# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=254

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## [DXF / DWG wrong paths](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-dwg-wrong-paths/10820)

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**Author:** [@Esseti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Esseti)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-dwg-wrong-paths/10820 "2021-01-14T13:34:38Z")

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Upon exporting files from Illustrator I get this when I import them to Shap3r. https://ibb.co/nbf6Ks2 Upon opening the same file in illustrator it looks perfect. Im using the latest version from the App store 3.56.2 …

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## [Can't import some dxf files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-import-some-dxf-files/10819)

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**Author:** [@korale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/korale)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-import-some-dxf-files/10819 "2021-01-14T09:33:52Z")

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I have a full version for iPad and a beta fpr macOs.I tried both but I can’t open some dxf files saved by AutoCad. When I try to import them I see the rotating shapr3d logo on top of the window and it keeps on rolling a…

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## [Don’t have the snap pop up on my download program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/don-t-have-the-snap-pop-up-on-my-download-program/10828)

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**Author:** [@Sawdust1garcia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sawdust1garcia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/don-t-have-the-snap-pop-up-on-my-download-program/10828 "2021-01-13T22:41:18Z")

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I just notice that the ability to turn off the snap on my laptop is not ther it only shows the grid assist tab. Is it possible that the download was incomplete. I have several designs I’ve created and don’t want to loss …

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## [High quality Stl file suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-quality-stl-file-suggestion/10747)

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**Author:** [@A1dan0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/A1dan0)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-quality-stl-file-suggestion/10747 "2021-01-13T21:55:48Z")

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So I noticed that to export a high quality Stl file you need a full pro subscription and while I understand why this is done as a hobbiest the ability to export my project without the curves becoming hexagons is vital my…

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## [SVG - DXF - Shap3r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-dxf-shap3r/10810)

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**Author:** [@Esseti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Esseti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-dxf-shap3r/10810 "2021-01-13T19:03:01Z")

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Hi, Im an amateur at designing CAD stuff, so I like to design drafts in Adobe Illustrator. I want to export SVG/PDF in mm and import them into Shap3r with the same scale/size. Online converters from SVG/PDF give me very…

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## [Transformer wire turns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transformer-wire-turns/10796)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transformer-wire-turns/10796 "2021-01-13T17:10:26Z")

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So I did this part of a transformer so I can test sweep tool but it seem to fail at specific number of turns Transformer I’ll put the shapr file also for you to test it out Transformer.shapr (832 KB)

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## [Placing and resizing a cuboid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/placing-and-resizing-a-cuboid/10782)

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**Author:** [@GanCW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GanCW)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/placing-and-resizing-a-cuboid/10782 "2021-01-13T14:42:23Z")

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I am new to Shapr3D. How do I bring up the dimension of a side of a cuboid so that I can specify an exact dimension ? How do I place a body to an specific position say 3cm from the x axis ? Thanks

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## [Exploded view and cut lists](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploded-view-and-cut-lists/10814)

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**Author:** [@Dante647](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dante647)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploded-view-and-cut-lists/10814 "2021-01-13T09:06:53Z")

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Hi I am using Shapr3D on the iPad and I was wondering is there a way to do an exploded view and a cut list for my project?

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## [Moving feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-feature/10807)

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**Author:** [@JordanYOW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JordanYOW)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-feature/10807 "2021-01-13T03:23:41Z")

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I am trying to figure out how to relocate the slot in this model. Is there a way to grab and move it or do I have to move the sketch and extrude cut again? I tried to select the faces and move but it gives an error. Than…

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## [Something besides CTL-Scroll to Zoom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/something-besides-ctl-scroll-to-zoom/10808)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/something-besides-ctl-scroll-to-zoom/10808 "2021-01-12T22:33:06Z")

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I’ve always used CNTL-Scroll to zoom my entire Mac screen. I think this conflicts with Shapr3D Zoom. I tried CMD-Comma but did not see any preferences that would let me override the key binding. Is it possible to have…

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## [Tutorial or ideas for faux stitching?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-faux-stitching/10795)

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**Author:** [@heatherltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heatherltn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-faux-stitching/10795 "2021-01-12T19:54:47Z")

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I am creating a baby shoe that will be 3D printed. It is simple but still consists of tons of curves. I’d like to apply faux stitching (maybe raised ellipses or rounded rectangles) evenly around most of the edges, set in…

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## [Stick fonts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stick-fonts/10769)

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**Author:** [@Semaduwa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Semaduwa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stick-fonts/10769 "2021-01-12T11:43:27Z")

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Hi all, I’m new with this, How can I get stick fonts for engeraving ( circular annotation) Thanks :blush:

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## [Shapr3d and gravity sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-and-gravity-sketch/10798)

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**Author:** [@Alex7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-and-gravity-sketch/10798 "2021-01-12T11:35:52Z")

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Dear all, Have started to use Gravity sketch VR. Can I import from GS a file and keep working on it in Shapr3d? There is a IGES file format… Thank you!

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## [Want to make a cavity in one shape the same dimensions as another shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-make-a-cavity-in-one-shape-the-same-dimensions-as-another-shape/10704)

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**Author:** [@Spark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spark)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/want-to-make-a-cavity-in-one-shape-the-same-dimensions-as-another-shape/10704 "2021-01-12T10:00:50Z")

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Super new to cad design, so please forgive me if this is just unreasonable or even not possible. I’m trying to design a tree in 2 parts. A base and a top. Plan on making multiple top designs so the base can fit all tops…

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## [Save Work Flow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-work-flow/10788)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-work-flow/10788 "2021-01-12T05:21:13Z")

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This probably qualifies as a feature request. I have a couple of workflows that I use a lot with Shapr3d. One thing I do often is export my design in multiple formats and then airdrop them to my Mac. I always export as …

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## [Design and Body Management](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-and-body-management/10775)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-and-body-management/10775 "2021-01-11T17:31:33Z")

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I’m coming across a few things I’d like to bring up to this active community. I’m working on a complex design. A house, with everything in it (eventually), in place on a topography map of the land where it will be built…

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## [Move/Rotate point circle shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-point-circle-shape/10777)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-point-circle-shape/10777 "2021-01-11T16:13:20Z")

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I want the point to be on the circumference not in the middle of a circle. What do I do?

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## [Are splines slow on old ipad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-splines-slow-on-old-ipad/7016)

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**Author:** [@RonJeffries](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonJeffries)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-splines-slow-on-old-ipad/7016 "2021-01-11T05:58:54Z")

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i use shapr on my new ipad pro and an old one (one at a time). tonight on the old one, i was drawing splines and it seemed shapr couldn’t keep up. after a few points i couldn’t drop a fit point and the curve end jittered…

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## [Options of the construction planes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/options-of-the-construction-planes/10763)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/options-of-the-construction-planes/10763 "2021-01-10T13:04:06Z")

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Hello everybody Here in the video (minutes 05:26) a screw is selected and the arrows (construction plane) run lengthways through the screw. When I select this one, the arrows run in the direction of X, Y and Z. What a…

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## [Use the Eye dropper tool on photos?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-the-eye-dropper-tool-on-photos/10706)

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**Author:** [@mvmaastricht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mvmaastricht)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-the-eye-dropper-tool-on-photos/10706 "2021-01-10T02:57:21Z")

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Is there a way to use a color from a picture (like a piece of wood in an imported photo) in a 3D object in Shapr3d?

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## [Bug report: numpad enter key ignored](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-numpad-enter-key-ignored/10737)

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**Author:** [@cmsj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cmsj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-numpad-enter-key-ignored/10737 "2021-01-09T12:33:27Z")

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Hi Just trying out the Shapr3D beta and during the intro tutorial on step 5 (extruding a closed sketch) I typed in a precise value using the numpad on my keyboard and hit Enter on the numpad and nothing happened, I had …

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## [Where are my part?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-my-part/10726)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-my-part/10726 "2021-01-07T12:29:30Z")

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OK, thev following issue happens from time to time. I thought that I had this figured out… I have several versions of a design. 3 parts that make up this simple design. I have grouped each version in its own group. What…

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## [Can I rework Shapr3D mesh drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-rework-shapr3d-mesh-drawing/10724)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-rework-shapr3d-mesh-drawing/10724 "2021-01-07T09:29:44Z")

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I have a drawing that I created in Shapr3D, I made it all into one body, however I lost all my drawing and sketching work, is it possible to get that back in anyway so I can make changes to what is now a mesh body? I am…

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## [Interactive Orientation Cube Double](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interactive-orientation-cube-double/10722)

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**Author:** [@vgradwohl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vgradwohl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interactive-orientation-cube-double/10722 "2021-01-07T09:23:08Z")

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Hello, can someone maybe help me, I accidently tapped around while scatching and now have a second IOC in the middle upper screen that can neither be tapped nor removed. It is just there and kinda annoying while constru…

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## [Bug Report](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report/10693)

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**Author:** [@Lockpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lockpro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report/10693 "2021-01-06T10:25:04Z")

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While I was testing import and export of DXF files, this happened. I dont know the steps to reproduce.

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## [Bug - modeling intro tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-modeling-intro-tutorial/10659)

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**Author:** [@RenegadeCitizen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RenegadeCitizen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-modeling-intro-tutorial/10659 "2021-01-05T21:01:35Z")

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Beta version 3.561 OS version 11.0.1 Hardware specs MacBook Steps to reproduce 90% of the modelling intro tutorial Since it’s a bata I thought I’d report this here. Love your …

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## [Align grouped objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-grouped-objects/10705)

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**Author:** [@mvmaastricht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mvmaastricht)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-grouped-objects/10705 "2021-01-05T13:17:28Z")

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Hello, I’m new to Shapr3d and I love it! However, I run into a problem I cannot find a solution to: I’ve imported this full extension drawer slide which consist of different parts that need to stay aligned in relation …

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## [Import 3D scan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-3d-scan/10708)

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**Author:** [@Moinuddin2580](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moinuddin2580)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-3d-scan/10708 "2021-01-05T12:15:47Z")

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I want to know how live 3D scan import to Shapr3D

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## [macOS Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-feedback/10703)

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**Author:** [@radutzan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/radutzan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-feedback/10703 "2021-01-05T09:05:17Z")

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Hi! I really liked the idea of having Shapr3D on the Mac. I found that using it on the iPad with the Pencil was fun, but tedious after a while, so it seemed like the app would be a great fit for the old world of precise …

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## [Helix and Hypoid Gear Creation Tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helix-and-hypoid-gear-creation-tools/10249)

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**Author:** [@lopakalanakila](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lopakalanakila)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helix-and-hypoid-gear-creation-tools/10249 "2021-01-05T02:52:35Z")

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Trying to find a solution that would allow for Conical Helix and Hypoid Ring Gear creations. I create mechanical models and can’t seem to make it work. I love the software, but could really use interface tools to model g…

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