# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=326

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## [Assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies/2102)

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**Author:** [@daniel240](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daniel240)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies/2102 "2019-11-04T14:03:42Z")

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Is it possible to create assembly files that can be exported to Solidworks?

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## [Having problems mashing perimeters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-problems-mashing-perimeters/5943)

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**Author:** [@Chazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chazy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-problems-mashing-perimeters/5943 "2019-11-03T13:38:59Z")

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Hello. I’m pretty new to Shapr3D. I did a design, but seems to having problems meshing the perimeters… I don’t know why. I’m came from fusion360 and never had this problem. Does anyone know why?! https://drive.googl…

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## [Using Files with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-files-with-shapr3d/5871)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-files-with-shapr3d/5871 "2019-11-02T19:33:45Z")

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This is not a cry for help but I am wondering if anyone has had similar experiences. First and foremost it would be nice to hear how many S3Ders are using Files in their workflow. Personally I have changed my workflow …

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## [Export to Blender](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-blender/5937)

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**Author:** [@Marek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-blender/5937 "2019-11-01T18:50:26Z")

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Hi, which Typ of file is best to export my model to import it to Blender?

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## [Shapes and sketches question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-and-sketches-question/862)

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**Author:** [@Lefty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lefty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapes-and-sketches-question/862 "2019-10-31T23:22:58Z")

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In Groups, how does the relationship between shapes and sketches work? I can create a new Groups to organize and toggle visibility of my shapes, but it seems to randomly create different sets of lines under the sketches …

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## [First design!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-design/5900)

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**Author:** [@lucia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lucia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-design/5900 "2019-10-29T18:19:51Z")

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Made a simplified coffee maker as practice. I love this app! I have rhino and fusion and honestly s3d is my favorite of the 3. It’s not the most capable but it’s powerful enough to do what I need and much more pleasant t…

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## [Water Tower - In-law quarter’s concept 😎](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/water-tower-in-law-quarter-s-concept/5898)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/water-tower-in-law-quarter-s-concept/5898 "2019-10-29T14:48:28Z")

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Water Tower concept to insert into the 3 acre layout … roughly laying out some components … 3rd image I just started doodling … I have no idea what or where it’s going, it’s just kicked back relaxing fun with Shapr3D… :c…

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## [Interface left/right flips](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-left-right-flips/5895)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interface-left-right-flips/5895 "2019-10-29T13:25:39Z")

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I’ve been away from Shapr3D for a month or two and now back at it, a few things seem to have changed, I like that the move/rotate has become more intuitive. One thing, the interface left/right option on the settings see…

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## [Copying an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-an-object/3281)

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**Author:** [@NeilW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilW)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-an-object/3281 "2019-10-29T08:13:02Z")

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Is it possible to copy an object created on one design screen and paste it into another one?

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## [Hide helper videos?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-helper-videos/5876)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-helper-videos/5876 "2019-10-25T16:41:08Z")

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With the latest version, how do you hide the floating helper video box that shows up at the top of the screen when a tool is active? It’s annoying and takes up valuable screen space.

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## [Reverse Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-selection/5894)

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**Author:** [@Solo-with-others](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Solo-with-others)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-selection/5894 "2019-10-28T15:24:04Z")

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I’m looking for a way to do a logical reverse on a selection. Say I want to work on a single body or export a single body or group… it would be great to be able to “hide all but this” body to get everything out of the w…

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## [How to center an object in an other object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-center-an-object-in-an-other-object/5890)

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**Author:** [@A2019](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/A2019)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-center-an-object-in-an-other-object/5890 "2019-10-27T12:08:26Z")

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I just cant figure it out. How could i center this hollow cylinder in that building block?

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## [Exiting During Processing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exiting-during-processing/5874)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exiting-during-processing/5874 "2019-10-24T13:42:22Z")

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With the projects that I work on… I seem to get a long processing wait time and I was wondering if it would be safe to exit the app to go use another app while Shapr3D is thinking, so I can do other stuff and Shapr3D wil…

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## [Fillet/chamfer problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-chamfer-problem/5863)

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**Author:** [@Hb100](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hb100)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-chamfer-problem/5863 "2019-10-23T03:37:16Z")

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Hi, I’m having trouble for some reason creating a fillet between the outside surface of a lofted tube and an extruded face. Both surfaces definitely intersect but I can’t for the life of me add a fillet. One thing I hav…

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## [Version 3.24(11597) BUG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-3-24-11597-bug/5814)

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**Author:** [@KWAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KWAN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-3-24-11597-bug/5814 "2019-10-23T03:34:53Z")

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I upgraded from version 3.22 and found that the middle point of the rectangle could not be aligned. Previously,it could be automatically aligned. Pls fix and update the version ASAP. Thanks.

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## [How to increase the length of straight line to both sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-increase-the-length-of-straight-line-to-both-sides/5847)

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**Author:** [@KWAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KWAN)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-increase-the-length-of-straight-line-to-both-sides/5847 "2019-10-23T01:50:26Z")

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Every time I increase the length,it will extend to the right. So how to increase the length of straight line to both sides.

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## [Entry Gate 1 Rough Concept / Layout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/entry-gate-1-rough-concept-layout/5865)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/entry-gate-1-rough-concept-layout/5865 "2019-10-22T16:39:31Z")

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Entry Gate Concept to later insert into 3 acre layout…:sunglasses: Shapr3D - Affinity Photo Rendering - Solidworks Note: I should update / doodle a new body perspective / reference one of these days but I’ve become a …

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## [Texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture/5860)

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**Author:** [@Ronin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ronin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture/5860 "2019-10-22T14:17:38Z")

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Hello lads, so i’m trying to model a house. can texture or material be added to a body?

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## [Drafting Failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drafting-failed/5850)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drafting-failed/5850 "2019-10-22T11:43:04Z")

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I am trying to extrude the dark blue bars, but whenever I do that I get the error above “Drafting Failed.”. The error shows up when I tap “Done” to start the extrusion process. I also seem to be getting this error with…

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## [3.24 is out - with new handles and copy badge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-24-is-out-with-new-handles-and-copy-badge/5764)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-24-is-out-with-new-handles-and-copy-badge/5764 "2019-10-22T07:42:18Z")

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We’ve just released the 3.24 version with a major redesign of handles. New looks and additional functionality. Here are all the things you can find in the new update: New, smarter handles - with copy badge Revamped ha…

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## [Exporting and sharing with colour into another mobile app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-and-sharing-with-colour-into-another-mobile-app/5841)

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**Author:** [@dannyeyoung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dannyeyoung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-and-sharing-with-colour-into-another-mobile-app/5841 "2019-10-20T20:47:30Z")

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Hi, I’m new to CAD and 3D design. I’ve bought the pro version for iPad and it’s great. I’ve drawn some creations that I would like to share with colleagues that do not have Shapr3D. I would like to export my files from…

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## [Exporting OBJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-obj/4789)

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**Author:** [@mzone3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mzone3d)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-obj/4789 "2019-10-20T15:29:45Z")

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Hello. In the pro version, I notice that you can export as an obj. Is there any way of controlling the amount of polys/detail when you export to obj? Or does it export as is? Let’s say you make a machine and you want …

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## [Duplicate objects in a layer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-objects-in-a-layer/380)

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**Author:** [@Apixel1234](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Apixel1234)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-objects-in-a-layer/380 "2019-10-20T13:14:56Z")

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Maybe I missed this, or it's a feature request, but is there a way to duplicate a layer with objects easily? I often build objects for Boolean operations and I hate losing them after the operation. I might need them ag…

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## [Subscription status?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-status/5832)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-status/5832 "2019-10-20T10:36:22Z")

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Hi. How can I tell when my subscription is due and am I on auto renew? Thanks.

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## [Body edge info & new Scale tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-edge-info-new-scale-tool/5826)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-edge-info-new-scale-tool/5826 "2019-10-20T09:58:25Z")

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Whenever I select an edge, the radius and diameter used to be shown at the bottom of the screen (only the area is shown now). Is that info available elsewhere? Regarding the new Scale tool: how does one use the new ‘Cop…

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## [Mistakes, scale and area of work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mistakes-scale-and-area-of-work/5838)

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**Author:** [@Sofia071001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sofia071001)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mistakes-scale-and-area-of-work/5838 "2019-10-20T09:16:25Z")

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Hello First of all I can’t attach my model cause the app doesn’t allow me to do it I just did my first model on the app. I send it to the lab to print it but they told me there are some mistakes, it is not scaled and i…

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## [Creating a kobber pipe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-kobber-pipe/5835)

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**Author:** [@OVAS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OVAS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-kobber-pipe/5835 "2019-10-19T17:46:48Z")

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I need hjelp creating a kobber pipe. I have created the dimensions. But how do i change the materiale type? Best regards Tore

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## [Regaining Accidental Lost Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regaining-accidental-lost-selection/5830)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regaining-accidental-lost-selection/5830 "2019-10-19T09:01:08Z")

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In one of my projects I have to select a lot of edges (30+ edges) and if I don’t tap exact at the right spot I lose the entire selection then have to start over, which is maddening. Is there a way to regain the selectio…

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## [How to move a sketch into a different folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-a-sketch-into-a-different-folder/5732)

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**Author:** [@RobDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobDesign)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-a-sketch-into-a-different-folder/5732 "2019-10-19T06:04:06Z")

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I’m learning to create folders for different parts of a design. How do I move a sketch into a new folder? I’ve tried to select the sketch, but it’s part of a number of sketches within a previous folder, so how do I sel…

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## [Interesting? Or?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interesting-or/5822)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interesting-or/5822 "2019-10-18T08:45:44Z")

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Not a call for help and I cannot claim it as a creation, this just happened: This recalled a distant memory when a London Double Decker Bus was diverted off route and the Driver did not notice a Low Bridge! …

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