# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=193

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## ['Looks like your account was used on a different device earlier'](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looks-like-your-account-was-used-on-a-different-device-earlier/13761)

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**Author:** [@antonme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/antonme)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looks-like-your-account-was-used-on-a-different-device-earlier/13761 "2022-06-27T21:32:15Z")

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I own two iPads, and I use Shapr3d on both of them, not at the same time, but on the same day usually. Every time I open Shapr3D on a new one, it displays the error message, and I have to re-login. What is the reasoning…

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## [Union button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-button/20051)

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**Author:** [@GuldsmedCP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GuldsmedCP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-button/20051 "2022-06-27T13:29:35Z")

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Hey, i am new to this. I am missing an un-union Button. Ned to sepperate an earlier move.

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## [Creating Environments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-environments/20025)

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**Author:** [@NeilFreidberg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilFreidberg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-environments/20025 "2022-06-27T13:04:13Z")

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When looking to improve visualization. Can we create custom environments? Can we be allowed to turn off the rotational lighting or turn off shadows altogether? Can we add text, callouts, arrows, dimensions, etc? Also…

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## [Memory problem editing internal gear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-problem-editing-internal-gear/20027)

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**Author:** [@billhinge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/billhinge)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-problem-editing-internal-gear/20027 "2022-06-27T11:47:09Z")

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Hi I have a fully loaded new 2021 macbook pro (M1 Max with 64GB of RAM and also a brand new top spec Ipad pro and I’m having memory issues editing an internal gear generated online. The processing is excessively slow an…

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## [Can I use git with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-use-git-with-shapr3d/19933)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-use-git-with-shapr3d/19933 "2022-06-27T11:37:36Z")

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I want to use source control with Shapr3D to branch/tag/revert etc, and to record progress. Can I do this?

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## [Visualization Rendering Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-rendering-issues/20045)

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**Author:** [@jspowers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jspowers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-rendering-issues/20045 "2022-06-27T11:29:24Z")

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Hello! I have seen two new problems with visualization renderings: For objects inside of a shadow or without direct light, the edges become incredibly blurred. If objects create a shadow, the shadow is sometimes a jag…

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## [Cannot offset edge some text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-offset-edge-some-text/20039)

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**Author:** [@yotsclee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yotsclee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-offset-edge-some-text/20039 "2022-06-27T01:32:01Z")

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I can apply offset edge to some of the characters like Y but it will not work on a character like C. It will show can’t fill gap in generated offset error. Anyone has any idea how to offset the character like C? Thanks a…

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## [Device question - what hardware you are using for Sharpr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/device-question-what-hardware-you-are-using-for-sharpr3d/19958)

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**Author:** [@Isa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isa)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/device-question-what-hardware-you-are-using-for-sharpr3d/19958 "2022-06-26T18:00:27Z")

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I am going to buy something -most likely Apple ipad Pro M2 -waiting for it to be on market ( apparently no RAM limitation to 5GB as in 2021). Today I use Apple iPad Air 4th gen is very good machine, but it has limitati…

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## [3D to PDF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-pdf/20036)

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**Author:** [@JRayfield](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRayfield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-to-pdf/20036 "2022-06-25T22:39:36Z")

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I need to generate a pdf file from a 3d drawing. I’ve tried exporting my drawing to both dxf and dwg files and converting those to a pdf file, but I haven’t found any program, yet, that will properly convert these. Can…

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## [How can i just delete face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-just-delete-face/20033)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-just-delete-face/20033 "2022-06-25T22:31:41Z")

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How can I just delete what i highlighted in Blue? I have to opposing each other on the round face and i need to delete that bump with the hole in it… Or do I have to start all over again with my base model i have?

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## [Exporting an STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-an-stl/14207)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-an-stl/14207 "2022-06-25T00:08:41Z")

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In Windows BETA – when exporting STL file, no option s9Yet) appear for saving as separate STLs like in the iPad version…probably something on the list, but highlighting here.

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## [How to segregate sketches of DWG files that are imported individually?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-segregate-sketches-of-dwg-files-that-are-imported-individually/20008)

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**Author:** [@jsc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-segregate-sketches-of-dwg-files-that-are-imported-individually/20008 "2022-06-24T15:06:58Z")

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I have a question regarding importing different DWG files into Shapr. For example, I have two DWG files, one for an exterior wall and one for a series of interior walls. 1st I imported the exterior wall. I wanted to as…

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## [Finding my drawings in Windows 10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-my-drawings-in-windows-10/19996)

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**Author:** [@Fedaru](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fedaru)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-my-drawings-in-windows-10/19996 "2022-06-23T19:14:31Z")

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Hi, new here. I have a question that I feel may have been asked already, but I couldnt find it, so, where are my design files saved locally on Windows 10. Not an export, but the actual file Shapr3D saves to, where is it …

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## [Remember units used - Win 10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remember-units-used-win-10/20005)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remember-units-used-win-10/20005 "2022-06-23T14:00:45Z")

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Hi, there’s a way to “set” unit of measure in Windows? The program always starts with meters, I always change to mm (millimeters) but it simply doesn’t stick, reverts to m all the time.

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## [How do I dimension ellipses in drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-ellipses-in-drawing/20003)

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**Author:** [@Ouboet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ouboet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-ellipses-in-drawing/20003 "2022-06-23T13:49:02Z")

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How do I dimension ellipses in drawing

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## [Software Performance Set Back](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-performance-set-back/19964)

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**Author:** [@mmsh209](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mmsh209)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-performance-set-back/19964 "2022-06-23T10:22:10Z")

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It’s rally disappointing that this software declined in performance significantly after update , it hanged , crashed , delay in simple command until you shut down your whole PC or iPad and restart so you can re-work agai…

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## [Regenerate bodies after sketch changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regenerate-bodies-after-sketch-changes/5359)

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**Author:** [@Visible-Edge.com](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Visible-Edge.com)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regenerate-bodies-after-sketch-changes/5359 "2022-06-23T06:38:57Z")

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I recently modeled a part, not knowing the dimensions. I got the full extruded shape. When I adjusted my sketches, the bodies I already created did not change. What did I do wrong? Thank you!

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## [Splitting a design in subassemblies does not decrease the size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-design-in-subassemblies-does-not-decrease-the-size/18252)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-a-design-in-subassemblies-does-not-decrease-the-size/18252 "2022-06-22T16:12:24Z")

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I have a shapr3d design which is huge (converted from Solidprt files). I organised it in sub-assemblies, represented in folders within the design. In total it amounts over 1.1GB in size. To split it I was planning to …

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## [Apple Pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pen/19954)

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**Author:** [@Alinfsd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alinfsd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pen/19954 "2022-06-22T05:59:02Z")

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How do I get me apple pen to more then change the view???

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## [5.110 - Navigation presets are here!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-110-navigation-presets-are-here/18644)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-110-navigation-presets-are-here/18644 "2022-06-22T05:32:37Z")

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Hey everyone! :wave: Navigation presets have finally arrived! Update to 5.110 and pick the setup you’re used to. New: Choose your go-to CAD app’s key bindings and keep using them in Shapr3D. Fixed: Minor bug fixes a…

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## [Rope on a corner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-on-a-corner/19916)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-on-a-corner/19916 "2022-06-21T16:35:52Z")

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Hello im trying to figure out how to make a rope run along a corner. Im trying to make a file to rout on my cnc. Tried both in shapr3d and vectric aspire. Im trying to make the rope on the beveled part along the 1200m…

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## [Slow or stopped rendering in visualizer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-or-stopped-rendering-in-visualizer/19965)

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**Author:** [@skantorp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skantorp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-or-stopped-rendering-in-visualizer/19965 "2022-06-21T13:52:41Z")

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Latest build, iPad 5.142.0.3333, visualization rendering grinds to a halt after a short while. Only solution is to force close the app and restart. Oddly, this only helps slightly. Rebooting the iPad helps but only a sho…

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## [A more convincing spiral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-more-convincing-spiral/19953)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-more-convincing-spiral/19953 "2022-06-21T13:31:39Z")

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Angulating the profile before revolving can result in a more convincing/pleasing spiral…

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## [Multiple origins should be permitted within the same workspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-origins-should-be-permitted-within-the-same-workspace/19383)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-origins-should-be-permitted-within-the-same-workspace/19383 "2022-06-21T08:19:51Z")

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I frequently have several variants of a similar model within the same workspace. Moving a model off the origin makes manipulation less convenient because the origin for that model is no longer 0,0,0. You should be able…

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## [Create new bodies from projected text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-bodies-from-projected-text/19952)

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**Author:** [@Smash\_Torrent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smash_Torrent)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-bodies-from-projected-text/19952 "2022-06-20T19:43:46Z")

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How can I create new bodies for each letter I projected to the cylinder? I want to be able to print the letters in a different color.

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## [How I warp it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-warp-it/19942)

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**Author:** [@Faisaln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faisaln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-warp-it/19942 "2022-06-20T14:24:20Z")

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If I have a rectangle of length 60 mm, width 6 mm, and thickness of 2 mm, how can I wrap this rectangle to become circular in shape like a ring? And what is the tool?

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## [Remove the "flick to accelerate out into space" action](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-the-flick-to-accelerate-out-into-space-action/19930)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-the-flick-to-accelerate-out-into-space-action/19930 "2022-06-19T09:55:15Z")

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Shapr3D has a feature whereby if you accidentally swipe rapidly on the touchpad, and then let go, the camera accelerates out into geostationary orbit. Please remove this feature. Thank you.

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## [How to visualise images](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-visualise-images/19900)

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**Author:** [@thomvorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thomvorst)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-visualise-images/19900 "2022-06-20T09:14:24Z")

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Hi everybody, My name is Thomas and I’m new here and at shapr. And have a question … In which way can I import an image and visualize it in the rendering? Here is a short video about it: WeTransfer - Send Large Files…

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## [Threaded insert or hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-insert-or-hole/19904)

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**Author:** [@tomsop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomsop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threaded-insert-or-hole/19904 "2022-06-18T01:51:39Z")

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I am trying to create a threaded insert or hole in my 3d model to accept a screw and I experimented using a screw step up model I downloaded from McMaster and tried inserting the screw at various lengths into another sha…

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## [Screw head pitch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-head-pitch/19915)

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**Author:** [@ELittauer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ELittauer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-head-pitch/19915 "2022-06-17T21:01:16Z")

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I am trying to find an easy way to set countersink pitch for screw heads, for example a flat head screw might have an 82° pitch.

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