-walls/24448)

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**Author:** [@Mabram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mabram)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slope-walls/24448 "2023-03-02T14:10:35Z")

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Hello everybody. I have got a small problem with slope the walls. I ma trying Creat a box, extruded the top partn allready and I would like to slope all the inside walls, lets say 30 degreese. On the strait surface…

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## [Visualization Freezes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-freezes/24482)

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**Author:** [@mhek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-freezes/24482 "2023-03-02T11:02:11Z")

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Visualization started to freeze on me this week. iPad Pro 5th Generation iPadOS 16.3.1 This is a model I have used over the last several months nothing really new. Takes a long time to select parts and freezes when I …

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## [For this software. Why trysize file will be quit suddenly , size more than 100m STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/for-this-software-why-trysize-file-will-be-quit-suddenly-size-more-than-100m-step-file/24491)

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**Author:** [@Xiao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/for-this-software-why-trysize-file-will-be-quit-suddenly-size-more-than-100m-step-file/24491 "2023-03-02T07:30:08Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Long time coming](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/long-time-coming/24085)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/long-time-coming/24085 "2023-03-02T03:11:01Z")

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Hey guys, I’ve been having this problem many times now but always found a way, and after a few hours I might find how to do it now but I just cannot understand why we don’t have a easy tool for this problem yet. For so…

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## [Shapr3D New Tool for design 😁](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-new-tool-for-design/24487)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-new-tool-for-design/24487 "2023-03-02T00:09:34Z")

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## [2D drawings from sketches ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-from-sketches/24469)

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**Author:** [@The\_craftslete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/The_craftslete)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-from-sketches/24469 "2023-03-01T19:08:10Z")

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Is it possible to creat a 2D drawing from a sketch? I find myself more and more needing to draw out 2d floor plans. It would be great if I could just print out and 2D sketch. I love the program, and would hate to have t…

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## [app stops working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-stops-working/24481)

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**Author:** [@Fogdile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fogdile)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-stops-working/24481 "2023-03-01T16:47:39Z")

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Hi there, after working a couple of hours the app stopped working: no selection, no reaction on pencil moves, save worked. What I tried: load another model, go back - nothing; leave the app go back nothing changend. Sw…

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## [Save to files problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-files-problem/24412)

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**Author:** [@G.design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/G.design)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-files-problem/24412 "2023-03-01T13:50:00Z")

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After the last update, when I try to export to Files I am getting a white screen. After restarting the iPad - same thing.

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## [Filing my Projects on my machine and not in the cloud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filing-my-projects-on-my-machine-and-not-in-the-cloud/24444)

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**Author:** [@Ivar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filing-my-projects-on-my-machine-and-not-in-the-cloud/24444 "2023-03-01T13:36:09Z")

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I am having problems in that Shapr3D that is automatically storing my projects in the cloud, and I only want them stored and backed up on my machine as it is in turn backed up on a server. This in-cloud storage takes far…

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## [Why this guide can't working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-this-guide-cant-working/24466)

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**Author:** [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-this-guide-cant-working/24466 "2023-03-01T09:50:07Z")

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Why it can’t work

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## [Model help ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-help/24468)

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**Author:** [@khobbs1211](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/khobbs1211)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-help/24468 "2023-03-01T08:02:01Z")

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Hi, I am trying to make the circled area into a point like a spike. What’s the best way to go about that? I’m still pretty new to modeling. Thanks in advance!

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## [Help With a project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-project/24467)

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**Author:** [@Alzoman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alzoman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-project/24467 "2023-03-01T07:08:07Z")

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I had a question about a project that I want to do. I bought this squeeze bottle, but I don’t like how wide the nozzle is. So I want to 3D print a new one that I design in shapr3D. It’s easy enough to make the shape with…

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## [How to connect 2 points on different axis ?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-2-points-on-different-axis/24323)

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**Author:** [@NmJB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NmJB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-2-points-on-different-axis/24323 "2023-03-01T06:09:45Z")

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How can I connect 2 endpoints (attached), that exist on different planes? I wish to connect them with an arc (e.g. 60 degrees like on the left side) , but I can’t figure how . I would like to attach a Shapr3d file bu…

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## [This is simple ornament but : How can you make a more real mantle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-is-simple-ornament-but-how-can-you-make-a-more-real-mantle/24455)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-is-simple-ornament-but-how-can-you-make-a-more-real-mantle/24455 "2023-03-01T00:57:14Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Simple piano fast design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-piano-fast-design/24452)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-piano-fast-design/24452 "2023-02-28T23:16:01Z")

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## [Hidden folders reappearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-folders-reappearing/24407)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hidden-folders-reappearing/24407 "2023-02-28T08:56:29Z")

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Hi, I’m having a new behaviour I’ve not noticed before with coincident sketches causing hidden folders to become unhidden. If I have 2 folders in the items manager and sketch in folder 1, then hide folder one so I can …

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## [Free version vs Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-vs-pro/24436)

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**Author:** [@michael.l.smith624](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/michael.l.smith624)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-vs-pro/24436 "2023-02-28T06:55:32Z")

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Does the Pro version allowing altering of .STL or .STEP files? Looking to adjust chamfer/fillet edges on existing .STL and .STEP. Just wondering before I purchase.

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## [Importing Textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-textures/24435)

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**Author:** [@PapaBear60](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PapaBear60)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-textures/24435 "2023-02-28T05:55:48Z")

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I’m fed up with Sketchup. They’ve gotten a bit too big for their britches…annoyingly so. But they still have a few features that require I use it for now - but Shapr3D has promise. One of those must have features is t…

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## [Is there a prob with shadows in visualizations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-prob-with-shadows-in-visualizations/24432)

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**Author:** [@Eco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-prob-with-shadows-in-visualizations/24432 "2023-02-28T03:00:48Z")

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What should be straight edge shadows caused by straight objects, are distorted instead. See screen capture below

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## [Car body kit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-body-kit/24179)

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**Author:** [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-body-kit/24179 "2023-02-28T02:37:46Z")

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Try to make it work https://collaborate.shapr3d.com/v/QK0EUBO57OD4sGXTwIC4P

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## [Exporting DXF for laser cutter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-dxf-for-laser-cutter/24413)

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**Author:** [@didi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/didi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-dxf-for-laser-cutter/24413 "2023-02-27T21:59:58Z")

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When creating a drawing it requires I choose a specific paper size like A4 A3 etc. This doesn’t work for me since I need to export some large parts 1:1 scale for my manufacturer. I know they can scale it on their end but…

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## [I paid my monthly suscription on Ipad, but I can't use it in Windows.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-paid-my-monthly-suscription-on-ipad-but-i-cant-use-it-in-windows/24424)

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**Author:** [@Juanma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juanma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-paid-my-monthly-suscription-on-ipad-but-i-cant-use-it-in-windows/24424 "2023-02-27T18:05:40Z")

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I already paid my subscription for Apple Store on my Ipad, but, when I want to create a model in Windows, with the same account, shap3d asks me for my subscription, even paid, Please help me, because the reason that I p…

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## [Marks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/marks/24416)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/marks/24416 "2023-02-27T15:47:56Z")

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I wish I could be able to mention the machining marks and grinding marks in 2d drawing . I have attached a picture of the reference.

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## [Visualization - Shadow wrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-shadow-wrong/24371)

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**Author:** [@timberlupus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/timberlupus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-shadow-wrong/24371 "2023-02-27T13:23:08Z")

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Just wondering if this is a bug or this is how a shadow supposed to look like?

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## [Measurements Pop Up Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-pop-up-update/24373)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-pop-up-update/24373 "2023-02-27T09:49:46Z")

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In this video you can see me using the measurement tool on my PC. When I change the distance between the walls, the numbers vanish and it doesn’t update on the pop up even though the faces are still highlighted. I …

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## [Exporting files into SketchUp with textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-into-sketchup-with-textures/24313)

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**Author:** [@Kp4Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kp4Design)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-into-sketchup-with-textures/24313 "2023-02-26T21:19:08Z")

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Having trouble finding out how to export into sketchup with textures? I’m new to this, so just checking if i’m making an error exporting it in STL? Just trying to export my designs into sketchUp and then into Articad A…

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## [About exporting with more options!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-exporting-with-more-options/24387)

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**Author:** [@NEEO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NEEO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-exporting-with-more-options/24387 "2023-02-26T08:59:25Z")

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Hi I imported my design into Blender for test rendering yesterday, I think Blender is definitely a better rendering software than 3DSMAX! But the model I exported is a merged whole, it does not inherit the object infor…

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## [Hey guys, may i know what's going on the face？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hey-guys-may-i-know-whats-going-on-the-face/24335)

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**Author:** [@NEEO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NEEO)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hey-guys-may-i-know-whats-going-on-the-face/24335 "2023-02-26T08:36:54Z")

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I’m a interior designer new to here, I’m using Shapr3d for the first time and so far so good! today when I opened the project file I foundthe model surface has turned light blue, and I don’t know what’s wrong, appreciat…

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## [How to align the center point of the tubular object to a plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-center-point-of-the-tubular-object-to-a-plane/24383)

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**Author:** [@NEEO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NEEO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-center-point-of-the-tubular-object-to-a-plane/24383 "2023-02-26T07:53:45Z")

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Just like this! BTW, Modeling in Shapr3D is more interesting than SketchUP, especially it can be set as the most familiar Blender navigation preset, lovely developer!

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