# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=250

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## [Resize a generic object such as window frame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-a-generic-object-such-as-window-frame/11586)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-a-generic-object-such-as-window-frame/11586 "2021-02-27T23:33:19Z")

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I am modelling an existing house which has many windows, which are unfortunately of different sizes, although the frame dimensions are the same. I’ve seen the video where a window is imported and added to a wall, but I …

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## [Cnc machine for eyewear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-machine-for-eyewear/11628)

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**Author:** [@Wardy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wardy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-machine-for-eyewear/11628 "2021-02-27T21:18:06Z")

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Hi can anyone point me in the right direction to purchase a cnc machine for making eyewear that will connect to iPad Thanks Mitch

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## [Fold faces and flat a 3D project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fold-faces-and-flat-a-3d-project/7490)

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**Author:** [@metamaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/metamaker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fold-faces-and-flat-a-3d-project/7490 "2021-02-27T19:25:13Z")

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Hi! I’d like to know if there’s any feature to unfold faces of an object like in sketchup. For example, I’m designing a packing box and I would like to flat the project to cut it in a laser cutter. See video below:

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## [Formato vrml](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/formato-vrml/11596)

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**Author:** [@Jonatan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonatan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/formato-vrml/11596 "2021-02-25T19:28:54Z")

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Hola, ¿Alguien sabe como podría guardar en formato VRML? Saludos,

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## [Shapr3D + Blender On a Mac Pro Laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-on-a-mac-pro-laptop/11599)

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**Author:** [@stangelini](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stangelini)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-on-a-mac-pro-laptop/11599 "2021-02-25T16:52:40Z")

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Hello! I just recently discovered sharp3D and I’m very excited to try it for interior design and architecture. I’m also learning how to use Blender on my Mac, to create realistic interior and some exterior images. I wan…

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## [Alignment of body/bodies with axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-of-body-bodies-with-axis/11590)

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**Author:** [@hyllus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hyllus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-of-body-bodies-with-axis/11590 "2021-02-25T16:51:33Z")

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Hello, I’m relatively new to Shapr3d (coming from SketchUp). I’m trying to figure out how to do some things that would be fairly trivial in SketchUp and struggling a bit, and was hoping for some ideas. First, I’ve crea…

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## [Cmd-W doesn't seem right](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cmd-w-doesnt-seem-right/11578)

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**Author:** [@Steve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cmd-w-doesnt-seem-right/11578 "2021-02-24T16:17:49Z")

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Minor quibble. I think the “Cmd-W” keyboard shortcut would be more consistent with other Mac apps if it only closed the current drawing and went to the main menu (same as clicking on the “\<” on the top bar. At the moment…

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## [New release - 3.60 - UI updates & hover effects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-release-3-60-ui-updates-hover-effects/11575)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-release-3-60-ui-updates-hover-effects/11575 "2021-02-24T14:55:15Z")

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Hi everyone :wave: It looks like we don’t know when to stop tweaking and tuning up our app design, but we promise, these are changes for the better! We did nifty touch-ups in this release, so our app will feel and look…

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## [Align rectangle to curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-rectangle-to-curve/11537)

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**Author:** [@dhain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dhain)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-rectangle-to-curve/11537 "2021-02-22T15:43:05Z")

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Is it possible to align the corners of a rectangle to a curve? See screenshot for what I mean.

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## [想要學習3d切面的卡通造型 如附圖](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d/11533)

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**Author:** [@petersung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/petersung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d/11533 "2021-02-22T14:00:01Z")

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想要學習3D切面的卡通造型 如附圖。這看起來非常困難。我想看看有沒有教學影片可以學習。 下圖。是我同事用solidwork 3d畫的切角面 維尼熊。我想瞭解sharp 3d有沒有容易解決的方案。

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## [My first thought after intro tutorial - space bar to select](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-thought-after-intro-tutorial-space-bar-to-select/11510)

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**Author:** [@baconCheeseFry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baconCheeseFry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-thought-after-intro-tutorial-space-bar-to-select/11510 "2021-02-22T12:25:39Z")

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Everything seems fairly intuitive, with the exception of the spacebar to enter sketch mode on a face. I do not use cad software everyday; sometimes I might go several weeks between projects. Even then, I will still proba…

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## [Using a part of an already created body as reference](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-a-part-of-an-already-created-body-as-reference/11513)

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**Author:** [@CorrieArnold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CorrieArnold)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-a-part-of-an-already-created-body-as-reference/11513 "2021-02-21T16:13:15Z")

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I’ve modeled a body consisting of various extruded cylinders but when I add a new plane off the outside cylinder to add a new part that must fit over the already modeled body, I cannot get the centre of my new circle to …

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## [Problems with DXF export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514)

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**Author:** [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514 "2021-02-21T15:01:25Z")

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When trying to export individual parts in .dxf format, as a result I can only see the sketch-objects in top-to-bottom perspective. How can I export parts in dxf-format? Many thanks

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## [Two bodies not uniting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-bodies-not-uniting/11498)

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**Author:** [@Motob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Motob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-bodies-not-uniting/11498 "2021-02-20T20:23:15Z")

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I have an issue when trying to unite two bodies. Is it something to do with one having a cube symbol and the other a pentagon symbol? I

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## [Simulation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation/11505)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation/11505 "2021-02-20T03:45:47Z")

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Can you give metal flow simulation to Shapr 3d ?

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## [Help with design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-design/11503)

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**Author:** [@Misti.pyper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Misti.pyper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-design/11503 "2021-02-20T02:41:28Z")

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I made this shape wider on one end but now can not remember how I did it😩

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## [Translate handle according to orientation of the object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-handle-according-to-orientation-of-the-object/11491)

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**Author:** [@Palak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Palak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-handle-according-to-orientation-of-the-object/11491 "2021-02-19T12:21:35Z")

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Translate handle. How can I change the translate handle according to the orientation of the object. I am a maya user…in that one has an option for world orientation and object orientation…is there any way I get the ori…

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## [Can we](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we/11436)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we/11436 "2021-02-19T05:56:35Z")

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Can I create like simple boxes in 2d like for laser cutting and then put them together so I can see it in 3D? Like show the panels for the sides top and bottom so forththen put them together in shaper to see how it looks…

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## [Use iPad as trackpad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-ipad-as-trackpad/11482)

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**Author:** [@cb5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cb5)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-ipad-as-trackpad/11482 "2021-02-18T16:43:31Z")

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I love being able to use the apple pencil to create shapes with and this is the USP I like about shapr3D over other apps. Would it be possible to have the option of using the iPad as a trackpad - or even swapping between…

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## [Chamfer/ fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet/11340)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet/11340 "2021-02-18T14:50:44Z")

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Can is remove the chamfer or fillet from a imported 3d model?

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## [Compromised facets when importing step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compromised-facets-when-importing-step-files/11477)

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**Author:** [@drewc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compromised-facets-when-importing-step-files/11477 "2021-02-18T10:37:54Z")

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I’ve received a couple step files from several vendors, and frequently I’m seeing an issue where there are incorrect facets rendering in 3d.

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## [Surface body from lines (edges)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-body-from-lines-edges/11431)

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**Author:** [@Dmitriy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmitriy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-body-from-lines-edges/11431 "2021-02-17T20:30:46Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m new in Shapr3D, but usually use SpaceClaim on my PC. So the question is can I create line and pull it into surface? For example, I have cross section (not closed loop) of stiffened plate and want to…

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## [Where did my undo button go?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-my-undo-button-go/11469)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-my-undo-button-go/11469 "2021-02-17T16:12:37Z")

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Everything is in the title, I feel like a dumbass but I did the last update last night on my macmini and this morning while working I found out my redo/undo buttons are not in the left corner anymore. Anybody? Thanks.

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## [Share your first impressions - Search command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-your-first-impressions-search-command/11467)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-your-first-impressions-search-command/11467 "2021-02-17T15:28:17Z")

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Hello! We’ve recently released the Search command. With this new feature, you can use your keyboard to access all tools. Example If you want to align the selected body with the rest of the assembly… Just start typin…

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## [Problem with sketching on planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketching-on-planes/11465)

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**Author:** [@Bhogal.simranjeet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bhogal.simranjeet)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketching-on-planes/11465 "2021-02-17T15:08:36Z")

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Hi. I am using the software on iPad and find it extremely difficult to work on a newly created plane. Also it behave randomly when it comes to creating sketches. Sometimes, it creates new sketch and other times it keeps…

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## [Union issue with transparent body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issue-with-transparent-body/11397)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issue-with-transparent-body/11397 "2021-02-17T09:41:59Z")

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Hello friends :slightly\_smiling\_face: I brought you a new puzzle :joy: These are 2 pictures before union “2nd picture” and after union “first picture” why do a gap appears in the union body? :face\_with\_monocle: The…

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## [Chamfer V-carved text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-v-carved-text/11448)

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**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-v-carved-text/11448 "2021-02-17T08:56:19Z")

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How do I make letters like they are v-carved? I´ve tried with chamfer but it only allow a chiseled edge upwards, not downwards…

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## [Stuck in Loop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-loop/11456)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-loop/11456 "2021-02-16T17:40:22Z")

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Trying to do anything other than sketch in a workspace leads to infinite lopping. Can’t mirror, can’t extrude. What’s going on.

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## [Slices of Plywood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slices-of-plywood/11453)

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**Author:** [@Barefoot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barefoot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slices-of-plywood/11453 "2021-02-16T16:21:58Z")

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I am new to Shapr…I would like to design an plywood wall…Look up Parametric design furniture… I can get the initial designs to work, just can’t figure out how to slice up the solid object into 1/2" or 3/4" parts to cut …

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## [Rotate a cylinder keeping ends parallel to xy plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-a-cylinder-keeping-ends-parallel-to-xy-plane/11443)

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**Author:** [@RonVictor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonVictor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-a-cylinder-keeping-ends-parallel-to-xy-plane/11443 "2021-02-16T14:16:55Z")

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I’ve created a vertical cylinder (think legs on a stool) and want to rotate the cylinders by 10 degrees but keep the ends of the cylinder parallel to the horizontal plane. I can easily rotate the cylinder, but the end f…

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