# Wishlist from a SketchUp user

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370
**Category:** Modeling Questions
**Created:** [February 12, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370 "2022-02-12T12:15:11Z")
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### Author: ![Ship\_Shape](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/ship_shape/32/13321_2.png) [@Ship\_Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ship_Shape)
#### Post date: [February 12, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370/1 "2022-02-12T12:15:11Z")

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Hi all!

I’m coming from SketchUp and hope to make a transition to Shapr3D. However, there are some key features that I really miss.

**Snap to origin point**  
This would make 3D print designs in particular a lot easier to setup.

**Ruler**  
You really shouldn’t have to make a temporary line drawing just to measure a distance.

**Disable animations**  
It _can_ provide some perspective of how the camera is moving, but generally I find it unnecessary and just slows down the workflow. Other software allows the user to switch views instantly.

**Parallel perspective shortcuts**  
A quick way to view a model in parallel perspectives?

**Document organisation**  
Unless I’m mistaken, there is no way to add folders in the Designs tab? Seems like a basic feature to me.

On a positive note I have found the tutorials very helpful. Thanks!

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### Author: ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)
#### Post date: [February 14, 2022, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370/2 "2022-02-14T11:43:29Z")

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Hi,

Great feedback, thanks.

> [@Ship\_Shape](#):
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> **Snap to origin point**

Have you tried the Translate and the Align tools?

> [@Ship\_Shape](#):
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> Ruler

Have you noticed that the measurements of the selected geometries are displayed on the bottom of the screen? [https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001445613-Where-can-I-see-detailed-measurements-of-my-shapes-and-objects-](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001445613-Where-can-I-see-detailed-measurements-of-my-shapes-and-objects-)
