# Newbie
**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739
**Category:** Modeling Questions
**Created:** [July 13, 2023, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739 "2023-07-13T10:52:48Z")
**Posts on this page:** 7
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### Author:  [@Cookie1987](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cookie1987)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2023, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739/1 "2023-07-13T10:52:48Z")
Hey everyone ,
I’m currently using fusion 360 and thinking of getting an iPad Pro and using shapr instead . I make signs as a side gig. I’m looking to see if anyone uses a iPad/tablet for drawing. I use dxf and svg to send to a cam program . I don’t want to use a laptop and would like to do drawings on the go . I ll leave a few pics to show exactly what I do .
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### Author:  [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739/2 "2023-07-13T14:16:00Z")
Take a look at this post from Stephen.
> [@Service Award Pin/Badge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/service-award-pin-badge/26721):
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> I was asked to design a service award pin for employees at work. I did two versions in Shapr3D, the text function was very useful.
Many of use an iPad and create items such as what you’re looking to do.
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### Author:  [@Ivovic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivovic)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739/3 "2023-07-13T15:27:00Z")
The iPad is the main reason I’m here.
Two main things set Shapr3D apart from Fusion360 for me.
1. **Full function on the iPad.**
I mean come on. It’s such a powerful device. It’s only corporate stodginess and inflexibility on the part of major software houses like Autodesk, which is preventing them from taking full advantage of this platform.
2. **A vast reduction in the tedium of modelling.**
When the established power-players approach modelling, it’s all structure and seriousness, and pre-planning… and while that is very powerful in its own way, it’s also extremely tedious. So much red tape. Shapr’s direct approach (pun intended) means you can just get stuff done … easily… and quickly.
Their focus on contextual UI is a major part of this. I was scared of the learning curve at first, but actually even at a fairly advanced age, I’m finding it a real joy to learn.
Now with the new history-based parametric features coming, it’s going to be the best of both worlds…. on your sofa.
I can’t speak for you, but I’m very pleased with the choice I made.
I also still feel like I got here just in time to really grow with the direction that Shapr3D is heading. The initial feature-set isn’t overwhelming. A lot is coming, but I’m not drowning in it, and I have time to learn to swim.
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### Author:  [@Cookie1987](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cookie1987)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739/4 "2023-07-13T18:17:58Z")
Is there a recommended tablet?
And thanks for the response
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### Author:  [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739/5 "2023-07-13T18:36:52Z")
iPad M2 with highest amount of RAM. Although there are rumors that an M3 is coming out soon.
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### Author:  [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739/6 "2023-07-13T18:43:20Z")
I totally agree with @McD.
I do all my modeling with an iPad Pro.
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### Author:  [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739/7 "2023-07-13T19:10:09Z")
Welcome aboard Cookie1987.
Shapr3D is ideal for the type of work you are doing.
Coincidentally and as McD posted, I’m doing a pin/badge as well. It only took me a couple of hours to come up with these prototypes.
Here’s one I designed last year, with the actual final product below it
Shapr3D made the whole job so quick and easy. Also very pleasurable to do. I’m still using a 2020 iPad 12.9” model, the one before the M1 and it handles Shapr and my largest projects with ease.