# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=341

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## [Hey guys, new to forum, but been a Shapr3D subscriber for 2 years now](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hey-guys-new-to-forum-but-been-a-shapr3d-subscriber-for-2-years-now/3932)

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**Author:** [@Brogel81](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brogel81)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hey-guys-new-to-forum-but-been-a-shapr3d-subscriber-for-2-years-now/3932 "2019-01-29T21:49:57Z")

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I’ve watched all of the first series of tutorials on Shapr3D YouTube channel and I am fairly comfortable with the ‘basics’. It’s frustarting trying to move forward though. I do a lot of custom woodwork and would like to …

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## [How do I modeling like this one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-modeling-like-this-one/3924)

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**Author:** [@Jinkyu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jinkyu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-modeling-like-this-one/3924 "2019-01-29T14:40:17Z")

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Hello. I used to modeling with rhino. It allowed me to model the round top of that pump with network surface functions. But I don’t know how to make it with shapr3d. Please give me any ideas. Thank you in advance. …

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## [Problem exporting colored objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-exporting-colored-objects/3926)

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**Author:** [@Mkamak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mkamak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-exporting-colored-objects/3926 "2019-01-29T11:01:25Z")

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Hi I am using Shapr on the new iPad Pro 2018 with a student license. I am exporting my model as an obj file. However when I open it on my desktop with unity , maya or photoshop the colors are not seen. What could be the …

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## [Crash on load of older designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-on-load-of-older-designs/3912)

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**Author:** [@IronSheep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IronSheep)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-on-load-of-older-designs/3912 "2019-01-29T09:45:26Z")

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I’ve been away from Shapr3D for a bit. Now i fire up the latest version and attempt to open my designs. The progress shows partial load then it just crashes. Help? Just awakened a new Prusa i3 MK3 and want to continu…

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## [Engine Concept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/engine-concept/3917)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/engine-concept/3917 "2019-01-28T21:04:06Z")

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I was doodling on a 4 cylinder engine concept that was going nowhere so I tilted the engine 9 degrees, did a mirror image and it’s now an 8 cylinder engine concept in process going hmmm, not sure… :crazy\_face: I …

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## [Moving items accurately from point to point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-items-accurately-from-point-to-point/3911)

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**Author:** [@Ryansafa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ryansafa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-items-accurately-from-point-to-point/3911 "2019-01-27T21:19:51Z")

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Hello, I have read through other queries to try and find users raising a similar issue but not sure if I have found it. Anyway, I am struggling to move objects accurately between a chosen point on itself to another fixe…

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## [How can I create the exact same angle for](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-the-exact-same-angle-for/3905)

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**Author:** [@TJDESIGNER](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TJDESIGNER)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-the-exact-same-angle-for/3905 "2019-01-27T00:16:06Z")

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Hi everyone, I Try to create a nés generation of phone ^^ but I cannot mate the simplest aspect of the product… the base body :joy: Just cause I don’t understand how create to corner with the exact same size, tilt and…

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## [Exporting work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-work/3894)

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**Author:** [@Palo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Palo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-work/3894 "2019-01-26T00:48:00Z")

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Hi there…I wanted to know if I can move models from shaper3d to other apps like AutoCAD, rhinceros 3D, Revit e.t.c and how?

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## [Rough - Shape - Projection - Connection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rough-shape-projection-connection/3882)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rough-shape-projection-connection/3882 "2019-01-25T20:23:29Z")

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## [No control point on circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-control-point-on-circle/3885)

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**Author:** [@Daveodr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daveodr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-control-point-on-circle/3885 "2019-01-25T14:21:27Z")

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Newbi- just restarting tutorials- problem is I sketch a circle just as in tutorial and I get a center point but no control point on circle itself. With center point not locked, when I drag the circle edge only radius ch…

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## [Difficulty adding to group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-adding-to-group/3888)

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**Author:** [@Mpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mpro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-adding-to-group/3888 "2019-01-25T14:07:45Z")

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Hello I’m having difficult add a newly raised object to its own group (object was raise from existing surface/object after drawing sketch on that object) . As you can see in the screenshot below, I can select the indivi…

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## [Brush complication](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/brush-complication/3876)

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**Author:** [@Mpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mpro)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/brush-complication/3876 "2019-01-25T11:54:18Z")

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Hello I’m a bit stuck on creating a brush. I saw the video for screw and tried to use revolve or transform etc but didn’t seem to be anything close to what it would be. The actual brushes can be less but I can’t seem to…

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## [Help with snapping 2 line midpoints on same axis/plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-snapping-2-line-midpoints-on-same-axis-plane/3887)

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**Author:** [@jared.french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared.french)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-snapping-2-line-midpoints-on-same-axis-plane/3887 "2019-01-25T03:25:45Z")

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very simple task: I require the midpoints of at least 2 lines to snap into alignment on the same axis or plane. For some reason, there’s no guides/hints to snap these two midpoints into alignment/centering whilst moving …

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## [The Palace of Knossos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-palace-of-knossos/3883)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-palace-of-knossos/3883 "2019-01-24T16:07:51Z")

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My attempt laying out the Minoan architecture … Some of the most remarkable peoples to roam our wonderful planet… Superior engineers way ahead of their time… Doodling on this will be a lifetime puzzle!!! :+1:t2::…

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## [Duplicate a design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-a-design/3863)

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**Author:** [@Mpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mpro)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-a-design/3863 "2019-01-24T12:52:00Z")

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Hello I have designed a fairly complex shape (e.g airplane engine) with hundreds of sketches, groups, etc and now I need to duplicate it to the other side. Given the complexity, I just don’t see a way to select all the …

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## [Image to 3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-to-3d/3870)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-to-3d/3870 "2019-01-24T09:15:32Z")

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Can a image be imported into Shapr3d and made into a 3d model. say for example a car? Thanks to anyone who can help.

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## [Newbie to Shapr and Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-to-shapr-and-cad/3778)

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**Author:** [@Giffordcl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Giffordcl)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-to-shapr-and-cad/3778 "2019-01-23T20:31:58Z")

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I tried the free version but because my trial ended before I could really explore I upgraded to pro before I realized that you can’t just import STLs. I have been wanting to learn to model and this looked pretty intuitiv…

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## [Make a hole xx mm from the edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-hole-xx-mm-from-the-edge/3859)

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**Author:** [@ulven](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ulven)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-hole-xx-mm-from-the-edge/3859 "2019-01-23T15:33:51Z")

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Hi, i am a newbie to this program, but i have managed to make a test box, but if i want to place a 5mm hole (the edge of the hole) 10mm from the bottom and 3mm from the right side, how do i find these points? are there…

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## [Drag feature to pan from 2D into 3D is very glitchy / view changes have no bearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-feature-to-pan-from-2d-into-3d-is-very-glitchy-view-changes-have-no-bearing/3846)

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**Author:** [@jared.french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared.french)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-feature-to-pan-from-2d-into-3d-is-very-glitchy-view-changes-have-no-bearing/3846 "2019-01-22T19:13:28Z")

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Having an issue on the new 2018 iPad pro with smooth 2D-to-3D & FOV changes. I uploaded a video of my issue. It’s pretty erratic and jarring for a person’s workflow… So let’s say I’m looking at an object adequately in th…

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## [Standard Intracranial Stent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-intracranial-stent/3852)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-intracranial-stent/3852 "2019-01-22T17:23:49Z")

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Here is a vid of 0.2 inches (5.0 mm) standard intracranial stent composed of 48 nickel-cobalt-chromium wires each of which has 0.0011 inches (27 micrometers), all designed in Shapr3D: …

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## [How to modify 2 parts to an imported object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modify-2-parts-to-an-imported-object/3847)

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**Author:** [@jared.french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared.french)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modify-2-parts-to-an-imported-object/3847 "2019-01-22T16:47:33Z")

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Pictured is a steel hairpin leg (furniture purposes). I need to adjust the canting of the “L” base plate in relation to the 3-rod legs & their respective angles. Pretty simple. So, I’m able to select the parts of the bas…

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## [Shapr3D as an image processing app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-as-an-image-processing-app/3851)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-as-an-image-processing-app/3851 "2019-01-22T16:36:10Z")

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I’d like to share some measurements for intracranial stents after their deployments in brain arteries. The reliable software to do this is, ImageJ; (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland), a desktop class ima…

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## [Chin holder patent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chin-holder-patent/3853)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chin-holder-patent/3853 "2019-01-22T16:27:49Z")

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Here is a fully mechanical chin holder, recently, has been filed for a patent, designed by a professional-health doctor after receiving requests from a number of companies for their labor while working. I did the 3D-mode…

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## [Text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text/3854)

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**Author:** [@TJDESIGNER](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TJDESIGNER)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text/3854 "2019-01-22T15:13:30Z")

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Hi everyone : Do you Know how insert text on my 3D model ? I see this kind of option anywhere ? :confused:

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## [Egg doodle Dojo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/egg-doodle-dojo/3844)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/egg-doodle-dojo/3844 "2019-01-21T16:50:09Z")

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## [Make Shapr3D useful for architects: export to IFC (Revit) and vector images (Affinity Designer) needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-shapr3d-useful-for-architects-export-to-ifc-revit-and-vector-images-affinity-designer-needed/3842)

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**Author:** [@milotindragos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/milotindragos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-shapr3d-useful-for-architects-export-to-ifc-revit-and-vector-images-affinity-designer-needed/3842 "2019-01-21T11:26:16Z")

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Hello :wave: I really love Shapr3D and I am sure I will include it in my day to day workflow but is there a way you can IFC as a file format for export (and import if possible). This will increase Shapr3D usability for …

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## [Aligning midpoints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-midpoints/3827)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-midpoints/3827 "2019-01-21T06:48:29Z")

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Dear fellow-shaprs, I wanted to make a short tutorial for another question in this forum and stumbled over a little problem… When trying to align the midpoints of two circles I fail miserably… Please point me to where…

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## [Barbecue and Accessories layout 1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/barbecue-and-accessories-layout-1/3826)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/barbecue-and-accessories-layout-1/3826 "2019-01-19T15:26:41Z")

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I think I’m around 60 days effectively using Shapr3D today. 5 official days with the subscription pro level but who tracks that. :crazy\_face:I personally think it’s a great tool and have tried out most of the feature…

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## [Digital Micrometer 1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/digital-micrometer-1/3819)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/digital-micrometer-1/3819 "2019-01-19T02:09:41Z")

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2 screenshots … One with edges lines off and one with edge lines on … overlay images and erase some edge lines in Affinity Photo… :sunglasses:

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## [Table and Chairs Fit Modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/table-and-chairs-fit-modeling/3815)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/table-and-chairs-fit-modeling/3815 "2019-01-18T14:57:15Z")

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I am designing an independent 20’ x 25’ Accessory Dwelling Unit aka Granny Shack that will be attached to our main house. Should our financial fortunes decline, my wife and I may live there and we will rent out the main …

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