# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=67

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## [Cam feature and text implementation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-feature-and-text-implementation/10521)

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**Author:** [@OmniMuse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OmniMuse)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-feature-and-text-implementation/10521 "2024-12-15T22:36:47Z")

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Dear staff, I’m using your software with great results, I turn my drawings into real products and I would like to ask you if you’re planning to add the following features in the software in order to improve the workflow…

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## [Text fallowing a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-fallowing-a-line/35590)

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**Author:** [@pHp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pHp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-fallowing-a-line/35590 "2024-12-15T22:34:21Z")

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Is there a quick way to make text fallow a curved line on a flat surface. I am modeling a logo and want some of the text to curve along the bottom with the ellipse.

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## [A plea for a CAM / toolpath solution](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-plea-for-a-cam-toolpath-solution/8392)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-plea-for-a-cam-toolpath-solution/8392 "2024-12-15T22:20:21Z")

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I’d like to make a plea to the developers of Shapr3D to give us some sort of CAM solution. Pretty please? You’ve done such a wonderful thing for us Apple users, and freed us from the tyranny of bad CAD options. Finally…

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## [How can i create a tapered/conical helix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-tapered-conical-helix/35124)

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**Author:** [@Tanner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-tapered-conical-helix/35124 "2024-12-15T20:03:37Z")

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Ive been using shapr3d for about 6 months now and there is still so much i don’t know(as proven here :joy:). However i have been recently making something for my local nursing home to help the elderly, and i need some so…

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## [Basic Visualization Animations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-visualization-animations/35589)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-visualization-animations/35589 "2024-12-15T19:02:00Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Currently only Photos can be expoted from the Visualization Menu. Complex mechanisms or assembly plans are hard to show trough single screenshots. The implementation of animatio…

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## [How do I go about extruding here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-go-about-extruding-here/35565)

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**Author:** [@Varnexx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Varnexx)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-go-about-extruding-here/35565 "2024-12-14T18:11:33Z")

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Hey all, I’m brand new to CAD modeling and design. Trying to self teach and learn through tutorials. In this sketch I created in the image below, how do I go about giving this sketch a body to then extrude it? Thanks! …

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## [Construction Lines vs regular line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-vs-regular-line/35577)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-vs-regular-line/35577 "2024-12-13T23:55:29Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Currently difference is visual and you can’t extrude construction lines. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Could we add more features to the…

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## [Shapr3d to CNC process (DXF export)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-cnc-process-dxf-export/35413)

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**Author:** [@spencersmb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-cnc-process-dxf-export/35413 "2024-12-13T22:24:37Z")

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I’ve been searching for the last few days on this topic and I either can’t find a complete answer or I don’t know the right terminology. Maybe someone here can help me out. If I draw up a complete cabinet in Shapr3d and…

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## [File constantly crashing when opening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-constantly-crashing-when-opening/35547)

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**Author:** [@f3rn4nd0d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/f3rn4nd0d)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-constantly-crashing-when-opening/35547 "2024-12-13T08:25:27Z")

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Hello, I was designing on my iPad and suddenly application crashed. I have tried to reopen the file and it crashes as soon as I open it. Also tried to restore an old version and it also crashes. Could you please help me…

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## [Learning how to learn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-how-to-learn/35560)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-how-to-learn/35560 "2024-12-13T00:44:56Z")

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I don’t understand sketching very well. I went to tutorials, signed in, and watched the introduction to sketching by the Wayne State professor. I tried to follow the “Next” link, then encountered this message, “Sign in t…

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## [Spacebar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacebar/35559)

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**Author:** [@ehedin2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ehedin2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacebar/35559 "2024-12-12T23:12:38Z")

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by the way, tried three different keyboards It is 2024 now as I am reading pages and pages and years and years of people that the spacebar doesn’t work, you feign ignorance of it. I now join the masses asking for a work…

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## [How to sketch a bayonet lock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-sketch-a-bayonet-lock/35552)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-sketch-a-bayonet-lock/35552 "2024-12-12T17:12:08Z")

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Hey there! I want to create a bayonet lock as part of a filament box. My try shown in the image is garbage… The box itself will be printed as shown. The upper piece of the lock is part of the lid, which will be printed …

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## [Add conversational categories in this forum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-conversational-categories-in-this-forum/35554)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-conversational-categories-in-this-forum/35554 "2024-12-12T16:49:13Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Discuss tips, tricks and knowledge for topics like 3D printing; CNC/ Carving machines, etc. without clogging up current…

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## [Section View switches Off when I select Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-switches-off-when-i-select-visualization/35533)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-switches-off-when-i-select-visualization/35533 "2024-12-11T15:54:29Z")

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When I cut a section view through a residential house hallway, I can see the door in that hallway that I want to apply wood grain to. When I select Visualization, the section view goes away and I can only see the exteri…

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## [Dxf export to vcarve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-to-vcarve/35545)

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**Author:** [@Jozsef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jozsef)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-to-vcarve/35545 "2024-12-11T14:42:22Z")

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I would like to export drawings from the Shapr3d to DXF format, but for some reason, the program doesn’t export them properly. The resulting file is just a bunch of garbage, and I can’t open it in VCarve. “I have tried …

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## [Guitar tuner. How to make perpendicular gear tooth?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guitar-tuner-how-to-make-perpendicular-gear-tooth/35519)

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**Author:** [@LongHui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LongHui)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guitar-tuner-how-to-make-perpendicular-gear-tooth/35519 "2024-12-11T09:52:25Z")

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How do I recreate the perpendicular thread seen in this guitar tuner in Shapr3D? Alternatively, I want to learn more about threads/ gear in general (this one is perpendicular, can I do something else?). Resources recom…

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## [Bulk PDF Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-pdf-export/35541)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-pdf-export/35541 "2024-12-11T09:33:51Z")

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Hi All, I recently worked out how to bulk export DXF file which was great. Hopefully i’m missing something… But is there a way to export all PDF drawings at once? Currently i’m individually exporting each sheet. Drive…

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## [Isometric thumbnail with visual’s on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isometric-thumbnail-with-visual-s-on/35442)

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**Author:** [@MasterBuilder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MasterBuilder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isometric-thumbnail-with-visual-s-on/35442 "2024-12-10T20:18:40Z")

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This is a minor feature. It would be helpful to have designs show up in the library in an isometric view with visualizations on. It somewhat does this already, but I think it is currently a bug. This will both add to th…

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## [Request for more materials please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-more-materials-please/30224)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-more-materials-please/30224 "2024-12-10T19:12:05Z")

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There are 2 materials I’ve realised I’d like to use but they’re not included in your current library. Brass Lead. Hoping they can be added at some point in the future. It just feels wrong using gold :slight\_smile:

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## [How to Smoothly Round the Corners of a Rectangular Fence?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-smoothly-round-the-corners-of-a-rectangular-fence/35531)

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**Author:** [@MKPark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MKPark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-smoothly-round-the-corners-of-a-rectangular-fence/35531 "2024-12-10T18:57:25Z")

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The image shows the corner section of a rectangular fence where it bends. I want to create a smooth, rounded transition at the corners, as indicated by the red marking in the image. Is there a way to achieve this in Shap…

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## [Making round bottom and domes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-round-bottom-and-domes/35508)

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**Author:** [@rposey001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rposey001)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-round-bottom-and-domes/35508 "2024-12-10T10:35:09Z")

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Any suggestions on matching these? I can’t figure out how to “round” the bottoms of the slots and create more of a dome in the middle. New here…

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## [.obj .fbx export with materials and colors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-fbx-export-with-materials-and-colors/21435)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-fbx-export-with-materials-and-colors/21435 "2024-12-10T06:51:24Z")

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1- Will the .obj files be included with colors and textures? Right now they are only monocolor when importing in external software. Even when including vertex colors is checked. 2. Will .fbx export included? I am askin…

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## [Model Bracket Tutorial Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-bracket-tutorial-issues/35523)

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**Author:** [@MyNameRay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MyNameRay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-bracket-tutorial-issues/35523 "2024-12-10T06:29:01Z")

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I’m a new user, trying to learn the basics of the software. I’m working on the Bracket Model tutorial, and during the 2ns stage where you create another rectangle to sit on top of the base 3d model and you have to set th…

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## [How to Extrude Cone to Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-cone-to-shape/35520)

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**Author:** [@mazdaspeed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mazdaspeed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-cone-to-shape/35520 "2024-12-10T01:16:29Z")

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How can I extrude this cone so the bottom extrudes to my oval bottom, rather than concentric to the top of the extrusion?

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## [No Offset Edge in History](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-offset-edge-in-history/35515)

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**Author:** [@JeridHill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JeridHill)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-offset-edge-in-history/35515 "2024-12-10T00:15:15Z")

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I searched the forums and I came across someone who had said the offset edge was not parametric. This was in September of 2023. It was a known issue and was proving to be more difficult to work with. I started working on…

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## [Exporting parametric shelf parts to svg or dxf?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-parametric-shelf-parts-to-svg-or-dxf/35502)

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**Author:** [@ryleylamarsh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ryleylamarsh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-parametric-shelf-parts-to-svg-or-dxf/35502 "2024-12-09T13:45:47Z")

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I would like to know if I can easily export the flat edges of this model to take into my cnc software (Vcarve) so that I can cut it in my cnc machine. Is this possible without too much trouble? Hope this makes sense!

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## [How to Import a 3MF file back in to modify it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-a-3mf-file-back-in-to-modify-it/25568)

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**Author:** [@gstanden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gstanden)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-a-3mf-file-back-in-to-modify-it/25568 "2024-12-09T01:56:32Z")

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Hi I tried to import a 3mf file that I had saved, but nothing is in the working space. Is it possible to import my 3mf file so I can work with it further ? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Newbie trying to do constrained design changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-trying-to-do-constrained-design-changes/12625)

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**Author:** [@andrew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andrew)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-trying-to-do-constrained-design-changes/12625 "2024-12-09T01:49:44Z")

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Newbie here. I’m trying a very simple design where I make a simple sketch, constrain it, then extrude it, make a couple chamfers to the edges, go back to the sketch and change something. The 3D model seems to become “det…

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## [Changing Default 3D View and Scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-default-3d-view-and-scaling/35361)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-default-3d-view-and-scaling/35361 "2024-12-08T23:50:44Z")

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There is the Default 3D View but I want a different perspective as a default but I can’t see where I can change that. My objective is to have several models (all the same except for a few minor changes) and then to have …

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## [Coupon price réduction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coupon-price-reduction/35504)

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**Author:** [@Hell3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hell3d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coupon-price-reduction/35504 "2024-12-08T11:35:45Z")

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Hi, Shapr is not cheap…My license expires in two days, is there any reduction or coupons available? Vinz

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