# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=300

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## [How to open solid works files in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-open-solid-works-files-in-shapr3d/9671)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-open-solid-works-files-in-shapr3d/9671 "2020-11-08T13:16:53Z")

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Can someone tell me how to open sldr files in shapr3d

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## [First use of the AR function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-use-of-the-ar-function/9658)

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**Author:** [@chrissayre](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrissayre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-use-of-the-ar-function/9658 "2020-11-07T18:50:41Z")

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I had made this model of a pencil sharpener that sits on my desk as practice. I used Shapr3d’s new AR function to place it on a nightstand. Very cool feature. Great piece of software.

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## [Create sketch profile using mesh projections?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-profile-using-mesh-projections/9626)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-profile-using-mesh-projections/9626 "2020-11-06T17:05:19Z")

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Is there any way to project a mesh onto a sketch so that the profile shape can be captured? If not, that would be a really useful feature to add. I often remix objects for 3D printing where I have to start with an STL b…

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## [AR is it possible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-is-it-possible/3985)

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**Author:** [@Paulr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-is-it-possible/3985 "2020-11-05T21:26:47Z")

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Ok with the possibility that I may be showing the true depth of my lack of knowledge. I ask this question knowing that there are a lot of people out there who will view this question with the contempt it probably deserve…

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## [House remodel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/house-remodel/9639)

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**Author:** [@cdespinosa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cdespinosa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/house-remodel/9639 "2020-11-05T18:46:34Z")

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Though I’m experienced with SketchUp and have done a lot of 3D printing of small parts, I had huge problems even starting with other tools like Blendr. I wasn’t willing to invest in a good modeling app because they all s…

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## [Zaino e-Bike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zaino-e-bike/9559)

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**Author:** [@Xolotl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xolotl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zaino-e-bike/9559 "2020-11-05T16:18:53Z")

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Today I want to share with your my last electromechanical design a fully functional and manufacturable electric bike! If anyone want to learn more or want one please contact me.

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## [iPad - 3.53 Augmented reality](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-53-augmented-reality/9564)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-53-augmented-reality/9564 "2020-11-04T21:36:57Z")

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Hi everyone! We pride ourselves in leading the new generation for CAD and disrupting the whole industry… But this time, we’re gladly jumping on the bandwagon. We’re bringing augmented reality (AR) to Shapr3D. With AR, …

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## [Crashing on simple copy operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-simple-copy-operations/9615)

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**Author:** [@robwell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robwell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-simple-copy-operations/9615 "2020-11-04T19:34:20Z")

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With a simple sketch, I have a circle and rectangle that I select and copy-move. It crashes every time. The screen freezes and I have to kill the app. This seems to be new behavior as I’ve never had shapr3d crash on me l…

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## [Is there a way to change the length of this object on just one axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-length-of-this-object-on-just-one-axis/9620)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-length-of-this-object-on-just-one-axis/9620 "2020-11-04T18:51:08Z")

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I made this simple couch shape. I would like to make it longer. From the 6’ it is to 7’6”. I don’t seem to be able to select the edges and faces and translate them the 18”. I cant find a way to split the object at …

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## [Importing DWG file into vector works / perspective drawing to Isometric Axonometric drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dwg-file-into-vector-works-perspective-drawing-to-isometric-axonometric-drawing/9613)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-dwg-file-into-vector-works-perspective-drawing-to-isometric-axonometric-drawing/9613 "2020-11-04T08:51:20Z")

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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone knows how to import into vector works… I am currently working on a 3D site model on my iPad because I find it’s faster and easier than doing it on vector works however (my DWG files don’t…

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## [Copy and paste to antoher design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-to-antoher-design/9305)

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**Author:** [@kaluwu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kaluwu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-to-antoher-design/9305 "2020-11-04T05:13:37Z")

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I have been trying to copy and paste one specific sketch or body from one design to another. But I cannot find a easier way other than copy the whole file and delete the unneeded file. It seems very complicated and I bel…

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## [Export free version info](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-free-version-info/9579)

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**Author:** [@Lostboys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lostboys)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-free-version-info/9579 "2020-11-03T19:21:45Z")

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Hi Can I just check about exporting to stl in the free version. If I create an item with extruded separate sections, does it still keep these as separate bodies when exporting. Because once I import item into keyshot 9…

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## [Distance between two points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-points/9606)

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**Author:** [@LLima](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LLima)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distance-between-two-points/9606 "2020-11-03T08:29:41Z")

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I am designing a model for a project. I am attempting to garner the distance between two points on different objects. I am essentially seeking the hypotenuse between these two lengths, and though I could utilize the old …

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## [Problem with Spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline/9597)

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**Author:** [@DSCH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DSCH)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-spline/9597 "2020-11-02T13:37:27Z")

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Hi all - I am new to Shapr3D and I tried to draw a curve line using Spline. However, it didn’t function on my iPad even though I followed every step of instructions. Not sure if any of you faces the same issue here? Woul…

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## [Forgot to size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forgot-to-size/9593)

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**Author:** [@Teazyjeweler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Teazyjeweler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forgot-to-size/9593 "2020-11-01T10:38:44Z")

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soo I finish a whole peice very complicated peice nd realize I forgot to size as I went nd in the end it was 10mm is there any way to resize the whole thing. I could’ve possibly did it all wrong from the beginning i’m ju…

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## [Ghost pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghost-pen/9587)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ghost-pen/9587 "2020-10-31T22:24:36Z")

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Hi, somehow I have enabled the ghost pen and the red finger touch, does anyone know how to remove it… I have gone through all the settings and can’t find it anywhere, I have also looked online, someone suggested to go on…

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## [Grasshoper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grasshoper/9578)

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**Author:** [@Spacjamen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spacjamen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grasshoper/9578 "2020-10-31T12:49:36Z")

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Hello designers! I found this little guy on my bookshelf and thought it would be fun to play with it in 3D :slight\_smile: ,

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## [Feature Request, Orthogonal Surface Lofting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-orthogonal-surface-lofting/9574)

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**Author:** [@Wdmccurdy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wdmccurdy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-orthogonal-surface-lofting/9574 "2020-10-30T21:13:55Z")

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This is a little hard for me to explain but I’ve ran into this issue doing a few different things. I believe Lofting does line of best fit which is nice sometimes but inconvenient at others. I think it would be nice if t…

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## [Equal spacing in a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing-in-a-circle/9569)

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**Author:** [@BotDoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BotDoc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing-in-a-circle/9569 "2020-10-30T08:09:50Z")

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I am sure this is covered somewhere I just don’t see it. I am trying to place 6 circles equal distance in a radial pattern.

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## [Preparing for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preparing-for-3d-printing/9552)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preparing-for-3d-printing/9552 "2020-10-29T10:02:03Z")

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So here’s a weird one. Ive managed to export nicely for 3D printing, files import fine, but I’m printing large items that ill need to print in sections, then glue together. With shap3r being so much easier than most, a…

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## [Solved - Reccomendations for IOS VR app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-reccomendations-for-ios-vr-app/6357)

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**Author:** [@Absintheur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Absintheur)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-reccomendations-for-ios-vr-app/6357 "2020-10-29T09:16:27Z")

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Hi. I’m competly new to the CAD world, but still managed to make a rather detailled drawing of my house fairly quickly. Now I think it could be fun to walk around in it “cardboard”- style VR or at least see it rendered…

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## [Feature Requests for easier UX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-for-easier-ux/8972)

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**Author:** [@Griddable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Griddable)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-for-easier-ux/8972 "2020-10-29T08:16:50Z")

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Hello, I’ve been using the free version and just got my pro on, and I had some thoughts that would really help streamline things. My background is in graphic design and UX, and I’m very familiar with adobe interfaces, fo…

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## [Shapr3D iOS app - IP whitelist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ios-app-ip-whitelist/9549)

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**Author:** [@towhid.jamal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/towhid.jamal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ios-app-ip-whitelist/9549 "2020-10-29T03:52:29Z")

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Good morning, My name is Towhid, IT Technician from Mandurah Catholic College. We are currently experiencing issues with the Shapr3D iOS app. We believe the Shapr3D services are not going through our internet filtering…

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## [Tubes are not empty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubes-are-not-empty/9540)

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**Author:** [@claudefrancois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/claudefrancois)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubes-are-not-empty/9540 "2020-10-28T16:54:40Z")

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Hello, First - congrats for this awesome piece of software ! Now here is my problem: I draw a tube and shell it I draw another tube and shell it I make them cross each other … the intersection is not empty in both tu…

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## [Help with Group Education licenses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-group-education-licenses/9535)

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**Author:** [@mikebilan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikebilan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-group-education-licenses/9535 "2020-10-28T15:09:34Z")

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I am a middle school design teacher. I have ~90 students now, and will have a new 90 students in the second semester who need an education version of the iPad app. Currently since we are teaching all our classes online,…

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## [Tutorial video](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video/9555)

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**Author:** [@KJD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KJD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video/9555 "2020-10-28T11:40:10Z")

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I have just started with Shapr3D and am no drawing the first object with the accompanying tutorial video. Somehow this video has disapeared and I am now without tutorial. How do I get this tutorial video back?

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## [Possible to "bend" a body over a half sphere shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-bend-a-body-over-a-half-sphere-shape/9495)

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**Author:** [@rvandope](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rvandope)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-bend-a-body-over-a-half-sphere-shape/9495 "2020-10-28T06:45:19Z")

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Hi everyone, my name is Rob and I am quickly learning everything I can about Shapr3D and hoping to laser print some metal objects shortly. I’m also brand new to the forum, so thanks in advance for any help. I am wonderi…

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## [Calculate the length of a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-length-of-a-surface/9548)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-length-of-a-surface/9548 "2020-10-28T04:57:28Z")

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Is there a way to calculate the length of a surface. I am trying to find the length of the blue curved plate, as well as the yellow plate!. I was looking into having the project 3D printed or milled out but it is not…

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## [Imperial Tie Fighter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imperial-tie-fighter/8865)

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**Author:** [@MessiahUnited](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MessiahUnited)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imperial-tie-fighter/8865 "2020-10-28T01:33:31Z")

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## [Tyrone’s Lantern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tyrone-s-lantern/9542)

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**Author:** [@ThirtyFive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThirtyFive)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tyrone-s-lantern/9542 "2020-10-28T01:25:35Z")

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A friend of mine came up with a drawing… Out of curiosity and practice, I tried modelling it via Shapr3D. It was a valuable lesson in how the software works.

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