# Latest

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## [Date localization (still) wrong in drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/date-localization-still-wrong-in-drawings/23329)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/date-localization-still-wrong-in-drawings/23329 "2023-01-05T08:41:08Z")

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Good morning As there is no “bug” sub forum I post here (o; The localization of the date in drawings is still wrong: Here in .ch the date should be (as well as in any German speaking country): 02.01.2023 or 02.01.…

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## [How to align constraint for multiple objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-constraint-for-multiple-objects/23368)

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**Author:** [@mailseckelman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mailseckelman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-constraint-for-multiple-objects/23368 "2023-01-05T00:54:57Z")

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I watched a video on constraints and am playing around with it. I have multiple objects, three circles and three arcs in tangency however the objects are not horizontal to the X axis and I was wondering how I can select …

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## [2D drawing refresh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-refresh/13134)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-refresh/13134 "2023-01-04T18:53:47Z")

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Hi, One big problem I’m having with 2D drawings is when, having dimensioned and annotated a drawing, I then decide to change the objects to be included in the drawing, I have to delete the current view and insert a new …

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## [Feature Request: Multiple Sheets in a 2D Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-multiple-sheets-in-a-2d-drawing/23403)

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**Author:** [@eegl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eegl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-multiple-sheets-in-a-2d-drawing/23403 "2023-01-04T18:50:37Z")

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This is a feature request. For what it is worth, I mostly use the macOS version of Shapr3D Pro. Sometimes the iPad too. It would be convenient to have multiple sheets per 2D Drawing. One specific use case: on a drawing…

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## [Opaque background option for measurements in 2D drawings?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opaque-background-option-for-measurements-in-2d-drawings/23404)

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**Author:** [@eegl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eegl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opaque-background-option-for-measurements-in-2d-drawings/23404 "2023-01-04T18:25:25Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D Pro version 5.281.0 on macOS 12.6.2. I’ve made a diagonal measurement as shown below. In specific, I’d like to have the option to make the text background opaque. This would help readability. I don’…

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## [2D Drawing isometric View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-isometric-view/12043)

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**Author:** [@HockeyPlayer22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HockeyPlayer22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-isometric-view/12043 "2023-01-04T17:10:01Z")

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Anyone know if there’s a way to change the view of the selected isometric body in 2D drawings. For example change the isometric view from Northeast to Southeast in the 2D drawing space?

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## [Aligning objects only on selected axis and working with a number based coordination system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-objects-only-on-selected-axis-and-working-with-a-number-based-coordination-system/23397)

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**Author:** [@lisa333](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lisa333)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-objects-only-on-selected-axis-and-working-with-a-number-based-coordination-system/23397 "2023-01-04T11:47:15Z")

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Aligning on axis and working with numbers for the axis Right now when I align something it will always only jump to one axis and change other axis. Imagine I want to align something on the x axis but not change y axis…i…

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## [How to make a long oval dome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-long-oval-dome/23386)

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**Author:** [@Matt02](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt02)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-long-oval-dome/23386 "2023-01-04T08:06:07Z")

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I am trying to make a long oval dome and I am an extreme newbie. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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## [?(BASIC)? How To Create Side Profile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-how-to-create-side-profile/23387)

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**Author:** [@mailseckelman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mailseckelman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-how-to-create-side-profile/23387 "2023-01-04T07:06:07Z")

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I cannot for the life of me figure out this super basic task of making this side profile in the earbuds tutorial by Shapr- he leaves out how he create the sketches and I don’t understand how to create the sketch he’s usi…

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## [How can I subtract a body from a tapered body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-body-from-a-tapered-body/23369)

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**Author:** [@acegreen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/acegreen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-body-from-a-tapered-body/23369 "2023-01-04T06:15:31Z")

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I created this body using the approach this user suggested. Now I’m trying to subtract/extrude the section highlighted below but the body is tapered. Which tool can I use to achieve this?

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## [What do you think?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-do-you-think/23375)

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**Author:** [@Jost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jost)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-do-you-think/23375 "2023-01-04T06:10:17Z")

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https://collaborate.shapr3d.com/v/gC2uMw8vRQnshfYavawxQ

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## [How to use constraint on part of a shape without deforming it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-constraint-on-part-of-a-shape-without-deforming-it/23310)

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**Author:** [@nrnrnr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nrnrnr)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-constraint-on-part-of-a-shape-without-deforming-it/23310 "2023-01-04T02:58:39Z")

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I’ve created a sketch that has a line on the bottom, then a spline connected to both ends. The spline forms a loop so the entire sketch forms a connected outline. The line is supposed to be horizontal, but somehow it go…

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## [stuck during file import - transferring to parasolid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-during-file-import-transferring-to-parasolid/23363)

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**Author:** [@effepi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/effepi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-during-file-import-transferring-to-parasolid/23363 "2023-01-03T12:20:35Z")

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I can’t import a .stp file into a new design. This is what I do: I create a new (empty) design I select “… → import” I select any of the files I would like to import (that I created via the website “Convert STL to STP…

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## [Exporting sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches/23348)

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**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches/23348 "2023-01-03T07:44:22Z")

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is there a way to export sketches and then import the sketches onto a new body? thanks so much and happy new year.

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## [How to import dimensions into Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-dimensions-into-shapr3d/23360)

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**Author:** [@Aeronautico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aeronautico)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-dimensions-into-shapr3d/23360 "2023-01-03T07:07:08Z")

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Is there a way to directly import wing airfoil dimensions into Shapr3d? hereby I mean importing the x,y,z coordinates; This method is possible on some CAD softwares such as Fusion360 and SolidWorks by importing the x,y,…

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## [How to do surface pattern in Organic shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-surface-pattern-in-organic-shapes/23281)

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**Author:** [@fridayboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fridayboy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-surface-pattern-in-organic-shapes/23281 "2023-01-03T07:20:37Z")

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Hi, I hope someone can help me out with this. The picture shows below is a sample. I want to do something like this. As you can see the surface completely round shape. I had tried many ways to project the pattern on t…

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## [How i project my photo's elements to the curve face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-project-my-photos-elements-to-the-curve-face/23361)

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**Author:** [@Chang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-project-my-photos-elements-to-the-curve-face/23361 "2023-01-03T07:07:21Z")

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We knew that every line can be project to the face. But if i want a curve face that contain my photo, how can i do? :kissing\_heart:

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## [Is using the webviewer this way permitted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-using-the-webviewer-this-way-permitted/23342)

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**Author:** [@Gymo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gymo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-using-the-webviewer-this-way-permitted/23342 "2023-01-02T15:44:11Z")

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Hi Shapr staff, This year im re-organising how I work and what I offer. I thought it would be great to embed my current active project on my home page, I tried finding any clause that wouldn’t allow me but count find an…

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## [What is up with the Align tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-up-with-the-align-tool/23185)

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**Author:** [@residentdj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/residentdj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-up-with-the-align-tool/23185 "2023-01-02T14:59:06Z")

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Am i missing something or the Alight tool is complicated for no reason? I and on an iPad pro and its a major pain getting bodies to snap together and they don’t snap to greed to i have to do the constant song and dance …

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## [Cant Extrude and other stuff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-and-other-stuff/10969)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-and-other-stuff/10969 "2023-01-02T07:46:16Z")

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Honestly, the app makes me crazy lately. I do understand that its simplicity and accessability comes at a price, and there is a limit building very complex things. But that is the deal, that is why I am using shapr, not…

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## [Trouble with a helix made from a rectangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-a-helix-made-from-a-rectangle/23324)

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**Author:** [@ctbritt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctbritt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-a-helix-made-from-a-rectangle/23324 "2023-01-02T01:48:12Z")

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I’m trying to create a helix 2 feet high from a rectangle swept around a central spiral. (See here: Shapr3D Webviewer). I’m trying to select the outer face of the rectangle and lift it up 24 inches to get a smooth spiral…

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## [Simple Models Newbee Poster - Hair Dryer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-hair-dryer/23315)

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**Author:** [@Steelboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steelboss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-hair-dryer/23315 "2023-01-01T22:36:49Z")

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Considering some of the brilliant work I have seen here, I was relectant to post anything, but I suppose there are other greenies like myself, so… Anyway, I have re-created some of the common starter models with some ex…

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## [Simple Models Newbee Poster - Kayak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-kayak/23316)

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**Author:** [@Steelboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steelboss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-kayak/23316 "2023-01-01T22:31:38Z")

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Considering some of the brilliant work I have seen here, I was relectant to post anything, but I suppose there are other greenies like myself, so… Anyway, I have re-created some of the common starter models with some ex…

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## [How to change Angle from Body, if changes in sketch don’t apply?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-angle-from-body-if-changes-in-sketch-don-t-apply/23294)

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**Author:** [@erichannemann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/erichannemann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-angle-from-body-if-changes-in-sketch-don-t-apply/23294 "2023-01-01T18:28:19Z")

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So I’ve recently started using Shapr3D on my iPad, and learned that it is not a history based Modeling tool. I can’t seen to figure out how I can make some angle changes to the body if my sketch changes don’t apply. I’v…

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## [How can I subtract a sketch around a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-sketch-around-a-body/23276)

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**Author:** [@acegreen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/acegreen)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-subtract-a-sketch-around-a-body/23276 "2023-01-01T17:15:43Z")

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I have this tapered box I would like to remove a sketch from all around it. You will notice in the screenshot below, there is a sketch on the left side. the idea is to remove that piece out of my body all around. I cou…

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## [Dimensions while sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-while-sketching/21342)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-while-sketching/21342 "2023-01-01T15:49:39Z")

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I searched around a little and couldn’t find this answer. I probably missed it…lots on dimensions… I would like to know if its possible to display all or some dimensions while sketching. In my drawing, if it displays…

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## [Sjōstrand coffe machine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sjostrand-coffe-machine/16327)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sjostrand-coffe-machine/16327 "2023-01-01T12:02:58Z")

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Still a work in progress but: For training I Replicated a capsule machine (for nespresso pods) by SJŌSTRAND. A coffe machine that I just bought recently. (Rendered in Cadmio on ipadmini6)

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## [I use shapr3d for interior design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-use-shapr3d-for-interior-design/23160)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-use-shapr3d-for-interior-design/23160 "2023-01-01T11:00:26Z")

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## [Simple Models Newbee Poster - Gear Puller & Tea Kettle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-gear-puller-tea-kettle/23319)

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**Author:** [@Steelboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steelboss)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-gear-puller-tea-kettle/23319 "2023-01-01T09:16:26Z")

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Considering some of the brilliant work I have seen here, I was relectant to post anything, but I suppose there are other greenies like myself, so… Anyway, I have re-created some of the common starter models with some ex…

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## [Simple Models Newbee Poster - Shampoo Bottle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-shampoo-bottle/23318)

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**Author:** [@Steelboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steelboss)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-models-newbee-poster-shampoo-bottle/23318 "2023-01-01T09:10:57Z")

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Considering some of the brilliant work I have seen here, I was relectant to post anything, but I suppose there are other greenies like myself, so… Anyway, I have re-created some of the common starter models with some ex…

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