# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=123

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## [Text tool use unclear…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-tool-use-unclear/28552)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-tool-use-unclear/28552 "2023-10-23T21:46:18Z")

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Text tool have received severa upgrades since the lauch of shapr3d app but I still does not understant how to use it seamless. If I follow the manual/help I figure out that the text I engrave on a pre selected face is n…

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## [Bug? Why can't i loft these shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-why-cant-i-loft-these-shapes/28542)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-why-cant-i-loft-these-shapes/28542 "2023-10-23T16:05:30Z")

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identical sketches and you can see it worked fine for those other shapes app version 5.480.0.5860 #ebbee53e ipad air 5th gen ios 16.6 it’s not letting me loft these identical shapes either :frowning:

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## [Repetetion of get started screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repetetion-of-get-started-screen/28472)

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**Author:** [@erhan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/erhan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repetetion-of-get-started-screen/28472 "2023-10-23T15:02:59Z")

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when i try to export my project program jumps to get started screen. also i can not sync to cloud.

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## [Unable to Type in Dimensions after 5.190 update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-type-in-dimensions-after-5-190-update/20878)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-type-in-dimensions-after-5-190-update/20878 "2023-10-23T10:02:57Z")

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This has already been emailed to Shapr3D support. Just curious to see if there are others experiencing this. I normally don’t like upgrading the moment something new comes out. I was having an issue with “some sketches …

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## [Proper Design Techniques](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/proper-design-techniques/28546)

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**Author:** [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/proper-design-techniques/28546 "2023-10-23T04:31:29Z")

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Ok, I used the free version for a few days and I like it so far, and it will definitely suffice for what I need. I just purchased the Pro license, and I have a couple weeks to make sure I’m thinking the same way as the d…

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## [Draw / Modify STL files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-modify-stl-files/28518)

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**Author:** [@ChrisWilmshurst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChrisWilmshurst)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-modify-stl-files/28518 "2023-10-22T19:33:39Z")

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Hi all, I’ve been really enjoying using Shapr3d for creating random bits for around my house etc. However, I have also been using STL files from popular websites. I’ve seen that its possible to modify these someone with…

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## [Modify of a 3D design imported stp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modify-of-a-3d-design-imported-stp/28453)

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**Author:** [@Fausto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fausto)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modify-of-a-3d-design-imported-stp/28453 "2023-10-22T19:31:37Z")

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I imported a 3D drawing of a 20m long rail. I have to make a curve of this rail and I did not understand if and how to do it.

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## [Bug: locked point shown as unlocked under other sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-locked-point-shown-as-unlocked-under-other-sketches/28541)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-locked-point-shown-as-unlocked-under-other-sketches/28541 "2023-10-22T18:53:03Z")

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app version 5.480.0.5860 #ebbee53e ipad air 5th gen ios 16.6

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## [Voice control](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/voice-control/28193)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/voice-control/28193 "2023-10-22T16:58:39Z")

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As much as I love that your programm is getting more extensive almost each month I must admit that it gets more dificult selecting the right command on the iPad, as often times important commands, such as boolean actions…

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## [How to place a surface of annobjekt on a plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-place-a-surface-of-annobjekt-on-a-plane/28535)

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**Author:** [@Nykvist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nykvist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-place-a-surface-of-annobjekt-on-a-plane/28535 "2023-10-22T15:36:34Z")

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how to place a surface of an objekt on a plane. I have a modell of 3 parts that I will rotate and place on a plane. I have one flat surface of each objekt that I will place on the plane. how do I do?

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## [All in One Panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-in-one-panel/28534)

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**Author:** [@cwijnveen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cwijnveen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-in-one-panel/28534 "2023-10-22T14:59:53Z")

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Hi Team and Community… One major drawback of the current UI on the iPad pro (11) is there are to much panels everywhere (left, right, floating). Would it be possible to group them all together in 1 vertical (docked, re…

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## [No interface setting in laptop for left hand ui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-interface-setting-in-laptop-for-left-hand-ui/28533)

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**Author:** [@RichMt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RichMt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-interface-setting-in-laptop-for-left-hand-ui/28533 "2023-10-22T14:59:05Z")

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Ipad shows interface for left or right hand but no interface available on laptop https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Name a project from within the project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-a-project-from-within-the-project/28514)

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**Author:** [@Rackhyr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rackhyr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-a-project-from-within-the-project/28514 "2023-10-22T10:58:14Z")

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Hello everyone As much as I can determine, when I make a new project (on my iPad) I am directly sent to the blank canvas where I can start to draw, and that’s all well and good, but the project is titled « unnamed proje…

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## [Creating fall to waste](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-fall-to-waste/28528)

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**Author:** [@Leeham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leeham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-fall-to-waste/28528 "2023-10-22T02:11:43Z")

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I am trying to create fall to the centre waste of this basin. Can anyone assist??

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## [STEP Files huge when export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-huge-when-export/28527)

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**Author:** [@vine\_ram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vine_ram)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-files-huge-when-export/28527 "2023-10-22T01:30:32Z")

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So, my issue is basically I was given a STEP file from a team member to finish up some cad, it was 116 mb from fusion 360. This was not a tiny thing, a huge project. So I just finished it up and now its 3 gigabytes? I ad…

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## [Disable “Select” button when syncing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-select-button-when-syncing/28522)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-select-button-when-syncing/28522 "2023-10-21T19:09:55Z")

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On the Projects screen the “Select” button should not be enabled when syncing. After closing a project, sometimes I want to duplicate or delete a project. I click Select, while the recently closed project is syncing, th…

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## [Camera and Light placement in Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-and-light-placement-in-visualization/28489)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-and-light-placement-in-visualization/28489 "2023-10-21T16:50:53Z")

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At the moment, only the environment can be set very spartanly in the visualization. A few light and a few dark themes. There is nothing more. To be able to make nicer screenshots, I would like to be able to position the…

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## [Question about purchasing license through Apple App Store](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-purchasing-license-through-apple-app-store/28517)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-purchasing-license-through-apple-app-store/28517 "2023-10-21T15:45:25Z")

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Hello Support, I have a question about purchasing a license. I live in the Netherlands, and want to purchase the license for business purposes. Can I pay through the Dutch Apple App Store in Euros and not in Dollars so…

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## [Removing Shadows in Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-shadows-in-visualization/24532)

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**Author:** [@Reaver](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reaver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-shadows-in-visualization/24532 "2023-10-20T23:09:40Z")

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I’m new to Shapr3D but loving it so far. The problem I’m having is the darn shadows being cast in Visualization. I have to spend time in Photoshop to remove them and it messes up my image. Is there a way to remove shadow…

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## [Ideas to convert OBJ or 3DM to import into Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ideas-to-convert-obj-or-3dm-to-import-into-shapr3d/28490)

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**Author:** [@jwmcclung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jwmcclung)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ideas-to-convert-obj-or-3dm-to-import-into-shapr3d/28490 "2023-10-20T19:42:07Z")

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I am wanting to use some designs in various formats like OBJ or 3DM with Shapr3d. Obviously I can’t import directly and I know there have been plenty of requests for that to happen. This post isn’t for that (although tha…

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## [Copy measurements to clipboard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-measurements-to-clipboard/28479)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-measurements-to-clipboard/28479 "2023-10-20T19:40:54Z")

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Please add the ability to copy the value of a measurement to the clipboard so it can be used in other apps without having to manually transcribe it.

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## [Measurement labels can't be clearly identified](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-labels-cant-be-clearly-identified/28497)

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**Author:** [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-labels-cant-be-clearly-identified/28497 "2023-10-20T11:50:09Z")

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This problem seemed to exist at the beginning. When my measurement data increased, the labels were all stacked up and I couldn’t see them. Is it possible to adjust the position of these labels? Thanks to the team for al…

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## [Create new sketch plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-sketch-plane/28486)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-sketch-plane/28486 "2023-10-20T07:10:50Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Currently, adding a sketch most often add this to the last sketch plane, even when this is hidden! I usually have man…

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## [Item Visibilty Indicator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-visibilty-indicator/28495)

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**Author:** [@Pikowa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pikowa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-visibilty-indicator/28495 "2023-10-20T02:22:29Z")

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I’d like to see visible items more noticeable in the list of items. The only difference currently is a line crossing out the eye which makes it a challenge to quickly figure out what is visible and what is not. See this …

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## [Project Folders for models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-folders-for-models/28406)

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**Author:** [@RaygunX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaygunX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-folders-for-models/28406 "2023-10-19T19:02:07Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Multiple models that are related to a particular project. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this …

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## [Help reducing pipe size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-reducing-pipe-size/28470)

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**Author:** [@johnb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-reducing-pipe-size/28470 "2023-10-19T19:01:58Z")

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Hi All! I am trying to create exhaust fan mount that will go from 120mm fan down to a 3 inch exhaust pipe. I have created and extruded 2 pipes, one from the 120mm fan and then one that is the 3 inch pipe. How to I joi…

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## [Get an angle for a road](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/get-an-angle-for-a-road/28478)

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**Author:** [@TroJo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TroJo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/get-an-angle-for-a-road/28478 "2023-10-19T19:01:48Z")

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I am working on my ipad with the apple pencil and I trying to shape a curvy path leading from a house garage to an road aboth however i don‘t know how to model a constant degree of climb on the curvy road.

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## [Remove unnecessary clicks when exporting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-unnecessary-clicks-when-exporting/28487)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-unnecessary-clicks-when-exporting/28487 "2023-10-19T16:41:03Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: There is no need to have to click “next” on the first 2 screens when exporting. Brief description of the outcomes that…

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## [Allow concentric profiles to be lofted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-concentric-profiles-to-be-lofted/28474)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-concentric-profiles-to-be-lofted/28474 "2023-10-18T17:43:22Z")

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I was attempting to loft the outer diameters of two pipes by projecting them onto construction planes and selecting the profiles of the outer rings and inner circles. The Loft function won’t work doing this. I had to del…

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## [De-unionizing a unionized model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/de-unionizing-a-unionized-model/28447)

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**Author:** [@lance1014](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lance1014)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/de-unionizing-a-unionized-model/28447 "2023-10-18T17:02:07Z")

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Is it possible to reverse the union placed on a model so I can edit or delete pieces of the model? Or is the union function permanent? Just curious.

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