# Workshop **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=16 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [How to align text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-text/40231)
**Author:** [@drivebydesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drivebydesign)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-text/40231 "2026-02-02T15:37:22Z")
Hey lovely people, I want to sketch up punch marks for a bending tool and I’m looking for an easy way to align the degree figures to a shared baseline. Are there good ways to achieve this or is it mere eyeballing and li… --- ## [Intersection of curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-of-curves/9366)
**Author:** [@Tabycz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tabycz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-of-curves/9366 "2026-02-02T13:41:51Z")
Is there any possibility of intersection of curves (not bodies)? I have not found it. So. I tried intersection of bodies but I don’t know if I there is any tool for deleting sides of body what I don’t need. Any suggest… --- ## [Is it the tutorial or the software that sucks, or is it just me?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-the-tutorial-or-the-software-that-sucks-or-is-it-just-me/40227)
**Author:** [@Quinoje](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Quinoje)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-the-tutorial-or-the-software-that-sucks-or-is-it-just-me/40227 "2026-02-02T13:38:52Z")
I’ve run through this basic tutorial “Model a Bracket Mount” multiple times and can’t get things to behave or match. Dimension lines disappear, even though I have “always show dimensions” on. Setting the distance betwe… --- ## [Trying to cut out curved material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-cut-out-curved-material/40226)
**Author:** [@PhilG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhilG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-cut-out-curved-material/40226 "2026-02-02T07:28:56Z")
Hi all, Looking for some guidance to create the following, been trying to get my head around it but going in circles. I am trying to cut out some internals of a part with 2 curves, see attached. Any help would be appr… --- ## [Un-editable imported file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/un-editable-imported-file/40223)
**Author:** [@stevesculptor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stevesculptor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/un-editable-imported-file/40223 "2026-01-31T20:33:56Z")
I created a project in the free version and exported it (.stl) and opened it to the pro version, the result is next to no editing can be done with the components, many of them are all stuck together, and I can’t change s… --- ## [Intent Based AI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intent-based-ai/40224)
**Author:** [@StarrWoodworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarrWoodworks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intent-based-ai/40224 "2026-01-31T19:35:37Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: I know what I want but I don’t know how to do it. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: I wish Shapr3D could see what was I was doing and I coul… --- ## [Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong in this tutorial exercise? Model A Bracket Mount](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-im-doing-wrong-in-this-tutorial-exercise-model-a-bracket-mount/40212)
**Author:** [@garynunncreative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/garynunncreative)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-im-doing-wrong-in-this-tutorial-exercise-model-a-bracket-mount/40212 "2026-01-31T19:00:09Z")
First off.. I have never used 3D software.. first time… Trying to learn because I am getting a 3D printer….. I have 35 years experience working with Illustrator as a graphic designer.. so I was told Shapr3D would be th… --- ## [AI Modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ai-modeling/40222)
**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ai-modeling/40222 "2026-01-31T10:07:52Z")
Sharp has image gen AI, modeling AI makes sense to have. --- ## [Need a wrap function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-wrap-function/40213)
**Author:** [@boslaw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/boslaw)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-wrap-function/40213 "2026-01-30T18:01:02Z")
Really need the ability to wrap sketches around curved faces. I am developing curved sheet metal parts and I need to add tabs to the metal around the curve. At present, I have to do this in OnShape because Shapr3d can’t … --- ## [Grid has different origin on different sketch planes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-has-different-origin-on-different-sketch-planes/8439)
**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-has-different-origin-on-different-sketch-planes/8439 "2026-01-30T11:05:21Z")
Somehow, The grid on one of my sketch planes is not aligned to the origin. Does anyone know how this can happen, and how to fix it? It’s making it very difficult to draw using the grid, and impossible to check alignmen… --- ## [Copy/paste from one Shapr3D file into another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-from-one-shapr3d-file-into-another/31499)
**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-from-one-shapr3d-file-into-another/31499 "2026-01-29T20:53:13Z")
Reusing a sketch or modeled object from a different file is problematic. It would be extremely helpful to be able to reuse select sketches or bodies previously modeled in other Shapr3D files. For instance, it would sav… --- ## [Trouble printing text as different colour after export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-printing-text-as-different-colour-after-export/40210)
**Author:** [@doorstriker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doorstriker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-printing-text-as-different-colour-after-export/40210 "2026-01-29T17:34:34Z")
Hi Newbie here. I’ve made a disc. Extruded some text, and imported into Bamboo Studio. Now I see there are some problems with color information in such things a STL files. But it would appear that the STL file sees bot… --- ## [Can no longer load more complex designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-no-longer-load-more-complex-designs/40207)
**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-no-longer-load-more-complex-designs/40207 "2026-01-29T17:17:26Z")
I’ve been trying to load some of my designs today and can no longer load the more complex ones. Normally there is a short lag in loading these designs, but today the designs would never load. The app stayed on the “proce… --- ## [Outline for DXF from sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outline-for-dxf-from-sketch/40214)
**Author:** [@Vadelmakarambola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vadelmakarambola)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outline-for-dxf-from-sketch/40214 "2026-01-29T07:00:22Z")
Hi, I am using a CNC knife cutter wheredifferent layers use different tools. So I need to be able to separate the outline from the dxf file after exporting it. How do I specify the outline of my sketch? Thank y’all! JT … --- ## [How to knurl a curved cone shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-curved-cone-shape/40211)
**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-curved-cone-shape/40211 "2026-01-28T18:18:32Z")
I have a cone shape. It has a flat circular top and bottom. The top circle is 60mm diameter, the bottom circle is 70mm diameter. The curve of the cone is 22.5 degrees. How would I achieve even sized knurls on the outside… --- ## [Shapr3D can't load lower-precision files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-cant-load-lower-precision-files/40205)
**Author:** [@mariusmillea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mariusmillea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-cant-load-lower-precision-files/40205 "2026-01-27T05:46:29Z")
I have a .x\_t file (attached below) of a simple unit cylinder created via the Parasolid C API which was (intentionally) created with PK\_SESSION\_set\_precision(1e-5) . It seems that Shapr3D can’t load this file? I get a “I… --- ## [Connect two Sketches on diffrent Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketches-on-diffrent-axis/40200)
**Author:** [@Holzstiel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Holzstiel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketches-on-diffrent-axis/40200 "2026-01-26T18:51:13Z")
Is there a way to connect the two sketches or layers? I want to model a pipe. In the other image, someone did the whole thing using Fusion. Can Shapr do that as well? FunktionenTest.shapr (15.6 KB) --- ## [Board game insert design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/board-game-insert-design/40196)
**Author:** [@KristerNevin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KristerNevin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/board-game-insert-design/40196 "2026-01-26T13:21:37Z")
Looking for help on board game insert design. Basicly making organizer boxes. Would anyone give me a basic out line how to approach this? I’d like to just draw lines, make them 1mm (roughly) thick and extrude…is that … --- ## [Will background tasks ever be implemented on iPad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-background-tasks-ever-be-implemented-on-ipad/40202)
**Author:** [@O24](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/O24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-background-tasks-ever-be-implemented-on-ipad/40202 "2026-01-26T08:22:54Z")
At WWDC25, the background tasks api was announced and released, and Shapr3D was mentioned as an app that could benefit from this feature. And I agree. (I mistakenly thought that it was guaranteed to be implemented but th… --- ## [Solidworks Import consistently fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-consistently-fails/40201)
**Author:** [@zaloes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zaloes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-consistently-fails/40201 "2026-01-25T19:22:12Z")
I’m trying to transfer a part from Solidworks to Shapr3D. Every time I try and import the .sldprt file, I get an error in Shapr. If I export the file in Solidworks 2025 format, Shapr says it is an unsupported file versi… --- ## [Asymmetrical Radius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-radius/40195)
**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-radius/40195 "2026-01-25T13:03:11Z")
Hello everyone, I hope someone can help out with some issue regarding creating identical radius. There is an asymmetrical profile with a 45 degree cut off end. I want to round up the edges equally with a 2 mm radius. W… --- ## [Pinball sheet metal ramp design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pinball-sheet-metal-ramp-design/40186)
**Author:** [@boslaw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/boslaw)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pinball-sheet-metal-ramp-design/40186 "2026-01-24T16:15:28Z")
I’m trying to create pinball ramps like the one below with shapr but really struggling. If someone could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. Here’s a tutorial for OnShape but I don’t use that p… --- ## [Unified History Architecture (CQRS/Event Sourcing) for Branching & Automation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unified-history-architecture-cqrs-event-sourcing-for-branching-automation/40190)
**Author:** [@nikolajbrinch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nikolajbrinch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unified-history-architecture-cqrs-event-sourcing-for-branching-automation/40190 "2026-01-23T21:49:17Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Currently, managing design iterations and product variants (e.g., a “2025 version” vs. a “2026 version”) is a workflow nightmare involving “Save As” file duplication and manual … --- ## [Need help with this shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-this-shape/40163)
**Author:** [@veghbenji](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/veghbenji)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-this-shape/40163 "2026-01-23T20:51:07Z")
Hi guys, I am looking for a solution to finish the roof of this vehicle and I can’t find any solution so far. I am very new to this app, but I tried to use the Loft tool along the edges to make this curved roof body, bu… --- ## [How to limit movement?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-limit-movement/40184)
**Author:** [@drivebydesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drivebydesign)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-limit-movement/40184 "2026-01-23T13:37:19Z")
Hey friends, I want to create a driving sketch for a foldable table. I would like to limit the movement of the table and foot to 90°. In the video I attached you can see the basic principle. How can I restrict the possi… --- ## [Extruding text from sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-text-from-sketch/40185)
**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-text-from-sketch/40185 "2026-01-23T12:21:01Z")
Mac \> Dragging a text sketch and pressing F before releasing does not result in the letter faces being selected for extrusion as is suggested elsewhere in the forum. Is it possible? A Bug? Am I doing it wrong? --- ## [Decoupled Data Architecture: External Variables, UI Grouping (Tabs-to-Groups), and Reusability](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decoupled-data-architecture-external-variables-ui-grouping-tabs-to-groups-and-reusability/40188)
**Author:** [@nikolajbrinch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nikolajbrinch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decoupled-data-architecture-external-variables-ui-grouping-tabs-to-groups-and-reusability/40188 "2026-01-23T09:48:16Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Currently, parametric modeling in Shapr3D is hindered by a “monolithic” architecture where variables are locked inside the design file. This creates three major issues for power… --- ## [Option to export layers as individual files without ZIP compression](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-export-layers-as-individual-files-without-zip-compression/40182)
**Author:** [@simande](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simande)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-export-layers-as-individual-files-without-zip-compression/40182 "2026-01-22T10:49:34Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Currently, when exporting a design with the option “Save each layer as a separate file” enabled, Shapr3D automatically generates a ZIP archive. Inside this ZIP, there is usually … --- ## [Persistent pivots for Folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/persistent-pivots-for-folders/40181)
**Author:** [@mpply](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mpply)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/persistent-pivots-for-folders/40181 "2026-01-22T07:59:13Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Assembly mode - Set the pivot when a folder is selected and it stays there. Place a folder inside another folder and you can build an assembly hierarchy. Brief description of t… --- ## [Unable to Shell 3mm due to "Self-intersection" on G2 Loft (plus potential asymmetry issue)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-shell-3mm-due-to-self-intersection-on-g2-loft-plus-potential-asymmetry-issue/40169)
**Author:** [@gluhy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gluhy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-shell-3mm-due-to-self-intersection-on-g2-loft-plus-potential-asymmetry-issue/40169 "2026-01-21T00:02:33Z")
Description of the issue: I am designing a protective wire cover for automotive use, intended to be 3D printed in resin. I require a wall thickness of approximately 3mm to ensure durability against vibrations. I am enco… [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=15) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=17)