# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=189

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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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## [Cant login](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-login/20512)

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**Author:** [@KysticMing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KysticMing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-login/20512 "2022-07-26T06:23:21Z")

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I have an issue. I downloaded shapr3d and did the tutorial. But now I am stuck in loading screen for logging in and when I press sign up, it doesnt launch browser. Then i press try again and do the whole procedure again …

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## [Scaling issue, non-uniform scaling needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-issue-non-uniform-scaling-needed/20453)

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**Author:** [@JaxSC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JaxSC)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-issue-non-uniform-scaling-needed/20453 "2022-07-26T00:50:58Z")

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I’ve been working on a keychain model, you may have seen my previous post about non-manifold geometry. That problem is fixed. However I realised I accidentally made the keychain 4mm x 6mm x 4mm instead of 40mm x 60mm x …

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## [Creating custom 'snapping points' for dimensioning 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-custom-snapping-points-for-dimensioning-2d-drawings/20537)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-custom-snapping-points-for-dimensioning-2d-drawings/20537 "2022-07-25T20:42:32Z")

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In the video you will see that I first create an offset plane on which to create cylinders which are small enough to be unnoticed in the drawing but are able to act as ‘snapping points’ for dimensioning… At…

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## [Troubleshooting with my Splin on my Ipad pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubleshooting-with-my-splin-on-my-ipad-pro/20485)

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**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/troubleshooting-with-my-splin-on-my-ipad-pro/20485 "2022-07-25T19:30:30Z")

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Good evening, I have some problems with my spline on Ipad Pro tool. The curves do not form. Everything is ok on my PC. Is this a referenced problem? For the moment I am reinstalling the application. :yum: SCREEN COP…

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## [Where do you get your models?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-models/20487)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-models/20487 "2022-07-25T15:39:18Z")

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So Skethcup has a store where one can download modles by other designers. As far as I can tell Shapr3d does not have that, correct me if I am wrong. So is there a place that Shapr3d users download 3d models from?

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## [Non-uniform scaling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling/7841)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scaling/7841 "2022-07-25T14:18:46Z")

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Ive been trying to track down non uniform scaling, so scale on X, or Y or Z, or combination of the two/three ( object level). when i go in scale i just have a widget for scaling the whole object at once, is this a limita…

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## [Non-uniform Scale - Again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scale-again/8223)

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**Author:** [@imager993](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imager993)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-uniform-scale-again/8223 "2022-07-25T14:17:21Z")

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I guess I’ll create yet another thread on this topic to try and find out why Shapr3D is avoiding this. In every other 3D program I use, this is basic functionality. If I have any shape more complex than a six sided rec…

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## [What is a workaround for non-uniform scaling? (Video included)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-a-workaround-for-non-uniform-scaling-video-included/18805)

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**Author:** [@Whatsdonisdon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatsdonisdon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-a-workaround-for-non-uniform-scaling-video-included/18805 "2022-07-25T14:15:00Z")

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I have an ellipsoid that I’m trying to scale on one axis to make it a bit flatter. My steps so far: Sketch an ellipse Sketch a line bisecting the ellipse. Trim off one half of the ellipse. Revolve to create a 3D ellip…

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## [Sewing pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sewing-pattern/20525)

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**Author:** [@Sculpture4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sculpture4)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sewing-pattern/20525 "2022-07-25T12:56:13Z")

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I would really like to make sewing patterns from designs. Is there any way of doing this, or anything you can do to make this possible. It would be great for school projects. At the moment Exact Flat seems the only opt…

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## [Import environment?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-environment/20527)

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**Author:** [@Sculpture4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sculpture4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-environment/20527 "2022-07-25T11:08:13Z")

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Will it be possible to import our own environments or background images? This would be very useful.

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## [Standard Threads and Fasteners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-threads-and-fasteners/20508)

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**Author:** [@keithodland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keithodland)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-threads-and-fasteners/20508 "2022-07-25T00:31:07Z")

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Hi There: Can anyone share some best practices for dealing with common threads and fasteners? For example, if I wanted to extrude four holes on a mounting bracket, is there a way I could select the hole and make is a 1…

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## [Naming projects…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/naming-projects/20510)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/naming-projects/20510 "2022-07-24T13:38:20Z")

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When a new design is created, your design flow is to get us right into the design mode (which is great) but I’d like a way to either: name the design in the process of opening up the design window (not as ideal) na…

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## [Customize 2D Drawing Template](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/customize-2d-drawing-template/20495)

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**Author:** [@keithodland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keithodland)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/customize-2d-drawing-template/20495 "2022-07-24T11:10:45Z")

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Hi there: I am very new to Shapr3D so this may be an amateur day question. How do I customize my drawing template in order to add some basic information: Company Name and Logo Part number, revision, date Drawn, Chec…

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## [Sheet numbers in 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-numbers-in-2d-drawings/20491)

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**Author:** [@Amabel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amabel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-numbers-in-2d-drawings/20491 "2022-07-23T13:00:41Z")

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No matter what I do, all my sheets are labeled 1/1. Anybody know how to change this please?

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## [When does one use construction planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-does-one-use-construction-planes/20481)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-does-one-use-construction-planes/20481 "2022-07-22T22:15:23Z")

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What are the rules when using construction plane ie, under which circumstances must one use a construction plane?

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## [Help with filling in hollow structures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-filling-in-hollow-structures/20472)

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**Author:** [@alal8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alal8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-filling-in-hollow-structures/20472 "2022-07-22T20:48:14Z")

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Hello, Beginner user here. I have designed an incense holder with a circular-ish base with buildings on top of it. Both the base and buildings are hollow. How can I fill them in to be solid? Some objects go below the su…

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## [Detail Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detail-drawing/20470)

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**Author:** [@vlei9988](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vlei9988)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detail-drawing/20470 "2022-07-21T17:13:45Z")

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Hello is there an possibility to add details view in 2D drawing ? When it will be available?

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## [Vector to Mesh = Some quality problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-to-mesh-some-quality-problems/20451)

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**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-to-mesh-some-quality-problems/20451 "2022-07-21T14:54:54Z")

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In red, crenellation ! Vector to STL or OBJ - Adobe Stager Render. What could be the solution to avoid crenellation?

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## [I’ve been demoted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-ve-been-demoted/17186)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-ve-been-demoted/17186 "2022-07-21T04:48:09Z")

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I decided not to renew my subscription. I’d imagined the free license would let me export my designs in some vaguely usable format, but it seems only 3D printer formats are available. Many companies are reluctant to appe…

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## [Pan and orbit flexibility](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pan-and-orbit-flexibility/14208)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pan-and-orbit-flexibility/14208 "2022-07-21T02:09:35Z")

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The defined mouse mechanisms for panning and orbiting are opposite of Cura 3D printing software (right click by default orbits in CURA vs panning and vice versa for panning). While neither is ‘right’ I guess I would lik…

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## [Inhalation Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inhalation-windows/20463)

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**Author:** [@vlei9988](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vlei9988)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inhalation-windows/20463 "2022-07-20T21:01:14Z")

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Hello my name is Vladimir. At the university we have hp laptops we can not use the windows App Store. Is there a possibility to install without windows App Store Like .exe ? Please If you have some information it will …

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## [Having trouble with sweep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-with-sweep/20429)

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**Author:** [@sjmartian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjmartian)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-with-sweep/20429 "2022-07-20T19:28:48Z")

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I am able to use the sweep command against a spline that only has on point, but when I add more it doesn’t work. This is going off the first steps of the make a kayak tutorial on YouTube.

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## [Snap to orientation - irritation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-orientation-irritation/20458)

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**Author:** [@Ambient](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambient)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-orientation-irritation/20458 "2022-07-20T10:17:07Z")

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Hi all, I rather like Shapr3D, but one “feature” bugs me. Can anyone help with this one - maybe I’m just doing something daft… :wink: Sometimes I orient the model to exactly the view I need to access some geometry, an…

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## [A very nice feature request for 3d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-very-nice-feature-request-for-3d-printing/20434)

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**Author:** [@jamesloper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jamesloper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-very-nice-feature-request-for-3d-printing/20434 "2022-07-19T22:43:52Z")

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This is how you 3d print a design you’ve been working on in Shapr3d: Export 3d print Next Select 3MF Next Next Save Are you sure? Replace Navigate to file Open in …

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## [?using Other rendering software with shaper3d models?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-other-rendering-software-with-shaper3d-models/20437)

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**Author:** [@Daylan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daylan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-other-rendering-software-with-shaper3d-models/20437 "2022-07-19T22:41:26Z")

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The visualization tools are great but are useless to me as I have to import photos to complete my sign structure designs. Once you enter visualization the photos get cut… I need stone, brick and other masonry material to…

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## [Please update video tutorials in Shapr Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-update-video-tutorials-in-shapr-windows/20410)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-update-video-tutorials-in-shapr-windows/20410 "2022-07-19T17:29:15Z")

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Is it possible to add more tutorial videos that open in the program. There is curently only one video that open within the program.

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## [Just signing - how about the invoice and VAT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-signing-how-about-the-invoice-and-vat/20440)

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**Author:** [@Dariusz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dariusz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-signing-how-about-the-invoice-and-vat/20440 "2022-07-19T15:06:15Z")

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Hello Shapr3D community, Today I downloaded a huge drawing, Shapr3D can make it! I cannot find just before executing payment, where can I fill up data of the company for the invoice; Second should it be without VAT, a…

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## [Problème stl 3D model import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/probleme-stl-3d-model-import/20446)

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**Author:** [@Eric1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eric1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/probleme-stl-3d-model-import/20446 "2022-07-19T14:50:17Z")

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Hello, shapr 3D no longer wants to import my 3D model in stl format. The first time it worked. But now it’s still lagging and it doesn’t work. Sometimes shapr 3D tells me that my file is damaged. Can you help me?

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## [Exporting a vector image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-vector-image/20436)

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**Author:** [@Lb22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lb22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-vector-image/20436 "2022-07-19T02:45:01Z")

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I created a model of a set in Shapr3D, now I need to export the pieces to be laser cut in sheets of wood. I laid out the different pieces on a single plane thinking that since you can export vector images I would be abl…

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