# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=305

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## [CNC furniture, best practice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-furniture-best-practice/9028)

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**Author:** [@Reidar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reidar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-furniture-best-practice/9028 "2020-09-16T18:33:37Z")

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My students are going to design a furniture in shapr3d (a small stool or a shelf maybe) and than cut the pieces on a CNC router. They will make it from a sheet of 15 or 18 mm plywood. Can you give me some ideas about wha…

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## [Variable fillet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet/9013)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet/9013 "2020-09-16T14:55:16Z")

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Did a search and found a thread back in 2016. Has this been addressed? Can you make variable fillets? I’m new to Shapr btw. :slight\_smile:

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## [fillet weld](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-weld/9022)

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**Author:** [@VGconsilio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VGconsilio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-weld/9022 "2020-09-16T13:24:27Z")

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How to draw fillet weld? Thanks.

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## [Patch or network surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/patch-or-network-surface/9018)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/patch-or-network-surface/9018 "2020-09-15T23:21:40Z")

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Hey there, Any thoughts on a 3-4 spline surface patch? I’m learning this app and trying a computer mouse tutorial. The top surfers made from network surface. I assume the current workout is creating a series of ribs and …

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## [Trouble drawing a Parabola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-drawing-a-parabola/2136)

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**Author:** [@TechDragon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TechDragon)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-drawing-a-parabola/2136 "2020-09-15T22:48:07Z")

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I’m trying to draw a curve that follows a parabola, but the control point interface is proving insufficient. Am I using it wrong? \[image\] It’s incredibly frustrating to spend hours tweaking control points over and over…

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## [Beginner question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question/9003)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question/9003 "2020-09-15T15:34:49Z")

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Hello, I am pretty new to shpr and I was wondering, can I copy an item that I create in project and open it another project?

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## [Import/Export options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-options/9011)

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**Author:** [@Statechamp2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Statechamp2002)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-options/9011 "2020-09-15T14:53:46Z")

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I’m still waiting on respond from 2 day ago!!? 2D or any files aren’t exporting to other softwares or programs as y’all claim. Blender, Trace morpholio, concepts drawling, etc. I can export my planes with any formats.

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## [Does anyone know a tutor?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-a-tutor/8974)

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**Author:** [@Mark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mark)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-a-tutor/8974 "2020-09-15T13:16:21Z")

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Does anyone have the name of a Shapr3D tutor who could work through Zoom or something similar? Currently I am designing an external frame backpack and have to get the frame to the point where I can send it to a fabricato…

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## [WIP - modular lab kit - gaming](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wip-modular-lab-kit-gaming/8996)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wip-modular-lab-kit-gaming/8996 "2020-09-14T18:57:13Z")

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Hey guys I usually share finished work but this project will take longer than usual. I’m building a full environment in shapr. Building the parts as a metered grid snapping modular System. So the parts will be exported a…

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## [3D Part Model Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-part-model-request/8998)

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**Author:** [@JasonJessica](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonJessica)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-part-model-request/8998 "2020-09-14T18:45:46Z")

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This is a long shot but I am working on an automotive project for a client and it would be super helpful if anyone knows where I could possibly find a 3D model of the dash for a 1998-2005 Ford Ranger or Explorer. Specifi…

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## [Selector Toggle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selector-toggle/8993)

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**Author:** [@LayzeeDesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LayzeeDesigner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selector-toggle/8993 "2020-09-14T16:31:30Z")

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Suggestion : would love to be able to toggle what I am able to select. For example, if I want to apply a round, toggle on only edges to make it super quick to pick up what I want. I find that sometimes I have to keep sel…

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## [Arlo 4 Camera Post Housing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arlo-4-camera-post-housing/8984)

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**Author:** [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arlo-4-camera-post-housing/8984 "2020-09-14T08:00:21Z")

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I have a 3” by 3” post for my shop fence. This housing will fit inside the post (mild interference fit) and will protect the camera, while allowing me to run power up through the post, and fence railing.

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## [Lost my part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-my-part/8976)

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**Author:** [@Daviddrost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daviddrost)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-my-part/8976 "2020-09-13T04:52:38Z")

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Hello just need help I made a newbie mistake I zoomed out to far and I can not find my part in the work space I don’t know if their is something to click it’s a relatively small part about 40mmX40mm and I just can’t find…

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## [Spar3D in Machine Tool Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spar3d-in-machine-tool-design/8962)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spar3d-in-machine-tool-design/8962 "2020-09-12T17:01:43Z")

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Are there any machine tool design engineers in the forum? Kindly share your experiences in using Shapr3D for machine tool design. Thanks.

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## [Shapr3D - 2020 Apple Design Awards](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-2020-apple-design-awards/8162)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-2020-apple-design-awards/8162 "2020-09-11T19:19:26Z")

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Hey everyone, We are super excited to share that Shapr3D has been selected as a 2020 Apple Design Award winner! This is the most exclusive recognition in the world of apps, and we are incredibly proud of it :wink: I …

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## [How to use my design to be AR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-my-design-to-be-ar/8939)

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**Author:** [@Nueng](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nueng)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-my-design-to-be-ar/8939 "2020-09-11T16:33:37Z")

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Following the topic above.

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## [‘Master’ component](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/master-component/8950)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/master-component/8950 "2020-09-11T13:40:52Z")

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In many of my designs I create a component and then replicate it — and reuse it wherever I need to. Relatively straight forward using the duplicate feature within the workflow. The feature I would like would be to have…

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## [New subtract work flow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-subtract-work-flow/8411)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-subtract-work-flow/8411 "2020-09-11T12:06:17Z")

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With the updated (recently) subtract workflow, when the ‘leave original objects’ slider is selected, the subtracted object remains (as desired) but the element being subtracted ‘from’ duplicates - so there is a copy on t…

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## [Subtract Tool suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-suggestion/8518)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-suggestion/8518 "2020-09-11T12:04:40Z")

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I am pleased with the ongoing improvements being made to this great app, however I do have an issue with the new Subtract Tool. It used to be that you had the option of keeping the subtracted entity (only). Now, if you …

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## [Snap to grid - always off grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid-always-off-grid/8930)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid-always-off-grid/8930 "2020-09-11T10:32:15Z")

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Hey!, so this has been an issue for me for as long as I can remember but now it’s becoming really difficult to work as I’m building precise modular parts. When I activate snap to grid, it doesn’t usually truly snap to …

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## [Photo/ vektor file into shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-vektor-file-into-shape/8944)

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**Author:** [@Oyvind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oyvind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-vektor-file-into-shape/8944 "2020-09-10T19:30:27Z")

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Are therese possible to import photo or vektor file into a shape or structure

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## [Curved bellow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-bellow/8937)

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**Author:** [@Shakes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shakes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-bellow/8937 "2020-09-10T13:05:44Z")

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Hallo how can i draw a curved bellow / bellows Like this?

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## [Create wingtip edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-wingtip-edge/8919)

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**Author:** [@JanLou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JanLou)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-wingtip-edge/8919 "2020-09-10T05:01:23Z")

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I would appreciate some help. Trying to create a wingtip edge. I have lofted the wing but the wingtip needs to sweep around the edge from thick to thin at the back.

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## [Subtraction not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-not-working/8934)

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**Author:** [@Jake3123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jake3123)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-not-working/8934 "2020-09-10T03:23:59Z")

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I have subtracted all of the other hexagons, but these 4 are stuck, and I don’t know what to do.

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## [Grouping sketches and moving to new folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-sketches-and-moving-to-new-folders/8927)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-sketches-and-moving-to-new-folders/8927 "2020-09-09T15:19:34Z")

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Hope someone can help I seem to be running around in circles in the pic you will see that I have 2 sketches. These are 2d on the same plane representing a sheet metal part In the part highlighted in blue I want to gro…

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## [SolidWorks 2021 Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-2021-files/8850)

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**Author:** [@JasonJessica](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonJessica)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-2021-files/8850 "2020-09-09T13:04:26Z")

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Does S3D support SLDPRT & SLDASM 2021 files? I am trying to open some vendor files and every file I try to open says “import failed, your source file couldn’t be loaded because it’s damaged”.

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## [Why are my circles square/ not round?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-my-circles-square-not-round/8903)

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**Author:** [@MrQuestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrQuestion)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-my-circles-square-not-round/8903 "2020-09-09T13:03:47Z")

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When I design something in Shapr3D and export it with low quality as STL and then import it in a slicer software like PrusaSlicer or the thing from Windows 10 the circles aren´t round anymore. I cannot get the failure. …

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## [Teenage Engineering OP-1+](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teenage-engineering-op-1/8585)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teenage-engineering-op-1/8585 "2020-09-08T23:46:02Z")

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100% shapr for modeling. then Arnold for rendering. thats it!. enjoy :slight\_smile:

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## [Folders for Desgins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-for-desgins/8858)

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**Author:** [@ElT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ElT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-for-desgins/8858 "2020-09-03T16:37:13Z")

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I am missing the function to put my desgins in folders. As specially when I make at some steps copies, it can get very messy. Also for people who are really using it on professional business base, it will be veryuseful…

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## [Draw from origin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-from-origin/8896)

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**Author:** [@davidullman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davidullman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-from-origin/8896 "2020-09-07T10:06:55Z")

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I like to dimension my sketches from the part’s origin. The only way I have found to do this in Shapr3D is to draw construction lines through the origin and lock them on the three axes. There must be a simpler way in t…

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