# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=343

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## [Lounge chair](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lounge-chair/2882)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lounge-chair/2882 "2019-01-06T18:16:55Z")

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## [Of Possible Interest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/of-possible-interest/3692)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/of-possible-interest/3692 "2019-01-05T16:25:38Z")

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Best, Tommy

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## [Do you have a blog (personal or company)?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-a-blog-personal-or-company/500)

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**Author:** [@Gabor\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gabor_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-a-blog-personal-or-company/500 "2019-01-04T13:34:12Z")

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We are looking for Shapr3D users who have a personal or company blog. We would love if you could: write about your Shapr3D experience share your creations on your personal blog share your models on your company blog …

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## [I made the plunge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-the-plunge/3653)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-the-plunge/3653 "2019-01-02T21:07:04Z")

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I’ve made the plunge. After many hours with Shapr3d I personally find it to be an exceptional tool and look forward to using the full version for years to come. I’ve read a lot of the posts and have noticed what people…

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## [How to move line freely?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-line-freely/3658)

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**Author:** [@Kuri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kuri)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-line-freely/3658 "2019-01-02T20:47:41Z")

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When I try to move the single line, it’s create another single line and can’t drag that line and move freely? Now I studying tutorial video “Editing Sketches”, but it’s didnt tell that.

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## [Loft lines and curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-lines-and-curves/3650)

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**Author:** [@Talkimon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Talkimon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-lines-and-curves/3650 "2018-12-31T15:34:13Z")

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Coming from NURBS modeling, I am really lacking that ability to loft curves as it is one of my most used attributes… also something I am missing is the ability to move curve control points in the z direction, which I fin…

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## [How to substract from an general body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-substract-from-an-general-body/3646)

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**Author:** [@Gigges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gigges)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-substract-from-an-general-body/3646 "2018-12-31T12:53:40Z")

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Hello, I would like to substract from an general body. What is a generall body? Is there a way to split it? Thanks in advance!

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## [New to Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d/3635)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d/3635 "2018-12-30T22:11:06Z")

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New to Shapr3d … Recently started using the free version to become familiar and antiquated with the bells and whistles of the program. I’ve not committed to the Pro version as yet but close. Very impressed with perfor…

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## [Move a circle's center point onto the tip of a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-circles-center-point-onto-the-tip-of-a-line/3641)

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**Author:** [@hsl9999](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hsl9999)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-circles-center-point-onto-the-tip-of-a-line/3641 "2018-12-30T20:41:41Z")

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I am attempting to create a triangle with 3 different sides, 65", 62" and 69". To do this I have created a line of 69". Then I made a circle of 62" radius and another with a circle of 65" radius. I then tried to m…

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## [Angle cut on a triangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-cut-on-a-triangle/3637)

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**Author:** [@hsl9999](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hsl9999)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-cut-on-a-triangle/3637 "2018-12-30T03:27:54Z")

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I have created a triangle with 3 sides: 65", 68" and 72". I have extruded the triangle to 6 inches. No problem here. I now need to angle each side by 6 degrees inward. I have tried many ways including negative extruding…

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## [Exported stl has meshing problems and cant be 3d-printed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524)

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**Author:** [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524 "2018-12-25T19:29:53Z")

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Hei there, First up, im new here and don’t have much experience in 3D design. I designed a small part for printing it. To design it was very easy and the software is very intuitive. But wenn i export the file in stl o…

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## [Everything I make is non manifold and prints with holes even after running it through repair software. I am using the pro version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/everything-i-make-is-non-manifold-and-prints-with-holes-even-after-running-it-through-repair-software-i-am-using-the-pro-version/3609)

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**Author:** [@JDUB1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JDUB1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/everything-i-make-is-non-manifold-and-prints-with-holes-even-after-running-it-through-repair-software-i-am-using-the-pro-version/3609 "2018-12-28T20:14:14Z")

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Everything I make is non manifold and prints with holes even after running it through repair software. I am using the pro version.

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## [Unfolding an STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfolding-an-stl/3624)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfolding-an-stl/3624 "2018-12-28T14:53:10Z")

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(There does not seem to be a good category for this type of fyi.) Interesting article… Best, Tommy

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## [Boolean fail when subtracting shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-fail-when-subtracting-shapes/3616)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-fail-when-subtracting-shapes/3616 "2018-12-28T00:43:58Z")

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When attempting to “subtract” one part from another of a fairly simple shape, I get the boolean error message Can you tell me why?

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## [Exporting for further modeling in Maya and use in Game Engine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-further-modeling-in-maya-and-use-in-game-engine/3600)

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**Author:** [@NathanRosquist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanRosquist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-further-modeling-in-maya-and-use-in-game-engine/3600 "2018-12-25T23:55:23Z")

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I’m trying to export a model for use in VR/games. I lose the colors I have given my model in Shapr3D when I do any of the exports (obj, stl). How can I get texture info from Shapr to Blender or Maya?

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## [How to draw the octahedron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-the-octahedron/3599)

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**Author:** [@JST](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JST)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-the-octahedron/3599 "2018-12-25T23:05:32Z")

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Few days ago was a discussion to draw an octahedron, whwt is inpossibile in Shapr3D. Here is a gemetric solution , with draw on face and use subtract tool. Need the hatched triangle to subtract from the cuboid. B…

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## [Newbie adventures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-adventures/3598)

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**Author:** [@Gordon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gordon)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-adventures/3598 "2018-12-25T21:04:34Z")

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Trying to revolve a thin battery case which is a closed sketch but for some reason I get a bad argument when I try to select it… thoughts?

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## [Intracranial Stent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intracranial-stent/3597)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intracranial-stent/3597 "2018-12-25T19:20:14Z")

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I’m really happy to announce that it’s the first time that I design the intracranial stent (to treat intracranial aneurysms) from 0 to 100 in Shapr3D, previously done in a combination of other traditional CAD softwares. …

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## [Union problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-problem/3593)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-problem/3593 "2018-12-25T14:29:40Z")

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I don’t understand what this is again! https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/e/ee277a5e48e55b1c8c2fd63744aa0e1713830751.MOV

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## [Feature Request: Remove From Group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-remove-from-group/3590)

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**Author:** [@Drew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drew)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-remove-from-group/3590 "2018-12-24T23:57:58Z")

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Not sure if i missed something, but i couldnt remove objects from a group. Any advice appreciated!

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## [Corrupted Files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corrupted-files/3576)

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**Author:** [@Drew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drew)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/corrupted-files/3576 "2018-12-24T13:57:29Z")

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So Ive been using the app on an Ipad Pro and this seems to be a persistant problem. This is my best guess. Problem seems to be happening after I collide 2 seperate structures then leave app, but only sometimes. When I c…

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## [I bet you can't model this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-bet-you-cant-model-this/3588)

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**Author:** [@jumbo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jumbo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-bet-you-cant-model-this/3588 "2018-12-24T19:13:18Z")

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hi guys, I am using shapr3d since it launched and followed the development over the years. now, after quite a long time I still keep myself far, far away from paying for shapr3d because of its heavy lags. let me explai…

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## [Practicing with tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/practicing-with-tools/3504)

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**Author:** [@zeeshaninsight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zeeshaninsight)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/practicing-with-tools/3504 "2018-12-23T21:22:06Z")

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Just playing with shapr3d tools to design some kind of potion bottle. Not looking so good but good for practice.

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## [Reset View (& Grid) Positioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-view-grid-positioning/1975)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-view-grid-positioning/1975 "2018-12-23T17:44:24Z")

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I cannot understand the rationale for the default reset view from a designers perspective. In vehicle design, say an aircraft, there is always the concept of fore & aft. The pilot/driver looks forward (fore) and left an…

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## [Modeling help appreciated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-help-appreciated/3551)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-help-appreciated/3551 "2018-12-23T05:15:34Z")

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Dear fellow-shapers, im absolutely new to 3D-modeling and although quite experienced in different scientific approaches and complex program environments the inherent logic of 3D-modeling is strange… I‘m trying to desig…

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## [Behavior not like tutorial videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/behavior-not-like-tutorial-videos/3568)

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**Author:** [@SteveK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/behavior-not-like-tutorial-videos/3568 "2018-12-23T03:04:18Z")

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Newbie here. It seems the UI behavior isn’t like tutorial videos. There seems to be less capability with respect to moving and rotating sketch elements. Specifically in the “chair design demo” he is able to rotate one si…

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## [Selective screenshot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selective-screenshot/3561)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selective-screenshot/3561 "2018-12-22T18:09:31Z")

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a good feature would be when working with multiple items in a design to be able to select only a few and take a screenshot of only the selected items, leaving out other piece parts that may be in the drawing.

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## [How to ensure print size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-ensure-print-size/3558)

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**Author:** [@Mlfrancis123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mlfrancis123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-ensure-print-size/3558 "2018-12-22T16:13:38Z")

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How do I make sure the print size is the same as the model?

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## [Grid lines not showing up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-lines-not-showing-up/3553)

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**Author:** [@Mattlarry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mattlarry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-lines-not-showing-up/3553 "2018-12-22T09:05:19Z")

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I’ve been using, growing, and LOVING the appl. Today though, Inopened up a new design page, set my units and selected my view. Every time I am selecting my view, my grid lines are not visible. I keep having to double ta…

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## [Detailed modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailed-modeling/3547)

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**Author:** [@mk1978](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mk1978)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailed-modeling/3547 "2018-12-21T17:31:58Z")

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I am still having some challenges how to position and model with exact measures. This is probably because I have been modeling so long with other 3D modeling tool. What would be your workflow when modeling these 2 cases?…

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