# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=208

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## [How to change a location of an extruded hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-a-location-of-an-extruded-hole/17994)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-a-location-of-an-extruded-hole/17994 "2022-03-13T21:53:19Z")

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I made an all the way through hole using the extrusion tool, but now I need to change its location, is there a way to change its location?

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## [Rounded top surface. C](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounded-top-surface-c/17969)

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**Author:** [@sirwio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sirwio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounded-top-surface-c/17969 "2022-03-13T19:00:34Z")

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Working on a spare part to a toilet flush knob. Aiming to make the top surface rounded constrained by the elipse like shaped top surface and the spline curve. The slab is 3mm and the mid point of the spline curve is 3…

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## [Metric treads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/metric-treads/17984)

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**Author:** [@AndyW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndyW)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/metric-treads/17984 "2022-03-13T16:07:26Z")

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How can I create metric threads male & female

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## [Copying and pasting from design design within the shape or application](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-and-pasting-from-design-design-within-the-shape-or-application/17902)

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**Author:** [@Milk-Money](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milk-Money)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-and-pasting-from-design-design-within-the-shape-or-application/17902 "2022-03-13T08:26:16Z")

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Good afternoon All, , Hello everyone, it seems like it’s the rudimentary, small stuff that gets me jammed up from time to time. At times I need either an asset, object, part of an object, or an entire design with a fil…

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## [Windows update to match latest Beta version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-update-to-match-latest-beta-version/17852)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-update-to-match-latest-beta-version/17852 "2022-03-13T02:52:48Z")

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what is the time frame it will take Shapr3d for windows to get updated with some of the new updates that have been done on the latest Beta version and do you see adding the new Visualize command to the windows version. T…

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## [Making a wire mesh in shpr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-wire-mesh-in-shpr/17844)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-wire-mesh-in-shpr/17844 "2022-03-12T18:42:14Z")

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I am designing a microphone and would like to create the wire mesh outter screen. I am a noob to software creating and was hoping someone could share how I could go about doing this? Or is there a way I can at least crea…

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## [How to draw on the view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-on-the-view/17917)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-on-the-view/17917 "2022-03-12T18:02:33Z")

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How can I sketch on a view? like top view or bottom view? every time I try to sketch on a top view it ends up on a bottom of you what do I need to do to change that I’m new so lucky I can even get this far lol I’m havi…

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## [Unable to subtract extrusion (possible error/bug)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-subtract-extrusion-possible-error-bug/17920)

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**Author:** [@jbeck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jbeck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-subtract-extrusion-possible-error-bug/17920 "2022-03-12T11:47:12Z")

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I’ve created this structure that is essentially a cube with hexagons subtracted from each face. I had no issues subtracting the hexagons from two faces, however on the last face I am only able to subtract certain hexagon…

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## [New visualization options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-visualization-options/17586)

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**Author:** [@TheSpas26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSpas26)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-visualization-options/17586 "2022-03-11T07:52:50Z")

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hello, I would like to know if it is possible to add the function of embedding your own textures downloaded from the Internet and editing existing ones, as well as the ability to rotate textures (for example, I need to p…

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## [A cut-out design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-cut-out-design/17895)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-cut-out-design/17895 "2022-03-11T02:45:51Z")

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I’m still learning a lot with this program but it’s fun. I’m essentially designing a box and want to add in a part that can be ‘punched out’ if it’s used. Like a port on a circuit board that may or not be used. Specif…

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## [Offsetting a solid with a 45 degree face on one end, i would like to offset at 90 degrees rather than the 45 degree cut face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-a-solid-with-a-45-degree-face-on-one-end-i-would-like-to-offset-at-90-degrees-rather-than-the-45-degree-cut-face/17900)

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**Author:** [@Matt1991](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt1991)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-a-solid-with-a-45-degree-face-on-one-end-i-would-like-to-offset-at-90-degrees-rather-than-the-45-degree-cut-face/17900 "2022-03-11T01:29:10Z")

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Hi guys, first post. I’m trying to offset a 45 degree end cut face but offset it at 90 degrees to a known figure, basically i am trying to reduce the length from 1600 to 600mm, however it offsets to the plane of the 45 …

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## [Radius dimensions when exporting with decimals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-dimensions-when-exporting-with-decimals/17890)

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**Author:** [@ismakina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ismakina)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-dimensions-when-exporting-with-decimals/17890 "2022-03-10T14:29:59Z")

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When I export a sketch to DWG or DWF format, the dimensions of the radii come out with decimals, that is, a radius of 50 comes out in the dimension 0.005, the rest of the dimensions of straight measurements come out corr…

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## [Downhill Curve Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/downhill-curve-model/17821)

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**Author:** [@Joenthan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joenthan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/downhill-curve-model/17821 "2022-03-10T08:01:26Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to model this steering wheel for DIY and I have come across a bit of an obstacle. I am trying to make something like this but I don’t really know how to (see attachment). If anyone could help …

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## [Can Shapr3D export to a Plt format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-shapr3d-export-to-a-plt-format/17848)

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**Author:** [@Skippi1953](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Skippi1953)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-shapr3d-export-to-a-plt-format/17848 "2022-03-10T01:42:29Z")

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Im new in using Shapr3D and wonder. Can I export Shapr3D files to PLT. As. this is the only format this old vinyl cutter can use. or how to manage with converter??

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## [Reflections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections/17864)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Hahmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thomas_Hahmann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections/17864 "2022-03-09T23:35:06Z")

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Hi, I’m quite underwhelmed at the moment by the reflections, as they seem only a texture of a room with some lighting equipment and not reflections of other parts of the model. Do you plan to add raytracing and custom li…

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## [3d models for shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-models-for-shapr3d/17875)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-models-for-shapr3d/17875 "2022-03-09T16:51:38Z")

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Hey there. I´m casuall user of shapr3d and using it for woodworking and architecture and have tried to import some 3d models that i find on internet but with no success. Not sure if shapr3d are not support any typ of thi…

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## [Moving around](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-around/17876)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-around/17876 "2022-03-09T16:42:03Z")

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Hey there, I´ve been using Shapr3d more an more lately for architecture, and I’m pretty surprised what I can do with it even I’m still new to program. problem I have is when i have to “move camera” in space and it can be…

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## [Equations built in to dialog box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equations-built-in-to-dialog-box/17863)

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**Author:** [@AndyGavin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndyGavin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equations-built-in-to-dialog-box/17863 "2022-03-09T08:40:53Z")

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Are there plans to add simple equations to the dimension dialog box, or to allow for cross unit dimensioning? I often model in mm but will include some parts in inches. In others software I simply add the unit behind the…

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## [Simple shape but hard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-shape-but-hard/17873)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-shape-but-hard/17873 "2022-03-09T08:32:15Z")

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Dear anyone, how to figure this one out? Front face of product that look simple but little difficult to draw it…thanks you

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## [Exporting Visualizations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-visualizations/17815)

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**Author:** [@Scott78](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scott78)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-visualizations/17815 "2022-03-08T14:08:56Z")

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Hi Everyone, I’ve been using Shapr3D for a few years now but I’m new to the 3d/cad drawing using any other software. I’m using the Beta software to add visualisations to my drawings but If I export them in obj or any ot…

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## [5.80 - Section view improvements & more!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-80-section-view-improvements-more/17860)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-80-section-view-improvements-more/17860 "2022-03-08T11:38:49Z")

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Hi all! 5.80 is now available and it comes with a handful of fixes and improvements: Improved: Section view is now available after selecting a construction plane or a planar face as well. Just tap on the plane or fac…

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## [Mirror plane feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-plane-feature/14138)

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**Author:** [@Lazyad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lazyad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-plane-feature/14138 "2022-03-08T08:22:45Z")

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Hi, is there an option on the ipad version to create an active mirror plane? so that the modifications i make on one side will be made realtime on the other side? or a way to instance and mirror objects? If there isn’t…

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## [Honeycomb tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honeycomb-tube/17834)

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**Author:** [@Fabalis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fabalis)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/honeycomb-tube/17834 "2022-03-08T04:10:06Z")

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Hi, my name is Olivier and I’m trying to make a honeycomb tube but I have no idea how to start… Does anybody have an idea ?

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## [How to accurately project on a spherical object？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-accurately-project-on-a-spherical-object/17808)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-accurately-project-on-a-spherical-object/17808 "2022-03-08T02:41:19Z")

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After drawing an arc on the plane, when projecting on a spherical object with the projection function, it is very difficult to project to the right position accurately at one time, and it needs to be adjusted and correct…

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## [Lag while building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-while-building/17845)

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**Author:** [@Zod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lag-while-building/17845 "2022-03-08T02:27:17Z")

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Im currently building a series of hexagons to create a shape but with well over 200 hexigons in the design I am getting the circular computing indicator every time I try to even move the build. Is there a way to fix this…

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## [Apple and Window](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-and-window/17843)

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**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-and-window/17843 "2022-03-08T00:20:14Z")

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I paid for Sharp for one year on my Ipad 12. If I want to have Sharp on Window, do I have to pay another time for the one-year subscription because I’m not with Apple on my laptop? I imported Sharp on my Laptop it works…

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## [Scale a DWG in correct measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-a-dwg-in-correct-measurements/9145)

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**Author:** [@AWDangel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AWDangel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-a-dwg-in-correct-measurements/9145 "2022-03-07T14:06:50Z")

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Hello, its my first time with this kind of issue, so i imported a dwg from autocad2018 to Sharp3d, and once i get it there, i have it with wrong measurements. The entire dwg its tinnier than the original one i have on my…

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## [Objects snapping to random dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-snapping-to-random-dimensions/17828)

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**Author:** [@Camcoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Camcoast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-snapping-to-random-dimensions/17828 "2022-03-07T09:08:26Z")

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Hello, I can’t get my objects to snap onto the grid lines consistently. For example, I want to extend a face on a 3D object from 3.8” to 3.9” but it ends up snapping to random numbers like 3.862” and 3.914”. This happen…

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## [Highlighting all edges exclusively for chamfer/bevel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlighting-all-edges-exclusively-for-chamfer-bevel/17818)

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**Author:** [@Milk-Money](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milk-Money)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlighting-all-edges-exclusively-for-chamfer-bevel/17818 "2022-03-06T23:41:36Z")

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Hello forum, when creating objects and doing the finish work on them a bevel or chamfer is usually the last step and works best if it’s done with the entire edge simultaneously, as it seems,… Is there a shortcut to highl…

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## [Scale full model size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-full-model-size/17726)

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**Author:** [@Deadwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deadwood)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-full-model-size/17726 "2022-03-06T18:27:16Z")

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Hey all. I just made a model that I’m going to mill in my cnc router. I’ve noticed that some of my paths are thinner than my smallest bit. What I’m going to do is scale the model until my narrowest area will allow for m…

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