# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=29

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## [DXF Lettering Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-lettering-help/39069)

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**Author:** [@Emily2024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Emily2024)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-lettering-help/39069 "2025-08-09T23:32:24Z")

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So in the attached picture you will see the DXF i imported. What i currently do is click on every part of the lettering and raise each 3mm. Then click on the large outer part and raise it 3mm so now they are all the same…

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## [Shell Tool producing undesired shape after using Loft Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-tool-producing-undesired-shape-after-using-loft-tool/39074)

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**Author:** [@Genesis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Genesis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-tool-producing-undesired-shape-after-using-loft-tool/39074 "2025-08-09T23:09:40Z")

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Hello! I am trying to get into using shapr3d, and at this point in time, specificially trying to create an adapter to connect an air duct to my window! A crucial part is the transition from a circle (the duct) to a rec…

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## [Feature VOTE v2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-vote-v2/38893)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-vote-v2/38893 "2025-08-08T20:21:05Z")

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The previous vote has 36 votes so far, but a few have requested multiple votes. This will likely spread the will of the community better - so each user now has 2 votes. The topics are also a bit more general. SELECT THE…

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## [When the language is set to Chinese, the cork option is missing from the visual materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-the-language-is-set-to-chinese-the-cork-option-is-missing-from-the-visual-materials/39063)

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**Author:** [@chaoskid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chaoskid)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-the-language-is-set-to-chinese-the-cork-option-is-missing-from-the-visual-materials/39063 "2025-08-07T17:40:19Z")

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Hello, I need to report a bug: When the language is set to Chinese, the cork option is missing from the visual materials, while it is available when the language is set to English. I have tested this many times. The iss…

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## [Variable width fillets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-width-fillets/15683)

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**Author:** [@Eco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eco)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-width-fillets/15683 "2025-08-07T13:10:35Z")

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Hi, Has there been any progress or workarounds for transitioning planes with variable width fillets? Ill see if I can upload a pic.

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## [Fixing or simplify odd line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fixing-or-simplify-odd-line/39060)

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**Author:** [@rrscnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrscnc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fixing-or-simplify-odd-line/39060 "2025-08-07T06:41:42Z")

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I believe i did this symmetricaly but somehow Shapr3d just behave weirdly. any idea how to simplify or fix it? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Beginner question - extrude joined objects single vertical face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question-extrude-joined-objects-single-vertical-face/39057)

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**Author:** [@adam\_rednetllc.com](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adam_rednetllc.com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question-extrude-joined-objects-single-vertical-face/39057 "2025-08-07T00:57:41Z")

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I am attempting to learn different concepts. I think I skipped over something basic and I can’t nail this down. If I join two shapes with curved edges, is there a way to hide the join point when extruding? I search usin…

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## [90 degree section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/90-degree-section-view/39034)

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**Author:** [@GSchum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GSchum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/90-degree-section-view/39034 "2025-08-04T11:35:07Z")

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Is there a way to section 90 degrees? Normal sections are 180 in Shpar3d, but many 3d models have a 90 degree section view https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Keep all files downloaded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-all-files-downloaded/38722)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-all-files-downloaded/38722 "2025-08-03T16:28:42Z")

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With this new update, all my files (aka our ENTIRE database) is now automatically set to be removed locally after 30 days and be saved on the cloud only, with an on demand download if we need the file again. This isn’t a…

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## [The drawing module and assembly needs to incorporate additional functionality](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-drawing-module-and-assembly-needs-to-incorporate-additional-functionality/39013)

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**Author:** [@wly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-drawing-module-and-assembly-needs-to-incorporate-additional-functionality/39013 "2025-08-03T16:07:13Z")

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About drawing 1.can’t change the font size and the Dimension line size 2.Can not add lines by myself 3.Unable to add thread line（Due to the reason of 2 or There is no threading option in the modeling module.） 4.Unabl…

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## [Saves to Cloud, Will Only Import from Computer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saves-to-cloud-will-only-import-from-computer/38783)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saves-to-cloud-will-only-import-from-computer/38783 "2025-08-03T01:52:06Z")

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Hi, I imported a few files and modified them. The modified files are saved in, I assume, the Shapr3d cloud? I now want to import them into a new file (to create an assembly), but when I click File-\>Import to Current Proj…

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## [Connecting 2 circles to make body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-to-make-body/39019)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-to-make-body/39019 "2025-08-02T17:17:08Z")

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It’s a simple design, but I can’t seem to get the lines to connect with the circles in order to create an extrudable body. What do I need to do next? Thanks, Mark Dishwasher Clean-Dirty Slider 01.01.shapr (92.8 KB) …

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## [Feature Request: Simultaneous Project Opening & Component Sharing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-simultaneous-project-opening-component-sharing/36184)

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**Author:** [@markus.havrda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markus.havrda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-simultaneous-project-opening-component-sharing/36184 "2025-08-01T23:40:57Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Team, I regularly use Shapr3D for my CAD work and greatly appreciate its intuitive interface and powerful features. However, there are two functionalities that would significantly enhance my workflow: Sim…

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## [Comma remove separator when you copy and paste from Measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/comma-remove-separator-when-you-copy-and-paste-from-measurements/39006)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/comma-remove-separator-when-you-copy-and-paste-from-measurements/39006 "2025-08-01T06:03:25Z")

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Copy and Paste in the measurements is great! When you copy it also copies Comma Separators. In the calculator when I paste 2,010.6596 gives syntax error because of the comma. In the calculator can we just paste withou…

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## [Problem with the 3D model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-the-3d-model/22728)

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**Author:** [@Side00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Side00)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-the-3d-model/22728 "2025-07-31T17:41:49Z")

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Hi, Part of my 3D model was automatically enlarged as soon as I launched the Shapr3D app on my iPad, and the Undo icon is grey out, so I couldn’t restore back. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!!!

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## [Device Login Management and Security Enhancements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/device-login-management-and-security-enhancements/38994)

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**Author:** [@pear28](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pear28)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/device-login-management-and-security-enhancements/38994 "2025-07-30T17:55:02Z")

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Device Login Management Page It would be extremely helpful to have a page where users can view all currently logged-in devices associated with their Shapr3D account. Login Notification for New/Remote Devices Pleas…

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## [Schreinergruppe /Carpentry group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/schreinergruppe-carpentry-group/38981)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/schreinergruppe-carpentry-group/38981 "2025-07-30T16:21:32Z")

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Hello everyone I have a question, does anyone have instresse at a carpenter group? To exchange knowledge, or technical findings, etc. #Schreiner #Woodworker #Wood #Holz With kind regards Andreas Desiderius Haudensch…

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## [Expand Forum Categories!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expand-forum-categories/38968)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expand-forum-categories/38968 "2025-07-30T15:53:49Z")

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I’m familiar with this forum Platform, it is used everywhere. Can we expand the Categories? Here are some I frequent for inspiration: https://discourse.mcneel.com/

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## [Refund Query](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refund-query/38988)

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**Author:** [@Lamakandouz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lamakandouz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refund-query/38988 "2025-07-30T12:40:23Z")

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hello, I’ve only been waiting for a little while but I had filed for a refund and was just wondering how long does it usually take to get a response and process the refund. the purchase was made on the website and I ha…

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## [How do I Export a large usdz model without clipping the edges at the usdz frame?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-a-large-usdz-model-without-clipping-the-edges-at-the-usdz-frame/38956)

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**Author:** [@Jeff1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeff1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-export-a-large-usdz-model-without-clipping-the-edges-at-the-usdz-frame/38956 "2025-07-28T23:56:43Z")

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I have a large model that I have tried to export in the .usdz format. Unfortunately, Shapr seems to give the format a view frame that is too small for encompassing the entire model. I’ve tried just shrinking the model on…

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## [Cannot see mesh black lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-see-mesh-black-lines/38953)

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**Author:** [@stu24](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stu24)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-see-mesh-black-lines/38953 "2025-07-28T14:44:40Z")

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Hello guys im new to shapr 3d and loveing it. Been using for about 6 months now with no issues. Today however i may of changed something but i cannot see ny mesh lines on my model also when i try to select a face or edge…

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## [Desing with Multipled curves using the loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/desing-with-multipled-curves-using-the-loft/38802)

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**Author:** [@Novarover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Novarover)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 4:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/desing-with-multipled-curves-using-the-loft/38802 "2025-07-28T04:35:52Z")

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hi everyone would really love if somebody could show me how to tackle this project. the other day and niece had a project where I thought I’d be able to assist and would be no trouble loading this project on my CNC machi…

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## [Some faces of object are 'out of bounds' to sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-faces-of-object-are-out-of-bounds-to-sketch/38943)

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**Author:** [@quinfog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/quinfog)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-faces-of-object-are-out-of-bounds-to-sketch/38943 "2025-07-27T07:22:40Z")

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I’m slowly and painstakingly trying to model a box with hex walls (sketching a new hexagon for each row, positioning it by aligning with the one below, then using the pattern tool to create an evenly spaced row. There’s …

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## [Pre-Select Export Format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pre-select-export-format/38929)

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**Author:** [@ElectricCookie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ElectricCookie)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pre-select-export-format/38929 "2025-07-27T00:15:16Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Exporting from Shapr3D is quite a number of clicks, especially if you make mistakes like myself. I mostly export to jump into my Slicer for 3D Printing. I currently launch the …

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## [Spacemouse settings resets after any normal mouse viewport click](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-settings-resets-after-any-normal-mouse-viewport-click/38932)

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**Author:** [@lihomanovdv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lihomanovdv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-settings-resets-after-any-normal-mouse-viewport-click/38932 "2025-07-26T11:44:03Z")

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Using a Spacemouse and have some settings tweaked (speed reduced + dominant mode enabled) the navigation via spacemouse is okay. But when I do any regular mouse click in the Shapr3D window, those settings are gone, are r…

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## [How to connect the points marked in the picture with straight lines or arcs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-the-points-marked-in-the-picture-with-straight-lines-or-arcs/38935)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-connect-the-points-marked-in-the-picture-with-straight-lines-or-arcs/38935 "2025-07-26T09:16:00Z")

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## [Expression random()](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expression-random/38911)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expression-random/38911 "2025-07-25T14:53:30Z")

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Hi, I know random() is not in the list of Supported functions but is there a way to get around the problem? Thanks

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## [Need help modeling x table base](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-modeling-x-table-base/38855)

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**Author:** [@seanmoorefurniture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seanmoorefurniture)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-modeling-x-table-base/38855 "2025-07-25T14:47:24Z")

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I am trying to draw this table base in shaper and having some issues. Cant quite figure out how to make it. I thought at first I could make a 3 way cross and then rotate it 45 degrees twice to achieve the shape, but it d…

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## [Feature VOTE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-vote/38530)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-vote/38530 "2025-07-25T13:55:19Z")

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I thought it would be interesting for the community AND Shapr team with a poll of the most requested features. You only get ONE VOTE. If I’ve missed your favorite request, please mention it briefly below. poll It seems …

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## [Surface projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-projection/38910)

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**Author:** [@alvitdk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alvitdk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-projection/38910 "2025-07-25T12:50:09Z")

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I’m still looking for an easy/er way to project sketches or even patterns and writing around objects without distorting. I continue to have to export and load the project into another software, which makes things really …

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