# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=262

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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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## [Construction Lines in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-in-shapr3d/9391)

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**Author:** [@FrogCustoms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrogCustoms)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-in-shapr3d/9391 "2020-10-19T15:56:52Z")

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I am creating a box for pens. I am trying to add details to the box for my clips. When i was testing onshape they had a feature to create construction line that had no bearing on the model and i could constraints to mov…

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## [Swapping Tools Losing selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/swapping-tools-losing-selection/8931)

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**Author:** [@juhu031167](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juhu031167)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/swapping-tools-losing-selection/8931 "2020-10-18T18:57:46Z")

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Hi, Whenever I have a selection that I want to scale and then move/rotate I lose the selection on swapping between the tools. I guess scaling and then moving is a common and very often used procedure. Then why does one …

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## [How to connect some of my work that is floating to the work area](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-some-of-my-work-that-is-floating-to-the-work-area/9384)

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**Author:** [@Builder101](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Builder101)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-some-of-my-work-that-is-floating-to-the-work-area/9384 "2020-10-18T18:57:18Z")

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Hi, I need help I have a shape and it is “floating” over the work area How do I make it so that it is no longer floating

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## [Image views orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-views-orientation/1856)

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**Author:** [@Pennyroyal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pennyroyal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-views-orientation/1856 "2020-10-18T17:44:59Z")

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I use Shapr3D for furniture design. I start in front view. Since the latest two updates (one this morning) when I go to isometric view the view is from behind. Now in order to see a front view in isometric easily I need …

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## [Creating a bifurcation cylinder (y-shaped)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-bifurcation-cylinder-y-shaped/9362)

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**Author:** [@oaselim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oaselim)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-bifurcation-cylinder-y-shaped/9362 "2020-10-18T15:28:17Z")

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Hello, I would like to know how to create a Y-shaped cylinder. I am currently able to create a cylinder and create angulations in it. Could you kindly illustrate me how to do a bifurcation? Thanks.

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## [How to make a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-shape/9383)

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**Author:** [@Builder101](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Builder101)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-shape/9383 "2020-10-18T15:25:52Z")

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I have a some lines that make a triangle how do I make this from 2d to 3d

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## [Substract context mesh from aechitectural Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/substract-context-mesh-from-aechitectural-body/9372)

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**Author:** [@Lux27](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lux27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/substract-context-mesh-from-aechitectural-body/9372 "2020-10-17T19:43:55Z")

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Hi, I’m using Shapr3D as architect, and cannot find a way to substract the context sheet mesh body (stl format) from a created body to print it properly (so that the base of the body fit the profile of the context when p…

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## [Need Help for chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-chamfer/9354)

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**Author:** [@alexvui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexvui)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-for-chamfer/9354 "2020-10-16T15:35:31Z")

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Hello, This is my first time with Shapr, I try to design this box, but i dont arrive to make this type of chamfer. It will be very helpful if someone can explain me how to do this… Big thanks, Alex

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## [Extrude along a path? From a 3D studio users mind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-along-a-path-from-a-3d-studio-users-mind/9358)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-along-a-path-from-a-3d-studio-users-mind/9358 "2020-10-16T11:02:43Z")

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So, I’ve done a lot of 3D in the past and studio max was my favourite as it was more of a modelling platform, eg create a shape then edit into what you want. So shapr seems the ideal tool for use on my ipad as its very …

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## [Solved - Aligning two surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-two-surfaces/6609)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-two-surfaces/6609 "2020-10-15T14:24:32Z")

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Update from Shapr3d team: We have just released the new 3d alignment tool feature with the 3.52 app version :partying\_face: This will allow you to simply tap on the body faces to get them snapped together. Simply upda…

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## [Project onto the shell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-onto-the-shell/9345)

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**Author:** [@Schmid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schmid)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-onto-the-shell/9345 "2020-10-15T09:36:33Z")

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This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. Hello and good day. I can’t test it yet, but I am excited about the new tools. Congratulations, the new alignment tool seems to be really interesting. Can I someh…

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## [Solved - Feature suggestions: Alignment & Distribution - Resolutions - Sketch Temporary Lock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-feature-suggestions-alignment-distribution-resolutions-sketch-temporary-lock/5282)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-feature-suggestions-alignment-distribution-resolutions-sketch-temporary-lock/5282 "2020-10-15T08:28:28Z")

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ALIGNMENT & DISTRIBUTION: There have been many Alignment suggestions. This is with respect to separate Objects without reliance on Snapping to other Objects. E.g., A Group/Row/Random Placement of Objects selected as a…

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## [Solved - Best workaround to align these round shapes (3D snap) in a compartment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-best-workaround-to-align-these-round-shapes-3d-snap-in-a-compartment/7076)

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**Author:** [@Claudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Claudio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-best-workaround-to-align-these-round-shapes-3d-snap-in-a-compartment/7076 "2020-10-15T08:21:35Z")

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Since a 3D snap feature is still missing, I’m asking which is the state of art workaround to accomplish this task. Referring to the following picture: I need to place several copies of these red beads into the compar…

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## [App changes my work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-changes-my-work/9340)

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**Author:** [@Thisappsucks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thisappsucks)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-changes-my-work/9340 "2020-10-14T21:48:06Z")

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The app changed my work I have been working with this app for a long time Now it has join to crap No one answers questions I crash all the time And this is all with the best tech you can find for this app Can someo…

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## [Fluid shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fluid-shape/9336)

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**Author:** [@Ann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fluid-shape/9336 "2020-10-14T13:52:13Z")

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These are a pair of earrings that I have handmade but I’d like to translate them into a 3d model on shapr3d. I’ve spent about a week trying to figure out the best way to do this and haven’t managed to get a fluid look. …

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## [Multiplying Objects At Equal Distances](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplying-objects-at-equal-distances/9329)

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**Author:** [@cnp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cnp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiplying-objects-at-equal-distances/9329 "2020-10-13T11:51:54Z")

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As an example say you are drawing a comb. You know how wide you want the comb but how do you copy each individual tooth of the comb and make each tooth equal distances apart without drawing each individual tooth ?

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## [How is a sweep like this drawn?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-a-sweep-like-this-drawn/9327)

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**Author:** [@msifans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msifans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-a-sweep-like-this-drawn/9327 "2020-10-13T05:59:24Z")

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I saw this picture in other fans’ Forum. I’m curious about how he drew it. I haven’t understood it for a long time. Or is this one imported from other CAD software?

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## [Translate tool , when copying, creates body on the way of translation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-tool-when-copying-creates-body-on-the-way-of-translation/9325)

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**Author:** [@Vit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-tool-when-copying-creates-body-on-the-way-of-translation/9325 "2020-10-12T15:24:34Z")

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I created a body, when I tried to copy the body, using translate tool, new body was copied and pasted and the old body changed, it now extended all the way along the translation distance.

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## [DXF export planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-planes/9176)

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**Author:** [@mere\_iron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mere_iron)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-planes/9176 "2020-10-12T15:15:05Z")

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Greetings! Loving the sketch environment but I am having trouble exporting as DXF from anything but the top/bottom plane. Saving Each Plane Separately and sending as zip but when importing to Fusion or Solidworks anythi…

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## [Workspace disappearing and grid is glitching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-disappearing-and-grid-is-glitching/9295)

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**Author:** [@rabiadenise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rabiadenise)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-disappearing-and-grid-is-glitching/9295 "2020-10-12T02:51:09Z")

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Hi, I’m fairly new to Shapr3D so this could be an easy fix. I’m not sure if I hit a button and did something but my workspace disappeared and when I zoom in and out it’s like the entire workspace and grid glitches/flash…

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## [Screen Rotation Orientation Options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-rotation-orientation-options/9304)

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**Author:** [@ThirtyFive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThirtyFive)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-rotation-orientation-options/9304 "2020-10-09T16:53:46Z")

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Based on my use, the screen rotation movement achieved by moving my finger up and down is based around the X-axis, and rotation left and right is based on the Y-axis. This means that if I set my camera using the top rig…

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## [Combining lines from trace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combining-lines-from-trace/9279)

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**Author:** [@Wrighth1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wrighth1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/combining-lines-from-trace/9279 "2020-10-08T14:55:32Z")

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Hi. I am trying to build a part for my motorcycle by tracing from a photo. I can do I the trace and loft no problem but when I try to add a chamfer I cant select all the lines that make up the outline. Is there a way of …

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## [Draw a shape a certain dimension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-shape-a-certain-dimension/9286)

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**Author:** [@PetePetePete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PetePetePete)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-shape-a-certain-dimension/9286 "2020-10-08T02:44:53Z")

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If someone wants to draw a ring (picture like a large wedding band) that is 10cm in diameter… how/where are the parameters to do so. I am not able to find the measurement/dimension aspect of this. A ring is simple enou…

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## [Change 3D Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-3d-model/9273)

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**Author:** [@Papa\_Schlumpf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Papa_Schlumpf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-3d-model/9273 "2020-10-06T21:49:04Z")

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Hello After I have extruded a model from a 2d drawing it is still possible to change dimensions in the 2d drawing so that these changes will also change in the 3d model As an example I am constructing an inclined ramp …

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## [Can a secondary school studebt from Hong Kong get the educational license?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-a-secondary-school-studebt-from-hong-kong-get-the-educational-license/9253)

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**Author:** [@Suppp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Suppp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-a-secondary-school-studebt-from-hong-kong-get-the-educational-license/9253 "2020-10-06T11:07:18Z")

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I am a secondary school student from Hong Kong, does the educational license apply to a secondary school student from Hong Kong?

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## [Cannot Fill Sheet Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-fill-sheet-body/9255)

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**Author:** [@cammcgregor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cammcgregor)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-fill-sheet-body/9255 "2020-10-06T01:40:28Z")

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Hello! I am new to 3d modeling and 3d printing and am trying to make my dad a 3d model of our favourite mountain to ski at for christmas. I downloaded the sheet body from a website online called Terrain2STL and of course…

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## [Boolean Union Failures Rhino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-union-failures-rhino/9257)

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**Author:** [@Molldoll](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Molldoll)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-union-failures-rhino/9257 "2020-10-04T20:58:58Z")

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Hi, I am trying to do a boolean union and can’t figure out why it keep failing…any ideas?

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## [Show 3D model on web page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-3d-model-on-web-page/9058)

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**Author:** [@Gray](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gray)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-3d-model-on-web-page/9058 "2020-10-04T10:36:22Z")

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Does anyone know the best way to put Shapr3D models on a WordPress site. The common formats seem to be glTF, glb, stl and obj+mtl. Shapr3D exports STL and Obj (without the materials). Many thanks

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## [Improvement suggestions for Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvement-suggestions-for-shapr3d/9249)

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**Author:** [@SAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SAM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvement-suggestions-for-shapr3d/9249 "2020-10-04T06:44:25Z")

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Hi, After I worked for a while with other 3D softwares and compared with this app, I guess may be users need more control on modeling processes, and here are my suggestions I hope it will be useful: More working on N…

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