# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=325

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## [Extrude imported dwg file and other questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-imported-dwg-file-and-other-questions/6049)

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**Author:** [@Fred1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fred1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-imported-dwg-file-and-other-questions/6049 "2019-11-18T12:12:50Z")

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Hello. I’m very new to Shapr3D. My work involves drawing existing buildings and working on them in 3D. I do this on an iPad Pro using the Apple Pencil and after trying for a while I have some questions: Once I’ve i…

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## [A gun design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-gun-design/6056)

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**Author:** [@Petrokiller](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petrokiller)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-gun-design/6056 "2019-11-17T12:35:26Z")

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just something I’ve been working on for fun

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## [Eiffel Tower Paris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eiffel-tower-paris/6044)

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**Author:** [@Hinkelder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hinkelder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/eiffel-tower-paris/6044 "2019-11-16T17:24:28Z")

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Eiffel Tower Paris in three parts for SLA print.

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## [Offset edge tool not working on curved edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-tool-not-working-on-curved-edge/6038)

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**Author:** [@bpompea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bpompea)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-tool-not-working-on-curved-edge/6038 "2019-11-16T16:01:14Z")

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video and title says it all! Thank you Barry

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## [Aerial Fire Assault Drone Concept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aerial-fire-assault-drone-concept/6043)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aerial-fire-assault-drone-concept/6043 "2019-11-15T13:13:47Z")

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9 Acre scaled starting layout… :sunglasses:

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## [IPad Stand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stand/6001)

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**Author:** [@drewf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stand/6001 "2019-11-15T05:38:59Z")

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Three piece collapsible stand for a tablet. The parts are kept in place with magnets.

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## [Rotate & Align To Grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-align-to-grid/6039)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-align-to-grid/6039 "2019-11-14T14:58:12Z")

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How do you rotate an object like the hexagon in the photo below and align it to the grid without changing the shape and size of the hexagon?

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## [Potential importing issues on iOS13.2.2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/potential-importing-issues-on-ios13-2-2/6035)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/potential-importing-issues-on-ios13-2-2/6035 "2019-11-13T14:45:00Z")

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Recently we’ve noticed, that there has been some issues with importing files to Shapr3D. This is due to an iPadOS 13.2.2 bug. The problem occurs when you have multiple apps that can open the same file type. We have chec…

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## [Rotary Cam Lobe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotary-cam-lobe/6017)

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**Author:** [@kitsushadow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kitsushadow)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotary-cam-lobe/6017 "2019-11-13T14:25:33Z")

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If you look, you’ll see there are pointy bits at the peak and valley. I’d like those to be smooth curves. Ideas?

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## [Post apocalyptic silo mech](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/post-apocalyptic-silo-mech/5884)

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**Author:** [@Genius514](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Genius514)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/post-apocalyptic-silo-mech/5884 "2019-11-13T01:54:31Z")

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Started out as a doodle and ended up being a 80 hour + project. I have really enjoyed using Shapr3d. Currently i’m working on texturing in blender.

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## [DWG files very heavy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-files-very-heavy/6027)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-files-very-heavy/6027 "2019-11-12T13:51:59Z")

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When I import relatively small dwg files from autocad to shapr3d they become really heavy and almost impossible to handle . Can I solve this somehow??

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## [How to lock pivot point of an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-pivot-point-of-an-object/6022)

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**Author:** [@DylanvanEgmond](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanvanEgmond)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-pivot-point-of-an-object/6022 "2019-11-12T13:15:48Z")

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Hello you beautiful people! I’ve just started to use Shapr 3D and am in the process of getting my first design done. It’s a prototype for a tool I’d like to use for work. The design has a body and a hook that has to ro…

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## [How create a bulb-like wingtip for a RC airplane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-create-a-bulb-like-wingtip-for-a-rc-airplane/5949)

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**Author:** [@Robin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-create-a-bulb-like-wingtip-for-a-rc-airplane/5949 "2019-11-11T17:33:03Z")

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I try to sketch a wingtip for a RC acrobatic glider. The wingtip has its airfoil, this is a rough drawing: The final body should be a nice bulb-like body like this: The airfoil is not symmetric, the rotating tool s…

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## [Screenshot with dimension arrows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-with-dimension-arrows/6010)

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**Author:** [@Jsprking](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jsprking)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-with-dimension-arrows/6010 "2019-11-11T11:08:36Z")

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I really like this app. But miss that you can choose dimension arrows when taking a screenshot. Yours sincerely Jesper

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## [3D triangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-triangle/6004)

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**Author:** [@BenHoskings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenHoskings)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-triangle/6004 "2019-11-11T08:22:02Z")

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Trying to make 4 triangles and 4 trapeziums, such that they form the shapes made by the construction axes, very new here, any help would be great.

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## [Trying to make a worm gear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-worm-gear/5977)

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**Author:** [@kitsushadow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kitsushadow)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-worm-gear/5977 "2019-11-09T21:33:50Z")

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Trying to make a worm gear but i get some strange behavior when trying to create the grooves. For example, i create the grooves of the gear against the flat side of a cylinder, i then rotate one face of the cylinder to c…

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## [Ground Assault Fire Vehicle concept rough layout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ground-assault-fire-vehicle-concept-rough-layout/5931)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ground-assault-fire-vehicle-concept-rough-layout/5931 "2019-11-09T19:07:57Z")

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California USA is continuously battling fire outbreaks … this is my ground attack concept … ideally the ultimate fire elimination unit will be an aerial assault large drone of some sort? :sunglasses:

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## [Offset by precise distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-by-precise-distance/3546)

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**Author:** [@gregfridman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gregfridman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-by-precise-distance/3546 "2019-11-08T13:24:18Z")

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Fresh-off-the-boat here… So, I have a cube and I’d like to cut out a cylinder. I make a circle on the face I’d like but now I want the center of the circle to be exactly 10mm from both edges of the cube… how? I can’t se…

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## [Round printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/round-printing/5992)

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**Author:** [@Rossie009](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rossie009)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/round-printing/5992 "2019-11-08T13:22:49Z")

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If I draw a wheel, normely round, and I try to print in 3 d, I get not really a round wheel but it is round with many corners? I use the basic of the program. The prof works well with a higher resolution?

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## [Dimension problem while sharing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-problem-while-sharing/5968)

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**Author:** [@nyctpt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nyctpt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-problem-while-sharing/5968 "2019-11-07T23:27:09Z")

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Hello all, I am having an issue while sharing a design and hope that someone can help. I will try to explain as best I can. Thanks in advance. I am designing several scale set pieces for a musical production. I have…

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## [Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions/545)

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**Author:** [@Roland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roland)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions/545 "2019-11-07T18:38:34Z")

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Hi, is it possible to add dimensions to a drawing and if not is it on the list of things your intending on doing? Thanks

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## [Easier way to make packed circles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-make-packed-circles/5982)

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**Author:** [@drewf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-make-packed-circles/5982 "2019-11-07T15:03:02Z")

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Hi, I wanted to make a sketch with a number of uniform circles which are tightly packed. I made a small block of 6 circles, 2 rows with three in each row. I then constrained the distance between the centers of each ad…

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## [Draw sketch from existing part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-sketch-from-existing-part/5971)

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**Author:** [@Majo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Majo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-sketch-from-existing-part/5971 "2019-11-06T09:45:21Z")

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I would like to know how can I get sketch from existing 3D drawing?

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## [Can not login anymore after last update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-login-anymore-after-last-update/5967)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-login-anymore-after-last-update/5967 "2019-11-05T13:46:55Z")

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It is no longer possible for me to login after the last update . This is what I get back .

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## [Shapr3d on my new ipad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-my-new-ipad/4511)

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**Author:** [@ulven](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ulven)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 10:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-my-new-ipad/4511 "2019-11-05T10:47:06Z")

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Hi, i got my new ipad mini 5 today, and i restored my backup fra icloud and got shapr3d in, but how do i log in to get back my drawings etc on my new unit?

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## [Creat impact drill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creat-impact-drill/5966)

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**Author:** [@Suley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Suley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creat-impact-drill/5966 "2019-11-05T10:40:49Z")

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Hey guys I’m a student who must creat a impact drill. So I need your help!! Technical specifications: Output Power: 600 W No-load speed: 0-2500 min^-1 Torsional: 1,35 Nm Blow count: 0-40000 beats per minute Drill c…

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## [Is there any way to select all the lines in the whole circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-select-all-the-lines-in-the-whole-circle/5963)

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**Author:** [@KWAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KWAN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-select-all-the-lines-in-the-whole-circle/5963 "2019-11-05T08:15:37Z")

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Is there any way to select all the lines in the whole circle？ Another question: when I want to draw a rectangle on the midpoint of a circle, how can I show the midpoint?

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## [Spend several hours to draw a model, but now can not open the file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spend-several-hours-to-draw-a-model-but-now-can-not-open-the-file/5959)

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**Author:** [@SimonWoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SimonWoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spend-several-hours-to-draw-a-model-but-now-can-not-open-the-file/5959 "2019-11-04T18:32:13Z")

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Hi all, I stayed up so late last night and finished a model this morning. That was my assignment for tomorrow. But now I can not open the file, tried some times, even turned off and on my iPad, but it was still loading …

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## [Does anyone know how to label different portion of a 3D model in Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-label-different-portion-of-a-3d-model-in-shapr3d/5952)

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**Author:** [@SimonWoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SimonWoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-label-different-portion-of-a-3d-model-in-shapr3d/5952 "2019-11-04T14:53:17Z")

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Hi all, I drew a 3D model using Shapr3D which was so handy. But when I was trying to label different portion of this 3D model, I didn’t find that function in Shapr3D. If someone knows how to figure it out, I would much …

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## [Doodle Shapes & Stuff 2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/doodle-shapes-stuff-2/5950)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/doodle-shapes-stuff-2/5950 "2019-11-04T14:23:42Z")

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Nothing particular but a lot of fun!!! :sunglasses: If I had one request of Shapr3D? :thinking: I can’t think of one!!! :joy:

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