# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=277

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## [About nut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-nut/6815)

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**Author:** [@ctoicqtao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctoicqtao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-nut/6815 "2020-03-09T00:21:54Z")

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I want to draw a nut in ISO. But I can’t define screw pitch in the app. Can you help me, thanks

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## [Lofting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting/6800)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting/6800 "2020-03-08T09:39:06Z")

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I’ve drawn out some letters (my name) and copied them in any arc and it won’t allow me to loft them. I’ve taken just one of the letters and copied it straight up one time and it won’t let me loft it. I’ve tried other sha…

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## [Lofting error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-error/6808)

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**Author:** [@Swexam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Swexam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-error/6808 "2020-03-08T01:34:18Z")

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Hello! I’m new to lofting. Trying to build my first model using it but I keep getting the error in the screenshot. It does not matter which end I start from I keep getting the same error. What could possibly be wrong?

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## [Scribbled notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scribbled-notes/6535)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scribbled-notes/6535 "2020-03-07T21:40:52Z")

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Stuff I’ve made note of, big and small, in no order. There’s a significant difference between a straight-on view (top, left…) and an ordinary view. It snaps back if you try to change it, you can’t select bodies, etc. I…

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## [Feature request - toggle navigation method](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-toggle-navigation-method/6804)

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**Author:** [@mzone3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mzone3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-toggle-navigation-method/6804 "2020-03-06T18:16:59Z")

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I would really like to toggle the line creation tool on and off. By default the navigation is single finger viewport rotation and when the pen touches the screen, a sketch is created. I would like to have the option to…

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## [Relleno de una pieza creada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/relleno-de-una-pieza-creada/6782)

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**Author:** [@Almirantazgo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Almirantazgo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/relleno-de-una-pieza-creada/6782 "2020-03-04T09:45:35Z")

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Acabo de crear un joystick y dentro de mi pieza creada, está hüeca y al pasarlo a la impresora 3D no sale bien, por no tener grueso de pared. Una vez terminada, ¿se puede rellenar? gracias de antemano

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## [3d Scanner under £500](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scanner-under-500/6778)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scanner-under-500/6778 "2020-03-02T22:44:51Z")

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Hello Can anyone please reccomend a 3d scanner under £500. Preferably one where Shapr can accept the scan data, not necessary directly but as an stl file, via Google drive I guess. Thanks.

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## [Trimming/snip tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trimming-snip-tool/6764)

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**Author:** [@B\_morrill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B_morrill)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trimming-snip-tool/6764 "2020-02-29T14:55:24Z")

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I have been noticing that the trimming tool is slightly annoying in the sense that if I don’t tap the thing I want the first time it backs out of the tool. Could maybe like a drag the pen through the entities that are to…

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## [Countersinks?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/countersinks/6757)

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**Author:** [@Ford](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ford)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/countersinks/6757 "2020-02-29T05:49:37Z")

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New here, just started last night, quick question about something I couldn’t find in here or in any of the tutorials I looked at, is there a simple tool for countersinking holes on a drawing?

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## [Need to add a groove to sunglasses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-add-a-groove-to-sunglasses/6761)

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**Author:** [@Akramna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Akramna)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-add-a-groove-to-sunglasses/6761 "2020-02-29T02:12:17Z")

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Hello. I am a new user of shapr3d and new to design. I need to add a groove to my sunglasses design. How can i do that and how can i specify the angle of the groove as i need 45 degrees on each side of the groove. Pleas…

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## [Why I can’t shell this loft object please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-i-can-t-shell-this-loft-object-please-help/6621)

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**Author:** [@Bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bradley)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-i-can-t-shell-this-loft-object-please-help/6621 "2020-02-29T01:19:06Z")

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I include the project file as a link. Can anyone tell me why I can’t shell this object with 1mm thickness. thanksObject

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## [Any chance of Shapr3d and Morpholio webinar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-of-shapr3d-and-morpholio-webinar/3008)

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**Author:** [@Cathal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cathal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-of-shapr3d-and-morpholio-webinar/3008 "2020-02-28T22:44:46Z")

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I am really interested in seeing how morpholio and trace could be used to be used together. Any chance of a webinar on this? Or where could I find more information. Found a good free render for mac. Strata SE…

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## [Notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/notes/6751)

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**Author:** [@DCMEII](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DCMEII)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/notes/6751 "2020-02-28T12:00:20Z")

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Is there a way I can make notes? Sometimes I need to make a note about a body, line, or point and would like to be able to attach it to that piece somehow. A sticky note like in word, or maybe a place within the sketch o…

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## [More scribbled notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-scribbled-notes/6689)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-scribbled-notes/6689 "2020-02-27T17:59:06Z")

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Both sweep and revolve are very touchy about the closed curve not intersecting itself. It’s not a problem conceptually, only as an implementation detail. Specially annoying when the intersection is just pivoting around…

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## [Don’t know how change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/don-t-know-how-change/6742)

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**Author:** [@Nctom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nctom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/don-t-know-how-change/6742 "2020-02-26T09:18:50Z")

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So someone email me a design but I’m needing make changes they sent it as whole body anyway change it so I move things around or add to the design?

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## [3rd Party printing service unable to save the STL file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-printing-service-unable-to-save-the-stl-file/6727)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-printing-service-unable-to-save-the-stl-file/6727 "2020-02-24T19:18:45Z")

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My colleague can’t save the file I’ve sent him. He needs to save to memory stick and pass onto printing service. Is there some kind of anti-save encryption?

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## [I seem to have locked up most features of screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-seem-to-have-locked-up-most-features-of-screen/6735)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-seem-to-have-locked-up-most-features-of-screen/6735 "2020-02-24T13:56:53Z")

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I have created a model to 3d print. But I seem to have locked the buttons on the screen. All the “buttons” on the main screen around the edges wont do anything. The button and the text change size when I tap with the p…

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## [Extrusion... not able to "push through" desired objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-not-able-to-push-through-desired-objects/6724)

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**Author:** [@berghjon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/berghjon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-not-able-to-push-through-desired-objects/6724 "2020-02-24T09:54:16Z")

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Hi. I am brand new to Shapr and modeling, so I hope I am explaining this. Here is a simplified version of a woodworking joint I wish to create. This is what is happening (from left to right), and the last image is a phot…

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## [Sharp angles with splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharp-angles-with-splines/6702)

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**Author:** [@Lissp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lissp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharp-angles-with-splines/6702 "2020-02-24T08:25:05Z")

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Is there a way to add in a sharp corner/vertices in the middle of a spline and then continue on?

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## [Connecting heptagons at 45 degree angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-heptagons-at-45-degree-angle/6734)

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**Author:** [@mramsey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mramsey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-heptagons-at-45-degree-angle/6734 "2020-02-24T06:48:08Z")

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I am trying to create the smaller inner polygon along with all 7 of the top sides (shown in the sketch) raised up on top of the base polygon at exactly a 45 degree angle. I am not sure how else to describe this. I hope…

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## [Feature request related to additive manufacturing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-related-to-additive-manufacturing/6649)

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**Author:** [@4dxp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4dxp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-related-to-additive-manufacturing/6649 "2020-02-23T18:40:57Z")

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I asked here and there but here my suggestions 1 HQ stls are not manifold when exported 2 uniform mesh would be nice or “define maximum element”. Important when you want to morph the output later 3 3mf support. Files …

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## [Engraving Text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/engraving-text/5785)

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**Author:** [@Dpedersen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dpedersen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/engraving-text/5785 "2020-02-23T14:45:58Z")

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I need to engrave text on my 3D object. Is Shapr3D capable of doing this?

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## [Material cross hatch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-cross-hatch/6717)

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**Author:** [@Keo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Keo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-cross-hatch/6717 "2020-02-23T00:57:48Z")

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Is there any way to set a material cross hatch? So a brick wall actually looks like brick.

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## [Need help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help/6705)

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**Author:** [@Trentnaq](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Trentnaq)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help/6705 "2020-02-21T12:55:01Z")

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Not sure what happened I am new to this but when I import two objects to the same sketch they are on different “planes” I guess you would say. one Shows all the sketch dimensions the other doesn’t and it’s gray rather th…

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## [Lines in stl file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-stl-file/6699)

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**Author:** [@Ebethscott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ebethscott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-stl-file/6699 "2020-02-20T16:29:26Z")

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My caster says there’s a problem with the stl files creating these fine lines. Is there any way to prevent this? Or save as 3dm which is what they’d prefer?

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## [Printing wrong size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-wrong-size/6697)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-wrong-size/6697 "2020-02-20T11:03:52Z")

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So the problem is that every time i make a 3D model and print it, the actual size value is not correct. As in making a 4mm circle it ends up coming out 6 to 7mm not sure what I’m doing wrong but can you point me in the …

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## [Dimensions mirrored when exporting sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-mirrored-when-exporting-sketch/6684)

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**Author:** [@staromistr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/staromistr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-mirrored-when-exporting-sketch/6684 "2020-02-19T14:09:55Z")

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When i export a sketch with dimensions the dimension numbers are displayed as mirrored when I open the sketch. I have tried different tools for viewing to the export but they all display the text as mirrored? How can I a…

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## [Screw threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-threads/2024)

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**Author:** [@MRQ2U](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MRQ2U)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-threads/2024 "2020-02-19T11:22:30Z")

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I need to create some screw threads, matching male & female. These need to be functional - i.e. work when I physically print them. I’m new to Shapr3D and have 3.0.4. I searched for tutorials but can’t find anything defi…

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## [Array array array](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-array-array/6688)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-array-array/6688 "2020-02-19T03:05:23Z")

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I was just wondering if you could get some of the benefit of the much-wanted array feature with a variation on sweep. Instead of creating a body, it would create copies of the faces, at specified intervals instead of con…

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## [Sketch not closed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-closed/6678)

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**Author:** [@Lesliev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lesliev)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-closed/6678 "2020-02-18T13:05:52Z")

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Sometimes when creating a complex sketch there can be a situation where the sketch isn’t closed. Could be just a very small gap where two ends don’t quite join. Finding that incorrect join can be very difficult as the on…

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