# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=147

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## [Import and export selected bodies only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-export-selected-bodies-only/5167)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-export-selected-bodies-only/5167 "2023-05-10T02:40:08Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to export/import a few select bodies from a design, and so far all of the bodies are being saved when importing/exporting. Is it possible to import/export only the highlighted bodies and drawings? (I’ve b…

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## [Two tubes joined by taper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-tubes-joined-by-taper/25712)

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**Author:** [@Donnercruz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Donnercruz)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-tubes-joined-by-taper/25712 "2023-05-09T21:48:51Z")

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I’m trying to make a tapered dust collection port for my wood shop, 3d printing. The two pieces I’m trying to connect at different diameters. I’ve created the two tubes at the right diameter for each. How do I smoothly …

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## [Auto ORIENTATION in visualization - alignment of wood grain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-in-visualization-alignment-of-wood-grain/25717)

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**Author:** [@Steve566074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve566074)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-in-visualization-alignment-of-wood-grain/25717 "2023-05-09T20:47:53Z")

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Very please to see the new feature in the visualization. However (unless I am missing something), it does not work well with wood grain. I did put forward a suggestion to allow the ability to select the direction some mo…

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## [Scetch around importet object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scetch-around-importet-object/25723)

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**Author:** [@Camcam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Camcam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scetch-around-importet-object/25723 "2023-05-09T04:54:01Z")

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Hi, I imoprted an object (stl file) and wanted to sketch the base of the body to make some improvements. Is there a tool or a trick that allows to scetch the body by following the border easily?

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## [Please, I want to lock the item while I done a part of my works.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-i-want-to-lock-the-item-while-i-done-a-part-of-my-works/25722)

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**Author:** [@Kam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-i-want-to-lock-the-item-while-i-done-a-part-of-my-works/25722 "2023-05-09T04:53:48Z")

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Thanks for the wonderful 3d building application for people. Really amazing and convenient workflow that spent me only 30 mins getting used to it. One pity thing is… Would it possible for me to suggest a function on nex…

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## [Spline around curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-around-curve/25659)

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**Author:** [@bigwix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bigwix)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-around-curve/25659 "2023-05-08T21:30:01Z")

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I’m sweeping a ramp shape around a curve, but Im having trouble figuring out how to sweep the last leg of my form. I need / want to have it follow a spline sort of down to a surface but at the same time it needs to foll…

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## [Import multi step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multi-step-files/25716)

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**Author:** [@markus.havrda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markus.havrda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multi-step-files/25716 "2023-05-08T20:32:15Z")

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Hello all, is it possible to upload multiple step files to a design at the same time? Or do you have to upload each file individually. This function would be very helpful for assemblies.

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## [Calculate the weight, surface area and volume of an Object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-weight-surface-area-and-volume-of-an-object/25705)

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**Author:** [@Noah](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Noah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-weight-surface-area-and-volume-of-an-object/25705 "2023-05-08T12:49:58Z")

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It would be nice to add an tool that can calculate the weight of an object.

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## [Image reference in viewport?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152)

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**Author:** [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152 "2023-05-08T12:35:33Z")

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Hi, Just testing this awesome software. I am just wondering if it is possible to import blueprint or image references into the viewport so designer would be able to draw his exact shape or model from specific reference. …

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## [Getting error when trying to apply a chamfer to an edge for a snap fit case lid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-error-when-trying-to-apply-a-chamfer-to-an-edge-for-a-snap-fit-case-lid/25682)

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**Author:** [@lonedevel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lonedevel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-error-when-trying-to-apply-a-chamfer-to-an-edge-for-a-snap-fit-case-lid/25682 "2023-05-08T11:18:49Z")

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I’m creating a simple model for a 3d printed snap fit case that has a triangular prism shape on the case body and a corresponding triangular prism cut out on the lid portion. When I try to apply a chamfer to the bottom…

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## [Trouble after Shapr3D update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-after-shapr3d-update/25703)

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**Author:** [@riba](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/riba)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-after-shapr3d-update/25703 "2023-05-08T10:50:05Z")

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Hello, unfortunately I have some trouble with the latest Shapr3D update. I am using the pro version on my iPad and on my Windows PC. On my iPad it works fine, but when I start Shapr3D on my PC it opens for a couple of s…

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## [text, making rounded like neon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-making-rounded-like-neon/25701)

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**Author:** [@murat-arkan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/murat-arkan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-making-rounded-like-neon/25701 "2023-05-08T09:37:35Z")

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hello evryone can somebody teachme how to use sweep tool other tops making neonsign looks letter like this in pictures https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Pro version on 2 devices?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-on-2-devices/25699)

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**Author:** [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-on-2-devices/25699 "2023-05-08T09:09:49Z")

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Guys I have a question regarding to the reassignable seats. I´d like to purchase the pro version, that I´d use on my main workstation. But I am also thinking about buying surface 9, so I´d able to make models when I am…

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## [Simple body with two extrusions and a scaled top face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-body-with-two-extrusions-and-a-scaled-top-face/25654)

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**Author:** [@IXI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IXI)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-body-with-two-extrusions-and-a-scaled-top-face/25654 "2023-05-08T08:48:03Z")

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how can i create this simple body? I tried to extrude the circle once. now i want to extrude the top surface again and then scale it. however, the cylinder is simply raised and there is no cutting line between the first …

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## [Possible new feature….Manage files (designs) with folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-new-feature-manage-files-designs-with-folders/22442)

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**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-new-feature-manage-files-designs-with-folders/22442 "2023-05-08T07:00:08Z")

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An update that allows creating of folders and grouping designs into folders please :raised\_hands: Also allowing different colours for line measures (dimensions) when creating shop drawings with a snap feature for aligni…

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## [“Snap” faces or lines to another face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-faces-or-lines-to-another-face/25697)

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**Author:** [@Patchwork](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Patchwork)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-faces-or-lines-to-another-face/25697 "2023-05-08T06:58:46Z")

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I have used Shapr3D a fair amount recently and one of the biggest shortcomings of the software in terms of technical ability is the inability to easily “snap” faces or lines to a face/object or to a specific location on …

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## [“Undo” takes me back to “draw” mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-takes-me-back-to-draw-mode/25696)

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**Author:** [@Patchwork](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Patchwork)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-takes-me-back-to-draw-mode/25696 "2023-05-08T06:58:21Z")

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I frequently get into a draw mode and accidentally tap on something that takes me out of draw mode. I can then either tap a face and hit Spacebar (which zooms me waaaaaay out and shows the whole face) or I can tap on a f…

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## [Export - Save Each First-Level Item Separately](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-save-each-first-level-item-separately/11461)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-save-each-first-level-item-separately/11461 "2023-05-08T06:57:51Z")

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Not sure if this is a known issue. When exporting STL I use “Save Each First-Level Item Separately” all the time. On the Mac version, it only saves a single STL file that is just one of the items.

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## [Projecting a sketch on to a cylinder ends up distorted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-sketch-on-to-a-cylinder-ends-up-distorted/25687)

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**Author:** [@keylooper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keylooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-sketch-on-to-a-cylinder-ends-up-distorted/25687 "2023-05-08T06:57:43Z")

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I’m just learning so there may be a better way to accomplish this. I’ve created a sketch that I want to create a pattern of for the sides a cylinder. To do this I created the sketch, copied it by using rotate around axis…

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## [Copy not working with patterns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-not-working-with-patterns/25677)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-not-working-with-patterns/25677 "2023-05-08T06:26:37Z")

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When selecting an object that is part of a pattern, then selecting move, and toggling the copy button, instead of copying the entire pattern, it only copies the selected object. This seems completely counterintuitive. Wh…

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## [Rotation/orientation view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotation-orientation-view/25657)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotation-orientation-view/25657 "2023-05-08T06:20:08Z")

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Hello, Still LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Shapr3D on my iPad M2 Pro. Once I extrude and create a model and before I export said model I want to rotate said model to the correct printing/slicing orientation. First, is there an easy …

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## [New left sidebar: a step in the wrong direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-left-sidebar-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction/25263)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-left-sidebar-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction/25263 "2023-05-07T05:35:53Z")

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The latest redesign with Designs, Tutorials, Workflows, Stories, Manual, Forums, and Settings on the left side of the screen appears to be yet another step in the wrong direction. It doesn’t enable me to do anything I co…

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## [Forming a mesh over a wire frame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forming-a-mesh-over-a-wire-frame/22135)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forming-a-mesh-over-a-wire-frame/22135 "2023-05-06T16:32:52Z")

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I am looking for an easy method to form a mesh over a frame. I have 2 objects and I have not been able to come up with a usable method. In the pictures you see the frame and the mesh. Difficult part are the multiple cu…

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## [Help: insert text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-insert-text/25660)

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**Author:** [@nashbln1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nashbln1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-insert-text/25660 "2023-05-06T16:02:08Z")

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Hello, I created an object and wrote text on it. After it is available as a sketch, I can extrude it or deepen it into the object. Since I want to print it out with a 3D printer, the writing should not protrude but be l…

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## [Create sketch from body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-from-body/25620)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-from-body/25620 "2023-05-05T14:49:24Z")

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Is it possible to create a sketch from one face of a body?

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## [Pattern Constraint on IPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-constraint-on-ipad/25638)

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**Author:** [@Aerocan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aerocan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-constraint-on-ipad/25638 "2023-05-05T06:57:13Z")

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Trying to delete the Pattern Constraint but the icon does not appear when selecting the pattern item. This is happening in sketch mode. Any idea why?

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## [Bug in 2D Drawings Section Dimensioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-2d-drawings-section-dimensioning/25632)

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**Author:** [@BillB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BillB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-2d-drawings-section-dimensioning/25632 "2023-05-04T13:36:00Z")

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Applying dimensions to sections in 2D Drawing Cannot create an angle dimension to an internal conical feature.

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## [Bug 2 in 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-2-in-2d-drawings/25634)

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**Author:** [@BillB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BillB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-2-in-2d-drawings/25634 "2023-05-04T11:43:37Z")

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Export PDF in 2D drawings does not attach the file on export.

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## [How i can create machine threads or spirals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-can-create-machine-threads-or-spirals/25628)

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**Author:** [@Falko\_Urban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Falko_Urban)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-can-create-machine-threads-or-spirals/25628 "2023-05-04T08:40:37Z")

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for different mechanical parts i need screws or threaded bolts. what is the right way for doing that?

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## [model database for standard elements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-database-for-standard-elements/25629)

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**Author:** [@Falko\_Urban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Falko_Urban)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-database-for-standard-elements/25629 "2023-05-04T08:13:18Z")

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im looking for a kind of database for standard 3D models. maybe for metric screws, hole plates, knobs, switches, sliders or something like that. a kind of virtual LEGO kit :slight\_smile: is there anywhere available?

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