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100 models

How do you know?

The icon says 10K, no sign for the 100.

I checked some users in the list, they do all have more than a 100 models.

What about what @steen.winther told me?

Were the requirements changed?

Because it was awarded to me when i uploaded 100 models...

A user with the badge and only 3,955 downloads may have deleted some of their models from the library.

There might be other explanations too.

There are several members listed under that badge with small download counts, these come up as some of the most recent recipients:

https://grabcad.com/dragos.ionescu-2 - 2680

https://grabcad.com/wolle-3 - 2430

https://grabcad.com/ahmed.yehya-1 - 1874

https://grabcad.com/jahid.hasan.akash-2 - 3990

https://grabcad.com/umang.mistry-2 - 2611

https://grabcad.com/donne.puckle-1 - 2496

It seems unlikely that they all deleted a number of models, but it is possible.

Which makes Ilirjan Leci's explanation more likely...

It's a mystery. But the badge system is being revamped, so who knows? Maybe 100 uploaded models is the new 10,000 downloads?

Here are some members with over 10,000 downloads for fewer than 100 models, but no Share Master badge:

https://grabcad.com/matheus.frasson-1

https://grabcad.com/enes.hodzic-4

Another mystery is the requirement for Render King. The description says "render 100 of your own models". But there are members with the badge who have fewer than 100 models:

https://grabcad.com/umutcan.vurgun-1

https://grabcad.com/mcramblet-1

https://grabcad.com/daniel.meisner-2

https://grabcad.com/milkname8-1

https://grabcad.com/osvaldo-6

Maybe it is possible to get the badge by uploading 100 images for a single model?

The ambiguity of GRABCAD's preconditions for awards & terms is one of the ongoing frustrations I find and as it seems also per YTK's many enquiries into different matters.

GRABCAD has said that it is revamping the Badge awards infrastructure but that was mentioned quite a few months ago with no real update or when it will be rolling it out . I do not know if guidance has been left vague for flexibility or to prevent manipulation for dishonest gain. Whatever reason, it is not working.

I believe Render King award is for over 100 renderings of your own model and not limited to 1 render per model (I have the badge but only 63 models though I have provided more than 1 render per model).

The Share Master Badge I believe will be for 100 uploaded models. I myself do not have the badge though I have over 11,780 downloads but then only 63 models.

One other issue not really taken into account is quantity over quality. Certain models are a compilation of multitude of parts. Some of these parts are quite intricate & would constitute a singular status of their own. Maybe models could be given a rating reflecting on CAD Skills, Intricacy, size and scope.

Certain inequities are in the present badge / award / point systems and it is hoped that GRABCAD can attend to it at their earliest convenience in true service to contributing GRABCAD'rs. Once again making it more transparent for working to goals as well as rewarding contributors and chastening those who abuse the good nature of the site.

There is quite a disparity between contributors and those that take with nothing given in return. This can be seen in the number of downloads against the LIKES given to a model, as well as pirated models. It is hoped that GRABCAD will do what it can to protect those against the unscrupulous and reward those that make the site what it is and encourage all to contribute to for every ones benefit.

Regards: Mark Bruton

I have over 10,000 downloads...and yet, no badge?

Surprise.

Actually it looks like the 10K on the Share Master badge is not accurate. It looks like the badge is awarded when you upload 100 models. You have 26 models, so no badge yet.

But, look on the bright side, 10,000 downloads of "only" 26 models proves you have some very popular models.

I have had an email reply from Kesa and he has indicated that the award will undergo a complete revamp and be a multi tiered format addressing some of theses issues raised. It is still undergoing review as per indications in email. Time will tell and I guess it is just a matter of patience to wait & see. Thus the conversation may loose its relevance as to present award requirements but it has shown that GRABCAD is listening to members.

Regards: Mark Bruton

THAT DRAWER slide is very popular

I believe you're disappointed...

Your other - better - models didn't get that popular, while that simple - when compared to them - model got that popular.

not complaining....not doing this for badges (bad movie quote "We don't need no stinkin' badges....")....and maybe the auto-levels will fix it...but it seems to me that 10,000 downloads / 26 models might be considered at least as high as 10,000 downloads / 100 models....but it also depends on the intent of the badge....... just observations.....

Hey Todd, keep up the good work and contributions! I know the drawer slide is quite a useful model to be used as a part of other assemblies. Even more so than if I created a left handed nose picker for booger mining no matter how intricate a model or a monument to my own arrogance it would be!

All the Best and looking forward to seeing more of your works :

Mark Bruton