# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=281

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## [Editing free form/surfaces in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-free-form-surfaces-in-shapr3d/12303)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-free-form-surfaces-in-shapr3d/12303 "2021-04-16T12:10:09Z")

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Hey guys I’m making a vehicle in fusion and gravity sketch, ( as Shapr3D doesn’t support 3D splines/sketching, so doing patches outside). I’ll do all the details in shapr after If I import this into shapr can I edit th…

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## [Updates to Shapr3d for windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updates-to-shapr3d-for-windows/12297)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updates-to-shapr3d-for-windows/12297 "2021-04-16T11:58:33Z")

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Has there been any up dates to the Shapr3D version for windows. Thank you

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## [Will models remain if subscription runs out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-models-remain-if-subscription-runs-out/12295)

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**Author:** [@Wellnice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wellnice)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-models-remain-if-subscription-runs-out/12295 "2021-04-16T08:31:14Z")

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Hi there, unfortunately, the price for hobby use is way too high, or there is still no reasonable subscription plan for hobby users. So if I buy a one-month subscription here and there, will my models stay or is the ac…

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## [For the suggestion bin: Terminator Vision](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/for-the-suggestion-bin-terminator-vision/12305)

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**Author:** [@Spencer.G](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spencer.G)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/for-the-suggestion-bin-terminator-vision/12305 "2021-04-16T00:46:22Z")

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Hello all. I’m not really sure where to put this, so I hope someone sees it here. While searching for a better way to use Shapr in dim environments and on redeye flights, I stumbled across a color scheme that I think rea…

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## [Export feature, user interface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-feature-user-interface/12288)

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**Author:** [@Inventech](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Inventech)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-feature-user-interface/12288 "2021-04-14T13:28:18Z")

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Hi all, Not a big issue, I just wanted to check if there is anyone else that have noticed that when exporting an object, the «Continue» button is hidden behind the menu item, when typing the name of the object. Sometime…

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## [Soviet Ball Tank "Sharotank"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/soviet-ball-tank-sharotank/12283)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/soviet-ball-tank-sharotank/12283 "2021-04-13T17:46:07Z")

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S.G. Zaitsev in 1925 patented a “spherical tank”, which consisted of two nested spherical shells. The inner, non-rotating shell served as the main body of the vehicle, in its lower part all the mechanisms and the crew …

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## [It’s a long shot request since there’s maybe 2 of us but can we get an ambidextrous mode?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-s-a-long-shot-request-since-there-s-maybe-2-of-us-but-can-we-get-an-ambidextrous-mode/12279)

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**Author:** [@Enginerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enginerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/it-s-a-long-shot-request-since-there-s-maybe-2-of-us-but-can-we-get-an-ambidextrous-mode/12279 "2021-04-12T23:36:38Z")

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I write with my left hand and use a mouse with my right. I know I’m asking to be spoiled and but having the mouse be camera control only would be cool. Left click and drag pans the camera, right click and drag rotates th…

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## [Best 3D printer for a beginner (MacOS)?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-for-a-beginner-macos/12184)

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**Author:** [@p\_de\_laborde](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/p_de_laborde)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-for-a-beginner-macos/12184 "2021-04-12T21:51:36Z")

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Hi, I’m completely new to modelling and i’ve been making huge leaps with my modelling skills thanks to Sharp3D. I’m a sculptor eventually looking to enlarge the small models I produce with the program but I need some a…

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## [Missing that special something](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-that-special-something/11547)

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**Author:** [@MichaelA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaelA)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-that-special-something/11547 "2021-04-12T15:57:56Z")

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My first impressions of the Beta are that it works, but why? what next? I don’t mean to be negative and I appreciate the Beta status but there is just something missing here to make me want to use it. For context, I us…

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## [Adobe Illustrator files into Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adobe-illustrator-files-into-shapr3d/5519)

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**Author:** [@LeighK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LeighK)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adobe-illustrator-files-into-shapr3d/5519 "2021-04-12T14:45:05Z")

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Hi, Working on a CAD that needs to have a logo on it, I have the logo as an .ai file. When I export to a dwg or dxf and import it, I lose half the lines on the logo. Its pretty basic word form mostly, but parts of the l…

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## [3D drawing of pistol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-drawing-of-pistol/12051)

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**Author:** [@qqzhou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/qqzhou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-drawing-of-pistol/12051 "2021-04-12T09:09:54Z")

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3D drawing of pistol Where can I find 3D drawings of pistols？ :grin: :grin: :grin:｣

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## [Analysis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/analysis/12242)

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**Author:** [@Mustafa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mustafa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/analysis/12242 "2021-04-12T07:57:46Z")

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İn the creo you can change dimensions via excel. Can we do it shapr3d

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## [Armored Halftrack M3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/armored-halftrack-m3/12265)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/armored-halftrack-m3/12265 "2021-04-11T20:24:35Z")

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The M3 half-track was an American armored personnel carrier half-track widely used by the Allies during World War II and in the Cold War. Derived from the M2 half-track car, the M3 was extensively produced, with about 15…

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## [Texto in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texto-in-shapr3d/12260)

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**Author:** [@juancho2020](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juancho2020)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texto-in-shapr3d/12260 "2021-04-11T06:07:45Z")

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cómo crear texto en Shapr3D ?

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## [Standing table](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standing-table/12254)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standing-table/12254 "2021-04-10T23:17:41Z")

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## [Named designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/named-designs/12253)

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**Author:** [@Jwear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwear)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/named-designs/12253 "2021-04-10T21:30:41Z")

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How do I name designs?

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## [Zoom with trackpad sometimes hangs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-with-trackpad-sometimes-hangs/12224)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-with-trackpad-sometimes-hangs/12224 "2021-04-10T12:42:27Z")

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First off, I’d like to say: Hell yeah! I love using Shapr3d for Mac with 3 finger drag, it’s a dream when modeling! It’s so fast, so I don’t have to think about selecting commands via menus at all, I just, model. Howeve…

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## [Rename design during edit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-design-during-edit/12249)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-design-during-edit/12249 "2021-04-10T12:38:25Z")

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It feels a bit weird not being able to set the name of the design when editing it. When I create a new design and start building, I’m stuck looking at “Unamed Design” during the whole process. Actually, I’m not even sure…

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## [Guitar Archtop Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guitar-archtop-help/12229)

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**Author:** [@greekjgg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/greekjgg)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guitar-archtop-help/12229 "2021-04-09T15:31:40Z")

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I saw in another topic that using sweep is a way to do this, but if you see my attachment, the contour changes on each line as it goes around the body. I have to believe there is a simpler way to do this? If you click o…

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## [Newbie question, can the app directly print a single 1X image of a face of a design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-question-can-the-app-directly-print-a-single-1x-image-of-a-face-of-a-design/12226)

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**Author:** [@MKB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MKB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-question-can-the-app-directly-print-a-single-1x-image-of-a-face-of-a-design/12226 "2021-04-09T05:05:39Z")

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Hello, I found Shapr3D yesterday AM and used it most of the day on a project, and am staggered at how perfect it is for my needs. But there is one thing it needs to do (and might do) that I can’t figure out. In my job …

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## [3D stone veneers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-stone-veneers/12222)

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**Author:** [@Hazmat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hazmat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-stone-veneers/12222 "2021-04-08T21:15:19Z")

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Has anyone tried to create a stone facade. Something you would see in architectural elevations. Home exteriors. ?

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## [M134 Minigun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m134-minigun/10991)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m134-minigun/10991 "2021-04-08T15:03:00Z")

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## [2 RAILS SWEEP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-rails-sweep/12220)

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**Author:** [@alexandre3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexandre3000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-rails-sweep/12220 "2021-04-08T07:58:43Z")

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like on rhino 3d, I would like to show my students on shapr the sweep on 2 rails: for example a square at the bottom and a circle at the top with a line between the two, and the sweep on 2 rails allows to generate the vo…

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## [Student License for UK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-for-uk/12213)

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**Author:** [@DGoudarzi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DGoudarzi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/student-license-for-uk/12213 "2021-04-07T21:52:45Z")

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Blockquote Hi, I’m a student based in the UK and want to sign up for the educational license for Shapr3D, however I cannot get one because the application is based on the US educational system. I was wondering wheth…

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## [Thin bodies are translucent until view is close](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thin-bodies-are-translucent-until-view-is-close/12210)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thin-bodies-are-translucent-until-view-is-close/12210 "2021-04-07T17:46:58Z")

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There are times when a thin body, 1” or less, becomes translucent and shows the bodies below. It seems to happen when zoomed out. When I get closer the body becomes opaque again. It minor but can be confusing when using …

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## [Deepfligh submarine. USDZ export on the Ipad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deepfligh-submarine-usdz-export-on-the-ipad-pro/8889)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deepfligh-submarine-usdz-export-on-the-ipad-pro/8889 "2021-04-07T10:13:44Z")

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I finally found a workaround for the USDZ export, without having to go to my mac! :smiley: I actually found a couple of workarounds. 1. Playground - Spase Just remember to convert your shapr3d obj file to GLB first us…

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## [Shapr3d Object Symbolog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-object-symbolog/12197)

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**Author:** [@ecamou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecamou)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-object-symbolog/12197 "2021-04-07T09:36:56Z")

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Hello. I see the different types of Shapr3d objects when I expand the Items Manager. It displays bodies, folders, images, mesh bodies, sketches, planes. A body is represented by a cube, a sketch by a triangle with lit…

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## [Have I lost my design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-i-lost-my-design/12201)

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**Author:** [@anthony0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anthony0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-i-lost-my-design/12201 "2021-04-07T09:27:44Z")

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I designed an outdoor table last summer in Shapr. I went to open that today to find that the app was no longer installed on my iPad. I don’t recall deleting it but perhaps I did by mistake. So I’ve reinstalled the app an…

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## [Things I would like to see](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/things-i-would-like-to-see/12199)

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**Author:** [@Georb123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Georb123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/things-i-would-like-to-see/12199 "2021-04-07T06:25:21Z")

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Hello, After using shaper3d I would like to suggest icon based quick save buttons. If I have 10 objects on my project I would like to be able to separate them,allowing me to be able to save adjustments just to object I…

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## [Selection order for constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-order-for-constraints/12196)

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**Author:** [@SKMoss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SKMoss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-order-for-constraints/12196 "2021-04-06T22:29:22Z")

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Ok, I know I’m doing something wrong, but I have a circle and a line. Circle is exactly where I want it on the drawing. And the line is at the angle I want. I just want to move the line so it’s tangent with the circle…

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