# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=117

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## [How to extend an arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-an-arc/29185)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-an-arc/29185 "2023-12-04T17:09:05Z")

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I am using 5.520.6147.0 #9d8cd91e on a Windows PC. I have an arc that needs to be extended to meet another line. I do not see a way to maintain the diameter of the arc while extending the arc manually by dragging the en…

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## [Projecting sketches on construction plane issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-sketches-on-construction-plane-issues/29150)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-sketches-on-construction-plane-issues/29150 "2023-12-04T14:30:13Z")

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I am using 5.520.6133.0 #743be88d on a Windows PC. I created a whole bunch of sketches on a single plane and want to move some of them to different planes for better control of their visibility and easier extrusion. I h…

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## [Shapr 3D 5.5 tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-5-5-tutorials/29183)

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**Author:** [@MakeItGrainWoodworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MakeItGrainWoodworks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-5-5-tutorials/29183 "2023-12-04T09:11:19Z")

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I’m curious where I can find updated tutorials on the latest version? Shapr3D seems to be constantly updating and improving upon their app, which I can really appreciate. However all of the tutorials on YouTube from shap…

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## [create body from just exterior surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-body-from-just-exterior-surfaces/29182)

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**Author:** [@wzkd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wzkd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-body-from-just-exterior-surfaces/29182 "2023-12-04T08:29:48Z")

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How would I go about creating a new body from just exterior surfaces? I created this model with a lot of complicated geometries, but when I am exporting it as an STL, the object exports with all of the interior geometrie…

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## [Rounding Corners in 2D Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-corners-in-2d-drawing/5629)

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**Author:** [@SteveG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveG)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-corners-in-2d-drawing/5629 "2023-12-04T08:24:02Z")

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Greetings. New user here. I’m drawing a file to be exported to dxf which will then be cut out of sheet metal on a plasma table. So, I’m drawing in Top view only. Can anyone tell me how to fillet the corners? I can’t…

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## [Isolate suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolate-suggestion/29180)

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**Author:** [@Sirogi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sirogi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolate-suggestion/29180 "2023-12-04T04:39:07Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Not being able to toggle isolate on / off while using build tools Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: having a shortcut to toggle isolation wo…

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## [New to shapr and trying to connect mulitple bodies by lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr-and-trying-to-connect-mulitple-bodies-by-lines/29153)

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**Author:** [@wzkd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wzkd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr-and-trying-to-connect-mulitple-bodies-by-lines/29153 "2023-12-03T19:41:16Z")

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I am new to shapr and am trying to make a model that uses some geometry that I am not sure how best to attack. I am trying to connect corners of these two bodies at the intersections of the triangles but I dont know how…

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## [Shaded views on drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaded-views-on-drawings/23679)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaded-views-on-drawings/23679 "2023-12-03T15:55:57Z")

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would be nice to be able to show shaded views and shaded section views on drawings. Is this in the near future improvements. Thank you

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## [Live sectioning...any update on timeline?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/live-sectioning-any-update-on-timeline/25597)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/live-sectioning-any-update-on-timeline/25597 "2023-12-02T18:09:28Z")

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Any update on adding the live sectioning feature? I use this daily in Sketchup, and it would be great to be able to do it on my iPad using parametric modeling. Here is a perfect example of why I’d like it incorporated…M…

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## [Monthly subscription cancellation - saved projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/monthly-subscription-cancellation-saved-projects/24415)

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**Author:** [@sszymkowicz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sszymkowicz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/monthly-subscription-cancellation-saved-projects/24415 "2023-12-02T08:28:21Z")

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Hello community, as a ocassional Shapr3d user, I’d like to purchase monthly subscription so I can work on my projects for few days and then, after maybe few months get back to my old projects. What will happen to my cl…

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## [Reset view of models - shade / materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-view-of-models-shade-materials/29133)

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**Author:** [@Ton80](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ton80)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-view-of-models-shade-materials/29133 "2023-12-02T14:49:51Z")

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So I was adding materials using the visualization feature and now my model is a mash up of different shades/colors and it’s bothering me. I tried gloabllay changing all of this using visualization again but with no luck…

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## [Colors in Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colors-in-drawings/29157)

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**Author:** [@mikealves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikealves)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colors-in-drawings/29157 "2023-12-02T11:04:35Z")

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Is there a way to color or shade the isometric?

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## [Dims won't disappear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dims-wont-disappear/29135)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dims-wont-disappear/29135 "2023-12-01T15:15:01Z")

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I’m using version 5.520.6133.0 #743be88d on a Windows PC. When I’m not in Sketch mode, I’m getting some pesky dimensions that will not turn off. I have attached a screenshot. As soon as I go to Sketch mode, they disappe…

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## [Stl to step file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-to-step-file/29148)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-to-step-file/29148 "2023-12-01T14:53:29Z")

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I wanted to now if there is a way to export a imported stl to Step. I tried but could not do it(probably because the stl is only for reference) If there is a workaround please let me know

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## [Moving circle along tangent lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-circle-along-tangent-lines/29108)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-circle-along-tangent-lines/29108 "2023-12-01T11:50:39Z")

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Why can’t I move the inner circle along the angled axis that it is tangent to? https://youtu.be/fQ4RkFWG0zo?si=RaNTZdR3yfF3ZxsQ

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## [double lines - find/erase them? / work-around?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-lines-find-erase-them-work-around/29146)

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**Author:** [@shape-it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shape-it)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-lines-find-erase-them-work-around/29146 "2023-12-01T09:43:45Z")

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Hey there! after a year of use, I was able to help myself through many “ups and downs” by videos and the try-and-error method. However, I am now stuck… When I create a sketch, it often happens that I draw lines on top o…

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## [Multi-material printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-material-printing/29144)

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**Author:** [@artieP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/artieP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-material-printing/29144 "2023-12-01T07:36:45Z")

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I have a Prusa OPXL dual extruder. Latest firmware and PS software (Version 2.7.0+MacOS-arm64). I’m using Shapr3D Version 5.511.0 (6086). When I print with PETG .32 quality I get a surface anomaly as a line (gouge) on t…

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## [Rename item not possible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-item-not-possible/29142)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-item-not-possible/29142 "2023-12-01T07:25:52Z")

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Hello Support team, Renaming an item name can be done in two ways. A - By clicking on the item with your right mouse button and then renaming it, or B - By clicking on the item name and directly entering the new name fo…

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## [Improve icons for construction planes and axes types](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-icons-for-construction-planes-and-axes-types/28329)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-icons-for-construction-planes-and-axes-types/28329 "2023-11-30T10:11:50Z")

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I would guess this is already on the better UI/UX enhancement roadmap… The problem that this feature will solve: Better visual indication of geometry types for proper and quicker selection. Have unique icons for e…

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## [Having Trouble Making a Cross Hatch Grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-making-a-cross-hatch-grid/29118)

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**Author:** [@KCRoyals1969](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KCRoyals1969)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-making-a-cross-hatch-grid/29118 "2023-11-29T17:10:09Z")

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Hello all! I’m a noob, with no CAD experience. I’m a quick study, and have been moving along with my project; an invention idea I am working to prototype. But I reached a place where I could not figure out what to do. …

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## [Are you interested in my headphone design project? It's been challenging](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-you-interested-in-my-headphone-design-project-its-been-challenging/28956)

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**Author:** [@liwang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liwang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-you-interested-in-my-headphone-design-project-its-been-challenging/28956 "2023-11-17T11:41:36Z")

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Hello, I’m preparing some files including ear profile files in STL and STEP formats. My goal is to create a new entity by subtracting entities and then use the new entity to generate the shell for the earphone.I am tryi…

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## [Removing nodes (and adding..) in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-nodes-and-adding-in-sketch-mode/29087)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-nodes-and-adding-in-sketch-mode/29087 "2023-11-26T09:42:10Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: freedom of designing smoother designproces, faster workflow, much faster loading time, speed of the computer memory B…

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## [Export only results in a pop-up message](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-only-results-in-a-pop-up-message/29088)

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**Author:** [@Sammy1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sammy1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-only-results-in-a-pop-up-message/29088 "2023-11-27T07:48:57Z")

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Dear Community, I would like to export one of my projects in Shapr3D. I haven’t used the program for a few weeks, but I’ve always been able to easily export my projects in the past. Here’s my usual process: File → Expo…

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## [Pc version keeps restarting and forces tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pc-version-keeps-restarting-and-forces-tutorial/26474)

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**Author:** [@theo\_driessen\_drople](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theo_driessen_drople)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pc-version-keeps-restarting-and-forces-tutorial/26474 "2023-11-27T07:27:07Z")

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i am running shapr3D version 5.393.5297.0 on windows 11 version 10.0.22621 The app restarts all the time, and forces me to do the tutorial every time it restarts. i was using shapr3D for a year or more, and i dont want …

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## [Shadow looks super bad ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadow-looks-super-bad/23224)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadow-looks-super-bad/23224 "2023-11-26T20:11:40Z")

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Hey there. The shadow in one of my files looks bad. Another file with the same settings and almost the same model works fine. I tried restarting the app and MacBook and reinstalling the app. Any ideas?? Cheers Ilija …

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## [How to achieve this kind of a curvature on a body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-achieve-this-kind-of-a-curvature-on-a-body/29072)

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**Author:** [@Meliodas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Meliodas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-achieve-this-kind-of-a-curvature-on-a-body/29072 "2023-11-26T13:51:25Z")

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I have been trying to recreate a 3D body for days with no success. I am able to replicate the whole design except a curvature. Here are a couple of screenshots of the design, with the curve troubling me highlighted: …

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## [Is there a way to create folders to organize my designs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-folders-to-organize-my-designs/4132)

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**Author:** [@Shock9616](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shock9616)\
**Replies:** 95\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-create-folders-to-organize-my-designs/4132 "2023-11-26T14:14:45Z")

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I am just wondering if there is a way to create folders in the designs tab. This would really help me organize my designs since there ar a lot of them.

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## [Subtract tool, not seeing “done”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-not-seeing-done/29074)

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**Author:** [@dem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-not-seeing-done/29074 "2023-11-26T14:01:18Z")

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I was making sure I understood the subtract tool and regrettable went into settings. now when I select bodies I get a plus and minus symbol but never get to “ done”.

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## [Intersect const. plane w/body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersect-const-plane-w-body/29053)

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**Author:** [@dem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dem)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersect-const-plane-w-body/29053 "2023-11-25T08:06:28Z")

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Is it possible to create geometry by intersecting a construction plane with a body. I’m going to use that geometry To extrude perpendicular to the construction plane. I also need to figure out how to show up screenshot…

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## [Danish Cord / Caning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/danish-cord-caning/29073)

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**Author:** [@otf702](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/otf702)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/danish-cord-caning/29073 "2023-11-25T08:06:10Z")

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Hi there, Fairly new to Shapr3D. I’ve made a counter stool and was just wondering if anyone could provide on modeling danish cord/caning in the app. I’ve provided an example from a real photo. Thanks for any help!

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