# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=243

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## [How can I change the lighting in it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-lighting-in-it/17438)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-lighting-in-it/17438 "2022-02-15T18:34:01Z")

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Is it possible to change the lighting and import new environments

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## [Airdrop functionality gone on the iPad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airdrop-functionality-gone-on-the-ipad/17412)

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**Author:** [@dfunkt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dfunkt)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airdrop-functionality-gone-on-the-ipad/17412 "2022-02-15T17:28:00Z")

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I am new to this but a week or so ago, i was able to use Airdrop from my iPad to my iMac. But now, i cannot for some reason. Bluetooth is on. Airdrop is set to everyone. Did Shapr take the the functionality away?

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## [Boolean subtract issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-subtract-issue/17420)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-subtract-issue/17420 "2022-02-15T01:03:11Z")

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i created a model and it look like every time i do a boolean subtraction from the model it creates a new body that is a duplicate of the original model. just did a simple circle body to subtract from the main body20 and …

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## [Library folder for storing standard part drawing such as screw, hinges, small wheels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-folder-for-storing-standard-part-drawing-such-as-screw-hinges-small-wheels/17409)

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**Author:** [@Quek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Quek)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-folder-for-storing-standard-part-drawing-such-as-screw-hinges-small-wheels/17409 "2022-02-14T23:01:05Z")

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Hi Sir / Mdm, Very much appreciated if anyone can help advise on how to create a library folder for storing standard part drawings such as screw, hinges, handles, castor wheels so that I can extract them and re-use them…

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## [Selection tool bug: Making item visible in folders alters the selection randomly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool-bug-making-item-visible-in-folders-alters-the-selection-randomly/17159)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool-bug-making-item-visible-in-folders-alters-the-selection-randomly/17159 "2022-02-14T17:50:33Z")

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Selecting a group of faces, then opening the folder panel and making an item visible alters/ loses the selection. Grrrrr.

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## [Magsafe Laser Pico Projector](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magsafe-laser-pico-projector/17417)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magsafe-laser-pico-projector/17417 "2022-02-14T16:18:04Z")

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Another concept of mine. A smal battery powered pico projector that attaches to the iphone with magsafe. With built in airplay and chromecast. And passthrough magsafe charging with usb c.

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## [Learning issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-issues/17385)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-issues/17385 "2022-02-14T16:16:45Z")

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I followed the inbuilt tutorial very well and now I moved in to the YouTube videos. I’m having some trouble progressing because it appears not to work like shown. Two examples: The Revolve for the lamp creation won’…

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## [Wishlist from a SketchUp user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370)

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**Author:** [@Ship\_Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ship_Shape)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370 "2022-02-14T11:43:29Z")

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Hi all! I’m coming from SketchUp and hope to make a transition to Shapr3D. However, there are some key features that I really miss. Snap to origin point This would make 3D print designs in particular a lot easier to s…

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## [Request for a new function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-a-new-function/4279)

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**Author:** [@Totoleheros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Totoleheros)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-a-new-function/4279 "2022-02-14T05:17:31Z")

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Hi there, First, I believe that the forum should host a ‘Request for a new function’ section. And I have such a request: I know that there are few technics that have been shown in the forum to split a shape or a volume…

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## [Concentric Ellipses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concentric-ellipses/17391)

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**Author:** [@rpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concentric-ellipses/17391 "2022-02-13T22:45:28Z")

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Hey folks, I’m trying to create two concentric ellipses and would like them to be constrained to one another on both axis, with a separation of 4 inches all around. What’s the best way to accomplish this?

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## [Major problems with chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/major-problems-with-chamfer/17401)

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**Author:** [@jb7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jb7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/major-problems-with-chamfer/17401 "2022-02-13T20:15:56Z")

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I’ve been on this program a lot more than I should have been recently. The chamfer tool is completely unreliable, I spend a lot of time chamfering edges just to have it fail towards the end of a face, with a resulting la…

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## [DXF Disconnected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-disconnected/17350)

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**Author:** [@Shurta03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shurta03)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-disconnected/17350 "2022-02-13T19:48:58Z")

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I export a lot of drawings in .dxf. Starting last night, email was having issues so I cannot actually send and email from the ‘email file’ tab under the formats screen. Rather I have to go to ‘share with’ in the dialog…

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## [Shell Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-bug/17389)

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**Author:** [@SM1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SM1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-bug/17389 "2022-02-13T19:01:22Z")

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I made a video here: Bug - YouTube Trying to make a 0.2 cm shell on two bodies that are the same. The one on the left for some reason only works at a certain rotation? :sweat\_smile:

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## [Long time I did speaker designs ;-)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/long-time-i-did-speaker-designs/17393)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/long-time-i-did-speaker-designs/17393 "2022-02-13T13:31:46Z")

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… but with Shaper3D, PrusaSlicer and my Ender-5 Plus running Klipper (of course ;o) it is really fun… not sure which one I like better…my wife thinks the right one looks cooler (o; Next task: order some more di…

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## [Creating a solid from imported IGS sheet model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-solid-from-imported-igs-sheet-model/17387)

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**Author:** [@Sho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sho)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-solid-from-imported-igs-sheet-model/17387 "2022-02-13T12:37:20Z")

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I have imported a head model from a 3d website that I’m looking to get 3d printed and then cast in metal as two hollow halves. the issue I’m having is that shapr sees the model as a “sheet” and I cannot thicken the walls…

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## [Have anyone tried out ArmorPaint on the ipad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-anyone-tried-out-armorpaint-on-the-ipad/17378)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-anyone-tried-out-armorpaint-on-the-ipad/17378 "2022-02-12T17:30:24Z")

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Have anyone tried out ArmorPaint on the Ipad? It´s said to be experimental at this point, but it seems to be quite a capable app. It cost around 20usd and is buggy. So download at your own risk. I can´t seem to export …

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## [Dimensioned curved line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioned-curved-line/17359)

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**Author:** [@bturnbau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bturnbau)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioned-curved-line/17359 "2022-02-12T15:27:04Z")

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I am looking to take a 10’ line and then curve it at the center point so the two ends end up 3’ apart with an arch at the top. These doesn’t seem to be satisfied by the ‘spline’ tool which doesn’t have dimensions? Am I u…

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## [Calculate inner volume](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-inner-volume/17368)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-inner-volume/17368 "2022-02-12T12:52:03Z")

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Good morning (o; Does someone have an idea how I could calculate the inner volume when I use the case tool with the help of an external tool? Basically what I want is the amount in liters to compare different speak…

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## [Join assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/join-assemblies/17352)

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**Author:** [@a1motiion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/a1motiion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/join-assemblies/17352 "2022-02-12T02:56:08Z")

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Is there an easy way to join assemblies other than a manual move?

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## [Change equal constraint?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-equal-constraint/17329)

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**Author:** [@varxtis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/varxtis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-equal-constraint/17329 "2022-02-12T01:42:38Z")

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Didnt know how to title this, but lets say you have 3 circles of different sizes, like in the tutorial. When I select the 3 and choose equal constraint, they always match the smallest circle no matter what i do. Is there…

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## [Slicer software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicer-software/17360)

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**Author:** [@sean08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sean08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicer-software/17360 "2022-02-11T21:06:19Z")

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hi new to cad and 3 d printing here, picked shapr as it was apple based, in particular ipad( run a new gen air) however i cant seem to find any slicer software that will work on the i pad, only mac??? can anyone help, …

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## [U3d file generation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/u3d-file-generation/17345)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/u3d-file-generation/17345 "2022-02-11T03:46:51Z")

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Is there any simple path to get a u3d file out of shapr3d? This functionality would be tremendously useful for architectural presentations and reviews.

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## [Forum Suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-suggestion/17344)

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**Author:** [@GeekAndDad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeekAndDad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-suggestion/17344 "2022-02-10T22:40:33Z")

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Hello. A suggestion: I would prefer to get notifications for just the announcements from Shapr3d staff and not for all the replies from non Shapr3d staff (too much email!). Some groups I’m part of handle that by putti…

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## [Dismantling instruction with Shapr3D for iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dismantling-instruction-with-shapr3d-for-ipad/17340)

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**Author:** [@pfjo23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pfjo23)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dismantling-instruction-with-shapr3d-for-ipad/17340 "2022-02-10T20:45:15Z")

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Hi all, i am enthusiastic about Shapr3D. It’s so intuitive and you get used to it super fast. My goal is to produce disassembly instructions for production plant parts. There should be a short video showing how to disman…

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## [Newbie - Modeling question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-modeling-question/17191)

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**Author:** [@nibeck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nibeck)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-modeling-question/17191 "2022-02-10T20:36:03Z")

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Taking Shapr3D for a spin and I truly love the iPad experience. I come from a more traditional polygonal modeling paradigm, mostly C4D. Anyway, looking to model a simple “coat hook”. Wondering if anyone had any sugges…

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## [Shell 🏆](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell/17342)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell/17342 "2022-02-10T17:43:26Z")

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What a great gadget. Used Shell for first time, brilliant, thanks.

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## [DXF wrong size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-wrong-size/17328)

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**Author:** [@Fredfred](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredfred)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-wrong-size/17328 "2022-02-10T15:44:43Z")

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I’m working with spur gears. There are a few websites that will help produce gears that you can down load after putting in the size of gear you need. My problem is the DXF file I get are downloading in to shaper3d are…

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## [Really slow load times with high count boidies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-slow-load-times-with-high-count-boidies/17322)

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**Author:** [@MikeV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MikeV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-slow-load-times-with-high-count-boidies/17322 "2022-02-10T09:36:05Z")

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Hello, so I have an issue with slow performance with alot of bodies in the work space. Ive been using the text feature, which I really like but I run into the issue of major slow downs. I got a mid spec surface nook 3 15…

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## [Creating a square](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-square/17316)

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**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-square/17316 "2022-02-09T21:23:21Z")

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hey everyone. I just started using shapr in order to do some cnc routing. I have a few questions. if I wanted to make a square piece of wood I just make a rectangle and then make it square. thats easy. from there I can s…

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## [4.0 - 2D dimensioned drawings + new pricing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-0-2d-dimensioned-drawings-new-pricing/11730)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-0-2d-dimensioned-drawings-new-pricing/11730 "2022-02-09T16:40:20Z")

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Morning! It goes without saying that we like to make modeling and visualization fluid and straightforward, but now it’s time to make production and manufacturing easier. So here’s the latest scoop… 2D drawings …

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