# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=126

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## [Creation of a Mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-of-a-mesh/28248)

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**Author:** [@BitterPablo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BitterPablo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-of-a-mesh/28248 "2023-10-04T14:45:49Z")

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This feature will simplify the mesh creation I tried to create a Mesh as a radio panel grid with multiple small holes and Shapr3D took a lot of time to think, so I think we need a tool that simplify mesh creation over m…

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## [How to make a honeycomb pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-honeycomb-pattern/17600)

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**Author:** [@Zod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zod)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-honeycomb-pattern/17600 "2023-10-04T14:28:54Z")

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Hi guys, I work in film and television. I have been asked to make a snoot for a light. The snoot is a box that fits on a light and focuses the beam. At the end of the snoot will be a honeycomb pattern made up of 1/4" hex…

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## [Change Installation location ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-installation-location/28256)

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**Author:** [@Leboo95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leboo95)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-installation-location/28256 "2023-10-04T13:23:47Z")

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Hi There, I would love to install the software, but my main C drive is almost full. Got another drive installed to my computer with letter D. Is there any solution that I could use to install it into the D drive?

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## [Emoji support? 🤨](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emoji-support/28052)

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**Author:** [@gex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gex)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emoji-support/28052 "2023-10-04T08:31:05Z")

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it was a little bit of a surprise that in 2023 i cannot use the full utf-8 character set to name my layers and folders. while it might sound childish to use emojis in a professional grade software but it really does help…

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## [Colored Items in Item Manager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colored-items-in-item-manager/28173)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colored-items-in-item-manager/28173 "2023-10-04T01:07:15Z")

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I am working with an imported STEP model. Some of the Items in the sidebar are red!! Does that mean something in Shapr? Did I miss how to control the color here? Seeing these colored items made me want to color code my o…

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## ["Painted Wood" Improvements Please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/painted-wood-improvements-please/28249)

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**Author:** [@eaglekatarina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eaglekatarina)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/painted-wood-improvements-please/28249 "2023-10-03T21:10:36Z")

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I’m so glad that we have such a variety of wood textures now! I do have an issue with Painted Wood. To us, painted wood is just a solid paint, wood texture is not seen (we manufacture chairs). What would be better is s…

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## [Shapr3D Compute Power](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-compute-power/28226)

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**Author:** [@whatthefilament](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whatthefilament)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-compute-power/28226 "2023-10-03T13:52:19Z")

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What are the most impactful specs when it comes to Shapr3D? If I wanted to have the best possible performance with the most complex files? Do max out GPU, CPU, RAM? Does core count make a significant difference over cloc…

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## [Measuring Distance between circle edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-distance-between-circle-edges/28242)

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**Author:** [@bhixon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bhixon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-distance-between-circle-edges/28242 "2023-10-03T07:02:49Z")

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HI All- New user just going through tutorials for a 2nd time, trying to get better at all this to use with a 3d printer. I took some measurements for some dimensions between what will be two circular cutouts of a bracke…

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## [Creating a 90 Degree tubular channel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-90-degree-tubular-channel/28243)

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**Author:** [@ChrisWilmshurst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChrisWilmshurst)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-90-degree-tubular-channel/28243 "2023-10-03T03:58:09Z")

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Hello all, I’m new to 3d modelling after acquiring a 3d printer and I’ve watched a few tutorials, but I’m having an incredibly hard time trying to figure out how to achieve a certain shape/result. Essentially I am tryi…

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## [fill the void](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-void/28236)

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**Author:** [@ESCO\_75](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ESCO_75)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-void/28236 "2023-10-02T23:14:26Z")

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Hi, I imported a dxf file. it’s a keyboard plate. I wanted to make a copy and fill in the cutouts to keep the shape to build the bottom of the board. I was able to make the copy but can’t seem to figure out how to fill …

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## [shapr3D to Twinmotion workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-twinmotion-workflow/25337)

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**Author:** [@mb25](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mb25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-twinmotion-workflow/25337 "2023-10-02T21:13:01Z")

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OBJ is the only mutual file format which is compatible with both shapr3D and twinmotion 2023. I have huge architectural projects in shapr3D, with multiple bodies which of course would have different materials applied to…

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## [\[iPad\] ability to rename project from inside the project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-ability-to-rename-project-from-inside-the-project/28235)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-ability-to-rename-project-from-inside-the-project/28235 "2023-10-02T18:42:50Z")

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apologies if this is already possible, but I can’t seem to find out how. I tried clicking on the project name and on the … menu Also, when editing the project name on the main library view, there is no indication that t…

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## [Difference in values between model and drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difference-in-values-between-model-and-drawing/28221)

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**Author:** [@Dmayfield18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmayfield18)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difference-in-values-between-model-and-drawing/28221 "2023-10-02T15:03:05Z")

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I’m modeling a part with an internal radius of 152.75mm or 305.5mm inner diameter. When I bring the part to the 2D drawing tool and try to add the inner diameter, the value changes to a smaller number. Value on the drawi…

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## [Spacing obejects equally on the body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacing-obejects-equally-on-the-body/28227)

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**Author:** [@cvolkers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cvolkers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacing-obejects-equally-on-the-body/28227 "2023-10-02T14:14:46Z")

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I am new to shapr3d. I want to create a honeycomb patter on the front of a computer bracket for heat disapation. I have done this but they do not all looke to be spaced exactly appart. I have used pattern to grow the ot…

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## [Importing into Unreal Engine 5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-into-unreal-engine-5/26147)

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**Author:** [@GMPrime](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GMPrime)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-into-unreal-engine-5/26147 "2023-10-01T16:32:56Z")

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I’ve just come across this program and found it pleasantly easy to adapt to. Yes I’ve run into some problems but who hasn’t. That said, I’m trying to figure out how I go about adding my own custom textures to parts of …

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## [Spacemouse Parametric Beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-parametric-beta/28198)

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**Author:** [@Juan13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juan13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-parametric-beta/28198 "2023-10-01T16:05:10Z")

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By using the Beta version Parametric, Spacemouse functions buttons are not working? Anybody get the same issues? Checked already system settings. MacOS

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## [Literally not a clue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/literally-not-a-clue/28183)

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**Author:** [@Lucas1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucas1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/literally-not-a-clue/28183 "2023-10-01T06:47:03Z")

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Edge seems to somehow be “detached”, don’t know why or when this occurred. Any advice on what’s going on here would be greatly appreciated, thanks

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## [Plane thru 3 Points - no snapping?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-thru-3-points-no-snapping/28218)

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**Author:** [@mschwerin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mschwerin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-thru-3-points-no-snapping/28218 "2023-10-01T06:20:08Z")

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I often need to establish planes for sketching at oblique angles to existing objects. Seems like Adding Plane thru 3 Points would be the easiest method. However, when I attempt to pinpoint the 3 points, the system does n…

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## [3d to 2d fabric patterns for Inflateable ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-2d-fabric-patterns-for-inflateable/28216)

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**Author:** [@petermancomau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/petermancomau)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-2d-fabric-patterns-for-inflateable/28216 "2023-10-01T06:18:56Z")

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Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong category… I couldn’t find one for community help… We are designing some Inflateable objects, and want to convert the 3d file to flat panels/fabric that can be sewn together to make the …

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## [Joints for Bodies or Assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints-for-bodies-or-assemblies/22574)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints-for-bodies-or-assemblies/22574 "2023-10-01T05:03:37Z")

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I’m wondering if there is any discussion of adding a Joint function to Shapr. The addition of the align tool, with multiple bodies as well, has me thinking that a Joint constraint could be applied to bodies and assembli…

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## [Fast way to select many faces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-way-to-select-many-faces/27799)

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**Author:** [@kwando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kwando)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-way-to-select-many-faces/27799 "2023-09-30T03:45:30Z")

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Is there a smarter way to select many faces on a sketch? In the below sketch I want to select all faces so I can extrude them and it is kinda tedious to click every face manually :slight\_smile:

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## [Sea Shell shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sea-shell-shape/16714)

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**Author:** [@SRM108](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SRM108)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sea-shell-shape/16714 "2023-09-29T15:40:50Z")

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Is there anyone to help me to create seashell shape in Shapr, please? The rectangle on front will not need. Thank you!

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## [Special shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-shape/28191)

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**Author:** [@Angel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Angel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/special-shape/28191 "2023-09-29T15:07:29Z")

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Hello everyone Let me introduce myself, I am Angel and this is the first time I am posting on the Community Forum. I have tried different methods, but I cannot draw this shape as attached picture. Would there be any o…

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## [Why aren’t body combination tools (like union) available when selecting multiple bodies?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-aren-t-body-combination-tools-like-union-available-when-selecting-multiple-bodies/28185)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-aren-t-body-combination-tools-like-union-available-when-selecting-multiple-bodies/28185 "2023-09-29T13:58:11Z")

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I can only find union through Tools \> Union when i have no bodies selected. Instinctually I feel like I should be able to choose the bodies first and then chose to union them?

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## [Offset rectangle shifting to right](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-rectangle-shifting-to-right/28164)

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**Author:** [@Wrightwells](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wrightwells)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-rectangle-shifting-to-right/28164 "2023-09-29T08:55:22Z")

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What setting am I missing Auto constraints are off Draw a rectangle 100mm x 100m in free space. More… Offset box by 20mm Draw rectangle on right side touching corner of offset box 20mm x 140mm Update width of new re…

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## [Text side difference](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-side-difference/28186)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-side-difference/28186 "2023-09-29T08:29:23Z")

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Morning, After the latest update, it seems that the text is on the different side. Normally when selecting a plane the text is directly readable. Is this correct ?

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## [Measuring spline based objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-spline-based-objects/28174)

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**Author:** [@Sjoel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sjoel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-spline-based-objects/28174 "2023-09-28T18:17:00Z")

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Hi, I am trying to figure out how I can include measurements to spline based sketches… I have attached some screen shots in order to show my problem… Is there any work around that even aloes me to specify these m…

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## [Need help for difficult shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-difficult-shape/19290)

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**Author:** [@Sjoel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sjoel)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-difficult-shape/19290 "2023-09-28T16:37:30Z")

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Hi, After my last topic ( help for organic shapes…) on which I received great help, here another one that keeps me awake at night… Please see image below and feel free to share your thoughts on how to solve this piece. …

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## [How to fix edge?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fix-edge/28171)

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**Author:** [@Lucas1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lucas1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-fix-edge/28171 "2023-09-28T12:59:07Z")

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Hiya, I’m brand new to CAD modelling (been using Maya for 4 years though) and am struggling with a particular issue on my first model, particularly I don’t know how to “fix” this issue with the edge any suggestions on …

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## [Import 3D scan with textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-3d-scan-with-textures/28170)

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**Author:** [@tonty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tonty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-3d-scan-with-textures/28170 "2023-09-28T12:58:50Z")

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I’ve seen this question asked a few times here before, but thought it would be worth resurrecting it as it’s been a while. I want to take a 3D scan of an object and then import it into Shapr3D and add a shape around it.…

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