# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=188

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## [How to move drawing specific amount?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-drawing-specific-amount/20621)

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**Author:** [@mkrlks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mkrlks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-drawing-specific-amount/20621 "2022-08-02T13:59:37Z")

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Hi I am kinda confusing using shapr3d from Rhino How can I move line with specific amount? for exmaple moving line Y direction 100mm

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## [Drawings for parts off axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-for-parts-off-axis/20699)

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**Author:** [@daniellerner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daniellerner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-for-parts-off-axis/20699 "2022-08-02T10:57:56Z")

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I created my full model and produced drawings of the parts. Good enough to hand off to a fabricator. Some of the parts in the model were painful to make a dimensioned drawing because the part is at a 45 degree angle f…

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## [I can’t open file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-can-t-open-file/20640)

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**Author:** [@Faceteipsum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faceteipsum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-can-t-open-file/20640 "2022-08-02T07:09:25Z")

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I have problem for open a File

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## [Feature request: Option to only show dimension for selected object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-option-to-only-show-dimension-for-selected-object/17277)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-option-to-only-show-dimension-for-selected-object/17277 "2022-08-02T01:50:52Z")

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Hi, Is it just me, or does the new ipad version show more info?? Looks to me like all locked dimensions are shown as soon as you select anything. I don’t recall previous version doing this. And it becomes quite annoyin…

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## [Rendering Glass from Shapr3D model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-glass-from-shapr3d-model/20681)

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**Author:** [@fuzegraphics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fuzegraphics)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-glass-from-shapr3d-model/20681 "2022-08-01T20:16:19Z")

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I have to create and render a glass mug. So I exported a step file to a rendering program to see how it renders and it looks horrible. It seems like there is so much detail in the fillets that it gets refracted too much …

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## [Opacity is missing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opacity-is-missing/20685)

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**Author:** [@bweath](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bweath)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opacity-is-missing/20685 "2022-08-01T15:42:26Z")

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Is anyone else missing the opacity option in visualisation? I heavily rely on this option and now its just…gone!

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## [Image trace with multiple layers, then import into Shapr for extrusion, etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-trace-with-multiple-layers-then-import-into-shapr-for-extrusion-etc/20658)

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**Author:** [@Hmcclain61y](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hmcclain61y)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-trace-with-multiple-layers-then-import-into-shapr-for-extrusion-etc/20658 "2022-07-31T20:41:54Z")

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I have a PNG image that was built with multiple layers. I want to trace each outline as a separate image, then import into Shapr3d to do extrusions on each layer, separately. I can’t figure out the best tool to use (Af…

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## [Creating and editing curve in 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-and-editing-curve-in-3d/20653)

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**Author:** [@thuyrosano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thuyrosano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-and-editing-curve-in-3d/20653 "2022-07-31T05:57:58Z")

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Dear Shapr, It is possible for you to upgrade your program to allow me to create a curve in 3D. I know i can draw a curved line and edit the individual points on the curve, but i can only move each point along the same…

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## [Free hand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-hand/2559)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-hand/2559 "2022-07-30T21:25:32Z")

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Is there a way to draw free hand ?

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## [Spline add control point (long-click) not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-add-control-point-long-click-not-working/10259)

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**Author:** [@markwm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markwm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-add-control-point-long-click-not-working/10259 "2022-07-30T08:24:19Z")

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I’m running Version 3.56.0 (647) on a MacBook Pro 13" M1 2020 (Mac OS 11.0.1) Magic Mouse Select spline Click-and-hold to add a control point No resulting control point. Doesn’t work with either the mouse or trac…

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## [Leaving the forum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/leaving-the-forum/20627)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/leaving-the-forum/20627 "2022-07-29T21:56:44Z")

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Hi my Shapr3d friends, It is with regret that I have decided to leave this forum. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and have tried to answer questions and resolve issues to the best of my ability but… …I ha…

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## [Fillet fail on boss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-fail-on-boss/20625)

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**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-fail-on-boss/20625 "2022-07-29T19:49:48Z")

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Hey I am trying to recreate a part from solid works model mania. But I cannot create a 3mm fillet on the boss part of this model. See photo and model attach. 2021.shapr (27.1 KB) Thank you.

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## [Create Guidelines for Loft across 3 axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-guidelines-for-loft-across-3-axis/20623)

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**Author:** [@kitsushadow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kitsushadow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-guidelines-for-loft-across-3-axis/20623 "2022-07-29T15:55:47Z")

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I have two pairs of lines. Each set moves across 2 axis and i was attempting to use them for a Loft as guidelines, however, the loft produces the wrong shape due to the one pair at the bottom not following the same curva…

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## [How to combine disconnected line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-disconnected-line/20608)

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**Author:** [@mkrlks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mkrlks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-disconnected-line/20608 "2022-07-29T13:08:46Z")

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I made rectangle with line and disconnected it. now 4 seperated lines and I want to reconnect each line as a one rectangle . how to do this?? there is no option join or combine, reconnect.??

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## [Updates to Visualization Beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updates-to-visualization-beta/20343)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updates-to-visualization-beta/20343 "2022-07-29T08:56:47Z")

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Thank you for testing the Visualization feature and providing valuable feedback. We hear you on the coloring, material rotation, etc. issues and we will keep working on the Visualization feature. We will now temporarily…

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## [Importing csv data and binding measurements to objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-csv-data-and-binding-measurements-to-objects/20583)

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**Author:** [@Makela](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Makela)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-csv-data-and-binding-measurements-to-objects/20583 "2022-07-29T05:00:41Z")

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Hi, new here and very new with Shapr3D. Is it possible to bring data from excel to Shapr3D and bind it straight to objects? I’m not very familiar with 3D-softwares, but I’m trying to find solution for 3D-printing idea.

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## [How can I make this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-this/20538)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-this/20538 "2022-07-28T21:51:08Z")

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I need to be able to use shaper to make a path inside a K like for a Cribbage Board… My drawing sucks but I hope you get the idea The blue is the path… And I need to lay 1/8 inch holes on that path for a Cribbage B…

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## [Unusual Shape Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unusual-shape-help/20610)

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**Author:** [@CarynNotKaren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CarynNotKaren)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unusual-shape-help/20610 "2022-07-28T17:21:10Z")

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I’m a newbie, maybe this is obvious to more experienced users… I need some hints on how to draw this complex roof shape. I’ve made great progress on the rest of the house but this is a real head scratcher. Nothing I t…

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## [Opaque floor glitch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opaque-floor-glitch/20068)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opaque-floor-glitch/20068 "2022-07-28T16:48:44Z")

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Anytime I turn visualization on there appears to be this strange opaque floor that obscures the bottom half of my model. does anybody know if this is a glitch or can you turn this off?

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## [Need help for adding a Facatte on glasses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-adding-a-facatte-on-glasses/19725)

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**Author:** [@SuperJuppy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SuperJuppy)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-adding-a-facatte-on-glasses/19725 "2022-07-28T08:58:13Z")

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L I created a frame for glasses. Now I need help to add a facette, so I can take the lenses in the frame. Hope you can help me. .l

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## [Tutorial video burj al-Arab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-burj-al-arab/20593)

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**Author:** [@Destiny06181](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Destiny06181)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video-burj-al-arab/20593 "2022-07-28T06:53:45Z")

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I have recently started using shapr and started watching a video on the reconstruction of the burj Al Arab at around 5:10 into the video they offset a sketch with a curved edge and was able to project it onto the body ho…

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## [Iges export of edges (wire frame)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-export-of-edges-wire-frame/20448)

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**Author:** [@molligdj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/molligdj)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-export-of-edges-wire-frame/20448 "2022-07-28T02:08:13Z")

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Is there a way to export just the wire frame geometry created by body edges ?.

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## [Help with drawing dimensions please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-drawing-dimensions-please/20531)

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**Author:** [@TinkerBrained](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TinkerBrained)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-drawing-dimensions-please/20531 "2022-07-27T17:04:29Z")

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Attached is a picture and in red is what I’m trying to achieve. By default it is giving me the dimensions from the edge of the circle to the edge of the hole. I want the dimensions to be from the edge to the center of th…

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## [Poly line automatically created](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/poly-line-automatically-created/20534)

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**Author:** [@AliRhayem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AliRhayem)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/poly-line-automatically-created/20534 "2022-07-27T10:04:41Z")

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Hi When drawing walls of a room, Shapr is automatically adding a polyline joining the top of the walls and creating a surface which, if extruded, creates the ceiling of the room. While this is a good feature, Shapr does…

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## [Bucket tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bucket-tutorial/20498)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bucket-tutorial/20498 "2022-07-27T09:42:08Z")

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I am following this tutorial 3D Modeling a Water Bucket on iPad | Shapr3D Step-by-Step - YouTube There are 2 extrusions from the same elipse sektch. When I extrude the second shape from the same elipsee sketch I notice …

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## [New sketch dimensions alter underlying sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-dimensions-alter-underlying-sketch/20564)

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**Author:** [@sjorgens](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjorgens)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-dimensions-alter-underlying-sketch/20564 "2022-07-27T05:30:23Z")

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When I create a new line on top of an existing sketch and change its dimensions it alters the underlying sketch. Is there a way to draw on top of another sketch, using it for snapping etc, but when I enter the exact dime…

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## [New to Modeling - Help with Scalloped Pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-modeling-help-with-scalloped-pattern/20559)

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**Author:** [@gachua](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gachua)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-modeling-help-with-scalloped-pattern/20559 "2022-07-26T22:27:49Z")

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Was able to quickly create the overall body, but would like to ask for some hints on the best way to achieve the scalloped walls inside the tray. I have played around with drawing circles and extruding, but can’t quit…

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## [Visualization in Windows?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-in-windows/20093)

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**Author:** [@TheSwedishLord](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSwedishLord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-in-windows/20093 "2022-07-26T13:49:59Z")

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I’m petty sure l had this option in my Windows app before but now just days apart the function is gone. Could be that it never been there, using my iPad as the main device for CAD. So, is it me or did the update on Wind…

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## [Copy shapes from one design to another design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-shapes-from-one-design-to-another-design/5675)

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**Author:** [@RobDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobDesign)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-shapes-from-one-design-to-another-design/5675 "2022-07-26T13:15:52Z")

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Hello, Been a user for a month now, done lots of tutorials and learnt a lot. Is there a workflow solution to copy parts of one design into another design? By using either Shapr3D or exporting to another CAD program? R…

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## [Subtract tool selects bodies, but does not work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-selects-bodies-but-does-not-work/20501)

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**Author:** [@LNXGUY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LNXGUY)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-selects-bodies-but-does-not-work/20501 "2022-07-26T10:50:18Z")

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I have selected the two bodies within the .stl model and the “done” button never appears. I clearly do not understand how this works. The tutorials and forum search have not helped. Please explain how to use this or …

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