# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=263

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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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## [Dxf export problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-problems/9240)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-problems/9240 "2020-10-03T09:46:08Z")

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Hi there everyone. I’m currently drawing in a flat plane for sending to plasma cutter But not all of the info is translating on the import Can anyone help explain someone did come back and say i needed to put the draw…

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## [Struggling with threads/screws](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-with-threads-screws/9236)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-with-threads-screws/9236 "2020-10-03T09:51:20Z")

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Is the any news on a Thread tool? I know the solution for this is the Revolve tool. But I usually end up with issues like this: Maby you should make a «threads and gears workshop» :wink:

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## [Write on surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507)

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**Author:** [@Giovanni](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Giovanni)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507 "2020-10-03T09:40:49Z")

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Is it possible write some Word/letter Whit different font on surface, directly without drowing, sorry for mi english.

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## [Future features + fixes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-features-fixes/9225)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-features-fixes/9225 "2020-10-02T09:41:42Z")

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Hey guys, So been using shapr3d for a while now and im curious if these will be fixed soon or added ( if not currently there). open spline modeling - I usually do alot of art by extruding splines. Right now you need a …

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## [Import “Filetype”, then Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-filetype-then-extrude/9231)

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**Author:** [@Deeprlyeh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deeprlyeh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-filetype-then-extrude/9231 "2020-10-01T16:24:59Z")

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Can I import a file and extrude directly from it? If so what file types can I do this with? Aside from CAD or similar programs. I want to be able to extrude from some type of image or svg. The specific problem is impor…

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## [Webinar on reverse engineering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-on-reverse-engineering/9217)

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**Author:** [@rdiddly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rdiddly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-on-reverse-engineering/9217 "2020-09-30T13:32:46Z")

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I was watching the Webinar on reverse engineering yesterday from a link that arrived in my inbox. He starts by modeling a magnetic cabinet clasp. At 7 minutes in he extrudes the underside of the base he has created immed…

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## [Group construction axes/planes with objects they belong to](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-construction-axes-planes-with-objects-they-belong-to/9200)

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**Author:** [@ovidiu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ovidiu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-construction-axes-planes-with-objects-they-belong-to/9200 "2020-09-29T18:45:56Z")

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It’d be very nice to have construction axes and/or planes be grouped with the object they were referenced from. Ideally I’d like to be able to transform an object and have all the construction axes associated with it als…

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## [Copying the face of an object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-the-face-of-an-object/9218)

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**Author:** [@Husar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Husar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-the-face-of-an-object/9218 "2020-09-29T18:24:46Z")

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I have an object that that has an odd extrusion based on an axis. I want to make a copy of the top face of the extruded object. Is this possible? See the attached image. I want to make a copy of the selected blue fac…

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## [Importar archivos en versión gratuita](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importar-archivos-en-version-gratuita/9216)

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**Author:** [@carlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carlos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importar-archivos-en-version-gratuita/9216 "2020-09-29T13:49:36Z")

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Hola solo me a dejado importar un archivo y nada más ahora me pide la versión pro Porque si pone que en la versión gratuita de pueden importar sin límites. Gracias gran aplicación

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## [Modification des croquis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modification-des-croquis/9198)

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**Author:** [@MichelAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichelAM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modification-des-croquis/9198 "2020-09-29T06:25:18Z")

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Bonjour, je souhaiterais modifier certaines cotes dans les croquis (après les avoir transformer en pièce 3D) mais ça ne fonctionne pas, si je modifie une cote dans le croquis, le 3D ne se modifie pas. J’ai beaucoup rech…

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## [Prolate ellipsoid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prolate-ellipsoid/9208)

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**Author:** [@jcstasik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcstasik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prolate-ellipsoid/9208 "2020-09-29T06:20:22Z")

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Hello, I need to model a rather very complex shape, and at a core of it is the prolate ellipsoid. Does anyone have an idea whats the easiest way to make that?

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## [Flip the world cordinates when exporting to other programs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flip-the-world-cordinates-when-exporting-to-other-programs/9205)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flip-the-world-cordinates-when-exporting-to-other-programs/9205 "2020-09-28T16:44:37Z")

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In shapr3d the Z-axis is the vertical axis just like with most 3D printers. But some other 3D programs ( Forger and Apple reality Converter/composer) the Y-axis is considered as the vertical axis. This means that I usua…

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## [Open curves and loops](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/open-curves-and-loops/9187)

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**Author:** [@ShawnG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShawnG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/open-curves-and-loops/9187 "2020-09-28T11:35:27Z")

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Hi all hope everyone is well. I have a design that when I try to code it tells me I have open loops and curves. Is there a function on Shaper to check for and correct them. Thanks for any wisdom you all have

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## [Hide and unhide parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-and-unhide-parts/7884)

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**Author:** [@mhek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-and-unhide-parts/7884 "2020-09-28T09:48:26Z")

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I have a 300 part assembly and want to hide everything but 4 parts. You can hide all parts with one tap. But there is no way to unhide any sub components. Currently the only way is to hide all 300 parts one at a time,…

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## [Ridges on rounded shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ridges-on-rounded-shapes/9170)

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**Author:** [@Andyc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andyc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ridges-on-rounded-shapes/9170 "2020-09-28T01:32:09Z")

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Hi, just getting to grips with the basics, and now trying to add ridges to rounded shape, in particular pill shaped shapes. I now want to round it off at the top and have the ridges blend into a smooth surface… Any ideas…

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## [Shapr3d to Morpholio trace - No export colours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-morpholio-trace-no-export-colours/9085)

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**Author:** [@Charlesunruly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Charlesunruly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-morpholio-trace-no-export-colours/9085 "2020-09-27T18:35:14Z")

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I am trying to export my shapr3d file to morpholio trace which works fine as an OBJ file. however, it does not export the colours in the shapr file. I drag it over to morpholio and it is just the white model with no colo…

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## [Regarding Shapr Account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regarding-shapr-account/9190)

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**Author:** [@Sid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sid)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/regarding-shapr-account/9190 "2020-09-27T00:14:41Z")

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Hi, Istvan and team. I just want to confirm that my Pro subscription is set up to renew automatically via the credit card you have on file. May I get feedback on this? Also, can you tell me the date of the year this com…

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## [Arc mid point needed, and other sketching basics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arc-mid-point-needed-and-other-sketching-basics/9179)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arc-mid-point-needed-and-other-sketching-basics/9179 "2020-09-26T21:10:54Z")

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As far as I can tell, there is no way to access the midpoint of an arc. This also means that there is no way to dimension the distance between the midpoint of an arc and other sketch geometry. Please add this ability i…

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## [How to delete complex sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-complex-sketch/9163)

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**Author:** [@rdiddly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rdiddly)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-complex-sketch/9163 "2020-09-25T12:48:16Z")

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I’m new to Shapr3D and not an engineer. Casual hobby user. Designing a pool and deck. I have found a much better way to draw the pool and want to delete the existing. Every time I select portions of it to delete I’m told…

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## [Text and Layers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-and-layers/9168)

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**Author:** [@rdiddly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rdiddly)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-and-layers/9168 "2020-09-25T12:02:55Z")

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I’ve used Shapr3D now for a few days. I am a hobbyist. I like to be able to communicate things I want built to people I hire to build them. (Like decks, and kitchens.) This is a novice’s feedback. Things I’d like to see …

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## [Tape measure function?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tape-measure-function/4624)

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**Author:** [@Ironboundmetalworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ironboundmetalworks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tape-measure-function/4624 "2020-09-25T12:02:21Z")

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I cannot seem to find a way to pull measurements and have them become part of the model, so as to screen shot and print to use as a shop drawing for fabrication. Am I missing something or is there no such function? I kno…

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## [Measure / Tape and push pull to match a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-tape-and-push-pull-to-match-a-surface/1733)

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**Author:** [@Jeffrey776](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeffrey776)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-tape-and-push-pull-to-match-a-surface/1733 "2020-09-25T12:02:09Z")

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Is there a tape measure function? That would be super helpful also pushing and pulling a surface to match height / length of another surface would make a big difference and lastly having automatic division points in line…

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## [Export to .obf or .dxf format? Is it / when will it be available](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-obf-or-dxf-format-is-it-when-will-it-be-available/1532)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-obf-or-dxf-format-is-it-when-will-it-be-available/1532 "2020-09-25T10:54:02Z")

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Need the ability to pass files over to a CAD software in either an .obj or .dxf format, or at least a recommendation on any file converter apps or web tools you can recommend. Thanks!

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## [Can't get into the application](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-into-the-application/9167)

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**Author:** [@Witwill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Witwill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-into-the-application/9167 "2020-09-25T10:20:55Z")

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I renewed my licence on 25/6/20 Transaction ID: \[0A738825UY2567630 \]. However since this time I have not been able to log into the application. It seems to think that I have not renewed my licence. Can you check your sy…

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## [2D Export could be more intuitive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-could-be-more-intuitive/8980)

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**Author:** [@Sakana](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sakana)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-could-be-more-intuitive/8980 "2020-09-25T09:47:17Z")

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Heya! this is my first post, please be merciful. I’m a hobbyist/engineer and have purchased pro subscription. Proficient in both fusion360 and solidworks mainly from works I have done in uni. Recently I wanted to buil…

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## [Subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract/9131)

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**Author:** [@MichaelaG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaelaG)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract/9131 "2020-09-24T17:25:35Z")

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I have so many problems to subtract a zylinder from another body with multiple parts. Before upate it was easyer. Na chance for me to set it with + or - . There nothing change. Best regards Michaela

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## [Textile Sock creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textile-sock-creation/9090)

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**Author:** [@junior](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/junior)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textile-sock-creation/9090 "2020-09-24T14:20:40Z")

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Hello dear shapr3d community and team. I am trying to design a sock but there are no tutorial on how to create this kind of drawing except the approach of picture below but to be totally honest it is so complicated that…

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## [Error message timing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-timing/9156)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-timing/9156 "2020-09-24T14:02:22Z")

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Would it be possible to have the error messages to stay longer on screen? Maybe until you tap on them? They come and go too fast for me to read them… sometimes I have to undo e redo the same action to be able to read wha…

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## [How to make this - lever style button with chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-lever-style-button-with-chamfers/9088)

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**Author:** [@Platzhalter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Platzhalter)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-lever-style-button-with-chamfers/9088 "2020-09-24T10:27:12Z")

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Hey folks, I need some advice how to design specific detail. I want to design and 3D-print a case for a pcb with a display and some buttons. As inspiration I looked at the Prusa Mini reset button. The button has this n…

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