# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=202

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## [DXF of a face of a 3D solid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-of-a-face-of-a-3d-solid/18453)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-of-a-face-of-a-3d-solid/18453 "2022-04-14T05:00:18Z")

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Hey guys, Alright a client of mine asked for this table for his engraver, carved to be able to lock round and scare pieces of brass. So I created the pieces and substrates them from the table, and surprised myself with …

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## [How to draw lines between planes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-lines-between-planes/18734)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-lines-between-planes/18734 "2022-04-14T01:22:53Z")

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I feel this should be a simple thing but my brain can’t grasp it. I have two planes and I want to draw a line from one to the other.

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## [Start sketch in a new sketch layer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/start-sketch-in-a-new-sketch-layer/18745)

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**Author:** [@dukehh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dukehh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/start-sketch-in-a-new-sketch-layer/18745 "2022-04-13T17:52:07Z")

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I am new to shapr3d. is it possible to decide wether a sketch goes into a new sketch layer or stays part of an existing one? I did not find a tutorial on that.

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## [Isolation mode ease of access](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolation-mode-ease-of-access/18740)

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**Author:** [@AlvarrEvans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AlvarrEvans)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolation-mode-ease-of-access/18740 "2022-04-13T17:26:58Z")

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couldn’t find the feedback thread so ill just post it here and let the moderators do their thing the isolation mode should also be put near the section view since they both help with visualization and are used to alter…

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## [Text shows up, but not in STL's nor Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-shows-up-but-not-in-stls-nor-visualization/18742)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-shows-up-but-not-in-stls-nor-visualization/18742 "2022-04-13T16:49:33Z")

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Text shows up, but not in STL’s nor Visualization, and i missing a step I followed the instructions, the text is there on my design, bit doesn’t show up when I go to Visualization, nor does it seem to show up in the STL …

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## [Not a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-a-circle/18712)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-a-circle/18712 "2022-04-13T12:49:38Z")

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Hello Why these holes don’t want to be circle? I redo this part many times

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## [Some Surfaces from STEP File Disappear in Visualization and USDZ Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-surfaces-from-step-file-disappear-in-visualization-and-usdz-export/18720)

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**Author:** [@colonelshaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/colonelshaun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-surfaces-from-step-file-disappear-in-visualization-and-usdz-export/18720 "2022-04-13T12:47:30Z")

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Hello! I’m a new user, so I can’t upload an example, but I imported a STEP file and want to export a USDZ that I can manipulate in a Video Project. Some of the surfaces were missing in my USDZ exports, and the same surfa…

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## [Scaling in just x,y or z](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-just-x-y-or-z/18730)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_S](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert_S)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-just-x-y-or-z/18730 "2022-04-13T12:17:00Z")

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I want to be able to scale a component in just one (or two) directions. As it looks now it is not possible. In the future? Robert

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## [APP crashes/ can’t open file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes-can-t-open-file/18607)

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**Author:** [@Farahbod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Farahbod)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes-can-t-open-file/18607 "2022-04-13T12:11:34Z")

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I designed a product in shaper3d and this file is relatively heavy. My app crashes while it is trying to load the file. I’ve tried to open the file many time but no luck. I don’t have this issue with my other design file…

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## [Hexagonal EM Coil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hexagonal-em-coil/18473)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hexagonal-em-coil/18473 "2022-04-13T09:45:58Z")

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I can revolve a circle to make a cylindrical coil, but how do i make that coil conform to a different shape like a hexagonal block.

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## [0.32 - Standalone installer for Shapr3D on Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-32-standalone-installer-for-shapr3d-on-windows/15470)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-32-standalone-installer-for-shapr3d-on-windows/15470 "2022-04-13T08:46:11Z")

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Hi everyone, Every so often, buying and updating apps from the Microsoft Store can be far from quick and easy. However much time you spend navigating the murky waters of the Store, we want you to spend it knocking yours…

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## [Unable to export section views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-section-views/18710)

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**Author:** [@Drool624](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Drool624)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-section-views/18710 "2022-04-13T03:56:27Z")

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I cannot export 2d sections drawings? Any help please!

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## [Mirror effect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-effect/18723)

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**Author:** [@patrickc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/patrickc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-effect/18723 "2022-04-12T09:58:23Z")

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I am trying to design a cabinet with mirrors. It seems that there is no mirror in the glass materials for visualization. Is there a way to change the material to mirror?

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## [Bending a tapered cylinder/cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-a-tapered-cylinder-cone/18717)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-a-tapered-cylinder-cone/18717 "2022-04-12T06:49:04Z")

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Struggling to find a way to make a coral branch, a tapered cylinder along a curve. Essentially like a cows horn, 10mm cylinder down to 4mm cylinder but bent on an arc. Should be a simple process but my brain is broken……

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## [Filet / chamfer edge does not work after extruding a sketch (video attached)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filet-chamfer-edge-does-not-work-after-extruding-a-sketch-video-attached/18711)

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**Author:** [@Whatsdonisdon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatsdonisdon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filet-chamfer-edge-does-not-work-after-extruding-a-sketch-video-attached/18711 "2022-04-11T21:53:58Z")

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How can you filet / chamfer an ‘edge loop’ or set of connected lines/arcs after extruding from a sketch? Here is a 1-minute video showing the issue: Reproduce: Sketch arcs+lines - Draw a series of lines…

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## [Help with offset face on boot model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-offset-face-on-boot-model/18578)

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**Author:** [@heatherltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heatherltn)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-offset-face-on-boot-model/18578 "2022-04-11T21:27:29Z")

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I design and 3D print accessories for doll collectors. I’ve done several shoe types where I’ve offset some faces to create raised detail. Usually these faces are created by projecting sketches onto the base shoe shape (s…

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## [Resize design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-design/7806)

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**Author:** [@Kiddanplay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kiddanplay)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-design/7806 "2022-04-11T16:37:57Z")

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Hello all! Just jumped on the shapr train My question is this. How do I resize this model. All extruded bodies are joined and I’m going to run a test print on it however if the length is too long how exactly do I resize…

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## [Can I Draw on surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-draw-on-surface/18629)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-draw-on-surface/18629 "2022-04-11T14:11:28Z")

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I have drawn something in 2D and have extruded it. Can I draw some thing on the face of it after it is extruded? I want to draw borders around the inside and outside edges and then extrude those to give more detail to th…

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## [Estimated feature roadmap for windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/estimated-feature-roadmap-for-windows/18635)

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**Author:** [@MIkeV2113](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MIkeV2113)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/estimated-feature-roadmap-for-windows/18635 "2022-04-11T07:46:01Z")

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Hello, what is the estimated roadmap for windows? There are some features that I miss from Apple. the one feature I miss for windows is export parts to different folders it made it easier to 3D print. It would be nice to…

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## [Shortcuts for translate, rotate and zoom in visualisation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-for-translate-rotate-and-zoom-in-visualisation/18299)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-for-translate-rotate-and-zoom-in-visualisation/18299 "2022-04-10T22:39:29Z")

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I have a suggestion that would make visualisation even better… Would it be possible to include shortcut keys to allow for smooth translation, rotation and zoom? I tried to screen record a design for upload to TikTok bu…

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## [Help With Logging in on Windows After Purchase on Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-logging-in-on-windows-after-purchase-on-ipad/18692)

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**Author:** [@RoastYamz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RoastYamz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-logging-in-on-windows-after-purchase-on-ipad/18692 "2022-04-10T16:55:29Z")

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I purchased Shapr3D on my Ipad and I love the program but wanted to work on My desktop with a bigger screen for a while and I cannot log in. When you purchase on the Ipad in the app store it does not give the option to c…

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## [Computer stand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/computer-stand/18687)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/computer-stand/18687 "2022-04-10T12:36:05Z")

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## [How can I make Holes for screws? in a circle type pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-holes-for-screws-in-a-circle-type-pattern/18628)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-holes-for-screws-in-a-circle-type-pattern/18628 "2022-04-09T19:25:24Z")

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How can I make Holes in Shapr3D for screws in my Circle like 4 of them evenly spaced in a circle pattern. Then i want to be able to copy my Circle with the holes for another design, how do you copy part of a drawing…

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## [Visualization transparency](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-transparency/18662)

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**Author:** [@rjhill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rjhill)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-transparency/18662 "2022-04-09T17:56:58Z")

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Suddenly the transparency slider has disappeared in visualizations? I can change colors but I can’t seem to make any of my objects transparent. The “simple transparent material” works to my parts transparent in the des…

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## [Food for thought: prioritizing the active tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/food-for-thought-prioritizing-the-active-tool/18665)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/food-for-thought-prioritizing-the-active-tool/18665 "2022-04-09T04:33:06Z")

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I love Shapr and its potential, I hope you find my feedback helpful: In regards to user experience, more often than not when I’m using a tool, another tool gets triggered accidentally. For example, a line is drawn ac…

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## [Loft: Error: geometry degenerate?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-error-geometry-degenerate/18643)

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**Author:** [@ChrisK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChrisK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-error-geometry-degenerate/18643 "2022-04-08T23:21:43Z")

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Hello everybody, I tried to loft a fairly simple shape - but it comes up with an error: “At least 1 of the lofted body’s geometries is degenerate.” What can I say? I am just clueless as of what could be wrong. It do…

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## [“Lines” around various parts of bodies in a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-around-various-parts-of-bodies-in-a-model/18661)

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**Author:** [@HoloWalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HoloWalk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-around-various-parts-of-bodies-in-a-model/18661 "2022-04-08T21:12:02Z")

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Prior to Visualization, when you went to capture an image, there was a way to turn on/off the outlines of various bodies in a model. That was important to have — especially if you’re making some of the bodies semi-transp…

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## [Where can suggestions be posted?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-suggestions-be-posted/18641)

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**Author:** [@GugolMajo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GugolMajo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-can-suggestions-be-posted/18641 "2022-04-08T17:50:41Z")

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I was searcginf for the category “suggestions” but i can’t manage to find it. Any help greatly apreciated

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## [Twisted loft on a curving path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/twisted-loft-on-a-curving-path/18589)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/twisted-loft-on-a-curving-path/18589 "2022-04-08T09:42:11Z")

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Hello, is it possible to twist a shape, in this case a square, around a curving path? I assumed it would require loft with a guide curve, but I can’t get it to work.

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## [Work with surfaces, not topolgy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-with-surfaces-not-topolgy/18621)

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**Author:** [@damaluphi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/damaluphi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/work-with-surfaces-not-topolgy/18621 "2022-04-08T02:19:12Z")

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I need your help. I have imported a model which is a topolgy. However, I only need the individual surfaces to work with. Is there any way to unlock the body to use the faces? Thanks, Dana

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