# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=312

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## [Cannot draw a spline.....?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-draw-a-spline/1297)

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**Author:** [@k.lin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/k.lin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-draw-a-spline/1297 "2017-07-21T06:51:45Z")

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i press the straight line point and move the point. the straight line keeps in straight line.........orz|||| i cann't make the spline.......Σ(lliдﾟﾉ)ﾉ why? please tell me why(๑•́ ₃ •̀๑)

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## [Calculating angles between 2 faces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculating-angles-between-2-faces/1305)

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**Author:** [@jay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculating-angles-between-2-faces/1305 "2017-07-20T13:51:49Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m sketching out a timberframe hip roof and trying to use Shapr3D to better understand some of the angles and cuts. I’ll often extrude dimensional lumber in common sizes, rotate it to where I want it, the…

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## [Shapr 3D vs CAD software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-vs-cad-software/1302)

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**Author:** [@Arno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arno)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-vs-cad-software/1302 "2017-07-19T18:18:15Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m a industrial designer and I use mainly Solidworks at my work and at home for my own designs. Productivity with software is very low even if your an expert in using it daily. Shapr3D seems to boost p…

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## [Importing files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-files/1290)

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**Author:** [@AngelArs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AngelArs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-files/1290 "2017-07-17T14:27:40Z")

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Wondering what kind of file formats Shapr3D can import? Reason I ask is because one of the new iPhone 8s are supposed to have a 3D scanner built in, and if that's true and you can scan a object in 3D, then it would be v…

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## [Drawing a grommet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-grommet/1289)

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**Author:** [@AngelArs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AngelArs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-grommet/1289 "2017-07-17T13:31:09Z")

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Anyone have a quick tutorial on how to make a grommet? Having issues with the center part. \[image\]

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## [Angles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angles/1283)

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**Author:** [@Serhan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Serhan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angles/1283 "2017-07-14T15:22:12Z")

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Hello I am a new user. Before I buy the pro version I wanted to try little. First I watched few tutorials. But when I start playing with app. I had a few problems on I pad pro. First where are those angles? I read some …

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## [Problem with Subtract on a revolved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-subtract-on-a-revolved-surface/1281)

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**Author:** [@diverdarren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/diverdarren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-subtract-on-a-revolved-surface/1281 "2017-07-14T04:22:21Z")

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Subtract is giving me some crazy results on a revolved surface. I have created a "ring' by revolving a circle through 360 degrees. I have then created 2 semi circles which I revolve through 20 degrees- looking to "sub…

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## [Newbiee here and a question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbiee-here-and-a-question/1275)

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**Author:** [@Dazzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dazzy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbiee-here-and-a-question/1275 "2017-07-13T09:24:26Z")

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Hello shapr3d team, I'm thinking about buying the app, subscribing for the year! It really seem's very easy to use and I'm impressed with what I've seen. Question: Is there a way to do 360º Animation of your 3d obje…

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## [Offset / inset issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-inset-issue/1259)

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**Author:** [@Firebird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Firebird)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-inset-issue/1259 "2017-07-11T15:18:03Z")

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Having an issue with the offset tool, when I'm trying to inset it won't show anything smaller than 6mm, even if I input the dimension into th box.. it just vanishes - where am I going wrong?

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## [How to resize a group?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-resize-a-group/1239)

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**Author:** [@romainmalauzat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/romainmalauzat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-resize-a-group/1239 "2017-07-08T15:03:34Z")

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I'm new to shapr, and this thing is driving me crazy. How can I make a group or a shape bigger ? I'm pretty sure it's dead simple but I don't see any resize option, and transform doesn't seem to have this option.. Can an…

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## [Trouble Using Groups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-groups/1222)

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**Author:** [@chrismaka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrismaka)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-groups/1222 "2017-07-07T21:37:53Z")

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(Hi there! I'm new to Shapr3D but not to 3D modeling generally. I'm trying to work my way through the tutorial videos but running into some small problems. I've searched the forums to see if my questions have been asked …

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## [Adjusting angle between lines takes them "off grid"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-angle-between-lines-takes-them-off-grid/1223)

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**Author:** [@chrismaka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrismaka)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-angle-between-lines-takes-them-off-grid/1223 "2017-07-07T21:33:31Z")

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(Again, new to all this so I apologize if this has already been asked and answered -- I did look first!) This happens every time I start trying to sketch a shape with straight lines. If I draw two lines and connect the…

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## [Sketching points, center points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-points-center-points/1220)

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**Author:** [@kkc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kkc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-points-center-points/1220 "2017-07-06T18:12:28Z")

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In the future will Shapr3D have the ability to sketch points? It is handy to be able to do a layout of sketched points first when making a spline curve, etc. Also, how about center points for circles?

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## [Freeform Surface tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-surface-tool/1219)

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**Author:** [@kkc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kkc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-surface-tool/1219 "2017-07-06T18:10:24Z")

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Is there a limit to the mesh pattern detail (number of lines) and control points that one can put on a non symmetrical surface and use the Freeform Surface tool to generate the correct shape?

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## [Off topic a bit- converting a file question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/off-topic-a-bit-converting-a-file-question/1216)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/off-topic-a-bit-converting-a-file-question/1216 "2017-07-05T08:03:10Z")

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Hey guys, this is a bit off topic but figure someone here may be able to help me. So earlier while working on a project in Shapr3D I found I screwed up a lot of measurements and decided to revert to the oldest known go…

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## [Can't move a simple line with one end locked](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-a-simple-line-with-one-end-locked/1214)

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**Author:** [@yomaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yomaster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-a-simple-line-with-one-end-locked/1214 "2017-07-03T21:54:12Z")

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ok this is a very basic problem that I always hit and I'm not sure why. 1) Draw a line 2) lock one end 3) add a length constraint to the line 4) move the other end of the line (it should trace around a circle with a fi…

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## [Using Fractional Units \[?\]](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-fractional-units/1213)

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**Author:** [@MichaelG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaelG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-fractional-units/1213 "2017-07-03T18:57:53Z")

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I only started using Shapr3D last night, so please forgive me if I have overlooked a feature: I am trying to re-draw some engineering components, which were designed and drawn in fractional units \[which is a not-uncomm…

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## [New sketch in air](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-in-air/1188)

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**Author:** [@tanisou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tanisou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-in-air/1188 "2017-06-30T04:49:11Z")

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\[image\] How to set new sketch in the air?

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## [Skew pyramid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/skew-pyramid/1127)

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**Author:** [@Teo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Teo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/skew-pyramid/1127 "2017-06-29T08:48:52Z")

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How can I create a skew pyramid with a trapezoid base? Ok, I can create a regular pyramid and I also have a trapezoid base as a plane already. But how is it possible to do a skew pyramid from that?

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## [Mirror a copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-a-copy/1171)

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**Author:** [@Bendraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bendraft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-a-copy/1171 "2017-06-28T04:46:31Z")

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Hi there I have been using ArciCad since 1992 and have just started using Shapr3D so I am new to this. Is there a function where I can mirror a copy? Thanks

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## [Loft issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue/1167)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue/1167 "2017-06-27T20:43:09Z")

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stol ritning #3.shapr (520 KB) Hi, I have some problems with the loft tools, perhaps I'm not doing it right or is it the complex shapes? Do i need more profiles between? I am trying to get a smooth transition from the le…

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## [Freeform with straight lines possible? Tetrahedon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-with-straight-lines-possible-tetrahedon/1137)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-with-straight-lines-possible-tetrahedon/1137 "2017-06-24T14:33:21Z")

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Hi Istvan! First, I have to say your app is killer good!!! Now to my question - is it possible to also work with straight lines with the freeform tool? I would like to build a uneven (rather flat) tetrahedon - I just c…

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## [Can't Sign in to Upgrade to Pro from App](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-sign-in-to-upgrade-to-pro-from-app/1122)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-sign-in-to-upgrade-to-pro-from-app/1122 "2017-06-23T05:31:17Z")

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Hi, I am able to sign into the forum, but after downloading the app onto my new iPad Pro, when trying to upgrade to the Pro version, it says it does not recognize my email or my same password for that matter. I'm not s…

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## [How to Pivot an object from point off center](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pivot-an-object-from-point-off-center/1116)

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**Author:** [@jhaywood101](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jhaywood101)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pivot-an-object-from-point-off-center/1116 "2017-06-21T18:55:39Z")

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I have an panel that needs a pivot point nea one end rather than the center point. How do I do that

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## [Surface Pen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pen/1120)

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**Author:** [@Teo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Teo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pen/1120 "2017-06-21T14:24:11Z")

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This article on the bottom here http://shapr3d.com/android.html seems to be a little bit outdated since the Surface Pen has a latency of only 21ms https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/5/15741104/new-apple-pencil-announced-fas…

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## [Deleting Workspaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-workspaces/1115)

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**Author:** [@Kyo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kyo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-workspaces/1115 "2017-06-20T07:31:45Z")

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Hey all I've created some workspaces in different units and no longer require them is there a way to delete them? Right now I have 4 workspaces all of different units with only one being worked on. I'm rather new to IOS …

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## [Awesome stuff ! couple of questions with scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/awesome-stuff-couple-of-questions-with-scaling/1108)

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**Author:** [@ekiden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ekiden)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/awesome-stuff-couple-of-questions-with-scaling/1108 "2017-06-19T20:40:07Z")

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Hi, First of all, I just purchased the pro app, and it is fabulous. Coming from sketchup i have to adapt a bit to the new way of doing things, but looks very impressive so far, especially on my new ipad pro 10,5". I …

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## [Scaling corrupts the objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-corrupts-the-objects/1047)

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**Author:** [@bahanzai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bahanzai)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-corrupts-the-objects/1047 "2017-06-19T17:19:50Z")

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Hi there, When I scaled a complex object (by selecting all groups), the solids became illogical, with hollow areas. Here's the original object: \[image\] When I scale it by a factor of 10x, close the workspace and …

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## [Is there a way to add edge loops along a shape or face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-edge-loops-along-a-shape-or-face/1106)

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**Author:** [@sweetj77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sweetj77)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-edge-loops-along-a-shape-or-face/1106 "2017-06-18T12:08:17Z")

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Hello, I am new to Shapr3d and I like it. One thing I'm trying to figure out is how to add edge loops along a face or shape. For example, If I have a cube and I want to add edge loops to equally divide the shape into q…

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## [Export quality curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-quality-curves/1101)

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**Author:** [@Juggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juggy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-quality-curves/1101 "2017-06-17T22:24:39Z")

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Does the HQ export have accurate curves. Just having fun in the app but with medium quality curves are very poor when exported. \[image\]

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