# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=139

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## [How to color text seperate to body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-color-text-seperate-to-body/26701)

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**Author:** [@IDC-ODT55](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IDC-ODT55)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-color-text-seperate-to-body/26701 "2023-07-14T11:50:35Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Single Body Export as ZIP fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/single-body-export-as-zip-fails/26748)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/single-body-export-as-zip-fails/26748 "2023-07-14T07:59:56Z")

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On Windows 11, when I export with the option “Save each 1st level item separately” the .ZIP file that’s created is not able to be opened. Windows states they’re ‘invalid’ I’m in the process of backing up designs and it’s…

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## [A Hotkey for Mirror](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-hotkey-for-mirror/26747)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-hotkey-for-mirror/26747 "2023-07-14T03:22:57Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Not having to click 3 buttons to mirror a piece of a sketch. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from th…

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## [Option for recorded camera views?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-for-recorded-camera-views/26743)

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**Author:** [@Choopie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Choopie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-for-recorded-camera-views/26743 "2023-07-13T20:47:27Z")

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I would kill for a feature where I can select my object, then either manually or use preset options to create a smooth, controlled camera movement – so I can screen record and show off my models in a really attractive wa…

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## [Newbie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739)

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**Author:** [@Cookie1987](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cookie1987)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie/26739 "2023-07-13T19:10:09Z")

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Hey everyone , I’m currently using fusion 360 and thinking of getting an iPad Pro and using shapr instead . I make signs as a side gig. I’m looking to see if anyone uses a iPad/tablet for drawing. I use dxf and svg to s…

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## [Optimised design paradigm by starting with solids](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/optimised-design-paradigm-by-starting-with-solids/26741)

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**Author:** [@XYZED](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XYZED)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/optimised-design-paradigm-by-starting-with-solids/26741 "2023-07-13T18:18:58Z")

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Spent years with AutoCAD. Rather thrilled to see Shapr3D in use on the iPad, looks fun and easy to use. After learning about Parametric History based design coming to Shapr3D, decided to learn about about it with some …

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## [Pierce Relation for lofting. snapping spline guide curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pierce-relation-for-lofting-snapping-spline-guide-curves/26735)

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**Author:** [@XYZED](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XYZED)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pierce-relation-for-lofting-snapping-spline-guide-curves/26735 "2023-07-13T18:18:24Z")

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Any plans for a Solidworks ‘Pierce Relation’ function, it’s useful in Lofting to snap spline points for guide curves

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## [When projecting, is it possible to create a separate body of the projection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-projecting-is-it-possible-to-create-a-separate-body-of-the-projection/26730)

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**Author:** [@Dysaniaprops](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dysaniaprops)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-projecting-is-it-possible-to-create-a-separate-body-of-the-projection/26730 "2023-07-13T16:25:51Z")

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Hello! I’m using Shapr3D on an iPad Air. Something that has been an issue for me, several times, is that when projecting a shape into a body, and extruding said shape , it doesn’t create its own body, as it just becomes …

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## [Autodesk sharks acquiring Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autodesk-sharks-acquiring-shapr3d/26733)

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**Author:** [@XYZED](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XYZED)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autodesk-sharks-acquiring-shapr3d/26733 "2023-07-13T15:10:55Z")

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For the sake users and for the sake of industries, please resist any Autodesk acquisition. They will surely come sniffing around when Shapr3D is seen to have market share value, the risk is Shapr3D being bought, put on l…

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## [Suppress Startup Tutorials?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suppress-startup-tutorials/18721)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suppress-startup-tutorials/18721 "2023-07-13T07:32:36Z")

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Hi, I am sooOOOOoOOOooo frustrated that each time I launch the app on my iPad I am FORCED through the startup tutorials? How can I shut these off? Arrrgggghhhh in Columbus

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## [Sweep 2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-2/26711)

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**Author:** [@nghoiii](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nghoiii)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-2/26711 "2023-07-13T06:20:33Z")

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pls add the Sweep2 feature or adjustable Loft function I cant use shapr3d to make some basic shape which has curves，in other 3d app its a very common function. Etc. I hope we can have the Cap function for making the…

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## [Boat hull design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boat-hull-design/26700)

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**Author:** [@johnnydfred](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnnydfred)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boat-hull-design/26700 "2023-07-11T16:25:20Z")

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I’m interested in approaches to boat design in Shapr3D, insofar as the best ways to approach hull/skin design, and then creation of construction bulkheads - cross-section bodies of some designed thickness within a shelle…

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## [Fabric & Cloth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fabric-cloth/26705)

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**Author:** [@lonchbox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lonchbox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fabric-cloth/26705 "2023-07-11T16:18:12Z")

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I would like to design a Bagback but can´t find an easy way to create a cloth and handle the thickness of the fabric. Thanks for any help.

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## [3D conical connection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-conical-connection/26704)

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**Author:** [@Joseph001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joseph001)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-conical-connection/26704 "2023-07-11T13:38:04Z")

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I want to draw a conical thread connection as used in drill pipe. I used the revolve tool to create the thread but it only works around a cylinder. I want to match it to a cone.

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## [How do I align a spherical body to the center of another body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-a-spherical-body-to-the-center-of-another-body/26684)

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**Author:** [@bcardarella](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bcardarella)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-a-spherical-body-to-the-center-of-another-body/26684 "2023-07-11T04:58:38Z")

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I have a sphere that I want to move to the center of the tip a rod that I’ve designed. However, using the Align tool doesn’t seem to work with spheres as it wants an edge. I tried adding an axis to the sphere but that d…

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## [How to align the corner of a plane with the cnr of a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-corner-of-a-plane-with-the-cnr-of-a-body/26668)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-the-corner-of-a-plane-with-the-cnr-of-a-body/26668 "2023-07-09T19:22:54Z")

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I have a body, and a sketch, and need to align the corner of the sketch with the corner of the body (it will be a leg, with precisely positioned holes. Once positioned, I can extrude the leg. Or\< I can extrude the leg…

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## [Crash Bug in Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-bug-in-visualization/26652)

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**Author:** [@SeanO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SeanO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-bug-in-visualization/26652 "2023-07-09T15:13:18Z")

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My Setup: macOS 13.4.1 on MacBook Air M2, 2022 | 3dConnexion Wireless Spacemouse (10.8.1) Bringing up any model in modeling mode and the spacemouse works flawlessly. Smooth movements, no issues. Selecting visualization …

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## [Add hole in body with no flat surfaces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-hole-in-body-with-no-flat-surfaces/26659)

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**Author:** [@Amusedspider33](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amusedspider33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-hole-in-body-with-no-flat-surfaces/26659 "2023-07-09T06:13:15Z")

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How do I add a 4mm hole for a keyring in the top of this Suzuki logo? I am a beginner and have tried everything I can think of. Do you have any solutions? File: Microsoft OneDrive - Access files anywhere. Create docs w…

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## [How to align 2d sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-2d-sketches/26646)

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**Author:** [@bcardarella](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bcardarella)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-2d-sketches/26646 "2023-07-08T23:33:24Z")

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I have a basic sketch plane that I drew two rectangles on. I’d like the smaller rectangle to be aligned on the center of one edge of the larger rectangle. The larger rectangle is 6.35mm to relying on the grid snapping wo…

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## [Lofting problem with hollow objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-with-hollow-objects/26562)

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**Author:** [@beiriannydd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/beiriannydd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-problem-with-hollow-objects/26562 "2023-07-07T16:51:32Z")

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I solved my problem, but it felt unsatisfying compared to eg. extrude tool. My goal was to create a square extrusion which can nest with itself. I wanted the walls of my object to be a fairly consistent 1.2mm, I didn’t…

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## [App crash in Visualization Mode with 3DConnexion Space Mouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-in-visualization-mode-with-3dconnexion-space-mouse/26619)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash-in-visualization-mode-with-3dconnexion-space-mouse/26619 "2023-07-07T15:15:26Z")

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Hey there! Out of a sudden on all my designs the app crashes when try to use my 3DConnexion Space Mouse in Visualization mode. In 3D Modeling mode it works absolutely normal. But switching to Visualization and just tipp…

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## [Free plan doesn't allow creation of new project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-plan-doesnt-allow-creation-of-new-project/26631)

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**Author:** [@Amusedspider33](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amusedspider33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-plan-doesnt-allow-creation-of-new-project/26631 "2023-07-07T11:20:45Z")

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I use the free plan of Shapr3D. On my mac, everything worked fine and the free plan offered all the funtionality I needed. Now I switched to Windows. After logging in, creating a new project always shows me the window t…

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## [Left Handed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed/26616)

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**Author:** [@southish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/southish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed/26616 "2023-07-07T07:55:41Z")

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Is there not a way to move the menus to the right hand side on the PC version?

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## [Where is the COLOR tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-color-tool/26639)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-color-tool/26639 "2023-07-07T07:06:36Z")

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Hi, I don’t seem to be able to find the COLOR tool. An online tutorial says to select the surface, then click on the color tool. I don’t have a color tool. Cheers

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## [How to extend a hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-a-hole/26617)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extend-a-hole/26617 "2023-07-07T06:54:19Z")

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Hi folks. I have created a part with a number of holes in it. This part aligns with another, and I wish to extend the holes through the second part. Any idea how to do this?

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## [Chamfer limit finder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-limit-finder/26630)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-limit-finder/26630 "2023-07-06T20:02:54Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Ease creating chamfer. By for example; an option under the pop-up corners/continue settings ‘push to limit’? Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feat…

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## [2d drawing scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scaling/26625)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-scaling/26625 "2023-07-06T13:55:44Z")

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How do I scale a 2d drawing if the model is of 40 mm height or smaller than that? The problem is even after making the scale 1:1 the 2d drawing looks small ! I have attached an image for reference.

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## [Export failed, failed to create file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-failed-to-create-file/26583)

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**Author:** [@Fisc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fisc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-failed-to-create-file/26583 "2023-07-06T13:27:16Z")

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Hi all! Thanks in advance for any help. I started only yesterday with Shapr3d (I used other 3d modelling tools until now), but I can’t quite understand why, when I’m trying to export in .stl, I have this error message:…

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## [Future improvements - upcoming road,map](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-improvements-upcoming-road-map/14329)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-improvements-upcoming-road-map/14329 "2023-07-06T11:53:20Z")

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Hello been using Shapr3D for a while, love it so much for most things, but this weekend decided to stop my subscription mainly due to still a lot of missing features and bugs that have remained for years. Reported most o…

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## [Convert line to spline; convert Fit line to Control; Convert Control line to Fit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-line-to-spline-convert-fit-line-to-control-convert-control-line-to-fit/26601)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convert-line-to-spline-convert-fit-line-to-control-convert-control-line-to-fit/26601 "2023-07-05T18:23:52Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Converting lines to splines and fit lines to control lines ( and vice verse) will greatly increase sketch drawing ease at the artistic level, reduce frustration and save time. S…

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