# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=193

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## [STEP files connect faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-connect-faces/22866)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-connect-faces/22866 "2022-12-06T09:58:10Z")

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Problem: Faces of a STEP file can not be combined by deleteing intersecting parts The marked faces of the step file on the left can not be combined, the lines can not be deleted. outcome: modify a STEP file for bett…

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## [Creating a vector file from a 2D sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-vector-file-from-a-2d-sketch/22828)

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**Author:** [@AlabamaWoodworker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AlabamaWoodworker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-vector-file-from-a-2d-sketch/22828 "2022-12-05T22:17:34Z")

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I am trying to create a vector file from a 2D sketch. I have a CNC machine and CAM software that can import 2D vector files to produce tool paths. I’d like to produce templates from the vector files. How do I create a ve…

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## [Transition Space 😎](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transition-space/22861)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transition-space/22861 "2022-12-05T19:03:18Z")

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## [Co edit feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/co-edit-feature/22841)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/co-edit-feature/22841 "2022-12-05T04:53:29Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: co edit with someone else using Shapr3d Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: better co edit What is is that you can’t achieve without this fea…

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## [PNG Visualization Export iPad - Not Working Dec 2022](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/png-visualization-export-ipad-not-working-dec-2022/22801)

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**Author:** [@ChinoR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChinoR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/png-visualization-export-ipad-not-working-dec-2022/22801 "2022-12-04T17:33:53Z")

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Hi has anyone else encountered issues with being unable to export visualization to PNG (transparent BG) As of late, images won’t export when I do: VISUALIZATION \> SHARE \> EXPORT \> EXPORT DESIGN \> FORMAT \> IMAGE FILE \> (…

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## [Monster Truck Body concept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/monster-truck-body-concept/22844)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/monster-truck-body-concept/22844 "2022-12-04T14:53:41Z")

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Not sure yet Monster Truck component layout :crazy\_face:

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## [Some features request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-features-request/342)

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**Author:** [@keane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keane)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-features-request/342 "2022-12-04T13:08:13Z")

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Hi. I use shapr3d for a quite while, and feel really straight forward especially when I need to create something new. But here are some features that I feel missing right now : 1. file import (from cad, ex : stl) 2…

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## [海豚悦水（海豚）](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/22835)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/22835 "2022-12-04T08:26:47Z")

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## [Snowflakes for Christmas for newbie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snowflakes-for-christmas-for-newbie/22834)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snowflakes-for-christmas-for-newbie/22834 "2022-12-04T07:10:34Z")

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I’ve been using my organic modeling app to fit the text into a 30° pie slice, mirror it so that it becomes 60°, then add a modifier to multiply it six times on a circle, which I then export to .stl and print on a 3D prin…

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## [Possible to remove tiles from imported STEP?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-remove-tiles-from-imported-step/22826)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-remove-tiles-from-imported-step/22826 "2022-12-04T06:34:20Z")

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Is it possible to combine the STEP tiles to be able to REPLACE FACE on the STEP? right now it is only possible to REPLACE FACE to one tile only.

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## [After loft multiparted body how to combine?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-loft-multiparted-body-how-to-combine/22818)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-loft-multiparted-body-how-to-combine/22818 "2022-12-04T05:01:15Z")

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Hi after lofting the result is a multiparted body that can not be unioned, no overlapping parts and it can not be facereplaced to connect with something. How can I make a useful body out of the loft please? Did I do som…

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## [The wrong lines are moving when I modify dimensions…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-wrong-lines-are-moving-when-i-modify-dimensions/22824)

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**Author:** [@mikeschn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikeschn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-wrong-lines-are-moving-when-i-modify-dimensions/22824 "2022-12-03T17:58:45Z")

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I am trying to position one sketch inside another sketch. So for example, sketch1 might be some sort of a rectangle. Then I offset a plane, and start sketch2. Lets say that’s a triangle type shape… I want to tie the tria…

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## [Considering start using this app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/considering-start-using-this-app/22811)

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**Author:** [@Iverin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Iverin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/considering-start-using-this-app/22811 "2022-12-03T16:00:33Z")

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Hello, I have watched some videoes and pretty much like what I see. However these are demonstrations and clean designs. I have used TurboCAD few years for my on and off CAD world. Last month I have worked on a tubular…

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## [Offset edge only -1,2 but not more, why?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-only-1-2-but-not-more-why/22805)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-only-1-2-but-not-more-why/22805 "2022-12-03T09:25:39Z")

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Hi why is the offset arrows getting red when trying to offset this more than -1.2 (larger)? I have several planes with lines and it works without problems but this sketch wont. What is Shaprs problem with it? The…

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## [Two splines wont really join on same plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-splines-wont-really-join-on-same-plane/22804)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-splines-wont-really-join-on-same-plane/22804 "2022-12-03T09:17:33Z")

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Hi, the two splines on the same planes seem joined but I can still mark them separately. This will get problems later when I want to LOFT that spline with splines from other planes. LOFT will try to connect those across …

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## [Stylus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stylus/22803)

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**Author:** [@Jaspers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jaspers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stylus/22803 "2022-12-03T07:47:45Z")

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Am I not able to use my normal stylus with this app? Theres no option to use any non Apple Pencil stylus…

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## [Texture export in STL/3MF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-export-in-stl-3mf/22744)

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**Author:** [@G.design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/G.design)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-export-in-stl-3mf/22744 "2022-12-02T12:03:48Z")

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I love the visualization tool and the textures! So it will be really nice if we can export these textures to a STL/3MF file format and 3D printing them :blush:. Especially for metal looking designs… It will be great if …

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## [Problem of modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-of-modeling/22774)

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**Author:** [@WeiEn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WeiEn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-of-modeling/22774 "2022-12-02T10:29:04Z")

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This is the model that I’m working on. Now the problem is you can see in the picture that there’s hollow between two wall. It’s there some solution that I can fix it?

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## [compatibility ipad 7th](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-ipad-7th/22786)

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**Author:** [@Leonilic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leonilic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-ipad-7th/22786 "2022-12-02T10:16:04Z")

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Is Shapr3d compatible with the ipad 7th? Namely, the website states that it is not compatible (only 6th 2018 and later and 5th 2017 and later). Has anyone tried it?

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## [2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings/22783)

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**Author:** [@Jakub\_Medek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jakub_Medek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings/22783 "2022-12-02T08:32:55Z")

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Hi, I am a new user of this software. It’s a total blast .-) I have a question about 2D. Is it possible to create, use custom drawing template? This default one is unusable for us because there must be more information …

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## [Copy & Paste measurements , Feature request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-measurements-feature-request/18092)

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**Author:** [@Mbock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-measurements-feature-request/18092 "2022-12-01T20:30:16Z")

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Hi, I often use measured dimensions as input for the next design step. At the moment I have to remember the measured value and type it in over the number field. It would be great one could copy the values (by tapping …

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## [Future update to hide "fake pointer"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-update-to-hide-fake-pointer/22495)

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**Author:** [@usman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/usman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-update-to-hide-fake-pointer/22495 "2022-12-01T11:24:07Z")

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Hello everyone, i am using the SpaceMouse from 3D Connexion with shapr. First of all, kudos for making this work so well. Is it possible to give an option to hide the “fake pointer” in a future update? I am talking abo…

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## [Drawn pattern along a spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawn-pattern-along-a-spline/22766)

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**Author:** [@mjmnz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjmnz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawn-pattern-along-a-spline/22766 "2022-12-01T09:10:12Z")

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I want to create a pattern of evenly spaced circles along a spline. The circles will then be extruded to create a pattern of parallel rods following the shape of the spline. Any ideas other than manually drawing each ci…

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## [STL Dimension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-dimension/22763)

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**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-dimension/22763 "2022-12-01T06:48:31Z")

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Hey I can Import STL files, create drawing views but cannot dimension. Why?

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## [Standard parts catalog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-parts-catalog/22687)

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**Author:** [@ShopRat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShopRat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-parts-catalog/22687 "2022-12-01T06:31:58Z")

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Is there standard parts catalogs in the market for standard hardware so I don’t have to create my own? Fasteners, raw material stock such as 2x4, plywood , maybe tools for shop layout, …? Either for a fee or no cost?

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## [2D Drawing Tools Not Working On PC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-tools-not-working-on-pc/22761)

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**Author:** [@Dmayfield18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmayfield18)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-tools-not-working-on-pc/22761 "2022-11-30T22:28:01Z")

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I am newly using my PC app instead of the ipad for modeling and it seems that my 2D drawing tools do not work on my PC app. Example: Ive modeled a simple circle with two hole pattern for a plate. When selecting the poin…

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## [French language](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/french-language/22755)

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**Author:** [@Lossius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lossius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/french-language/22755 "2022-11-30T19:23:59Z")

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Will you support french language ? If so, when ? Thanks

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## [NOCO GB40 battery booster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/noco-gb40-battery-booster/22698)

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**Author:** [@Krub](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Krub)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/noco-gb40-battery-booster/22698 "2022-11-30T14:49:09Z")

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## [Alphanado](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado/22720)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado/22720 "2022-11-30T13:59:05Z")

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These assets were created in Shapr3D ALPHANADO E.M.P. DEVICE ALPHANADO END TITLE And here they are incorporated into the video for my KickStarter Campaign which will go live on 3rd De…

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## [Shapr3D Learn videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-learn-videos/22751)

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**Author:** [@AikevanderHoeff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AikevanderHoeff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-learn-videos/22751 "2022-11-30T13:05:12Z")

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Shapr3D learn videos are the best! I am an educationalist, with didactic experience. The past months I explored the ‘learn’ video’s about Sketchup, Rhino and Shapr3D. The other two (Sketchup and Rhino) are way behind co…

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