# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=112

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## [Min-max distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/min-max-distance/29495)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/min-max-distance/29495 "2024-01-02T11:01:00Z")

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While the hint suggests it is possible to select 2 arcs, this is not possible. I can select only 1 arc and then a point or line. Try it between the small upper arc and the large lower arc in the top view. Project attach…

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## [New Project Template with Folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-project-template-with-folders/29651)

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**Author:** [@Seanu30](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Seanu30)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-project-template-with-folders/29651 "2024-01-02T08:19:43Z")

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Is it possible to create a default project template to have the same folders created with each project?

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## [Making a decorative border ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-decorative-border/29642)

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**Author:** [@Winter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Winter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-decorative-border/29642 "2024-01-01T21:49:37Z")

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So I am making a 3D printed night lamp for my daughter. It will be her name written in a cursive decorstice font using 150 mm high letters extruded to 60 mm depth and offset so that there are a few cms to put a LED chai…

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## [How To Fillet, Bevel or Chamfer Edges on Body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fillet-bevel-or-chamfer-edges-on-body/29634)

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**Author:** [@BenShapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenShapr)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fillet-bevel-or-chamfer-edges-on-body/29634 "2024-01-01T14:37:16Z")

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How To Fillet, Bevel or Chamfer Edges on Body?

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## [How to use Shapr3D to model 3D synapse and neuron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-shapr3d-to-model-3d-synapse-and-neuron/29646)

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**Author:** [@Jing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jing)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-shapr3d-to-model-3d-synapse-and-neuron/29646 "2024-01-01T08:34:38Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [How To Merge Two Edges?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-two-edges/29635)

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**Author:** [@BenShapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenShapr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-two-edges/29635 "2024-01-01T06:27:12Z")

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How To Merge Two Edges?

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## [Import multiple STL files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multiple-stl-files/24136)

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**Author:** [@Jan1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multiple-stl-files/24136 "2023-12-31T20:25:42Z")

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I need to import over 50 stl files into one project. They should also be indicidual objects so I can move the different parts. Is there a way to import them without loading them all individually? I’m using Shapr on iPad…

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## [Why is my body invalid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-body-invalid/29606)

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**Author:** [@Rezwan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rezwan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-body-invalid/29606 "2023-12-31T19:28:32Z")

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Hey, like the title suggest, I wanted to ask why my body (video below) is invalid when I try to export it. I am new to Shapr3D and can‘t seem to understand why. The problem are the „pipes“ when I remove them I can expor…

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## [Customization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/customization/15323)

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**Author:** [@bloated\_totem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bloated_totem)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/customization/15323 "2023-12-31T19:25:40Z")

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really looking forward to seeing how this app develops. right now feel like we’re missing some key aspects for establishing a fluid workflow : FULLY customizable shortcuts / hotkeys / navigation controls custom pie…

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## [Default View?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-view/29641)

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**Author:** [@BenShapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenShapr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-view/29641 "2023-12-31T19:14:30Z")

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I am confused with the default view, the grid and the X,Y,Z axis don’t seem to stay solid. I am used to have a ground-plane, and then we have the axis. For some reason, it looks like this is always changing when I use i…

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## [How to move points from a body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-points-from-a-body/29643)

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**Author:** [@BenShapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenShapr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-points-from-a-body/29643 "2023-12-31T18:56:29Z")

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I am new to Shapr, and just learn the basics. How can I move points from a body? I do understand that this is not polygon modeling, that’s what I am used to coming from max or Blender. But once I have those lines o…

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## [Line crossings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-crossings/29600)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-crossings/29600 "2023-12-31T11:04:35Z")

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When drawing crossing lines I expect to see a selectable point at the intersection. There isn’t’t one. Why?

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## [Newbie: having trouble applying fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-having-trouble-applying-fillet/29584)

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**Author:** [@mjm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-having-trouble-applying-fillet/29584 "2023-12-30T18:54:32Z")

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Hi all, I have created this bucket. Now I want to apply a 20mm radius fillet to all corners, but I keep getting errors: “adjoining edge not blended”. I want to apply fillets here: This is the model: Oh, as new use…

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## [Neue geometrie durch schnittansicht verborgen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/neue-geometrie-durch-schnittansicht-verborgen/29596)

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**Author:** [@xxchampionxx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xxchampionxx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/neue-geometrie-durch-schnittansicht-verborgen/29596 "2023-12-30T18:47:06Z")

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Hallo Liebe Shapr Community. Ich habe dass problem, dass ich wenn ich ein Quadrat erweitere die Nachricht „neue geometrie durch schnittansicht verborgen“. Es stört mich, da der teil dannach nicht mehr angezeigt wird und…

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## [Free hand sketching for quick pre-modeling ideation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-hand-sketching-for-quick-pre-modeling-ideation/29619)

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**Author:** [@Madzo0omadz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madzo0omadz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-hand-sketching-for-quick-pre-modeling-ideation/29619 "2023-12-30T16:50:49Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Using so much cognitive loading to translate the idea or shape of product in mind to which plane or Part of the desig…

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## [Design and extrude an elleptical dome with a hole knowing a few points only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-and-extrude-an-elleptical-dome-with-a-hole-knowing-a-few-points-only/29595)

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**Author:** [@LexaGB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LexaGB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-and-extrude-an-elleptical-dome-with-a-hole-knowing-a-few-points-only/29595 "2023-12-30T16:03:40Z")

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Hello Experts, I am a newbie here and I would like to ask you an advice about the approach I should use. I have a frame (Frame A, black plastic on an image below) and am generating another frame (Frame B), which should…

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## [How to loft this non-90 connection properly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-this-non-90-connection-properly/29609)

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**Author:** [@LexaGB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LexaGB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-this-non-90-connection-properly/29609 "2023-12-29T22:55:11Z")

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Based on my previous question: how can I loft the following face? Please note: the heights are different everywhere, therefore I can not extrude. It works only if I choose the farthest face and one of the closes ones…

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## [Show constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-constraints/29608)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-constraints/29608 "2023-12-29T22:20:34Z")

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When performing some operations it happens an error message is displayed saying the operation is impossible due to constraints. Ok, but which constraints? Would it be possible to highlight the constraints responsible fo…

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## [Apple Pencil alternative works fine but…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alternative-works-fine-but/29465)

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**Author:** [@adrian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adrian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alternative-works-fine-but/29465 "2023-12-29T21:46:02Z")

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I have a 3rd party Apple Pencil which works fine but I get a message in red “Apple Pencil isn’t connected” whenever I am not touching the screen with the pencil. Is there a way to remove this? Cosmetic only but distracti…

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## [Do you have dev API to create plugins for example to create cabinets and other carpentry related items?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-dev-api-to-create-plugins-for-example-to-create-cabinets-and-other-carpentry-related-items/29603)

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**Author:** [@Pvalladares](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pvalladares)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-you-have-dev-api-to-create-plugins-for-example-to-create-cabinets-and-other-carpentry-related-items/29603 "2023-12-29T17:08:49Z")

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I am interested in creating plugins to make it easier to create cabinets such as kitchen cabinets using your platform. Do you plan to have an API that would allow such a system to be developed? I think it would be a very…

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## [Sketches question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-question/15179)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-question/15179 "2023-12-29T17:08:40Z")

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Hi, I have a sketch and a body. When I continue drawing (on the same face), sometimes a new sketch is created. Why? And is it possible to merge sketches into one?

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## [Lofting cross sections that share an edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-cross-sections-that-share-an-edge/29544)

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**Author:** [@Sirogi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sirogi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-cross-sections-that-share-an-edge/29544 "2023-12-29T09:09:17Z")

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Lofting is disabled for the cross sections in the ave image. What are the alternatives?

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## [Help crating a overlapping shape along a cone?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-crating-a-overlapping-shape-along-a-cone/29556)

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**Author:** [@wzkd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wzkd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-crating-a-overlapping-shape-along-a-cone/29556 "2023-12-29T08:13:47Z")

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I am trying to create a shape that follows a cone. I have discovered how to shape a cone, and am able to coil the over lapping shape along a cylinder but I have no idea how to distort/skew the coiled shape to match the …

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## [how would you do this (easiest way)?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-do-this-easiest-way/29597)

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**Author:** [@uhebeisen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/uhebeisen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-do-this-easiest-way/29597 "2023-12-29T08:13:31Z")

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I’m new to shapr3D and just started with this landing skid for my plastic model. Learning how to use shapr3D to get such an object finally come out with this model below. Now I wonder how would be the easiest (and fastes…

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## [Shortcuts for zoom to fit/selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-for-zoom-to-fit-selection/29585)

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**Author:** [@cgpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cgpro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-for-zoom-to-fit-selection/29585 "2023-12-28T13:52:08Z")

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Hi, are there any shortcuts for this? It’s a bit cumbersome to always execute these commands using the search function. (MMB/RMB context menu only have zoom to selection)

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## [Problems with “Extrude”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-extrude/29569)

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**Author:** [@Dutch66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dutch66)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-extrude/29569 "2023-12-28T12:56:11Z")

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wanted to subtract a form from a body. While moving the form through the body I can see the wanted result, stopping the action it turns into an extra body. The subtract selection wil not work, it keeps adding it as a bod…

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## [Editing line dimensions moves start point and everything else](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-line-dimensions-moves-start-point-and-everything-else/16099)

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**Author:** [@tintindelocean](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tintindelocean)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-line-dimensions-moves-start-point-and-everything-else/16099 "2023-12-27T19:46:38Z")

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I’m drawing a floor plan for my apartment. About half the time, if I draw a new line and then adjust the length, the line length changes, but everything else in the model moves! For example: I draw a new line to add a …

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## [Rotate around a spline?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-a-spline/29575)

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**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-a-spline/29575 "2023-12-27T19:42:05Z")

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Is it possible to use a spline as the path/axis to rotate an object around so it creates a constant diameter spring shape but bendy for example?

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## [deform a objekt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deform-a-objekt/29574)

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**Author:** [@Falko\_Urban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Falko_Urban)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deform-a-objekt/29574 "2023-12-27T18:15:03Z")

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I want to deform a finished object and fit it to the surface of a larger body. Example: I created a logo. The shape is round and flat, similar to a coin. Then I want to place the “coin” around a cylinder like a sticke…

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## [Make sidebars dynamic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-sidebars-dynamic/29573)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-sidebars-dynamic/29573 "2023-12-27T16:21:39Z")

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Good evening Shapr team, First of all my compliments for the beautiful developments you have made this year. As a new user, I am impressed with the program! Here is a feature request: The problem that this feature wil…

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