# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=310

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## [Unable to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export/1719)

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**Author:** [@McGran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McGran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export/1719 "2017-11-19T10:00:03Z")

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Hi there, When I export I don’t get any prompt for where to save the export. It just says ‘Export Successful’. Where are my exports going, if anywhere? Cheers Andrew

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## [Hangs on Calculating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hangs-on-calculating/1711)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hangs-on-calculating/1711 "2017-11-17T23:08:26Z")

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I am trying to subtract, a smaller cylinder, from a larger cylinder — that also has geometry around it. \[image\] When I initiate the subtraction — with my iPad Pro plugged in, on Google…

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## [Extrude through a curve path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-through-a-curve-path/478)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-through-a-curve-path/478 "2017-11-17T22:32:42Z")

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How can I extrude a circle through a curve path?as a mater of fact I am trying to extrude a ring through the curve path. For example to draw a pipe curve.

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## [Lines in .png exports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-png-exports/1698)

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**Author:** [@Gresh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gresh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-png-exports/1698 "2017-11-15T23:04:48Z")

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As mentioned before, I’m using Shapr3D to create CNC carvings. I currently can not afford the .stl import software for my machine. So, I create in Shapr then export a .png that I want to import to my software. However…

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## [Making radius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-radius/1686)

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**Author:** [@basic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/basic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-radius/1686 "2017-11-12T21:47:07Z")

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Hello, I haven’t found this option. Is it possible to draw a square and add radius to the edges?

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## [Applying “Escher” like perspective](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-escher-like-perspective/1683)

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**Author:** [@HoloWalk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HoloWalk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-escher-like-perspective/1683 "2017-11-12T20:06:59Z")

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Hi, I’m a neophyte when it comes to design / 3D work… but really enjoy the challenge of learning something new. This has got me stumped, though… I’ve redrawn as a basic 3D object that represents a corporate logo. Very …

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## [Moving an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-object/1667)

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**Author:** [@Combofoods](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Combofoods)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-object/1667 "2017-11-08T08:25:45Z")

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I’m having problem when moving the object like the circle. When I drag the centerpoint of the circle to move it, it also changes the diameter. Is there a tool command to move the highlighted object only not affecting the…

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## [3D View in PowerPoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-view-in-powerpoint/1662)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-view-in-powerpoint/1662 "2017-11-04T20:49:28Z")

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Any suggestions on exporting from Shapr3d into a format that would allow me to use an interactive 3d View in PowerPoint?

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## [Ios 11.1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-11-1/1647)

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**Author:** [@M0D1FY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/M0D1FY)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-11-1/1647 "2017-11-02T15:32:00Z")

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Since I upgraded to IOS 11.1. I Can’t get into my STL files? To upload from iCloud.

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## [Education License Application](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-license-application/1650)

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**Author:** [@NullARC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NullARC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-license-application/1650 "2017-11-02T01:21:02Z")

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My son is home schooled and I would like to apply for an education license for him. Shapr3D is a perfect tool for him to learn on. I’m having trouble finding the application form. The website says the application is loca…

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## [Shape surface becomes edgy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-surface-becomes-edgy/1643)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-surface-becomes-edgy/1643 "2017-11-01T14:32:05Z")

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Does anyone experience the surface of the shape you created becomes edgy after an chamfer operation along the shape’s curvy edge? The edgy surface is very subtle and I didn’t notice then. I exported the shape with high q…

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## [Sketch lost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lost/1612)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lost/1612 "2017-11-01T02:42:09Z")

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Hi, I lost my sketches which was painful. It happened when I undo or redo multiple times. Any tips can help me find my sketches? By the way, sometimes a blue circle which I may extrude will become wild. I mean I may ex…

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## [Loading workspaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-workspaces/1645)

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**Author:** [@kiralyrob13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kiralyrob13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-workspaces/1645 "2017-10-31T09:46:29Z")

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Hi all. I cant open my previous workspaces which were done in the last version. When i tap on the file it starts to load and suddenly exit the app. Could you help me, or please fix this problem. Thanks

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## [Translate problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-problem/1638)

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**Author:** [@Andyb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andyb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-problem/1638 "2017-10-30T09:05:28Z")

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Hi I’m a complete newby, only been using for a few days. Trying to create an elbow as follows: Created 2 concentric circles Selected disc then extrude up to make tube Created a triangle and extrudes across tube to g…

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## [Shapr format export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-format-export/1629)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-format-export/1629 "2017-10-20T06:51:36Z")

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When we export to a SHAPR format, does it only capture what is visible or everything of the current workspace including those that are not visible? Does it capture sketches as well or only shapes? I have a lot of shapes…

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## [Export to Stp or igs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stp-or-igs/1617)

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**Author:** [@3Dfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dfun)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stp-or-igs/1617 "2017-10-19T08:04:09Z")

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I exported my 3d design with step and iges file to my partner, but he said factory can not open these files, they can only open stp and igs file. Is there any way to export to stp or igs in Shapr3d ? Thank you.

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## [Is Shapr3D ready for IOS 11?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-ready-for-ios-11/1610)

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**Author:** [@Gensmenger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gensmenger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-ready-for-ios-11/1610 "2017-10-16T10:56:38Z")

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Is it safe to upgrade without issues?

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## [Shapr3D new website](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-new-website/1581)

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**Author:** [@Arno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arno)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-new-website/1581 "2017-10-09T17:37:02Z")

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Yet, it look like nobody has noticed that Shapr3d’s website has changed…Just wanted to say that, the new website is cool slight\_smile: Great job guys! Keep on going! Arnaud.

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## [Preloaded shapes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preloaded-shapes/1573)

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**Author:** [@teddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/teddy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preloaded-shapes/1573 "2017-10-09T17:34:02Z")

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So is there no way to save a certain set of shapes that can be dropped while working ? It’s really cumbersome to be drawing a cone shape every time I need one. Is there a way to do that? Even if I have to draw a shape …

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## [Union the revolving parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-revolving-parts/1589)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-the-revolving-parts/1589 "2017-10-08T14:53:46Z")

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HI! Is there any criteria for the union function ? Apparently I must do union for printing. But I can’t select the sphere made by revolve function. This is the sample picture. \[59506F22-DE22-4E55-B582-D5FF605FB313\]

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## [Tutorial do not start](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-do-not-start/1588)

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**Author:** [@Tsaur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tsaur)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-do-not-start/1588 "2017-10-08T12:24:07Z")

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Hi, I am trying to watch the tutorial but they will not start up. I had now problems a few days ago.

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## [Learn using Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learn-using-shapr3d/1584)

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**Author:** [@pixel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pixel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learn-using-shapr3d/1584 "2017-10-07T20:29:35Z")

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Hello, I try to watch video on link below https://shapr3d.com/design-school/ By Clicking on a video link nothing happen, has anyone encountered the same problem? or error from my side?

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## [Rendering with colors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-with-colors/1585)

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**Author:** [@JoostU](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoostU)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-with-colors/1585 "2017-10-07T13:28:11Z")

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Hi, I’m designing some products which will be produced in a combination a 3D prirnted part, an anodized aluminium part and rope. Shapr designs are ready and now I would like to render this a an app like A360 or Fusion3…

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## [Workspace gone blank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-gone-blank/1568)

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**Author:** [@voxar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/voxar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-gone-blank/1568 "2017-10-01T16:57:15Z")

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Hi I made a design for our new patio some weeks ago. Today I was going to showcase it but only found a compeltely blank workspace. A few hours of work is seemingly gone. Do you think there’s a way to restore it? My oth…

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## [Bugs after ios11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-after-ios11/1544)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-after-ios11/1544 "2017-09-29T06:55:09Z")

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\[B090F815-E72C-419E-A0E1-5E85628B7901\]\[C36BFE49-D48C-43E8-8D0C-9B1AA78B2DF2\]\[3134DF87-883B-46AA-B947-FB7B3B2E1CE3\] Hi, I tried to subtract one shape in usb power adapter, but it seemed to be bug in pic3. Any idea? Same …

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## [Will surfacing be implemented?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-surfacing-be-implemented/1553)

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**Author:** [@Kenny](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kenny)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-surfacing-be-implemented/1553 "2017-09-28T13:53:45Z")

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Hey there, i recently discovered Shapr3D, and i gotta say, i’m impressed. Working on solidworks on a daily basis ,i’m currently looking to optimize my workflow and creativity. Shapr might be the way. My only concern is,…

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## [Autocad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad/399)

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**Author:** [@Abdullashameya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Abdullashameya)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad/399 "2017-09-22T17:01:56Z")

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Hi , the app is very good for modelling, but I want to ask can I import a autocad lines ?

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## [Need the ability to "phantom" some parts of a design drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-the-ability-to-phantom-some-parts-of-a-design-drawing/1533)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-the-ability-to-phantom-some-parts-of-a-design-drawing/1533 "2017-09-22T00:14:46Z")

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Patent applications require drawings which present the design using colored items (to highlight the invention and a “phantom” format of parts of the item which are not the invention. This is done solely to highlight the …

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## [Expanded Metal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expanded-metal/1511)

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**Author:** [@KaneRatan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KaneRatan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expanded-metal/1511 "2017-09-20T14:22:08Z")

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Is it possible to make expanded metal on this app

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## [Rotating and sweep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-and-sweep/1516)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-and-sweep/1516 "2017-09-20T06:00:04Z")

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\[IMG\_0444\]\[IMG\_0445\] 1st pic: after sweeping, one end of tube is not horizontal. I tried a few times and apparently I can do that by adjusting the curve. Is there any guidelines to make it perfect? 2nd: No closed loop…

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