# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=294

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## [STL dimension Bug - macOS Beta Version 3.56.1 (665)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-dimension-bug-macos-beta-version-3-56-1-665/10665)

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**Author:** [@droussel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/droussel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-dimension-bug-macos-beta-version-3-56-1-665/10665 "2021-01-03T15:43:42Z")

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Hi, Change unit of measure to cm Create a 5cm cube Export to STL The result is a 5mm cube I validated the resulting file in both Xcode and Prusa Slicer and validated against the same cube made in Fusion360. You can s…

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## [Can't import step file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-import-step-file/10657)

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**Author:** [@Francoiz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Francoiz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-import-step-file/10657 "2021-01-03T08:45:19Z")

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i have a step file in google drive but i can’t open.i’m doing anything wrong? i’m still new in shapr3D. can someone help me ?

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## [Error Messages - even on new, small files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-messages-even-on-new-small-files/2146)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-messages-even-on-new-small-files/2146 "2021-01-03T08:01:16Z")

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Hi, I’m getting the following error messages on any file, whether new or previously done. These are all simple, basic files with one or a couple of parts drawn. The messages show up when I try to fillet or chamfer a clo…

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## [Perpendicular construction planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-construction-planes/10599)

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**Author:** [@foges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/foges)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-construction-planes/10599 "2021-01-02T23:03:20Z")

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Hello! I have two sets of pipes that I‘d like to connect to each other and I‘m really struggling to do anything that works. I‘ve created a construction plane that goes through the center of each of the pipe-ends, but th…

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## [Museum display with .dxf export for CNC milling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/museum-display-with-dxf-export-for-cnc-milling/6051)

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**Author:** [@Bill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bill)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/museum-display-with-dxf-export-for-cnc-milling/6051 "2021-01-02T21:12:10Z")

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I was able to create a model for a base for a display unit at the museum where I work as a fabricator. The .dxf export feature let me send the part files to a local CNC router shop who milled the parts. Assembly started …

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## [Public art arch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/public-art-arch/10652)

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**Author:** [@Differentiasp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Differentiasp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/public-art-arch/10652 "2021-01-02T15:47:06Z")

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And another one here which is an arch in corten steel for a Cemetry in London. Next challenge is to convert this into a construction drawing.

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## [Monolith signage design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/monolith-signage-design/10651)

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**Author:** [@Differentiasp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Differentiasp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/monolith-signage-design/10651 "2021-01-02T15:43:43Z")

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I have created this monolith for a live project that will be manufactured in January. It involved a little bit of work and some additional input from fusion360 to extrude the laser cut screen. Looks good for a first crea…

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## [Extrude from imported dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-from-imported-dxf/10624)

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**Author:** [@Differentiasp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Differentiasp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-from-imported-dxf/10624 "2021-01-02T15:40:32Z")

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I have imported a dxf from illustrator and am trying to extrude it. The shape is a compound path in outline. I am unable to extrude the shape but can extrude the gaps, I.e. the bits that are cut out. Can anyone help plea…

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## [WIP: A combustion Engine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wip-a-combustion-engine/10633)

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**Author:** [@shahmirj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shahmirj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wip-a-combustion-engine/10633 "2021-01-02T14:16:50Z")

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I wanted to learn (in detail) how a combustion engine works, and I have no tools to build one in parts, so I decided this christmas break to model one. Now some caveats: I am a software engineer, so the following is mis…

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## [Asterisk added to name after Subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asterisk-added-to-name-after-subtract/10627)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asterisk-added-to-name-after-subtract/10627 "2021-01-02T13:16:02Z")

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Wondering what the \* added to a body’s name after using the subtract tool means. . Thanks A happier new year to all!

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## [Request feature: search a model by name](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-feature-search-a-model-by-name/10646)

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**Author:** [@Totoleheros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Totoleheros)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-feature-search-a-model-by-name/10646 "2021-01-02T12:00:28Z")

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When you have a number of models already made, it can be cumbersome to find back an old model. Would be nice to have a search field to find a model by name, by date, etc…

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## [Minor rotational adjustments to a Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/minor-rotational-adjustments-to-a-model/10560)

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**Author:** [@Dakine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dakine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/minor-rotational-adjustments-to-a-model/10560 "2020-12-31T17:37:08Z")

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I’m working my way through the tutorials and found that while one piece of my model is locked to the origin, the other symmetrical part is roughly .01cm on the y axis instead of 0 as it should be. I’m trying to adjust th…

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## [MacOS beta version and M1 mac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-version-and-m1-mac/10586)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-beta-version-and-m1-mac/10586 "2020-12-31T10:28:55Z")

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Hi, I’m considering buying a mac M1 mini is anyone had tried it with the shapr3d macOS version? How does it works with rosetta2? Is there a plan for a native app for M1 processor ? Any insight will be aprieciate

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## [Save my work on external drive?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-my-work-on-external-drive/10617)

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**Author:** [@Henri13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Henri13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-my-work-on-external-drive/10617 "2020-12-31T10:27:25Z")

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Hi everybody, I have an iPad Air 4 2020 with 64 Go. So I try to put all my work on external Hard drive when it’s possible. I would like to know if I can do this with my work on Sharp3D, or save it to iCloud ? Thank yo…

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## [Beta link for macOS not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-link-for-macos-not-working/10007)

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**Author:** [@doconnor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doconnor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-link-for-macos-not-working/10007 "2020-12-31T08:22:57Z")

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Hi, I received the link for the macOS Beta yesterday but when I follow it I am led to a blank screen. IS it possible this is a broken link? Cheers!

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## [Shapr STL. file will not slice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-stl-file-will-not-slice/10558)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-stl-file-will-not-slice/10558 "2020-12-31T04:33:27Z")

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Attached design looks fine in Shapr3D and converts to STL. But in Cura Slicer the STL file looks flat like a 2D. Cannot upload file. Dialog box says New Users cannot upload files

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## [Sketchup support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup-support/10601)

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**Author:** [@Jwear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup-support/10601 "2020-12-30T13:13:20Z")

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When will Shapr3d be able to import and export Sketchup files?

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## [How to Move Sweep Body Correctly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-sweep-body-correctly/10596)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-sweep-body-correctly/10596 "2020-12-30T10:34:43Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently drawing various examples to learn. Now I noticed that a body that was drawn with “Sweep” cannot be moved. What am I doing wrong? Here is a video about it:

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## [How to get my purchase on my iPad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-my-purchase-on-my-ipad/10595)

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**Author:** [@Henri13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Henri13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-my-purchase-on-my-ipad/10595 "2020-12-30T10:30:08Z")

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Hello, I juste purchased Shapr3D and I received the receipt. But now I don’t know what to do to get my Shapr3D on my iPad… Please can you help me ? Sorry for my bad English, it’s not my language.

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## [Snapping when extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-when-extruding/10570)

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**Author:** [@droussel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/droussel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-when-extruding/10570 "2020-12-30T05:29:36Z")

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Hi, I am purely a hobbyist and also totally new to Shapr3D, having used Fusion360 quite extensively in the past. Happy to give my money to a company that seems to care about its users… I now have to get used to the dire…

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## [Troubles with „subtract“-command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles-with-subtract-command/10575)

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**Author:** [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubles-with-subtract-command/10575 "2020-12-29T20:36:55Z")

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Hi there, I am using Shapr 3.54.0 on iPadOS 14.2 and just recently experiencing troubles with the „subtract“-command: After selecting two or more objects, (+) and one or more (-), the „ready“ command-button does not appe…

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## [Subtract issue body type](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-issue-body-type/10585)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-issue-body-type/10585 "2020-12-29T20:08:47Z")

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Here is a body created differently. The body here does not subtract But here it does What is the problem? :nerd\_face:

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## [No parametric connection between sketch and model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-parametric-connection-between-sketch-and-model/10581)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-parametric-connection-between-sketch-and-model/10581 "2020-12-29T17:04:05Z")

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Hello everybody How do I change a diameter, dimension, etc. subsequently? Here is a video of me with an example: I change the diameter on the sketch but the model doesn’t change? For me, one of the most important thi…

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## [Extrude drafted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-drafted/10555)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-drafted/10555 "2020-12-29T13:07:44Z")

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A problem with extrusion is drafted by default It would help a lot if shapr3d team disconnect each action from another Because I suspect this happened due using scale tool.

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## [Perspective Top Down View Possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-top-down-view-possible/10554)

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**Author:** [@fragmaps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fragmaps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-top-down-view-possible/10554 "2020-12-29T13:03:23Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to attain a top down PERSPECTIVE (not flat orthographic) view in Shapr3D? I need a top down view of a city, but I need the camera perfectly aligned, pointing downwards. I don’t want…

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## [ICloud Backup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup/2956)

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**Author:** [@danielkrice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielkrice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup/2956 "2020-12-29T08:14:12Z")

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New to Shapr3D and loving the app. Quick question - I see that the app is mentioned in my iCloud backup but is this actually backing up all my files/designs and is this assigned against my account? Any way of accessing …

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## [Quickly hide a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quickly-hide-a-body/6361)

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**Author:** [@jared](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quickly-hide-a-body/6361 "2020-12-29T01:58:16Z")

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Hiyas! So, I’m wondering if there is an easy way to hide a body without having to go into layers? It’s easy enough when you’re not organizing your bodies/sketches, but I’m a bit of an organization freak. So, removing se…

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## [Coming from Sketchup and finding my marks\>](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coming-from-sketchup-and-finding-my-marks/10291)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coming-from-sketchup-and-finding-my-marks/10291 "2020-12-29T00:04:12Z")

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Hi there, I’m new to shapr3d and would like to know if I can change the way I’m drawing a line I’ll explain : Most of the time I don’t need to be precise at the 1/64th. I would love to have the option to draw by 1/16th…

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## [1/7000 scale tabletop Space ship](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-7000-scale-tabletop-space-ship/10547)

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**Author:** [@MadMac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MadMac)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-7000-scale-tabletop-space-ship/10547 "2020-12-28T22:33:54Z")

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Just started using this software about 3 weeks ago. This is my first design (already on my 4th design was going to post more images but new people can only embed one image) The ship is designed to be 3D printed in resi…

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## [Screw drivers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-drivers/10507)

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**Author:** [@Chayanne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chayanne)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-drivers/10507 "2020-12-28T18:56:03Z")

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