# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=287

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## [Designs Organization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-organization/3288)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-organization/3288 "2019-07-25T08:25:54Z")

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Once upon a time, I remember having my Designs organized either alphabetically or by latest date… Did I just dream this or did this feature go away? If one has lots of Designs but these are only in several categories, i…

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## [Feature request : Scale along axis/line.(spring compressor)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-scale-along-axis-line-spring-compressor/5214)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-scale-along-axis-line-spring-compressor/5214 "2019-07-24T05:13:57Z")

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AHi, I’m designing a musical instrument and bought a few die springs and downloaded cad files for them. The thing is, when the instrument is strung up and tuned, the spring(s) will compress and preload. My cad model of…

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## [Step import/export glitch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-export-glitch/5207)

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**Author:** [@superevilme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/superevilme)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-export-glitch/5207 "2019-07-23T13:34:31Z")

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I have some issues with the import/export of step files. You can see it on the pic above. What can i do to fix this problem? It is the same issue with exporting step files from Shapr3D and open it with Solidworks. Some…

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## [Glitch when adjusting opacity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitch-when-adjusting-opacity/5204)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitch-when-adjusting-opacity/5204 "2019-07-22T22:43:48Z")

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Hi. When adjusting opacity, if I stop moving the slider around for a moment, the pencil picks up the item underneath the opacity slider and moves them around, creating folders by accident. It is as if the opacity menu i…

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## [Reset to horizontal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-to-horizontal/4550)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-to-horizontal/4550 "2019-07-22T16:14:05Z")

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My project has gotten skewed a little. I would like to reset its position so that it is back to actual horizontal on print bed. I have tried transform tool. But the angle that it is off is very small and hard to mana…

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## [Grid mystery solved! I was creating a plane on the grid accidentally](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-mystery-solved-i-was-creating-a-plane-on-the-grid-accidentally/5184)

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**Author:** [@William](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/William)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-mystery-solved-i-was-creating-a-plane-on-the-grid-accidentally/5184 "2019-07-20T08:51:56Z")

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I’m trying to select faces and edges and the grid keeps getting in my way, so i can only select the grid. Such a time waster

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## [My first design in Shapr3D, How to export individually each part of my design.?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-design-in-shapr3d-how-to-export-individually-each-part-of-my-design/5083)

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**Author:** [@Cbodington](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cbodington)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-design-in-shapr3d-how-to-export-individually-each-part-of-my-design/5083 "2019-07-17T08:15:13Z")

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Hello everyone, this is my first design: My question is this: I have been including new parts to this design, but now that I have it ready I want to print each part in 3D, however I do not know how to generate the .ST…

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## [Possible to create knurl texture?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-create-knurl-texture/5161)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-create-knurl-texture/5161 "2019-07-17T05:14:20Z")

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I have a round object that I’m trying to knurl. In Autodesk it’s fairly straight forward with the pattern tool but not sure how to adapt it here as there’s no similar method. Any ideas?

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## [Importing SLDPRT from McMaster?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-sldprt-from-mcmaster/5131)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-sldprt-from-mcmaster/5131 "2019-07-16T23:05:20Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to import a die spring SLDPRT file from McMaster-Carr into Shapr3d. Fusion 360 viewer doesn’t seem to have a menu for export, any recommendations on how to do this? Thanks.

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## [Double team with shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-team-with-shapr3d/5151)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-team-with-shapr3d/5151 "2019-07-14T17:31:56Z")

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Many of us use combinations between applications to perform according to what projects, I will start with one already mentioned here: Shapr3D + Concepts Shapr3D + Procreate Shapr3D + sulptura: With this combo you hav…

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## [How to create like this buliding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-like-this-buliding/5145)

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**Author:** [@krissneerine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krissneerine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-like-this-buliding/5145 "2019-07-14T10:36:01Z")

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how to do this building

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## [Export in DXF is incomplete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-dxf-is-incomplete/5149)

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**Author:** [@alantbooth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alantbooth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-in-dxf-is-incomplete/5149 "2019-07-13T22:00:11Z")

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Morning world. I am based in New Zealand. I use Shapr3D to draw for clients, then export to a product called ACT Cut which I use to setup my Waterjet cutting table. On some, not all drawings I can export perfectly, on o…

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## [Advisory message ‘Something went wrong no changes, were made’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advisory-message-something-went-wrong-no-changes-were-made/5140)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advisory-message-something-went-wrong-no-changes-were-made/5140 "2019-07-13T12:39:43Z")

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Working on a file in Shapr3D I was creating Numeral Outlines with a view to converting them into Bodies so that they will be visible in a Design. During the process it became obvious that to obtain a balance Font adjust…

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## [Exporting for tool path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-tool-path/5019)

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**Author:** [@tetro06](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tetro06)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-for-tool-path/5019 "2019-07-11T15:58:15Z")

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I’m having trouble exporting to be used for a water jet path. I exported file to sketch up to try and get the path that way but the model imported with issues. Is there an easy way to get tool path off my model in Shapr…

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## [Feedback DXF and DWG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-dxf-and-dwg/5127)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-dxf-and-dwg/5127 "2019-07-11T09:24:17Z")

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Greetings to all, testing the import of the DWG and DXF extensions with a simple gear from the web McMaster I noticed that there are curves that does not support shapr3D as I show in the image in both extensions, they a…

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## [My pro version has defaulted to the basic version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-pro-version-has-defaulted-to-the-basic-version/5124)

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**Author:** [@MGBSS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MGBSS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-pro-version-has-defaulted-to-the-basic-version/5124 "2019-07-11T08:34:10Z")

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I became a Pro user in March this year having paid for the full year subscription of £214.99. I was using Shapr3D earlier today perfectly okay. However, this evening I tried using it and it has reverted to the basic vers…

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## [No sketches to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-sketches-to-export/5126)

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**Author:** [@alanbooth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alanbooth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-sketches-to-export/5126 "2019-07-11T07:23:17Z")

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Hi all, fantastic to see DXF export facilities, I used it yesterday and it worked, today I get an error that there is no Sketches to export? I have tried drawings that previously exported and they no longer export nor d…

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## [3D printers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printers/1687)

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**Author:** [@basic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/basic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printers/1687 "2019-07-08T01:44:25Z")

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What kind of printer do you suggest for home?

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## [Cut / remove portion of object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-remove-portion-of-object/2391)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-remove-portion-of-object/2391 "2019-07-08T00:14:44Z")

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I want to remove or cut off the top half of an object I have drawn. I am not sure how to do that.

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## [Feature request : Add spline control point, import image scaling, freeform surface, group and separate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-spline-control-point-import-image-scaling-freeform-surface-group-and-separate/5090)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-add-spline-control-point-import-image-scaling-freeform-surface-group-and-separate/5090 "2019-07-07T02:12:33Z")

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Hi, Shapr3D. While trying to model an arched top stringed instrument by importing 2D drawings of it and make the outline and arch, I decided to make a feature request, I know all four had been discussed on the forum at …

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## [Basic help needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-help-needed/5072)

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**Author:** [@Chrimap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chrimap)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-help-needed/5072 "2019-07-05T21:11:19Z")

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I‘m quite new to Shapr3D and have problems … to lock my 2D-View in an unrotated position to move or drag a drawn object (to move the circles center point to the end of the vertical straight line, e.g.), see fig. attach…

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## [STl exporting errors (Low setting)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting-errors-low-setting/4975)

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**Author:** [@jetnoise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jetnoise)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting-errors-low-setting/4975 "2019-07-03T08:37:28Z")

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So I am running into this problem again. Though maybe I just don’t understand how restrictive the lower settings can be. When I exported a simple bracket with a curve The curve has some bad polygons. At first I thought i…

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## [Furniture design tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-design-tutorials/5062)

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**Author:** [@Danzer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Danzer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-design-tutorials/5062 "2019-07-02T11:55:45Z")

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Hello, very new to this so looking for some help drawing furniture, particularly cabinets. Any help would be great. Cheers

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## [How to design a circle spring with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-a-circle-spring-with-shapr3d/5050)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-a-circle-spring-with-shapr3d/5050 "2019-06-30T18:41:58Z")

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## [Problem in importing step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-importing-step-files/5029)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-importing-step-files/5029 "2019-06-28T07:26:48Z")

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Why most of the step files not opening , I have downloaded some step files the simple design opens fine but the files heaving size greater than 20mb just keep loading and never open

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## [Revolve tool problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-problem/5026)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-problem/5026 "2019-06-28T05:04:04Z")

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Hi folks :slight\_smile: My revolve tool seems to be buggered for some reason, please see attached pics. It’s very jagged & doesn’t follow the line… Is there something I can do to fix? Many thanks, Rob

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## [Possible to “explode” an imported body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-explode-an-imported-body/5024)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-explode-an-imported-body/5024 "2019-06-27T21:45:04Z")

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I’m working with an imported step file that when originally exported from Rhino had the body divided into different layers. When imported to Shapr its only 1 body, but I see outlines on the body where it’s supposed to be…

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## [Automatic plane position](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-plane-position/4988)

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**Author:** [@simonhdma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonhdma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-plane-position/4988 "2019-06-24T05:20:53Z")

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Hey, I just started my journey with this superb app and I’m not sure if I missed this option. When I import step or stl file I expect the object will be placed on a plane not below it. Is there any option to not manually…

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## [£150 - £200 3D Printer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/150-200-3d-printer/4969)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/150-200-3d-printer/4969 "2019-06-23T18:05:07Z")

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Can anyone suggest a good 3D Printer for under £200 please? That I can connect to via Wi-Fi as obviously the crap that is IPad pro can’t take memory stick. Thank you.

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## [“Bad argument” when trying to revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-argument-when-trying-to-revolve/4973)

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**Author:** [@Ethos6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ethos6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-argument-when-trying-to-revolve/4973 "2019-06-22T17:10:56Z")

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New to Shaper and working through the instructional videos. While following the revolve video I was able to revolve around an axis for the solid shape. However once I did an offset to creat a hollow body I keep getting “…

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