# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=13

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## [How can i create a ribbed surface on a rounded object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-ribbed-surface-on-a-rounded-object/40482)

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**Author:** [@Thunderpal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thunderpal)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-ribbed-surface-on-a-rounded-object/40482 "2026-03-15T06:28:08Z")

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Hi Together, I’m quite new to Shapr3D and have some problems for creating surfaces to objects. I’d like to make such a ribbed surface but all my tries failed: I tried making a projection of a sketch to the surface …

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## [Opacity slider on 3d models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opacity-slider-on-3d-models/36229)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opacity-slider-on-3d-models/36229 "2026-03-14T23:42:53Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Show models in-between other models. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Possibly with opacity change it could enable you to select Sketches a…

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## [Need to disable cloud sync!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-disable-cloud-sync/40364)

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**Author:** [@zach](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zach)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-disable-cloud-sync/40364 "2026-03-14T09:20:30Z")

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I haven’t used S3D for awhile but in the old version I explicitly turned off cloud sync. Now with the latest update on macOS: S3D Version 26.10.0 (10376), it restarted sync automatically without my permission. And to mak…

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## [How to streamline repetitive actions on import of DWG file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-streamline-repetitive-actions-on-import-of-dwg-file/40475)

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**Author:** [@garynunncreative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/garynunncreative)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-streamline-repetitive-actions-on-import-of-dwg-file/40475 "2026-03-13T06:33:46Z")

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I have a product that I created that has areas of personalization.. The product is oriented standing up in the Shapr3D file when I import the new set of personalizations, I need to immediately rotate it 90 degrees, so …

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## [Shapr3D is losing its unique value: direct, iterative prototyping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-is-losing-its-unique-value-direct-iterative-prototyping/40173)

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**Author:** [@Adarra](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adarra)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-is-losing-its-unique-value-direct-iterative-prototyping/40173 "2026-03-11T16:12:10Z")

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Hi Shapr3D team, I’m posting this because the shift towards History/parametric behavior has actively broken the exact reason I chose Shapr3D in the first place. I’m not a CAD engineer. I’m a maker/prototyper. Shapr3D us…

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## [Constraints menu is not found](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-menu-is-not-found/40473)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-menu-is-not-found/40473 "2026-03-10T21:30:11Z")

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Using iPad 11pro. Latest OS - 26.3.1 I am unable to get the constraints menu to appear. This is a new development today. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Feature Request: Allow selecting entire sketch (rather than faces) for Wrap & Emboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-allow-selecting-entire-sketch-rather-than-faces-for-wrap-emboss/40471)

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**Author:** [@chaddugas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chaddugas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-allow-selecting-entire-sketch-rather-than-faces-for-wrap-emboss/40471 "2026-03-10T20:05:52Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When you use the new Wrap & Emboss tool to project sketch faces around a body, if the sketch is generated from a pattern, and the number of faces change post wrap, the wrap does…

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## [My account has been deleted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-account-has-been-deleted/40469)

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**Author:** [@EricTsang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EricTsang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-account-has-been-deleted/40469 "2026-03-10T18:53:24Z")

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My account has been deleted I didn’t proactively delete my account, my design data is gone, I’m so anxious

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## [Why can I not loft between these two faces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-loft-between-these-two-faces/40429)

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**Author:** [@mattbothell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattbothell)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-loft-between-these-two-faces/40429 "2026-03-10T06:49:28Z")

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I am trying to create a section of a box that widens at the top and is tapered in to the rest of the shape of the box. I thought that the loft tool would be perfect for this, but when I try to loft between the two faces …

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## [How to make bracket adjustable?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-bracket-adjustable/40464)

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**Author:** [@Havarv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Havarv)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-bracket-adjustable/40464 "2026-03-10T06:42:43Z")

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Hi, I’m new to this software and CAD in general. Im working on a bracket model for a motorcycle part, and I have some questions that I hope someone might be able to help me with. I need to make this part adjustable, I…

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## [Verbinden von Vierkant Rohren in verschiedene Winkel?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/verbinden-von-vierkant-rohren-in-verschiedene-winkel/40463)

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**Author:** [@Tim-1980](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tim-1980)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/verbinden-von-vierkant-rohren-in-verschiedene-winkel/40463 "2026-03-09T17:12:36Z")

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Hallo, bin ganz neu in dem Thema und versuche eine Zeichnung für einen Speziellen Tisch mit Vierkant-Rohre 50x50x4 mm Breite x Höhe x Materialstärke zu erstellen. Die ersten Rohre hab ich erfolgreich gezeichnet jetzt h…

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## [Integrated Updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/integrated-updates/40467)

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**Author:** [@Adaptitude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adaptitude)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/integrated-updates/40467 "2026-03-09T16:36:14Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Integrated updates in the software will solve the need to download large files that clog up your downloads folder and hog your machine storage space. Expected outcomes from thi…

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## [Folder View not showing when last closed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-view-not-showing-when-last-closed/40439)

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**Author:** [@mikemoy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikemoy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folder-view-not-showing-when-last-closed/40439 "2026-03-09T12:49:47Z")

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I don’t even know what to call it really. When you open the program, your shown your recent projects with a image of them. It should show the last view when you quit. It used to do that but mine is no longer doing t…

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## [My shapr3D does not sync my work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr3d-does-not-sync-my-work/40459)

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**Author:** [@GodGnidoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GodGnidoc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr3d-does-not-sync-my-work/40459 "2026-03-09T09:18:28Z")

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Dear shapr3D team and community: My Shapr3D does not sync my work between iPad and Win11. There is no any sign or button about the sync function on any interface. Am I missing some thing I should have done ? I’ve star…

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## [Feature Request: Import .svg Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-import-svg-files/9546)

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**Author:** [@ThirtyFive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThirtyFive)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-import-svg-files/9546 "2026-03-09T07:39:25Z")

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Being able to create a 2D concept in my favorite vector software, then port it into Shapr3D to add the third dimension would make the creative process so much easier for me. If I could import the .svg onto or as a sketch…

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## [Direct incorporation of AI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-incorporation-of-ai/40462)

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**Author:** [@Arbuthnott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arbuthnott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-incorporation-of-ai/40462 "2026-03-08T10:37:58Z")

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This represents a transformational opportunity rather than solving any single specific problem Providing access for ChatGPT, and/or other AIs, offers the opportunity to dramatically reshape the capabilities of Shapr3D …

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## [Incorporating and editing mesh bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incorporating-and-editing-mesh-bodies/40460)

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**Author:** [@Arbuthnott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arbuthnott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/incorporating-and-editing-mesh-bodies/40460 "2026-03-08T10:12:21Z")

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Make mesh bodies, for example from scans or from 3rd party supplied objects, editable and consistently able to integrate Mesh bodies represent an important volume of pre-existent design activity. These can already be ha…

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## [How to make this pattern wrap around the object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-pattern-wrap-around-the-object/40442)

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**Author:** [@peternguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternguyen)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-pattern-wrap-around-the-object/40442 "2026-03-07T22:04:21Z")

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Hi Shapr Community, I am wondering how to get this pattern wrapped around a tapered object? I can’t seem to project it or split the object to get the result I want. I’m currently making a beach bucket with a castle desi…

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## [Mixed values in formulas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mixed-values-in-formulas/40458)

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**Author:** [@B3nn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B3nn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mixed-values-in-formulas/40458 "2026-03-07T20:09:45Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: The ability for more complex formulas. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: for desig…

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## [Edge Loop Selection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/29640)

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**Author:** [@BenShapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenShapr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/29640 "2026-03-07T09:44:33Z")

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I can’t find a way to select an entire Edge-Loop. Instead, I need to select every single edge manually. How to perform an Edge-Loop Selection? Thx a bunch for any help!

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## [Limited plan - some input on visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/limited-plan-some-input-on-visualization/40456)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/limited-plan-some-input-on-visualization/40456 "2026-03-07T08:14:23Z")

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i really adore this program, its so efficient and feels like apple made it.. nice work. i really appreciate there being a free tier, i am having a brilliant time not being pressured by a monthly payment while i learn the…

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## [History - deleting sketches improvement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-deleting-sketches-improvement/40455)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-deleting-sketches-improvement/40455 "2026-03-07T07:35:08Z")

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lets say you merge history and choose “keep sketches”, then later merge again and choose delete sketches. current behavior seems to delete every sketch in the file, including ones from earlier merges that were kept. it …

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## [History - deleting sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-deleting-sketches/40444)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-deleting-sketches/40444 "2026-03-07T06:18:03Z")

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hi, i just realized you can merge history and unlink sketches.. pretty sweet. anyways, there are some sketches that i’d like to keep around so i checked ‘Keep Sketches’ before merging. i figured that merging in the futur…

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## [Decals/Graphic inserts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decals-graphic-inserts/40453)

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**Author:** [@RJscott87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RJscott87)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decals-graphic-inserts/40453 "2026-03-06T10:06:01Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Ability to import graphics like a poster or picture for a wall, or faces of playing cards, and have them work in the 3d…

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## [Double clicking expanded history entry should collapse it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-clicking-expanded-history-entry-should-collapse-it/40103)

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**Author:** [@zsoltvaradi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zsoltvaradi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-clicking-expanded-history-entry-should-collapse-it/40103 "2026-03-06T08:31:03Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: History entries are displayed collapsed by default. Double left clicking (or clicking the arrow pointing to the right on the right side) on their name expands them so that their…

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## [Feature Request: Turntable View & Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-turntable-view-export/40452)

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**Author:** [@RJscott87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RJscott87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-turntable-view-export/40452 "2026-03-06T07:28:36Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Unable to create a simple turntable animation for presentations and media. Brief description of the outcomes that you …

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## [A question about the wrapping projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-question-about-the-wrapping-projection/40449)

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**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-question-about-the-wrapping-projection/40449 "2026-03-05T20:55:45Z")

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First, love the new wrap and emboss tool, a very welcome addition! However, I’m not quite sure I understand how the wrapping projection is done. Here just wrapping some text around a cylinder: As you can see, the…

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## [Bodies, projected line oddness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-projected-line-oddness/40448)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-projected-line-oddness/40448 "2026-03-05T17:16:15Z")

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In my mind, I am seeing a disassociation of parts, of a body, when I expect a body to be one whole thing and be manipulated as a whole, not in parts. Is this a limitation of Parasolid? Feature or flaw? For example wh…

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## [How do I create a curved, upward-sweeping edge on a petal-shaped tray?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-curved-upward-sweeping-edge-on-a-petal-shaped-tray/40446)

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**Author:** [@bmeunier](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bmeunier)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-curved-upward-sweeping-edge-on-a-petal-shaped-tray/40446 "2026-03-05T16:22:24Z")

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Hi everyone! :waving\_hand: I’m trying to model a lotus-flower-shaped tray (see reference image below) and I’m stuck on one specific detail — the curved, upward-sweeping edge on each petal section. The best way I can…

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## [How to widen this object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-widen-this-object/40438)

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**Author:** [@wandernat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wandernat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-widen-this-object/40438 "2026-03-04T18:36:49Z")

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I made a simple box with a sliding lid. The lid is too loose. I would like to widen it by 0.2mm. I’m using the Mac desktop app not the iPad app. When I click on the side I want to widen (in the picture below, area shade…

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