# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=107

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## [Projection location bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-location-bug/30152)

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**Author:** [@Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pencil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-location-bug/30152 "2024-02-02T16:36:05Z")

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When i try to project edges/sketches from a part right underneath the cover the projection is projected somewhere else and not on the selected face. Similar thing is happening when i try to move an object and the move…

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## [Beta Feedback. Version 5.541.0 (6375)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-feedback-version-5-541-0-6375/30141)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-feedback-version-5-541-0-6375/30141 "2024-02-02T14:56:37Z")

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Extrude isn’t automatically showing the length input. You have to hover your mouse over the arrows for the input to appear. See video. When selecting a sketch item, I am attempting to input a 1mm figure and the machine …

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## [Subcription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subcription/30144)

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**Author:** [@Marcos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subcription/30144 "2024-02-02T14:47:12Z")

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Hello, I have the following question. Suppose I change my Basic subscription to Pro subscription on monthly membership. And (for example) after several month I decide to cancel this subscription before the (subscription…

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## [Question on approach or constraint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-on-approach-or-constraint/30108)

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**Author:** [@Tony65](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tony65)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-on-approach-or-constraint/30108 "2024-02-02T13:24:26Z")

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I’m trying to constrain something to be 1/3 of a distance of a side. In woodworking, when create mortise and tenon joinery, the common rule is that your tenon is 1/3 the thickness of the material. Also, a lot of CNC proj…

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## [Multi faceted extrusions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-faceted-extrusions/30122)

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**Author:** [@FogAlog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FogAlog)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-faceted-extrusions/30122 "2024-02-02T13:17:44Z")

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Hello, I’ve been using shapr for ages, but have come across an issue I have not seen before! When I draw a circle or curve and then extrude it to make a solid shape the extrusion is not a smooth curve but a multi facet…

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## [Rename : c'mon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-cmon/30095)

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**Author:** [@darkdvd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/darkdvd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-cmon/30095 "2024-02-02T10:07:14Z")

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Is there a problem with the “rename” function since the last update or is it just me?

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## [Ability to switch tool options with hotkey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-switch-tool-options-with-hotkey/30142)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-switch-tool-options-with-hotkey/30142 "2024-02-02T09:16:52Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Not having to manually select tool options. Consider adding screenshots and as many details as possible, to help th…

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## [Ideal changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ideal-changes/30143)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ideal-changes/30143 "2024-02-02T08:52:24Z")

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Coming from Fusion 360, the ability to hit S to start a sketch is a must, or least the ability to choose my own shortcut like D for draw. Also, the Replace Face is something I use constantly, since F360 has its own Extr…

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## [Locking up whenever i project to a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-up-whenever-i-project-to-a-body/30131)

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**Author:** [@electrickitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/electrickitty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-up-whenever-i-project-to-a-body/30131 "2024-02-01T17:26:01Z")

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Hello, I have been a recurring issue where every time I try to project a sketch on to my model the software locks up and shuts down. The file was originally designed in fusion 360, then exported as a .iges file to shapr3…

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## [Offset tool doesn't switch to sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-tool-doesnt-switch-to-sketch-mode/30126)

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**Author:** [@gex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-tool-doesnt-switch-to-sketch-mode/30126 "2024-02-01T14:48:18Z")

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the offset tool acts differently when i’m in sketch mode and when i’m not. in sketch mode i can use the shortcut (O) to turn on the offset tool and with each keypress i switch between modes (single/loop). this is simila…

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## [Flatten 3D object possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-3d-object-possible/24925)

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**Author:** [@NmJB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NmJB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-3d-object-possible/24925 "2024-02-01T12:01:04Z")

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Is there a way to unwrap/flatten a 3D design or sketch, to export it for laser cutting and bending? Let’s say you have designed a box open on top, and you want to flatten it and show bend lines, is there such an option ? …

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## [Can’t rotate my project “ Operation failed because the resulting body wouldn't be valid”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-rotate-my-project-operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/30118)

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**Author:** [@SergioX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SergioX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-rotate-my-project-operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/30118 "2024-02-01T08:21:46Z")

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Hello I am Shapr3D user who has been using the app for almost 2 years but I have never been reached By this problem. While trying to rotate my project (a robot assembled in solidworks and exported like SLPDRT or part) a…

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## [Create cone with threading](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-cone-with-threading/29830)

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**Author:** [@Delibit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Delibit)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-cone-with-threading/29830 "2024-01-31T21:16:49Z")

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I can’t get threads to form around a cone. I also dont get why the threads exceed the height of my cyllinder when both are set to 10mm?

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## [Inserted Step file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inserted-step-file/30101)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inserted-step-file/30101 "2024-01-31T20:44:57Z")

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I inserted a step file and pretty much everything came in ok except one of the parts shows in the items list as RED color where the name is. Can anyone explain why it is showing “RED” color in the name of it because it l…

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## [Creating a volume in a drawer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-volume-in-a-drawer/30097)

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**Author:** [@Nykiel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nykiel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-volume-in-a-drawer/30097 "2024-01-31T20:40:29Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m starting out on this software that I find great. I created a 3D drawer representing my kitchen drawer. The sides are not straight by design. I want to print drawer organizers for my utensils. To do…

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## [What is this spider aspect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-spider-aspect/30088)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-spider-aspect/30088 "2024-01-31T20:26:05Z")

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I created a mold using imported step files. Once I’ve cut the mold in two parts and substracted the positive piece inside the inside of the mold is showing this spyder aspect texture. I cannot really select it, only par…

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## [Any easy way to fill an awkward gap between bodies, like this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-easy-way-to-fill-an-awkward-gap-between-bodies-like-this/30099)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-easy-way-to-fill-an-awkward-gap-between-bodies-like-this/30099 "2024-01-31T15:28:53Z")

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## [Sketch Plane Vs. Sketch in Items Drawer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-vs-sketch-in-items-drawer/30090)

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**Author:** [@EricH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EricH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-vs-sketch-in-items-drawer/30090 "2024-01-31T08:26:46Z")

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I’m helping teach a digital fabrication where we recently switched to Shapr3D. While working through this tutorial, we noticed about half of the classes splines were not actually connecting to the sketches previously dra…

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## [Loft Tool to follow a curved line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-to-follow-a-curved-line/30056)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-to-follow-a-curved-line/30056 "2024-01-31T05:53:34Z")

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Hello All, I would like to draw the design below. I have read several articles on the forum related to this, but I am unable to create this shape. Using the Loft Tool creates a nice gradient from A to C, but it log…

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## [🐜 Visual Flash bug when exporting 3D print files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visual-flash-bug-when-exporting-3d-print-files/28523)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visual-flash-bug-when-exporting-3d-print-files/28523 "2024-01-30T17:05:12Z")

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On iPad, this has been happening for quite a while, on both stable and beta versions, and before the last few iPadOS updates. There is a white flash on the screen most always. 80-90% of the time, but not every time. Thi…

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## [Harmonize multiple selection controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/harmonize-multiple-selection-controls/30087)

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**Author:** [@rmeador](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rmeador)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/harmonize-multiple-selection-controls/30087 "2024-01-30T16:47:34Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When selecting multiple bodies, the controls are different depending on whether you’re working in the main window or the Items sidebar (on MacOS, at least). In the main window…

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## [Surface Pro 8, Win 11 + Slim Pen 2 Camera Controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pro-8-win-11-slim-pen-2-camera-controls/30065)

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**Author:** [@Plumpo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Plumpo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pro-8-win-11-slim-pen-2-camera-controls/30065 "2024-01-30T11:56:05Z")

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Greetings, I’m new to Shapr3D and modern modeling/cad software (Miss you AutoCAD2000). I’m using a Surface Pro 8 with the Slim Pen 2 on Windows 11. On the Surface Pro the Pen is recognized from a few millimeters above t…

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## [New tutorials on YouTube by Claas Kuhnen!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-tutorials-on-youtube-by-claas-kuhnen/30079)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-tutorials-on-youtube-by-claas-kuhnen/30079 "2024-01-30T04:55:40Z")

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There are some new tutorials on YouTube by the great Claas Kuhnen! These relatively short and informative videos are perfect for people new (and not so new) to Shapr3d. I enjoyed watching and learning!

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## [Resulting body would not be validate loft error shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resulting-body-would-not-be-validate-loft-error-shapr3d/30052)

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**Author:** [@aqkhana2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aqkhana2002)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 4:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resulting-body-would-not-be-validate-loft-error-shapr3d/30052 "2024-01-30T04:41:45Z")

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I am trying to do guided loft and I am getting above error all the time no matter what I do. https://youtu.be/nUIdmGp6beY?si=MHbWad5G1z1VJv16 Please help

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## [Reproducible Isolate bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reproducible-isolate-bug/29959)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reproducible-isolate-bug/29959 "2024-01-30T02:50:51Z")

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Here is a bug that I can reproduce on my iPad: Select a face or body or multiple Click Isolate Export (shift cmd E, or top menu ellipsis ) Select what type of export. I tried .3mf and x\_t. Change name. Cursor to text f…

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## [Visualization not applying material correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-applying-material-correctly/30060)

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**Author:** [@treiff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/treiff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-applying-material-correctly/30060 "2024-01-29T19:32:51Z")

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So I’m pretty new to shapr3d and using it primarily to explore different woodworking project ideals. I recently modeled a box with dovetail joints and experimented for the first time using visualization. I’m not reall…

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## [What is the best way to get multiple boxes aligned horisontally and vertically?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-multiple-boxes-aligned-horisontally-and-vertically/27482)

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**Author:** [@anders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anders)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-multiple-boxes-aligned-horisontally-and-vertically/27482 "2024-01-29T01:36:53Z")

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I’m working on a shelf - it’s going to be made in wood. I cant for the life of me figure out the best (aka fastest) way of aligning all the boxes vertically and horisontally in batches. I can do it one at a time with som…

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## [3D Splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-splines/30067)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-splines/30067 "2024-01-29T11:23:00Z")

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When do you support 3D splines? You can select a point from spline and can move it on two axis but would helpful to move the third axis too in 3d space. Actually you gonna move the hole flat spline. Could help to make …

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## [Render](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render/30066)

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**Author:** [@VematTernenopoulos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VematTernenopoulos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render/30066 "2024-01-29T09:01:35Z")

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I want to add a image and it will also appear in the render. How to do it?

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## [Cant create multiple copies around an axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-multiple-copies-around-an-axis/30048)

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**Author:** [@Chanko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chanko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-multiple-copies-around-an-axis/30048 "2024-01-27T19:49:08Z")

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I am trying to copy multiple instance of a bolt around a circular shape. in the tutorials it shows this easily being done with each instance of the bolt being created at 90º, 180º etc. when I do this I manage the first o…

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