# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=85

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## [Program crashing when exporting GLB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashing-when-exporting-glb/33233)

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**Author:** [@ManuelGN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ManuelGN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashing-when-exporting-glb/33233 "2024-08-10T21:25:56Z")

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Hi all. The program is crashing when I´m exporting to GLB. I’m working on a MacBook M3. Thank you for your help! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Generative Design and Parametric Modeling, Materials, and Simulations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-design-and-parametric-modeling-materials-and-simulations/13545)

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**Author:** [@H3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/H3D)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-design-and-parametric-modeling-materials-and-simulations/13545 "2024-08-10T16:00:22Z")

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Hey there Shapr3D and Shapr3D community! I noticed the topic of Generative Design and Parametric Modeling hasn’t been brought up in the forums/discord so I thought that I should start this topic up and see what the compa…

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## [Why do some sketches constantly show all the dimensions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-some-sketches-constantly-show-all-the-dimensions/33222)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-some-sketches-constantly-show-all-the-dimensions/33222 "2024-08-10T03:11:47Z")

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Still can’t figure it out and how to disable it. Sometimes a group of sketches will continue to show all the dimensions even when not selected, which is annoying as it interferes with body creation etc. Other sketches do…

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## [Drawing from sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-from-sketches/33225)

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**Author:** [@Dki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-from-sketches/33225 "2024-08-09T22:48:29Z")

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I am faced with the problem that I have an accurate “image” of the model using sketches and I have a question - is there an opportunity for me to get their drawing or export it through some file in order to somehow get a…

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## [Export selected bodies only?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-selected-bodies-only/33218)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-selected-bodies-only/33218 "2024-08-09T20:52:00Z")

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I don’t know if this should be a feature request or if I’m missing something, but why can’t I just export selected bodies only? It’s very tiresome having to isolate them all the time so it doesn’t just export the entire …

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## [Extend a sketch measure to both sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extend-a-sketch-measure-to-both-sides/33208)

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**Author:** [@franpanxop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/franpanxop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extend-a-sketch-measure-to-both-sides/33208 "2024-08-09T17:46:37Z")

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Hi! I need to edit a sketch that’s already extruded and almost finished, with exact measures and different pieces. I know that when you edit a sketch, the geometries that depends on that sketch update automatically, whic…

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## [I hope to support the synchronization of PNG/JPEG images when enabling the visualization function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-hope-to-support-the-synchronization-of-png-jpeg-images-when-enabling-the-visualization-function/33219)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-hope-to-support-the-synchronization-of-png-jpeg-images-when-enabling-the-visualization-function/33219 "2024-08-09T15:13:01Z")

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Quick rendering is often used, often using images as embellishments for models as renderings. It is hoped that developers can enable visual rendering to synchronize both images and solid models into visualization mo…

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## [Backup all designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backup-all-designs/21269)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backup-all-designs/21269 "2024-08-09T15:00:59Z")

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Is there a way to backup all the drawings at one go or is it only one by one?

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## [New update slow everything down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update-slow-everything-down/33215)

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**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update-slow-everything-down/33215 "2024-08-09T09:17:52Z")

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I wish I didn´t update because you guys made the software unusable again. Please for the love of God fix it soon.

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## [Extrude Merging Objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-merging-objects/33205)

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**Author:** [@schoonerlabs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/schoonerlabs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-merging-objects/33205 "2024-08-08T16:19:02Z")

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I’m sure this is something simple, but I have a sketch imported from a DXF that I’m trying to extrude. If I select all faces at once they get merged as one object when extruded. I want to keep them separate after the e…

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## [Isocurve on body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isocurve-on-body/33199)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isocurve-on-body/33199 "2024-08-08T15:55:12Z")

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Hi, Revolution or Loft mode does not create visible seams. Is it possible to create one isocurve or several myself? (see screenshot attached) Thanks.

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## [5.681 - Batch export option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-681-batch-export-option/32979)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-681-batch-export-option/32979 "2024-08-08T14:59:53Z")

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Experience a more streamlined modeling process with these improvements to exporting options, constraints, and circular annotations. New: Export your projects in multiple formats faster and more efficiently with the new…

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## [Tool \>Transform \> Deplace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-transform-deplace/33203)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-transform-deplace/33203 "2024-08-08T13:52:56Z")

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Hi, How do I manually move a body with the tool Transform \> Deplace without the arrows ? I just want to move the body in 0.0 On my screenshot, we see that the shape does not follow the guizmo Thanks

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## [Shapr update slow and broken files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-update-slow-and-broken-files/33202)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-update-slow-and-broken-files/33202 "2024-08-08T10:58:00Z")

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Not sure what the recent update was but holy shit has it ruined my day. I’ve been fighting a file that slowed down a ridiculous amount all day and now it’s broken so I can’t open it. I’ve sent the file into support but …

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## [Help with 3D design for enclosed parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-3d-design-for-enclosed-parts/33178)

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**Author:** [@metawops](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/metawops)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-3d-design-for-enclosed-parts/33178 "2024-08-07T02:21:46Z")

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In a current project I want to include a magnet and an NFC tag inside of a 3D print. So I‘ll insert a pause Gcode command into the sliced object for inserting the magnet and NFC tag and then the printer should continue p…

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## [User interface font size setting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-font-size-setting/33181)

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**Author:** [@blckgismo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/blckgismo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-interface-font-size-setting/33181 "2024-08-06T19:14:13Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: When drawing in 3d often times the font of the dims is a bit annoying when it is in the lock position and it displays l…

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## [Downgrade from pro trial to Basic account ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/downgrade-from-pro-trial-to-basic-account/33176)

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**Author:** [@Panoramski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Panoramski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/downgrade-from-pro-trial-to-basic-account/33176 "2024-08-06T15:53:09Z")

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Hi there. A Noob here with a question about accounts. I have been using the free trial of the pro shapr3d and love it. My free trial period has come to an end and I would like to try the basic package to see how I get on…

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## [Cant export on mac with most recent update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-on-mac-with-most-recent-update/33095)

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**Author:** [@ipadprotattooteam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ipadprotattooteam)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-on-mac-with-most-recent-update/33095 "2024-08-06T07:46:21Z")

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description says it all. when i try to export a file it brings up the export window but does not let me select a file type. dont seem to have this issue on pc its only affecting my mac

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## [Noob needing basic help :)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/noob-needing-basic-help/33160)

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**Author:** [@deblunts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deblunts)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/noob-needing-basic-help/33160 "2024-08-06T07:46:19Z")

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Hello, new to the comunity and the use of Shapr3d, i study product design and this was my first experience using CAD program, i think overall i did a decent job but i had a really bad time doing that orange plane adjacen…

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## [3D animation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-animation/33169)

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**Author:** [@mmarkus16](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mmarkus16)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-animation/33169 "2024-08-05T21:54:58Z")

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Shapr 3D gets better and better with each update, but I really want to see 3D animation! We need 3d engineering animation, please!!!

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## [All dimensions shown on 3D Drawing Bug, anyone else have this happen to them before?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-dimensions-shown-on-3d-drawing-bug-anyone-else-have-this-happen-to-them-before/33166)

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**Author:** [@GabrielBasmadjian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GabrielBasmadjian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-dimensions-shown-on-3d-drawing-bug-anyone-else-have-this-happen-to-them-before/33166 "2024-08-05T21:16:39Z")

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I seem to be having a bug where a ton of dimensions just show up on my drawings. Anyone else have them happen to them? They even show up on old files that I know this was not happening to before, but seems now opening th…

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## [splitting lines in curves and straights](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-lines-in-curves-and-straights/33159)

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**Author:** [@PatrickRoppel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PatrickRoppel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-lines-in-curves-and-straights/33159 "2024-08-05T12:29:55Z")

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i have imported a step file from another programme and need to do a 2D plan of it with all the measurements. in some parts of the body, straight lines are combined with curves and i would need to split them into separate…

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## [Add points on circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-points-on-circle/33144)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-points-on-circle/33144 "2024-08-05T11:27:53Z")

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Hi, I would like to add points on a circle in order to deform the shape. A kind of wave on the front of the shape. I can do it with Moi3d (screenshot gray ) but i don’t find precise information for Shapr3d. (what I wan…

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## [Large files that is used to be able to open, now crash when I try to open them](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/large-files-that-is-used-to-be-able-to-open-now-crash-when-i-try-to-open-them/33155)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/large-files-that-is-used-to-be-able-to-open-now-crash-when-i-try-to-open-them/33155 "2024-08-05T07:30:09Z")

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Is anyone having trouble opening large files on iPad? I have several iterations of a file containing large 3d scan meshes. I can open the earlier files which contain only a few scans, but the larger files crash when I tr…

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## [Could not sign up or create an account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-not-sign-up-or-create-an-account/33141)

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**Author:** [@carsonniu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carsonniu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-not-sign-up-or-create-an-account/33141 "2024-08-04T06:38:30Z")

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I’m new to shapr 3D but I can’t even sign up an account. I’ve tried uncountable times and every time it just stuck after i click the sign up button. Please help!!! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [New to 3D- making an octopus! - (a little help please)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-3d-making-an-octopus-a-little-help-please/32010)

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**Author:** [@Elpato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elpato)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-3d-making-an-octopus-a-little-help-please/32010 "2024-08-04T02:36:25Z")

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Hi everyone, and thanks for having me here in the forum. I make sculptures out of recycled materials and I’m trying a bit of 3D printing for my current one - a friend has given me a Creality 3D printer and I’m getting t…

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## [Synchronised and local projects (files)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/synchronised-and-local-projects-files/33106)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/synchronised-and-local-projects-files/33106 "2024-08-03T21:27:28Z")

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Hi, I haven’t found any clear answers and I searched in my mac so here is my request. 1 • What is the exact address to synced files 2 • Locally, on my mac, where are my files Thanks a lot.

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## [2d Sketching ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-sketching/33127)

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**Author:** [@JINXH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JINXH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-sketching/33127 "2024-08-03T04:28:00Z")

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Is there anyway to sketch have have it exported as a 2d drawing?

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## [Adding 2D drawing perspective for geometry through plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-2d-drawing-perspective-for-geometry-through-plane/33132)

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**Author:** [@3Donuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Donuts)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-2d-drawing-perspective-for-geometry-through-plane/33132 "2024-08-02T21:58:08Z")

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Objects with Internal Geometries are impossible to describe with the orthographic views we get in the 2D drawing software, so being able to notarize the internal dimensions of objects that have a cavity or internal struc…

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## [Advanced Modeling Techniques For complex geometries - Emmanuel Katto Uganda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-modeling-techniques-for-complex-geometries-emmanuel-katto-uganda/33116)

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**Author:** [@emmanuelkatto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/emmanuelkatto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-modeling-techniques-for-complex-geometries-emmanuel-katto-uganda/33116 "2024-08-02T16:11:15Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am Emmanuel Katto. My query is - What are some advanced modeling techniques you’ve found particularly effective in Shapr3D when creating complex geometries? How do you approach tasks like lofting or creat…

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