# Latest

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## [Sketch bugs o features?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bugs-o-features/2667)

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**Author:** [@gw42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gw42)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bugs-o-features/2667 "2018-07-28T01:17:13Z")

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Sketching is very frustrating for me, perhaps I’m just missing something. If I want to use sketches to cut into a complex object from many (non symmetric) planes, every new plane has a new separate sketch. This would be …

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## [Lines in models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-models/2665)

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**Author:** [@Fred](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fred)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-models/2665 "2018-07-27T08:52:17Z")

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Want to export my model without the black lines. How to?

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## [Make a protractor that we can lock to a point and work out angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-protractor-that-we-can-lock-to-a-point-and-work-out-angles/2651)

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**Author:** [@Angie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Angie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-protractor-that-we-can-lock-to-a-point-and-work-out-angles/2651 "2018-07-26T04:34:00Z")

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Hi, guys. I thought if you can make such a great programme then it would be easy for you to make a protractor, either 360 degrees or 180 degrees that can be clicked on and then locked to a point on line or circle to work…

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## [Small Metal Brake](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/small-metal-brake/2646)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/small-metal-brake/2646 "2018-07-23T03:11:36Z")

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So here’s the deal Working in virtual reality is all well and good but sometimes you have to mannifest thingin the real world! :blush: Needed to make a number yokes for some wheel casters Figured we’ll just bend them …

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## [Why can’t I import files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-import-files/2640)

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**Author:** [@Shock9616](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shock9616)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-import-files/2640 "2018-07-20T16:09:37Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to import a design of a helmet from the Metroid video games into Shapr3D but every time I import it, I just get a blank workspace. I have read \[this entire discussion\] but so far, nothing has helped. I wo…

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## [Meccano pulley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/meccano-pulley/2625)

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**Author:** [@gw42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gw42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/meccano-pulley/2625 "2018-07-20T07:50:59Z")

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Created from original design blueprint.

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## [Face won’t extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-won-t-extrude/2630)

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**Author:** [@JPV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JPV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-won-t-extrude/2630 "2018-07-17T19:04:16Z")

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Greetings. This is my first time using Shapr3D. I cannot get this object to extrude. I can select it as a face. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. image|666x500

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## [3DS iSense Scanner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3ds-isense-scanner/1329)

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**Author:** [@Marcus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3ds-isense-scanner/1329 "2018-07-16T22:02:06Z")

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Hi, I use a 3DS iSense Scanner for my iPad Air 2 and looking to use Shapr3D to design and print a new carrier for the sensor panel. This is so I can use it on the 12.9" iPad Pro instead of carrying two iPads around with…

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## [To subscribe what is it I need to do?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-subscribe-what-is-it-i-need-to-do/2622)

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**Author:** [@doug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doug)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-subscribe-what-is-it-i-need-to-do/2622 "2018-07-14T20:56:56Z")

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What I want to do is simple.There must be something simple I am missing.I look to designate my home.Genral shape is optagon.With that established next i look to set my foundation,4x4 externally then an additional optagon…

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## [Inflated Sketch Count](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inflated-sketch-count/2611)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inflated-sketch-count/2611 "2018-07-13T13:53:15Z")

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This rectangle is the only sketch on a vertical plane. Initially it showed 48 sketches instead of 4. Somehow the rectangle became overdrawn 12X! I deleted lines down to 4. FYI, have no idea how this could happen? Bes…

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## [Symmetry Revelation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symmetry-revelation/2609)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symmetry-revelation/2609 "2018-07-12T14:05:32Z")

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Maybe this will help someone… Was watching the latest Motor video (Creating the Terminal Box) and I found it interesting that Symmetry was used to center a closed face on a line ( if I remember correctly ). This intrigu…

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## [iPad screen and keyboard not responsive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-screen-and-keyboard-not-responsive/2610)

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**Author:** [@Sem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sem)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-screen-and-keyboard-not-responsive/2610 "2018-07-10T22:09:01Z")

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Hi Guys, for some reason I find that the screen and keyboard are not responding to my touch. I hear clicks from the keyboard but the letters do not appear. also I try to pan or rotate and I can’t or very choppy. I read…

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## [Text Import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-import/1902)

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**Author:** [@Imperator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Imperator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-import/1902 "2018-07-10T08:17:48Z")

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Hello Team Sharpr, I understand, that you are working on a text feature. Is there any idear for a work around on the ipad? creating a svg file with text in any ipad app, convert it to a sharpr import format, and then us…

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## [Color Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-issue/2593)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-issue/2593 "2018-07-06T19:45:44Z")

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I create two cylinders and color them red & blue. Then I slightly merge then and do a Union of both. To the extent that the two cylinders are not merged in form, I want the two top faces to also be red and blue. So I d…

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## [Upcoming webinar series - need your help with topic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upcoming-webinar-series-need-your-help-with-topic/2579)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/upcoming-webinar-series-need-your-help-with-topic/2579 "2018-07-06T00:56:13Z")

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Hey Everyone, We have been toying with the idea of an ongoing webinar series in the last few months and we are happy to announce that we will be streaming our first one later July. But we need your help: What topics sh…

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## [Curved triangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-triangle/2347)

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**Author:** [@Proprash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Proprash)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-triangle/2347 "2018-07-05T14:36:32Z")

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How can I make a cureved triangle that is curved at only one axis? Apologies for my sketching. Sketch attached. \[875247A8-3519-4CFA-8DE3-B2D35B79C4C1\]

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## [Cannot create shell for complex model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-create-shell-for-complex-model/2591)

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**Author:** [@hanaldo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hanaldo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-create-shell-for-complex-model/2591 "2018-07-05T01:36:38Z")

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## [Priority support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/priority-support/2586)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/priority-support/2586 "2018-07-03T13:09:27Z")

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Sorry but I didn’t read about this when it displayed on-screen. Is it explained somewhere fixed? Thanks, Tommy

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## [Reset coordinates for object after rotation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-coordinates-for-object-after-rotation/2582)

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**Author:** [@Todd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Todd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-coordinates-for-object-after-rotation/2582 "2018-06-30T19:34:56Z")

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Is there a way to reset the zero after rotating an object? I’m trying to move an object in the xyz plains, but after I rotated it the arrow in the move/rotate tool are still oriented to the original rotation.

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## [Any ideas for a short cut please?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-ideas-for-a-short-cut-please/2539)

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**Author:** [@Carl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Carl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-ideas-for-a-short-cut-please/2539 "2018-06-30T04:06:41Z")

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\[Uploading. Hi I’m trying to create the side panel for this block is it possible to add and extrude the gaps ? Thanks in advance Carl

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## [Sign in request on opening the app. Normal or Suspicious?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sign-in-request-on-opening-the-app-normal-or-suspicious/2577)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sign-in-request-on-opening-the-app-normal-or-suspicious/2577 "2018-06-28T14:12:22Z")

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Hi, Recently I an getting a message box pop up on opening the application that says Sign-In Required asking me to enter my password. This was not happening before. Is this something new or should I be suspicious?

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## [Strange claims](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-claims/2570)

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**Author:** [@Philip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Philip)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-claims/2570 "2018-06-27T19:20:50Z")

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Hi developers! I just took a look at the “getting started” section and I must say I’m a bit disappointed with some of the statements/claims in the Rhino section. However, first I’d like to say that I really appreciate a…

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## [Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude/2550)

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**Author:** [@Carl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Carl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude/2550 "2018-06-26T10:33:39Z")

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Why would the extrude always crash ? If I sketch a separate shape it works no problem … This has lag and doesn’t work the same ? Any help most welcome :+1:t2: Carl

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## [Reversing a Union command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reversing-a-union-command/2541)

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**Author:** [@drewcrombie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewcrombie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reversing-a-union-command/2541 "2018-06-19T17:49:11Z")

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HI, I have been designing a 3D piece and needed to bevel the edges of a join so that I could get extra strength. I then prototyped a 3D printed model but now want to go back to undo the bevels and separate all the eleme…

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## [Solved - Alignment help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-alignment-help/2211)

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**Author:** [@uber.geek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/uber.geek)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-alignment-help/2211 "2018-06-19T01:19:13Z")

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Update from Shapr3d team: We have just released the new 3d alignment tool feature with the 3.52 app version :partying\_face: This will allow you to simply tap on the body faces to get them snapped together. Simply upda…

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## [Drawing a screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-screw/1336)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-screw/1336 "2018-06-18T12:12:06Z")

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How can I draw a screw?

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## [Trouble with Revolve - Tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-revolve-tutorial/2531)

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**Author:** [@HoloWalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HoloWalk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-with-revolve-tutorial/2531 "2018-06-15T14:19:59Z")

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OK, first of all, I feel stupid posting a question like this on a forum, but it would appear Shapr3D doesn’t have a tech support email address anymore and is funneling everything through this user forum. So forgive me i…

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## [Replace Face Tool - Other Side](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-tool-other-side/2529)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-tool-other-side/2529 "2018-06-14T20:00:54Z")

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The tool seems to not work correctly (or as it once did) unless I select Other Side. This is just a simple minded test to clarify my thinking after I could not get it to work on my working model and discovered the O…

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## [Can you import fonts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-fonts/2518)

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**Author:** [@Brian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-fonts/2518 "2018-06-13T09:29:47Z")

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Can you import true type fonts or any fonts that are vector ready? We Fabricate signs and this would be a useful function for this software. And also can we import skins from a photo that will be applied to what we build…

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## [How do I align things?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-things/2509)

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**Author:** [@DavidHunter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DavidHunter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-things/2509 "2018-06-11T13:49:55Z")

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Hello. I have a 2mm-thick square shape that has been extruded 2cm tall. I need to drill holes into each side of the square, in exactly the centre of each side (both horizontally and vertically). In the past, to create …

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