# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=261

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## [Tubes are not empty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubes-are-not-empty/9540)

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**Author:** [@claudefrancois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/claudefrancois)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubes-are-not-empty/9540 "2020-10-28T16:54:40Z")

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Hello, First - congrats for this awesome piece of software ! Now here is my problem: I draw a tube and shell it I draw another tube and shell it I make them cross each other … the intersection is not empty in both tu…

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## [Help with Group Education licenses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-group-education-licenses/9535)

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**Author:** [@mikebilan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikebilan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-group-education-licenses/9535 "2020-10-28T15:09:34Z")

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I am a middle school design teacher. I have ~90 students now, and will have a new 90 students in the second semester who need an education version of the iPad app. Currently since we are teaching all our classes online,…

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## [Tutorial video](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video/9555)

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**Author:** [@KJD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KJD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-video/9555 "2020-10-28T11:40:10Z")

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I have just started with Shapr3D and am no drawing the first object with the accompanying tutorial video. Somehow this video has disapeared and I am now without tutorial. How do I get this tutorial video back?

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## [Possible to "bend" a body over a half sphere shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-bend-a-body-over-a-half-sphere-shape/9495)

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**Author:** [@rvandope](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rvandope)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-bend-a-body-over-a-half-sphere-shape/9495 "2020-10-28T06:45:19Z")

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Hi everyone, my name is Rob and I am quickly learning everything I can about Shapr3D and hoping to laser print some metal objects shortly. I’m also brand new to the forum, so thanks in advance for any help. I am wonderi…

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## [Calculate the length of a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-length-of-a-surface/9548)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-the-length-of-a-surface/9548 "2020-10-28T04:57:28Z")

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Is there a way to calculate the length of a surface. I am trying to find the length of the blue curved plate, as well as the yellow plate!. I was looking into having the project 3D printed or milled out but it is not…

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## [Asymmetrical pyramid aka hip roof](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-pyramid-aka-hip-roof/9513)

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**Author:** [@pghumphrey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pghumphrey)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-pyramid-aka-hip-roof/9513 "2020-10-27T19:46:55Z")

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Struggling to get this asymmetrical pyramid to have a square base. Your thoughts on process please. Thank you.

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## [Model smaller than cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-smaller-than-cad/9530)

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**Author:** [@Ace250](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ace250)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-smaller-than-cad/9530 "2020-10-27T15:15:32Z")

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I am trying to model a simple ramp with free version. I have set the height to about 2 inches length to about 6 and width to about 3. I have the measurement setting down as inches but when I load the model up to fusion a…

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## [Copying assets between projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-assets-between-projects/3907)

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**Author:** [@Frosty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Frosty)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-assets-between-projects/3907 "2020-10-25T21:14:23Z")

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Hi, I am a jewellery designer and a lot of my designs share common assets. Is there a way to copy the sketches or shapes between projects without exporting to Dropbox? So far I have been working on numerous items in the…

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## [Align Tool and other aligns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-and-other-aligns/9506)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-and-other-aligns/9506 "2020-10-25T12:36:41Z")

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I like the new Align tool a lot. As I understand it the first body selected “moves” toward the second select body, very clear and intuitive behaviour… so why don’t extend it toward other “aligns”?? For example, concentr…

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## [1 finger horizontal movements do not spin design on Z axis, spins it counter/clockwise!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-finger-horizontal-movements-do-not-spin-design-on-z-axis-spins-it-counter-clockwise/9493)

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**Author:** [@ISeeInHD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ISeeInHD)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1-finger-horizontal-movements-do-not-spin-design-on-z-axis-spins-it-counter-clockwise/9493 "2020-10-24T14:34:15Z")

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I’m so frustrated all the sudden that cannot even navigate around my design. I’m about ready to give up. I just don’t understand and feel like an idiot… I even watched the very introductory video on “Navigation” it cl…

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## [Imported Images upside down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-images-upside-down/9488)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-images-upside-down/9488 "2020-10-23T20:06:49Z")

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Hi, just a very little remark: when I import pictures from „photos“ they appear flipped by 180° (See screenshot) Is this something that should be fixed? Best J

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## [Coordinate/value not in window?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinate-value-not-in-window/9296)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinate-value-not-in-window/9296 "2020-10-20T15:37:04Z")

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Why on earth would it not be centered in view, not centered on item or where on taps? When editing one has to zoom out to find it!

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## [Align](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align/9487)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align/9487 "2020-10-23T18:51:04Z")

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Align is great. Thanks very much.

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## [How to create a faded channel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-faded-channel/9472)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-faded-channel/9472 "2020-10-23T12:56:31Z")

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Hey all, This is a helmet shape. So how would you create this recess channel that fade/blends into the main curved surface? Thanks for your help! \`

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## [Feature request - save checkpoints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-save-checkpoints/4934)

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**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-save-checkpoints/4934 "2020-10-23T07:25:34Z")

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Hey, I mentioned this feature request in the feature request thread, but I feel it got lost in the forest, so i’m re-explaining it here, so I can more easily reference and refine my requirements. I donn’t know if i’m us…

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## [Are there any choices for the iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-choices-for-the-ipad/9447)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-choices-for-the-ipad/9447 "2020-10-23T02:36:26Z")

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I have been working on a project for a while. Now I need to render it with a real appearance, to help people see the fit and finish. I need to add color and texture. Some of the parts are casted aluminum, while other par…

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## [End points on my design won’t align](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/end-points-on-my-design-won-t-align/9351)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/end-points-on-my-design-won-t-align/9351 "2020-10-22T20:48:59Z")

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My design won’t automatically align when I’m using the line too, with a pencil. How do I reset the tool so that I get them to align? You can watch the video of it not aligning. This happens to me a lot on …

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## [Adding New I'd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-new-id/9475)

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**Author:** [@Sid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-new-id/9475 "2020-10-22T16:41:28Z")

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I am a subscriber and want to add a new iPad to my account, but, there is no apparent way to do this. Your able assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. EDIT: Please See The Following Post.

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## [Working with type / importing form Illustrator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-type-importing-form-illustrator/9454)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-type-importing-form-illustrator/9454 "2020-10-22T11:32:07Z")

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There is an older post from one year ago, but I think the problem is still unsolved. Thus I open a new topic: Does anybody have a workaround for using type in shapr? I want to use type (single shapes or words not longer …

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## [Import DWG files and work on it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dwg-files-and-work-on-it/9469)

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**Author:** [@DucNguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DucNguyen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dwg-files-and-work-on-it/9469 "2020-10-22T11:01:41Z")

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After try to open a few files. The window is always empty. Can someone help me

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## [Is shapr3d can be replacement to fusion 360?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-can-be-replacement-to-fusion-360/9464)

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**Author:** [@solim112](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/solim112)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-can-be-replacement-to-fusion-360/9464 "2020-10-22T08:13:37Z")

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am a industrial engineering student, i want to know if shapr3d can replace fusion 360, and can i add tolerances that be very accurate with this application?

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## [Snapping a circle to a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-a-circle-to-a-line/9441)

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**Author:** [@FrogCustoms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrogCustoms)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-a-circle-to-a-line/9441 "2020-10-21T18:52:22Z")

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Greetings, in OnShape you can do coincident constraints. Is there something similar here? In my previous model it would auto snap now for some reason it wont snap and i cant find the coincident constraint.

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## [Workspace Crashing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-crashing/9446)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-crashing/9446 "2020-10-21T16:30:34Z")

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Hi My saved project workspace will no longer open for me - it crashes after loading. I’m wondering if using the information provided somebody can tell me if upgrading to the latest iPad will give me access again? (Perh…

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## [App Crashing when I am opening design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashing-when-i-am-opening-design/9453)

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**Author:** [@Gendb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gendb)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashing-when-i-am-opening-design/9453 "2020-10-21T15:02:14Z")

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This has happened with two of my designs now. As soon as I open a design and attempt to do anything the entire app shuts down! I have updated the app + ios + have turned ipad on and off again. How can I fix this ?

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## [Forum notifications / emails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-notifications-emails/9457)

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**Author:** [@FrogCustoms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrogCustoms)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-notifications-emails/9457 "2020-10-21T14:42:32Z")

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How do i shut them off. Just because i wanted to check out the community doesn’t mean i want 100 notifications a day.

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## [Title Block](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-block/9436)

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**Author:** [@LPP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LPP)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-block/9436 "2020-10-20T15:33:01Z")

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Good day to all in the Shapr3D community. New user here, first time posting. I had the app for a while but did not give it any time. I have been using it for few few weeks now. My question is simple and I have not foun…

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## [How to update version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-update-version/9429)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-update-version/9429 "2020-10-20T15:02:44Z")

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I see that there’s a new version 3.52, I have checked my version and it shows 3.50. The question is how to initiate an update. I don’t see a way to update the version. I have checked the settings under “version” and tag …

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## [Is there a wish list?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wish-list/9419)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wish-list/9419 "2020-10-20T06:06:04Z")

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As christmas is coming up soon I wonder if there is a wish list for new funtions in shapr. Because if there WERE any, I would wish for a “non-proportional scaling tool”. Anybody else? Best regards J

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## [Need help for school project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-school-project/9424)

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**Author:** [@alexvui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexvui)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-school-project/9424 "2020-10-20T02:42:18Z")

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Hello all, I’m trying to design this box for a school project unfortunately I’m stuck I can’t even make the box itself. in principle I know how to draw but the 3D is beyond me. if someone could help me by explaining t…

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## [Another Way](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-way/9377)

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**Author:** [@jpulaski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jpulaski)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-way/9377 "2020-10-19T18:35:45Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Need Help for chamfer: I took a slightly different approach. It’s more involved, but I think it might offer more control. Sketch a circle with the desired radius of the rounded corner. S…

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