# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=153

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## [Are these lines connected or what? cnc/shapr/fusion360](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-these-lines-connected-or-what-cnc-shapr-fusion360/24933)

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**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-these-lines-connected-or-what-cnc-shapr-fusion360/24933 "2023-03-28T06:50:30Z")

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Hey All, im coming up on a strange issue that maybe someone could help me with. ive created a project in shapr and I sent it over to fusion 360 to create some tool paths for my cnc router. when I go to create my engrav…

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## [A fine thin curve on the outer edges only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-fine-thin-curve-on-the-outer-edges-only/24989)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-fine-thin-curve-on-the-outer-edges-only/24989 "2023-03-27T18:40:13Z")

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Dear community, On the edges of a table I want them to go up just a little bit but curvy and smooth. In the middle of the table it should be flat then going further out it should make a slight curve up. But it should be…

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## [Oblique cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oblique-cone/24980)

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**Author:** [@Mohsen1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mohsen1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oblique-cone/24980 "2023-03-27T15:03:37Z")

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I need to draw an oblique cone while keeping the base is circle as it should be but it did not work

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## ["Rotate Around Axis" freezes Shapr3D but only on PC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-axis-freezes-shapr3d-but-only-on-pc/24996)

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**Author:** [@taumoeba](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/taumoeba)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-axis-freezes-shapr3d-but-only-on-pc/24996 "2023-03-27T06:39:19Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D mostly on iPad and occasionally on PC. I’ve never had any problems with the “Rotate Around Axis” tool on iPad, but whenever I use it on PC the entire program freezes for anywhere from a few second…

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## [Post editing capabilities?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/post-editing-capabilities/24984)

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**Author:** [@Kevyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kevyk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/post-editing-capabilities/24984 "2023-03-26T21:28:13Z")

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I am familiar with fusion 360 and it’s timeline and post editing capabilities. Once a complex body has been designed, is there a way to go back and edit any aspect of it? No timeline either? Thank you.

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## [Operation field rounder corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-field-rounder-corners/24952)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-field-rounder-corners/24952 "2023-03-26T19:57:40Z")

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Dear community, I would like to make the corners rounder… can I still do this? I always get the message blended not possible and … operation failed See screenshot

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## [Dimensions Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-tool/24978)

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**Author:** [@eeek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-tool/24978 "2023-03-26T17:59:38Z")

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Adding a dimension tool like fusion360 dimension tool. This will eliminate the need to use lines to locate objects in the sketch like centers of circles, distances between lines. Currently to locate a circle you have to …

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## [Organic shapes can anyone give guidance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organic-shapes-can-anyone-give-guidance/9017)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organic-shapes-can-anyone-give-guidance/9017 "2023-03-26T12:53:55Z")

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Hope someone could help give guidance on how I should go about re creating one of my wood fired ovens in 3ds Please see pic For ref this oven is 1250 mm front to back 1080 at it’s widest point It’s 1m across the fron…

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## [Every time I select a assembly in my design I get the spinning beach ball of death for about 1-2min before I can move on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/every-time-i-select-a-assembly-in-my-design-i-get-the-spinning-beach-ball-of-death-for-about-1-2min-before-i-can-move-on/24949)

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**Author:** [@cbSTI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cbSTI)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/every-time-i-select-a-assembly-in-my-design-i-get-the-spinning-beach-ball-of-death-for-about-1-2min-before-i-can-move-on/24949 "2023-03-24T22:32:57Z")

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I am running the latest beta release (5.340.0 (4957)) on both my iPad (8th gen) and MacBook Pro (15" 2016). Now what version I’m running doesn’t really seem to matter much as I have been having this issue for months now…

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## [Detailing Distances Between Sketch Planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailing-distances-between-sketch-planes/24950)

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**Author:** [@CannaSoftware](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CannaSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detailing-distances-between-sketch-planes/24950 "2023-03-24T21:09:44Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. Since Sketch Planes are relative, it would help assure that they are where we think they are. Right now we have to actively select SP to determine if they are off…

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## [Strange behavior of shapes after substraction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-behavior-of-shapes-after-substraction/24917)

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**Author:** [@Nando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nando)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-behavior-of-shapes-after-substraction/24917 "2023-03-24T15:09:46Z")

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Hey, I hope someone can help me. When I substract one object from another, sometimes the created body behaves strange, when I go to Sketch Mode. In my example below I substracted a cylinder from a block. pretty simple.…

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## [Delete multiple 2D drawings at once](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-multiple-2d-drawings-at-once/24943)

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**Author:** [@CdJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CdJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-multiple-2d-drawings-at-once/24943 "2023-03-24T12:35:52Z")

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Currently choosing “2D Drawings” you are showen a (long) list of 2D drawing files. If you want to delete multiple drawings it is a nightmare. You have to select each individual file and then delete it. I request to have…

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## [I made this and can not figure out how](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-this-and-can-not-figure-out-how/24942)

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**Author:** [@Blskn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blskn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-this-and-can-not-figure-out-how/24942 "2023-03-24T10:19:45Z")

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I made this model and I really like it however I can not remember nor figure out how I made this Could someone please help

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## [How to construct this curved arms chair's back?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-construct-this-curved-arms-chairs-back/24927)

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**Author:** [@kurtz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kurtz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-construct-this-curved-arms-chairs-back/24927 "2023-03-24T08:06:29Z")

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Hello everyone, i am using Shapr3D for a while now and i am really fascinated by the easy of this awesome program. For learning i watched most of the official tutorials on shapr3d.com. At our home we have this chair (se…

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## [Designs modified on iPad won’t work on PC due to compatibility issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-modified-on-ipad-won-t-work-on-pc-due-to-compatibility-issue/23883)

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**Author:** [@Vinnmo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vinnmo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-modified-on-ipad-won-t-work-on-pc-due-to-compatibility-issue/23883 "2023-03-24T06:57:27Z")

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Recently updated iPad app and worked on a design. However, when I opened it on my windows PC it gave me an error that said the design was incompatible due to a newer version on the iPad. So any design that is opened on m…

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## [Basic(?) Question: positioning sketch object on one plane by referring to objects on a different plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-question-positioning-sketch-object-on-one-plane-by-referring-to-objects-on-a-different-plane/24923)

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**Author:** [@siliconbronze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siliconbronze)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-question-positioning-sketch-object-on-one-plane-by-referring-to-objects-on-a-different-plane/24923 "2023-03-23T23:24:33Z")

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This may be due to me being relatively new to Shapr3D coming from a parametric code… Simple scenario: Draw a circle on the face of a block, extrude to a blind hole. Now draw a circle on a perpendicular face. How do yo…

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## [Add Text file Describing Changes to Downloaded Executable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-file-describing-changes-to-downloaded-executable/24905)

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**Author:** [@CannaSoftware](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CannaSoftware)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-text-file-describing-changes-to-downloaded-executable/24905 "2023-03-23T20:44:14Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Currently there is no way to know what has changed other than the sporadic announcements. Even if it is something as generic as “Bugs fixed” would be helpful, at least that lets…

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## [Armchair Complex Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/armchair-complex-shape/8609)

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**Author:** [@jcgi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcgi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/armchair-complex-shape/8609 "2023-03-23T18:48:41Z")

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Hello, I often have to draw complex shapes for armchairs or chairs. I generally have 2D DWG drawings but cannot figure out the best method to convert those 2D views into a 3D model on shapr3D. Can you help me ? I am in…

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## [General Newbie Question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/general-newbie-question/24929)

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**Author:** [@E.J.Su](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/E.J.Su)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/general-newbie-question/24929 "2023-03-23T17:43:56Z")

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Does Shapr3D have assembly tools, create constraints between moving parts? For example, ball joints and pistons that can only be moved and rotated according to specification? I have looked around in the manual and in th…

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## [Learning Tap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-tap/24912)

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**Author:** [@Soren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soren)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-tap/24912 "2023-03-23T12:26:17Z")

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within the Learning tap im try to play a tutorial film but nothing happens beside a green dot where im tapping ?? se attached screenshot. thanks

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## [Problem with changing sketch after extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-changing-sketch-after-extrusion/24795)

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**Author:** [@Monster55](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Monster55)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-changing-sketch-after-extrusion/24795 "2023-03-23T10:04:07Z")

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Dear Shaper Team I have a problem and when I make a sketch and then extrude it and want to change it after extruding it, it doesn’t work anymore. But it should be possible that my extruded part remains changeable without…

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## [Bending Body with a curve or arc or a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-body-with-a-curve-or-arc-or-a-surface/24926)

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**Author:** [@GarryGuo\_1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GarryGuo_1016)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 10:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-body-with-a-curve-or-arc-or-a-surface/24926 "2023-03-23T10:03:41Z")

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## [Unevenly Spacing Items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unevenly-spacing-items/24920)

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**Author:** [@PFI-Stark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PFI-Stark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unevenly-spacing-items/24920 "2023-03-22T17:41:07Z")

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Would be useful to have a formula based spacing option for unevenly spacing bodies. I have had a few projects where I needed to space bodies incrementally further apart and can only seem to do it evenly spaced.

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## [Wyzer Water Jet from Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wyzer-water-jet-from-shapr3d/24910)

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**Author:** [@misiek303](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/misiek303)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wyzer-water-jet-from-shapr3d/24910 "2023-03-22T15:56:55Z")

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What it would take to design something in shapr3d and export to Wyzer Water Jet. Do you have an example of the process ?

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## [Add Pegboard to materials in Visualization ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-pegboard-to-materials-in-visualization/24918)

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**Author:** [@BBR\_Woodworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BBR_Woodworks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-pegboard-to-materials-in-visualization/24918 "2023-03-22T15:34:07Z")

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This will make designing workbenches much easier

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## [How to do?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do/24904)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do/24904 "2023-03-22T11:29:52Z")

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I’m currently working on a project and want a smooth transition from circle to ellipse but loft is giving sharp corners and also not able to chamfer those corners. Is there a way to do it in proper way?

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## [Drawing normal to a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-normal-to-a-face/24915)

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**Author:** [@Dman84](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dman84)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-normal-to-a-face/24915 "2023-03-22T11:18:45Z")

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Hi, I made a model plane mounted at an angle on a stand. As I modeled the plane first, everything on the plane matches the x-y-z axis so the plane comes out perfect when I make a 2D drawing. The stand on the other hand …

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## [Shapr3d .obj export to Unity3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-obj-export-to-unity3d/5158)

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**Author:** [@Erto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Erto)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-obj-export-to-unity3d/5158 "2023-03-22T05:55:56Z")

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Hi, Is it somebody else that have used Shapr 3d obj files imported in Unity3d? I can easily import all the files but I can’t manage to get textures right in the unity. If someone can help me I will be grateful! I love…

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## [Adding uniform holes to hollow cylindrical or irregular shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-uniform-holes-to-hollow-cylindrical-or-irregular-shapes/24890)

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**Author:** [@Chandlermclellan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chandlermclellan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-uniform-holes-to-hollow-cylindrical-or-irregular-shapes/24890 "2023-03-22T05:55:45Z")

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I am trying to create a cylindrical lamp shade and an irregularly shaped lampshade. I want there to be holes covering the entire surface of each shape. I want the holes to be evenly and consistently spaced. I come from a…

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## [Circular pattern help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-help/24807)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-help/24807 "2023-03-21T23:44:26Z")

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I’m looking for a tutorial that will take me through creating a circular pattern. I’m working on a project that needs a radial gear that’s perpendicular to the cylinder, similar to the chuck key receiver on an electric d…

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