# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=19

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## [My sketch (even when an oval) turns yellow instead of blue when I try to extrude?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-sketch-even-when-an-oval-turns-yellow-instead-of-blue-when-i-try-to-extrude/39978)

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**Author:** [@rt6151](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rt6151)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-sketch-even-when-an-oval-turns-yellow-instead-of-blue-when-i-try-to-extrude/39978 "2025-12-14T17:15:06Z")

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Sometimes when I trying to extrude a sketch it turns yellow instead of blue and will not extrude?

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## [Fluted Panels on a Curved Surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fluted-panels-on-a-curved-surface/39967)

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**Author:** [@wwcalligraphy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wwcalligraphy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fluted-panels-on-a-curved-surface/39967 "2025-12-14T00:34:57Z")

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Hi, I was trying to make fluted panels on the sides of this inkwell I’m designing. I can do it on the flat panels, but the curved section I cannot. Love the panels on this string here: Flutted panels

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## [Problem exporting a body to parasolid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-exporting-a-body-to-parasolid/39971)

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**Author:** [@GregH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GregH)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-exporting-a-body-to-parasolid/39971 "2025-12-13T22:48:43Z")

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I am sometimes unable to export a body to a parasolid or a step file. I get the following error message. I usually don’t have this problem. It’s seems to be on just certain files. Any ideas about what could cause this? T…

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## [Error importing my Shapr3D file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-importing-my-shapr3d-file/39858)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-importing-my-shapr3d-file/39858 "2025-12-13T12:58:00Z")

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Hello! I think I’ve run into an error that affects imports. I have a dynamically parameterized design (with Variations). If I export this in Shapr3D’s own extension and import it as a new design, the parts fall apart a…

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## [New to Shapr, need some guidance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr-need-some-guidance/39965)

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**Author:** [@SNDS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SNDS)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr-need-some-guidance/39965 "2025-12-12T22:23:33Z")

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Hey all, I have been watching several tutorials, and I’m still unsure of the best way to create a particular shape. I want to build it based on an angle of 120 degrees from a central point. Here’s an example of what I …

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## [Flutted panels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flutted-panels/27742)

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**Author:** [@Leeham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leeham)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flutted-panels/27742 "2025-12-12T20:37:19Z")

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Would anyone know how to create a fluted panel? Trying to draw a island bench top base that has this fluted lining. Photos attached for reference https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Newby, align sphere with a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newby-align-sphere-with-a-cylinder/39961)

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**Author:** [@montecristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/montecristo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newby-align-sphere-with-a-cylinder/39961 "2025-12-12T16:20:03Z")

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OK , please someone help to align two bodies? I have a sphere and a cylinder. I tried many methods to align them without success. I just want the middle of the centre of the cylinder to align in the centre of the spher…

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## [Can’t extrude a non planar face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-extrude-a-non-planar-face/39956)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-extrude-a-non-planar-face/39956 "2025-12-12T09:08:18Z")

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I’m trying to understand the rationale for this limitation: If I project a rectangle sketch onto a curved body I can perform an offset face operation, ie I can modify the existing body. But I can’t perform an extrude op…

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## [Add new layer/body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-new-layer-body/39959)

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**Author:** [@agir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/agir)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-new-layer-body/39959 "2025-12-12T08:13:46Z")

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Hi folks, I have a project that I imported in a DXF into. I converted the file from SVG to DXF. One of the layers disappeared and a big gaping hole is left. AI says I need to create a rectangle and extrude it. But I can…

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## [Problems with snap tools and circle geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-snap-tools-and-circle-geometry/39947)

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**Author:** [@montecristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/montecristo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-snap-tools-and-circle-geometry/39947 "2025-12-11T23:06:22Z")

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Hello, i am a new customer and i have to express some fillings and problems i had while used your software, so, i had to divide a circle to six parts. I followed a solved topic ( Dividing circle into 7 equal parts - #4 b…

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## [Can you move an object on the diagonal?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529)

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**Author:** [@JacksT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JacksT)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529 "2025-12-11T22:30:51Z")

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Can you move an object on the diagonal? So if i have rotated a shape on a round ring (jewellery) but i want to move it down so it sits lower in the ring is this possible. I feel I have done this before but it’s not letti…

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## [Program issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-issues/39948)

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**Author:** [@Manny1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Manny1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-issues/39948 "2025-12-11T14:19:40Z")

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To Whom It May Concern, I am reaching out to report a technical issue I have encountered while working on my ship drawings within your program. My project involves building a ship with multiple levels, and I rely on reo…

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## [Mat and texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mat-and-texture/39898)

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**Author:** [@King.Egg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/King.Egg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mat-and-texture/39898 "2025-12-11T04:23:05Z")

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\*\*The problem that this feature will solve: \*\* It will solve the problem of starvation of artists that are in need of a lovely 3d software with free mat and textures \*\*Brief description of the outcomes that you expect …

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## [Add parametric behavior for pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-parametric-behavior-for-pattern/39940)

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**Author:** [@zsoltvaradi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zsoltvaradi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-parametric-behavior-for-pattern/39940 "2025-12-11T00:22:19Z")

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Able to enter parametric calculations when using the linear and circular pattern functions during sketching.

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## [Assemblies? Any update on this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-any-update-on-this/39886)

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**Author:** [@DGe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DGe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-any-update-on-this/39886 "2025-12-10T19:33:02Z")

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Hi I was wondering if anyone has an idea what the status of the very long promised assemblies functionality actually is. if you look at the forums, for a number of years now someone in the dev team says it’s “on the ro…

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## [Ia générative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ia-generative/39919)

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**Author:** [@Bonnevie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonnevie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ia-generative/39919 "2025-12-10T17:23:09Z")

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comment faire pour que IA ne déforme pas mon modèle lors de la réaction d’une scène?

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## [Best Tablet for Shaper 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-tablet-for-shaper-3d/29930)

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**Author:** [@JNel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JNel)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-tablet-for-shaper-3d/29930 "2025-12-10T17:04:03Z")

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S 3D is without question, my go to 3D design software. But what is the best operating system and tablet? I currently use a Surface Pro 7… easy to use, convenient to pack, and pretty darn good for small projects. Ho…

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## [Loft doesn't follow guide lines all the way around?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-follow-guide-lines-all-the-way-around/39941)

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**Author:** [@zandr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zandr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-follow-guide-lines-all-the-way-around/39941 "2025-12-10T16:02:36Z")

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First time post, so I’m probably missing something simple. I’m trying to use loft to make a duct. It’s a round hole to a square hole, and I’d like to use guide curves to create something of a bellmouth. No idea if this i…

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## [Когда будет инструмент Радиус?(](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/39929)

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**Author:** [@Zamir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zamir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/39929 "2025-12-09T22:47:38Z")

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Приветствую команду разработчиков этой прекрасной программы :clap:t2: Подскажите пожалуйста, когда Вы добавите инструмент РАДИУС?

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## [Apple pencil alarm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alarm/39923)

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**Author:** [@Tratek92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tratek92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alarm/39923 "2025-12-09T11:13:32Z")

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I have a zagg stylus pro 2, on a M5 ipad pro, The first day I used the stylus and shapr it worked great, no alarms now every day since I get the apple pencil not connected the moment it comes off the screen by more than …

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## [3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise issues with Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-enterprise-issues-with-shapr3d/39931)

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**Author:** [@11hncho11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/11hncho11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-enterprise-issues-with-shapr3d/39931 "2025-12-09T10:18:45Z")

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I’m having troubles with my Shapr3D and my 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise: • I can’t multiple select with the SpaceMouse, but I can with my keyboard • The control button now acts like a “drag” control instead • Som…

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## [Improve learning / tutorials / seminars in-app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-learning-tutorials-seminars-in-app/9458)

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**Author:** [@Wayneofgarth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wayneofgarth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-learning-tutorials-seminars-in-app/9458 "2025-12-08T20:55:41Z")

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I’ve been using shapr3D for a few months as a beginner with little cad or 3d modeling experience. I found the the initial tutorial pop ups very helpful while finding my way around the app. Now I’d like to move onto more…

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## [Spline segments to closed curve? HowTo?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-segments-to-closed-curve-howto/39890)

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**Author:** [@gBivi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gBivi)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-segments-to-closed-curve-howto/39890 "2025-12-08T20:04:21Z")

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Hallo, I’m struggling a lot with my imported curves. Oject: importing topographic lines (closed curves) to 3D model them and 3D print. Import is a DWG file from Corel Draw with 2 closed curves: Topo\_600R\_closed\_smoot…

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## [Help! Easy way to change size throughout?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-easy-way-to-change-size-throughout/39924)

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**Author:** [@JDMVan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JDMVan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-easy-way-to-change-size-throughout/39924 "2025-12-08T16:43:52Z")

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Hi all, I’m new to this tool (and to 3d design in general) and still trying out the free version before buying the complete software. I use it on my iPad Pro mainly for designing the inside of my camper van build projec…

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## [Create extrution on a curved face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-extrution-on-a-curved-face/39920)

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**Author:** [@pgpavlides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pgpavlides)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-extrution-on-a-curved-face/39920 "2025-12-06T22:13:05Z")

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Hello everyone! New to Shapr3D trying to explore and figure things out. I am trying to create some extrution in a curve, to creat some clip mechanisms. Any guide or tips how to approach that? Thank you in advance! …

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## [Change material name](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-material-name/39915)

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**Author:** [@JimP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JimP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-material-name/39915 "2025-12-06T10:51:11Z")

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I design interiors. I use HEX input to change colors as desired, e.g., #757C91, so I can get the colors I want. I would like to change the named of the material from “Default Material” to (usually) a Sherwin Williams pai…

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## [Moving model to center axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-to-center-axis/6939)

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**Author:** [@Cybercrypt13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cybercrypt13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-to-center-axis/6939 "2025-12-06T07:42:22Z")

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I did a video that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/Ondbcm2NPVo Basically wanting to know the proper way to orient a model differently than it was originally started. thanks, Glenn

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## [Landscape contours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-contours/6547)

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**Author:** [@Suzoco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Suzoco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-contours/6547 "2025-12-05T19:13:55Z")

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Is it possible to create landforms using a plan with contours as a base ?

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## [How to copy extrudes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-extrudes/39904)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-extrudes/39904 "2025-12-05T15:32:27Z")

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I have created a body. I’ve projected a sketch onto that body. I used that projected sketch to make negative extrudes into that body (eg cut a window hole into the body). So at this point I have not produced any new b…

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## [SWEEP Limitations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-limitations/39909)

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**Author:** [@gBivi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gBivi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-limitations/39909 "2025-12-05T15:00:29Z")

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I’m trying to learn shapr3D shapr3d\_export\_CookieCutter.shapr (100.1 KB) in this cookie cutter project I tried to do a SWEEP around a snowman sketch. It stucks at the hat. I suppose it is because of the small place b…

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