# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=145

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## [I cant see my items on screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-see-my-items-on-screen/26035)

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**Author:** [@rinarina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rinarina)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-see-my-items-on-screen/26035 "2023-05-28T15:38:55Z")

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Hello!! im looking for help for my friend and i found this forum so i hope maybe someone Here will know what to do. The problem is that the whole work disappeared, the items are still showing that they exist but she cann…

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## [Bending sheets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-sheets/26011)

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**Author:** [@SiDaWelding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SiDaWelding)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-sheets/26011 "2023-05-28T10:18:29Z")

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Hello, I want to bend sheet metal into tubs. how do i draw this via the program. i need to process the 3d drawing. I would then like to send the drawing to the company so that they can produce it. thanks in advance for…

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## [Pattern on an oval. ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-on-an-oval/26027)

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**Author:** [@BromoGT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BromoGT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-on-an-oval/26027 "2023-05-27T17:18:29Z")

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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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## [Option to turn off section hatching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-turn-off-section-hatching/26005)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-turn-off-section-hatching/26005 "2023-05-26T08:59:23Z")

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Hi, Good to see the 2D drawings making progress. One thing I would like to add to the wish list is the ability to turn off the hatching in sections. As I use the drawings as a background to add my own lines, hatches an…

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## [Help with making a complex shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-making-a-complex-shape/26002)

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**Author:** [@PatrickB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PatrickB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-making-a-complex-shape/26002 "2023-05-26T05:32:14Z")

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Hi, I’m a bit of a noob on shapr but is there a way I can remove a conical shape from an object ? I’ve got a cube modelled in but it needs a cone shape indent in the base if that makes sense. Any help would be great !

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## [Drawing break for long objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-break-for-long-objects/25967)

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**Author:** [@BD45](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BD45)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-break-for-long-objects/25967 "2023-05-25T06:30:48Z")

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2D drawing is fantastic and very close to what we need, just wondering if the following is possible before we continue through to the paid version. We have long objects which are often 30m long. When converting our 3d m…

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## [New UI Beta Access](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ui-beta-access/25976)

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**Author:** [@whatthefilament](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whatthefilament)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-ui-beta-access/25976 "2023-05-24T18:47:34Z")

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Do you plan on launching a Beta Access for the new version of Shapr3D? I saw the sectional view feature on one of the announcement screenshots and am super excited about that!

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## [Ability to import materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-import-materials/25970)

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**Author:** [@Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Plane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-import-materials/25970 "2023-05-24T12:44:10Z")

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Hi will you be bringing the ability to import materials from other render sources, this would allow better wood effect materials than is currently available on here. Or will you be improving the library of wood?

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## [Auto rotate for model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-rotate-for-model/25968)

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**Author:** [@Thedon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thedon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-rotate-for-model/25968 "2023-05-24T06:45:57Z")

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Hi, is it possible to add a feature that auto rotates a model in image or visualization mode Like this

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## [Never ask for anything](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/never-ask-for-anything/25936)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/never-ask-for-anything/25936 "2023-05-24T06:34:34Z")

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It’s look better just use the app in iOS environment instead initiate innovation. All my visualize effects lost. In attach glance before and brutal after update with the same material and background. Someone even edit th…

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## [Tab behavior while editing ellipses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tab-behavior-while-editing-ellipses/25966)

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**Author:** [@rpomeroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpomeroy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 2:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tab-behavior-while-editing-ellipses/25966 "2023-05-24T02:50:39Z")

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\[On an iPad Pro with 16.5\] It’s a minor usability issue - but I noticed that if I drag an ellipse and I hit the tab key repeatedly cycle between the two axis’ radius editing fields. But as soon as I edit one of the axis…

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## [Lock object to home coordinates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-object-to-home-coordinates/25957)

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**Author:** [@whatthefilament](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whatthefilament)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lock-object-to-home-coordinates/25957 "2023-05-23T05:25:18Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: After having moved/manipulated an object’s body, I often find myself struggling wanting to create new sketches and have…

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## [need help with design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-design/25956)

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**Author:** [@l93camaroz28l](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/l93camaroz28l)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-design/25956 "2023-05-23T05:25:03Z")

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so somehow my top sketches got deleted and my A sketch didnt get cut/modified with the rest of the design. im trying to take the sketch and make the inlay for my design. its going to be a led name box for my son. also si…

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## [Delete projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-projects/5230)

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**Author:** [@lmcgann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lmcgann)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-projects/5230 "2023-05-22T13:55:21Z")

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Hello How do I delete projects from my iPad. Thanks

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## [2D Drawing Dimension Formatting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-dimension-formatting/11966)

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**Author:** [@uber.geek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/uber.geek)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-dimension-formatting/11966 "2023-05-22T11:07:24Z")

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Exporting a 2D Drawing on the iPad, using mm as the unit. I am finding that fractional units are being displayed with a comma, instead of a decimal point. I can’t seem to find a setting, to allow me to change this. It ha…

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## [Work Flow For History Tree Like Editing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-flow-for-history-tree-like-editing/25938)

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**Author:** [@mailseckelman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mailseckelman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-flow-for-history-tree-like-editing/25938 "2023-05-21T19:42:57Z")

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Can someone please help with sharing their workflow of how to rapidly edit and make small or minor changes to existing models? I’d like to be able to copy a model and then edit the sketch for it to then update on the mo…

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## [Switching faces of a 3D design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switching-faces-of-a-3d-design/25928)

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**Author:** [@Liam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Liam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switching-faces-of-a-3d-design/25928 "2023-05-21T05:52:23Z")

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Hi all, new Shapr3D user, I am currently trying it, and amazed by how intuitive it looks. As a beginner I made some kind of mistake on my first design, so that what should be the top is actually the bottom in Shapr3D. T…

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## [Ya know, this is SO  difficult.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ya-know-this-is-so-difficult/25931)

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**Author:** [@Ricco60](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ricco60)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ya-know-this-is-so-difficult/25931 "2023-05-21T05:38:30Z")

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I paid for the first month. I imported a STL file. I need to manipulate the model so I can make changes, namely, I need to select a corner and move it freely, to be able to examine it—not go through multiple steps to m…

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## [Where are the program files located](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-the-program-files-located/24312)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-the-program-files-located/24312 "2023-05-21T04:54:03Z")

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I have a new PC (Dell Precision) and would like to tell Dell Optimizer to provide maximum resources to Shapr3D. However I am unable to locate the Shapr3D executable. Could you please tell me where the program files are l…

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## [Studio environment could be more different natural options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/studio-environment-could-be-more-different-natural-options/25915)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/studio-environment-could-be-more-different-natural-options/25915 "2023-05-20T05:10:58Z")

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The camera background reflection on the object can be more than just a black and white studio, for example a wooden interior and/or green garden.

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## [Switching shape type with keyboard modifier](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switching-shape-type-with-keyboard-modifier/25913)

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**Author:** [@MineWorks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MineWorks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switching-shape-type-with-keyboard-modifier/25913 "2023-05-19T23:46:18Z")

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Shapr3D has various methods to change from making a rectangle from the center, corner, or three-points, it would helpful and faster if changing the various types could be done with modifier keys, like in Adobe Illustrato…

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## [Any possibilities to hide annoying line on 3d ?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-possibilities-to-hide-annoying-line-on-3d/25868)

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**Author:** [@siddiqOMar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siddiqOMar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-possibilities-to-hide-annoying-line-on-3d/25868 "2023-05-19T14:37:43Z")

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i have attached 3d for your references. the black line on 3d objects sometimes confusion which is front or back. always 3d objects in xray mode. is there any possibilities to hide black lines.?

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## [The sketch or filling face can't be extruded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-sketch-or-filling-face-cant-be-extruded/25907)

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**Author:** [@ghesp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ghesp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-sketch-or-filling-face-cant-be-extruded/25907 "2023-05-19T11:54:56Z")

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I’m fairly new to Shapr, however have used CAD programs before, although I’m a little lost on this one. I’ve imported an DXG from Illustrator, and most of my faces will extrude. This one however (and a few others) simp…

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## [3d Printing failure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-failure/25897)

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**Author:** [@Dave2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dave2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-failure/25897 "2023-05-19T05:38:31Z")

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Hello, I have a question. If I put a case with a wall thickness of 0.4 mm in the spot and then export it as an STL file and import it into a slicing program, I have a problem because the object cannot be printed complet…

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## [Can we have a special category for architecture?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-have-a-special-category-for-architecture/25882)

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**Author:** [@Boon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-have-a-special-category-for-architecture/25882 "2023-05-19T05:23:49Z")

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Whils Shap3D is a very powerful CAD program, it wasn’t developed just for Architectural CAD, but initially and perhaps even now for engineering purposes. Can we have a special category for architecture so that some of th…

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## [Consideration of high aspect ratio objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/consideration-of-high-aspect-ratio-objects/25870)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/consideration-of-high-aspect-ratio-objects/25870 "2023-05-18T20:31:34Z")

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This is a general request, but I will also give specific examples. Often, in CAD programs, the demonstration object is something like a pump flange - a low-aspect ratio object that can be easily manipulated and still fi…

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## [Mirroring doesn't work after a while](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-doesnt-work-after-a-while/25889)

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**Author:** [@Melir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Melir)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-doesnt-work-after-a-while/25889 "2023-05-18T11:54:46Z")

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Hello, I am trying to do a multiple copies of a single piece by mirroring it multiple times and at the beginning it works fine, so I did around 10-15 copies of the object I wanted but then the function just stops working…

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## [3d Printing failures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-failures/25883)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing-failures/25883 "2023-05-18T11:37:45Z")

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So im not 100% sure this issue is with the Shapr but I’m having what looks like a software issue? I have exported a file in STL & 3MF to Chitu, files look good and I go to print but it then slices a part out and sticks …

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## [2d detail](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-detail/15078)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-detail/15078 "2023-05-18T07:52:01Z")

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When will the Detail function be launched?

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## [Cannot extrude from my sketch, error and then also crashes a lot of the time.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-from-my-sketch-error-and-then-also-crashes-a-lot-of-the-time/25878)

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**Author:** [@jessicajean](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jessicajean)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-from-my-sketch-error-and-then-also-crashes-a-lot-of-the-time/25878 "2023-05-18T07:03:28Z")

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Hello, I have recently run into a problem when I try to extrude from my imported sketches. I’m using a dwg file made in illustrator. Every time I try to extrude it says “the face or sketch filling cannot be extruded”. H…

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