# SHAPE Command
[GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [Commands](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Commands/(Commands).md)
**Function Description:**
This command is used to insert a shape from a shape file that has been loaded using LOAD.
**Command Access:**
> **Icon:** /
> **Menu:** /
> **Ribbon:** /
> **Toolbar:** /
> **Command:** SHAPE
> **Alias:** /
**Command Prompts:**
```
Enter shape name or [?]:
```
## **Shape name**
Loads shapes. If the shape belongs to an external reference that attached to the current drawing as a block, it is labeled as externally dependent. Users can use it by reloading.
## **?**
Lists shapes or shape definition files. If you enter an asterisk (\*) under the command prompt, the program lists shape names.
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**Related References:**
- [Commands about Customization (GstarCAD 2026)](../../2026/Commands/Commands%20about%20Customization.md)
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