# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=283

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## [Rectangle from Centre Fail?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-from-centre-fail/5821)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-from-centre-fail/5821 "2019-10-18T08:41:09Z")

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The expectation of using Sketch \> Rectangle fromCentre, is that it will remain centred on the original Creation Centre when changes are made to it’s dimensions. This video clearly demonstrates that these expectations ar…

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## [Copy and paste](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste/2596)

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**Author:** [@richardmorgancoat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/richardmorgancoat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste/2596 "2019-10-17T23:47:14Z")

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Howzit, Am I missing something here, where is the copy paste function. I’m running the latest pro version 3.2.0 and it’s not under the transform tab… How can you cad without!? Please show me…

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## [Settings for gems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/settings-for-gems/5818)

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**Author:** [@Soso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soso)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/settings-for-gems/5818 "2019-10-17T22:31:22Z")

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I need models to import them and work on them. Gems rules ( settings) in various shapes and pieces for solitaire ring design

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## [Hinges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hinges/5696)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hinges/5696 "2019-10-17T16:34:58Z")

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Hello Just bought another subscription to test the new features and was wondering is there a tutor that shows how to make a hinge? Thanks Terry

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## [Wish list of future changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wish-list-of-future-changes/5810)

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**Author:** [@RobDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobDesign)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wish-list-of-future-changes/5810 "2019-10-16T09:57:52Z")

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Love the app with iPad pencil. If there were two things I’d like to use add a pencil layer where I can draw in freehand my thoughts (like Procreate). Once a rough sketch is worked through I could then easily come in…

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## [Pro purchase?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-purchase/5805)

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**Author:** [@stringboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stringboy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-purchase/5805 "2019-10-15T22:26:43Z")

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I am “playing” with the free version and thinking about whether to sign up for the pro version. I am a sign maker and have a CNC machine. Currently I mainly use the CNC for 2D designs ( acrylic signs etc). Is there a nat…

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## [Sketch 2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-2/5807)

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**Author:** [@Rogermal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogermal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-2/5807 "2019-10-15T21:19:57Z")

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How do create a second sketch completely independent from the first?

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## [Deleted files error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-files-error/5772)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-files-error/5772 "2019-10-15T01:14:11Z")

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Hi, I am having a similar issue. I created several pumpkin designs with lots of files/objects. I have been creating a lot of folders to organize things. Al of a sudden I lot of my \\objects dissappeared. Some of the fol…

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## [Translate Test - Using v 3.24.0 (11597)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-test-using-v-3-24-0-11597/5792)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-test-using-v-3-24-0-11597/5792 "2019-10-14T07:11:57Z")

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Do not seem able to get beyond this: Translate Test.shapr (124 KB) Is it me or S3D?

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## [Creating Tech Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-tech-drawings/5787)

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**Author:** [@drakermann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drakermann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-tech-drawings/5787 "2019-10-14T01:06:39Z")

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Hey guys, Happy Thanksgiving from Canada! :slight\_smile: I’m working on making tech drawings with Shapr3d this weekend and I’m wondering if there is a more efficient method to work with? Here is an example of a BODY: …

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## [How to record my work in modeling ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-record-my-work-in-modeling/5783)

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**Author:** [@Soso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soso)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-record-my-work-in-modeling/5783 "2019-10-13T20:56:09Z")

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How to record my work in modeling (video) with the registration of the movement of the pen as in explaining the lessons on the site and channel … I want to share my work in social networking sites … Thank you⚘

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## [Grid at an angle. Why?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-at-an-angle-why/5777)

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**Author:** [@devon7y](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/devon7y)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-at-an-angle-why/5777 "2019-10-13T08:12:25Z")

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## [Lizense for an Apprenticeship](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lizense-for-an-apprenticeship/5769)

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**Author:** [@Kjok2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kjok2002)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lizense-for-an-apprenticeship/5769 "2019-10-12T16:14:12Z")

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Is it possible that I get an free license for shapr3d cause I’m doing a dual apprenticeship? Greetings Colin

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## [Please help reproduce this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-reproduce-this/5751)

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**Author:** [@Chazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chazy)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-reproduce-this/5751 "2019-10-11T14:12:12Z")

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Hello. I’m a newbie of shapr3d, usually I use fusion 360. Now I need to reproduce this: it’s a pear base with decentered cone. The problem is to reproduce the pear shape. Tried the eclipse, tried the circle with ecli…

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## [Can’t fill in gap in generated offset edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-fill-in-gap-in-generated-offset-edges/5517)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-fill-in-gap-in-generated-offset-edges/5517 "2019-10-09T20:30:38Z")

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i’m trying to offset the edge of this sketch but keep getting the error “can’t fill in gap in generated offset edges”. not sure what i did wrong/how i can fix it.https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/…

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## [Lasso-like tool needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lasso-like-tool-needed/3243)

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**Author:** [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lasso-like-tool-needed/3243 "2019-10-07T23:34:07Z")

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See pls below how much annoying is the lacking feature of selecting multiple lines or sketches. I must select left and right#handd lines but it’s very hard to do it successfully. Disappointing.

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## [How to rename folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-rename-folders/5731)

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**Author:** [@RobDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobDesign)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-rename-folders/5731 "2019-10-06T11:36:37Z")

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I’m trying to organize my parts into folders. How do I rename the folders? Not seeing this working for me. Thanks

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## [Auto-orientation problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-problem/5707)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-orientation-problem/5707 "2019-10-05T21:35:21Z")

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Hello I’m trying to draw on a construction plane that has a projected shape already on it. Every time I double click on the construction plane it automatically orients itself on an angle regardless of the way it’s orient…

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## [Door parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/door-parts/3716)

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**Author:** [@Bill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bill)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/door-parts/3716 "2019-10-04T16:24:32Z")

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New user. Really enjoying the information in the forum community and the tutorial videos. In preparation for the upcoming Friday webinar on molding, doors and windows I have been working on some door parts. I am looking…

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## [My .shapr file is always 101MB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr-file-is-always-101mb/5715)

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**Author:** [@Ejiboo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ejiboo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr-file-is-always-101mb/5715 "2019-10-03T09:14:25Z")

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So whenever I share my files as .shapr and, for instance, save it to my files, they are always 101MB, regardless of the contents of the file. Why is this? I have a feeling it could revolve around the fact that I duplicat…

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## [Waiting time for operations involving splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/waiting-time-for-operations-involving-splines/5702)

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**Author:** [@YaniKani](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YaniKani)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/waiting-time-for-operations-involving-splines/5702 "2019-10-03T13:50:22Z")

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I am an architect and I am using Shapr3d to design a house, interested in how it can be introduced in the early stages of the design before full 3d renderings take over. I am creating a terrain model using splines trace…

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## [Units Issue on STL file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/units-issue-on-stl-file/4740)

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**Author:** [@dopper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dopper)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/units-issue-on-stl-file/4740 "2019-10-03T08:23:09Z")

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Hello! I’m a brand new user but I’m having an issue. I created a 2” x 2” x 2” cube, saved it as a STL file. When I import the file to Cura, the object comes in as 2mm x 2 mm x 2mm. What am I missing? Thanks!

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## [A 'different kind' of New Features?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-different-kind-of-new-features/5713)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-different-kind-of-new-features/5713 "2019-10-03T06:19:52Z")

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Please can a feature, that is available on the Apple App Store Site within the Shapr3D pages, be added to this Forum. The feature in question is Version History \[VH\]. Most Users probably do not have any reason to visi…

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## [Having trouble opening app with the iPadOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-opening-app-with-the-ipados/5684)

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**Author:** [@Jessitilo75](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jessitilo75)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-opening-app-with-the-ipados/5684 "2019-10-02T14:50:15Z")

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Just installed the new iPadOS and the app crashes when I try to open it

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## [Problem unloading to Shapeways](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-unloading-to-shapeways/5588)

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**Author:** [@NeilW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilW)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-unloading-to-shapeways/5588 "2019-10-02T14:40:24Z")

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I recently tried to upload a file to a company called Shapeways which seems to specialise in printing 3D models. Unfortunately it did not go well. I tried in both .STL and .OBJ formats, but received error messages in bot…

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## [Model from a simple sketch/Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-from-a-simple-sketch-drawing/5697)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-from-a-simple-sketch-drawing/5697 "2019-10-01T15:23:19Z")

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Is it possible to model from a simple sketch or drawing? I’ve watch the one with the hammer head. Is there another tutor or video? Thanks Terry

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## [Issues building casting mold from 3D model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-building-casting-mold-from-3d-model/5670)

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**Author:** [@Carlotto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Carlotto)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-building-casting-mold-from-3d-model/5670 "2019-10-01T11:45:26Z")

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Hello everybody, I’m trying to build a casting mold from a 3D model by building 2 single bodies (top+bottom mold) around my actual model. After substracting my model from the boxes I still havent found a decent way how …

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## [Apple Pencill message?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencill-message/5689)

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**Author:** [@Dracula](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dracula)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencill-message/5689 "2019-10-01T10:15:44Z")

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Hi, How do I get “You need Apple Pencil…Why?” message to go away? I attached and connected the pencil but the message is still at the top of my screen.

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## [How to cut/paste layers from different workspaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-cut-paste-layers-from-different-workspaces/556)

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**Author:** [@Tando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tando)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-cut-paste-layers-from-different-workspaces/556 "2019-10-01T09:10:16Z")

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Hi there! While designing, I have made some different workspaces with different designs, but time passed I need some layers to perform new design using schemes already done in different workspaces; like a DLL in pro…

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## [How to create helix around cylinder or cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-helix-around-cylinder-or-cone/5677)

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**Author:** [@Cdaum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdaum)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-helix-around-cylinder-or-cone/5677 "2019-09-30T05:14:13Z")

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Hi, I would like to create an helix around a cylinder or cone. I saw it was possible to create directly an helix spline around the cylinder surface but don’t find how to do it, is somebody could explain it to me ? Than…

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