# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=278

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## [Sketches - on planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-planes/6550)

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**Author:** [@stringboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stringboy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-planes/6550 "2020-02-15T19:39:10Z")

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Simple question. Why is not possible to rename sketches? All other items appear to have the rename function. If the drawing becomes complex it would quite useful to be able to separate sketches by name. Cheers PeteM

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## [Modeling a tetrahedron in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-tetrahedron-in-shapr3d/6656)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-tetrahedron-in-shapr3d/6656 "2020-02-15T13:55:20Z")

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Good morning, about the video that was posted some time ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUmExNxQaZw Something is unclear to me: why set an angle of 19,471?? Seems to me a workaround, if I set an angle of 20° degr…

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## [Problem with flat in 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-flat-in-3d/6637)

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**Author:** [@KKittel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KKittel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-flat-in-3d/6637 "2020-02-13T09:40:33Z")

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Hello together, I started using this app lately and it is really useful but also very complex. I tried to create a shape of something I want to build but now I‘m stuck. I want to ‚close‘ the surface of the object with …

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## [How to create this lip?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-this-lip/6648)

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**Author:** [@threeteamodeler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/threeteamodeler)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-this-lip/6648 "2020-02-12T07:40:24Z")

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I’ve been trying to model simple items around the house to improve my 3d modeling skill but I am getting stuck on creating this lip. I can easily enough create the body through a 2d sketch and revolve, but I am having tr…

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## [Scale with reference points?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-with-reference-points/6652)

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**Author:** [@Wroughtenart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wroughtenart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-with-reference-points/6652 "2020-02-12T13:29:19Z")

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Is there a way to pick points on an imported image and set the distance to scale it to that dimension? I have been doing this for years in other programs would love to do that here as well! Thank you Travis

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## [Output scale of obj for Forger etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/output-scale-of-obj-for-forger-etc/6629)

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**Author:** [@4dxp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4dxp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/output-scale-of-obj-for-forger-etc/6629 "2020-02-11T14:00:34Z")

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Hello Great to work on the iPad When I export to obj and then Forger my scale is about 100.000 units too small. How can I export setting a scale without having to scale the bodies in Shapr3D I would have a complete w…

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## [Can you convert a 3dm file into a stel file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-3dm-file-into-a-stel-file/6639)

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**Author:** [@Soso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soso)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-convert-a-3dm-file-into-a-stel-file/6639 "2020-02-10T15:33:34Z")

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Can you convert a 3dm file into a STL file?

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## [Is it possible to copy a body from design into another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-a-body-from-design-into-another/6638)

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**Author:** [@Tanker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-a-body-from-design-into-another/6638 "2020-02-10T13:41:19Z")

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I need to copy a body from one design into another Regards Tanker41

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## [Moving and duplicating a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-duplicating-a-shape/6635)

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**Author:** [@steveroofer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/steveroofer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-duplicating-a-shape/6635 "2020-02-09T21:59:22Z")

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Hi Everyone, I’m new to Shapr3D. I’ve been working through the help videos and have started to make a 3D shape (needed for my written instructions and diagrams). It’s a seed bead - toroid shape. But currently it’s wrappe…

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## [Moving parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-parts/6585)

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**Author:** [@Wroughtenart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wroughtenart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-parts/6585 "2020-02-08T03:38:03Z")

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Is there any prospect for moving parts in s3d? I design a lot of stuff that have moving parts and would really like to cycle them so I know how things will work together

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## [Feature request AM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-am/6604)

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**Author:** [@4dxp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4dxp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-am/6604 "2020-02-07T10:35:29Z")

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Hello Really great to work on concepts in Shapr3D I want to ask your attention to the following: With 3D Builder and paint for Windows 10 and Surface tablets, Microsoft has made something very powerful. I am working w…

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## [Help removing a notch from a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-removing-a-notch-from-a-cylinder/6598)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-removing-a-notch-from-a-cylinder/6598 "2020-02-06T22:06:18Z")

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I’m trying to remove the highlighted notch from the inner cylinder of my shape, because it isn’t in line with the center of the shape. I have two questions- How can I remove this notch so I can reapply it? I have be…

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## [Tubular 90](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubular-90/6601)

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**Author:** [@Alexhristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexhristo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tubular-90/6601 "2020-02-06T21:13:11Z")

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What is the proper way to make a 4 in tubular 90 degree … other than the spline method?

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## [How to close a sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-close-a-sketch/6600)

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**Author:** [@marian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marian)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-close-a-sketch/6600 "2020-02-06T19:37:53Z")

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I just started learning Shapr3D, why is it that my sketch isn’t closed as in the tutoríals? How do I close a sketch?

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## [Thanks, no. Really](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thanks-no-really/6591)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thanks-no-really/6591 "2020-02-06T09:25:10Z")

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When I take a regular iOS screenshot, Shapr asks if I’d like to try the built-in screenshot feature. But if I really want the iOS screenshot…it keeps asking. Every time. Can’t it take a hint?

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## [Contours united, lines and shapes transform into one object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/contours-united-lines-and-shapes-transform-into-one-object/6498)

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**Author:** [@BJS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BJS)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/contours-united-lines-and-shapes-transform-into-one-object/6498 "2020-02-06T04:38:58Z")

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Hello shapr 3d community! I am Björn from Germany and looking for some help. I’d highly appreciate if someone could fix my problem. When drawing a shape, for easy example a triangle, you will end up with 3 lines/elemen…

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## [Spline Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-tool/2319)

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**Author:** [@Dog107](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dog107)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-tool/2319 "2020-02-05T22:45:40Z")

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I have just downloaded Shapr3D. I can not get the Spline Tool to work. I am keeping the pencil in contact with the screen and pressing and then releasing the pressure, but no joy. I just get a straight line. Version 3.…

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## [Move spline control point in more than 2 axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-spline-control-point-in-more-than-2-axis/6563)

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**Author:** [@ttnova](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ttnova)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-spline-control-point-in-more-than-2-axis/6563 "2020-02-05T19:21:45Z")

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I am adding a cable to the front of a vehicle and using a spline to lay this out. But I’m only able to move the control points in 2 axis. This means I can’t follow the shape of the vehicle. I’m fairly new to the software…

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## [Lite version of Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lite-version-of-shapr3d/6589)

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**Author:** [@Peter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lite-version-of-shapr3d/6589 "2020-02-05T17:26:13Z")

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Hi, it would be good if I could provide my clients with a lite version of the software so they could navigate through their proposed extensions instead of just giving them snapshots. Is there anything I can use, or is s…

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## [How to knurl a knob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-knob/6580)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-knob/6580 "2020-02-05T12:32:32Z")

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I’m sure this is obvious to those that know, but I can’t think how to draw this. I’m crating a knob for an old radio. Around the edge it is knurled, and I can’t work out how to do this. Clearly, you start out with a circ…

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## [Circular pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern/3195)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern/3195 "2020-02-04T14:34:32Z")

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Could you show me a more straight forward way to duplicate a 0.015 mm radius circle over another circle of 5.25 mm diameter for every 7.5 degree. I’ve attached the vid of my own solution. Thanks …

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## [Easier grid placement, any thoughts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-grid-placement-any-thoughts/3271)

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**Author:** [@Zoli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zoli)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-grid-placement-any-thoughts/3271 "2020-02-02T18:48:57Z")

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We think that placing the grid is still not optimal with double tapping on an existing face. It’s hard to make lofts and also a lot of construction plane is needed in the process. We have a solution in mind: If you doub…

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## [Linking two shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linking-two-shapes/6552)

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**Author:** [@Rhys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rhys)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linking-two-shapes/6552 "2020-01-31T00:13:45Z")

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I’m very new to this and I’m trying to link the rectangle I have drawn to the main chassis rail on the right, to form an extension of the chassis. How do I go about this? image|349x500 Any help would be fantastic. Tia! …

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## [Display both menu bars](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/display-both-menu-bars/6541)

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**Author:** [@Gersznowicz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gersznowicz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/display-both-menu-bars/6541 "2020-01-30T01:08:04Z")

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Is there a way to display both tools and transform menus at the same time. It would make things more intuitive and easier to get around.?..

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## [Unable to Move one end of a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-move-one-end-of-a-line/6540)

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**Author:** [@Rhys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rhys)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-move-one-end-of-a-line/6540 "2020-01-30T01:07:15Z")

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I have drawn a line and need to move one end. I have locked one end and I am translating the other but the whole line moves. Am I doing it correctly?

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## [STL import adjustments problem?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-adjustments-problem/6517)

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**Author:** [@Jimbob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jimbob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-adjustments-problem/6517 "2020-01-27T09:51:49Z")

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Hi, I have been using this great app for the second year now but I’m still at a very GCSE level of skill. For the first time I have imported a STL file of a propeller and all I want to do is make the prop shaft hole Dia…

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## [Need help with sketching accurately](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-sketching-accurately/6489)

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**Author:** [@Ebethscott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ebethscott)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-sketching-accurately/6489 "2020-01-26T22:25:45Z")

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Having a couple problems modeling a diamond. I can’t get the sketch to snap to the 3D object. It’s just not accurate enough, and the facets are all a little skewed. Then when I try to subtract out these facets using rota…

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## [Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch/6511)

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**Author:** [@JasonBelec](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonBelec)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch/6511 "2020-01-24T19:57:33Z")

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OK, so I’ve roughed out some dimensioned lines to replicate a failed part. They are all straight but are just guides. How can I keep them, showing dimensions and faded a bit and untouchable by any tool? So I can use them…

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## [Feature Request - user resettable home view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-user-resettable-home-view/6508)

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**Author:** [@jebyler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jebyler)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-user-resettable-home-view/6508 "2020-01-24T18:18:30Z")

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Trying to set the home view on the cube to match what I’m used to using in other software, It doesn’t seem like this is possible at the moment. If it is, please help! If it’s not, I’d love to see this be an option. Th…

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## [Basic intersect fail](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-intersect-fail/6475)

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**Author:** [@Andrewski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andrewski)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-intersect-fail/6475 "2020-01-24T13:59:26Z")

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Here is one of the various issues I’ve run into doing fairly basic things. If I design a solid that has a 3”x3” base, and then use a 3” diameter cylinder to create an intersect of the two solids, the final intersect will…

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