# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=125

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## [Show non-manifold body zones](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-non-manifold-body-zones/28316)

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**Author:** [@CutMaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CutMaster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-non-manifold-body-zones/28316 "2023-10-10T17:39:13Z")

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If you try to convert some fonts to vectors using the “Text” Tool, some of them create crossed vectors that result to the following error message when you try to offset the face : “The face or sketch filling can’t be ext…

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## [Sharpr3d Shut down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharpr3d-shut-down/28272)

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**Author:** [@Valdemar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Valdemar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharpr3d-shut-down/28272 "2023-10-10T15:28:09Z")

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I have a project with 12385 bodies, at the moment, when the project is in the tesselling process between 9000 and 10000 bodies it crashes and shut down the sharpr3d. What do I do? Hardware: IPad Pro 4genaration, IpadOS …

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## [Modeling Tips](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-tips/28340)

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**Author:** [@Dmayfield18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmayfield18)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-tips/28340 "2023-10-10T13:35:55Z")

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Hi, I am still learning 3D modeling and am mostly self taught. I was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers about how to sketch and set up to create a model the part attached in Shapr3D. Thanks in advance for a…

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## [Scissor lift](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scissor-lift/28334)

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**Author:** [@Whatif](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatif)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scissor-lift/28334 "2023-10-10T08:43:21Z")

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Newbe here, can I create a working scissor lift with Shapr3D?

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## [Dossiers projets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dossiers-projets/28344)

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**Author:** [@alainblanck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alainblanck)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dossiers-projets/28344 "2023-10-10T08:13:37Z")

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the project files were due to appear in September. when will they appear? thank you for the other recent updates as relevant as ever. Kind regards, A.B. OriSTeeL France©®.

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## [Higher Quality Screenshots/Captures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/higher-quality-screenshots-captures/28333)

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**Author:** [@HockeyPlayer22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HockeyPlayer22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/higher-quality-screenshots-captures/28333 "2023-10-09T15:31:59Z")

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Would be great if the images that are screenshotted or captured in the app have an artificially higher resolution then that which the screen of the device provides because if the images are blown up they become rather bl…

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## [Scale Bar in drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-bar-in-drawings/28331)

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**Author:** [@HockeyPlayer22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HockeyPlayer22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-bar-in-drawings/28331 "2023-10-09T15:12:04Z")

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Ability to add a scale bar to drawing would be great. Lots of times your presenting digitally and with the difference in computer sizes, projector sizes, etc. having a scale bar would make things a lot easier then just h…

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## [Rotate workspace inspect object changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-workspace-inspect-object-changes/28260)

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**Author:** [@Artizonia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Artizonia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-workspace-inspect-object-changes/28260 "2023-10-09T14:43:42Z")

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Windows version: In the design window with the orientation cube in the upper right corner I must be hitting a hotkey that changes the way it works. Normally the Shift key and right mouse button allows me to rotate the de…

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## [Completed model small adjustment, big issue with fillet after resize](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/completed-model-small-adjustment-big-issue-with-fillet-after-resize/28322)

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**Author:** [@Msdp1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msdp1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/completed-model-small-adjustment-big-issue-with-fillet-after-resize/28322 "2023-10-09T14:25:51Z")

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Hi all, I really need to get used to Shapr and not being able to easily create backups on the iPad. Sometimes it works better to adjust sketches and sometimes its better to work with semi finished elements. But now it s…

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## [Issues tracing an .stl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-tracing-an-stl/28287)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-tracing-an-stl/28287 "2023-10-09T11:15:57Z")

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I am trying to trace an .stl file of a 3D printer hot end to make an adapter for it. I’ve gotten most of it completed, but the heat block has some interesting geometry that I’m having an issue with. I know how to create …

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## [Export to STL continually fails?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stl-continually-fails/4894)

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**Author:** [@Duc\_Hunter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duc_Hunter)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stl-continually-fails/4894 "2023-10-09T10:28:55Z")

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Day 2. Created 2 objects on one design sheet, that went well. When exporting to STL only one of the 2 ever seems to export (the first one created). Seems to export fine though. Then copied that design sheet twice. On ea…

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## [Add the ability to create a gear easily like in Fusion 360?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-the-ability-to-create-a-gear-easily-like-in-fusion-360/28317)

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**Author:** [@CutMaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CutMaster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-the-ability-to-create-a-gear-easily-like-in-fusion-360/28317 "2023-10-09T07:42:42Z")

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It could be great if you can add, just like in Fusion360, the ability to create a gear without having to made TOOOONS of things that I have seen on videos (circles, then circles, the circles, then removing lines, then… o…

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## [Can't log in or reset password](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-log-in-or-reset-password/28289)

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**Author:** [@seaniepie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seaniepie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-log-in-or-reset-password/28289 "2023-10-09T07:22:22Z")

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I am trying to log into my account on both the iPad and browser but my password is now not recognised. I click the link to reset the password and enter the email but receive nothing in my inbox. It’s now the weekend so w…

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## [SVG Export local alternative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-local-alternative/9164)

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**Author:** [@Fillister](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fillister)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-local-alternative/9164 "2023-10-08T23:54:22Z")

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EDIT: It’s here! SVG Export local alternative - #9 by Seb\_Shapr3D While waiting for a native Shaper3D SVG export option, I found a method that can be used to produce SVG files completely on the iPad. I had been using M…

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## [Non manifold sketch, how can I fix it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold-sketch-how-can-i-fix-it/20360)

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**Author:** [@JaxSC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JaxSC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold-sketch-how-can-i-fix-it/20360 "2023-10-08T21:07:38Z")

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Hello, I’m very new to Shapr3D, and for a school project I need to make a keychain. I went with something a little bit ambitious, but I’ve finished the main sketch, when I tried to extrude it, it said it was non-manifol…

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## [The ability to change the order of left side menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ability-to-change-the-order-of-left-side-menu/28315)

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**Author:** [@Jermacalocas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jermacalocas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ability-to-change-the-order-of-left-side-menu/28315 "2023-10-08T20:33:39Z")

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. The problem that this feature will solve: When in landscape on the iPad I end up with the sketch tools being cut off with a single button to reveal the remaining tools. I use some of those more than others and it’s f…

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## [Export zigzag shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-zigzag-shape/27736)

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**Author:** [@nets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nets)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-zigzag-shape/27736 "2023-10-08T16:49:07Z")

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Hi Shapr3D community, I’m slowly getting the hang of this, but can’t seem to wrap my head around this export issue. The situation Three layers: (1) inner, (2) middle, and (3) zigzag. The latter doesn’t seem to be conn…

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## [View Manipulation by Mouse in Windows 10 by Beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-manipulation-by-mouse-in-windows-10-by-beta/28313)

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**Author:** [@dicksonsham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dicksonsham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-manipulation-by-mouse-in-windows-10-by-beta/28313 "2023-10-08T16:06:59Z")

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In default view orientation x-y-z (as below picture), it is normal. i can change viewpoints easily by mouse (that is, when the mouse moves up & down, then the model rolls up & down; when the mouse moves left & right, the…

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## [The New UI is Bad, Sorry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-new-ui-is-bad-sorry/28079)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-new-ui-is-bad-sorry/28079 "2023-10-08T15:20:01Z")

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I am on Shapr3D version 5.460.0 (5746). On desktop (I use MacOS), the new UI is poor. It is significantly worse than the previous UI, requiring multiple mouse clicks and careful hunting for buttons to achieve common ou…

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## [ESC key operation option for Sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/esc-key-operation-option-for-sketch-mode/28300)

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**Author:** [@Martybartfast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martybartfast)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/esc-key-operation-option-for-sketch-mode/28300 "2023-10-07T16:54:05Z")

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I keep accidentally exiting sketch mode by hitting the ESC key. This relates to MAC / Windows versions. I admit I am an ESC key tapper… I guess it comes from using AutoCAD! Anyway, when I’m in Sketch mode I tend to tap …

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## [Colors for cross section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colors-for-cross-section/28290)

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**Author:** [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colors-for-cross-section/28290 "2023-10-06T19:04:03Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Team When using the cross section view for multiple components, it would be helpful if the cross sections of each part also reflected the body’s color, or a different cross hatch design. I’ve shown an examp…

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## [2 Point and 3 Point Circle Creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-point-and-3-point-circle-creation/28266)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-point-and-3-point-circle-creation/28266 "2023-10-06T14:53:21Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Creating circles when you don’t know where the center is. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: This would give users the option of creating a c…

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## [Little bug on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/little-bug-on-ipad/28278)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/little-bug-on-ipad/28278 "2023-10-06T14:24:42Z")

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This little visual bug on iPad is not a show stopper. After opening the Items sidebar the first time on iPad (both HBPM Beta and stable) the text box at the top needs to wrap the text. After clicking it, it expands to a…

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## [Item shown in red text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-shown-in-red-text/28282)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-shown-in-red-text/28282 "2023-10-05T19:20:42Z")

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Often when I import a STEP file, the item in the left sidebar appears with red text. I assume that’s some sort of error but I can’t find anywhere to identify what the error is. I’m importing files exported from Fusion 36…

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## [Why can't I chamfer this edge more than this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-chamfer-this-edge-more-than-this/28281)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-chamfer-this-edge-more-than-this/28281 "2023-10-05T18:36:23Z")

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45 mm results in operation failed. Seems I’m getting this quite often for very simple solids lately. Any explanation appreciated!

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## [UI modelling/visualisation/drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-modelling-visualisation-drawings/28277)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-modelling-visualisation-drawings/28277 "2023-10-05T15:20:56Z")

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Hi, Quick thought on the modelling/visualisation/drawings buttons at the top left of the screen (iPad). This has been partly mentioned before but I’m not finding the post. There are the 3 district working environments …

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## [Directly 2D Print out form Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directly-2d-print-out-form-shapr3d/28199)

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**Author:** [@Cemay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cemay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directly-2d-print-out-form-shapr3d/28199 "2023-10-05T14:41:27Z")

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Hello every one…. I am new on shapr3d and I have ben learning for a while. When i want to directly 2D print out with a Classic paper writer printer, i can’t see a choices. How can i print out 2d without saving a PDF.

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## [Help with crashes glitches ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-crashes-glitches/28267)

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**Author:** [@Ptikyle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ptikyle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-crashes-glitches/28267 "2023-10-05T06:01:45Z")

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I started using Shapr3D a few weeks ago and never had any crash or glitch. Now I have 4-5 projects and once a current project gets a little complex I get crashes and have issues performing split body commands and other …

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## [Loft problem.,](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-problem/28252)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-problem/28252 "2023-10-04T16:05:39Z")

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I’m trying to loft a sketch of 5 complex curves with different slopes but for some reason I keep getting a message saying “all profiles should be positioned in a way the lofted body won’t self intersect” or “This selecti…

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## [New user, would like to elaborate. ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-would-like-to-elaborate/28259)

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**Author:** [@FabrikaForma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FabrikaForma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-would-like-to-elaborate/28259 "2023-10-04T14:46:02Z")

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Hello folks. I recently got introduced to Sharp3D, I’m very positive about it since it has speed up my drawing/designing process. I mainly design furniture and house components, shapr3D is perfect for this purpose. Espe…

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