# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=37

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## [Disconnect sketch from body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disconnect-sketch-from-body/34868)

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**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 12:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disconnect-sketch-from-body/34868 "2025-05-11T00:42:38Z")

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Hello everybody, I‘d like to ask for help to solve a problem described below: When I create a body (3D) out of a sketch (2D) and move the body aside, the sketch seems to be still connected to the figure, because when t…

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## [Allow different pricing options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-different-pricing-options/37899)

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**Author:** [@Toddlegere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Toddlegere)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-different-pricing-options/37899 "2025-05-10T19:56:16Z")

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The 3d printing community is now past its infancy and will soon be in every household. I’m about to retire and I’m unable to find a suitable program for the home user at a price point I can afford. Shapr3d is the perf…

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## [M4 pro vs m4 max](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m4-pro-vs-m4-max/37880)

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**Author:** [@Cotano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cotano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m4-pro-vs-m4-max/37880 "2025-05-10T15:09:01Z")

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I’m about to get a new MacBook to use with shapr3d and other programs for 3d printing. Shapr stood out to me because of its iPad integration and I currently have a 12.9 6th gen. I was choosing between the m4 pro 48 GBs…

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## [Allow to hide title bar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-to-hide-title-bar/37893)

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**Author:** [@Ramzan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ramzan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-to-hide-title-bar/37893 "2025-05-10T14:21:36Z")

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Currently the title bar contains: Window controls Home Sync status Project name Share Help All of those are not useful but it takes a whole thick row of valuable screen space. This is especially inconvenient in ful…

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## [Is there a way to move multiple objects simultaneously](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-move-multiple-objects-simultaneously/37867)

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**Author:** [@tsq456](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tsq456)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-move-multiple-objects-simultaneously/37867 "2025-05-09T22:38:18Z")

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Is there a way to move multiple objects simultaneously (object linking) in Shapr3D? For example, I designed a three-section drawer slide, which consists of three objects. Currently, I have to select each part from the li…

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## [Select edge of a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-edge-of-a-body/37501)

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**Author:** [@JoeS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoeS)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-edge-of-a-body/37501 "2025-05-09T21:07:07Z")

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When I select the edge of a body Shapr3D now presents a pop up menu. I have to select a merge version of the object. I simply want to select the edge of the body. Having to choose a merged version was not necessary previ…

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## [How to disable cloud sync?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-cloud-sync/37878)

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**Author:** [@Ramzan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ramzan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-cloud-sync/37878 "2025-05-09T20:23:45Z")

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I don’t want to upload all my designs to your company servers, but sync dialog in settings doesn’t have such an option (I’m using free version). Am I doing something wrong or this software is supposed to force you to sha…

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## [Parametric workflow wrong?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-workflow-wrong/37873)

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**Author:** [@Timmy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Timmy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-workflow-wrong/37873 "2025-05-09T13:29:53Z")

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Hey there, Shapr3D world! Long time OnShape user here. I frequently design for custom 3D printing solutions in a professional setting. I’ve settled with OnShape because it simply works for me, but I don’t think it’s wor…

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## [Lofting oval to circular](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-oval-to-circular/37864)

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**Author:** [@Rtfm00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtfm00)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-oval-to-circular/37864 "2025-05-09T06:55:33Z")

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Of all the tools available in Shapr3D, lofting gives me the most pain. Obviously I don’t understand the limitations of the tool, but I can’t actually see why a resulting loft would not be valid. For example, I am tryin…

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## [Removing sketches deletes/modifies bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-sketches-deletes-modifies-bodies/31277)

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**Author:** [@MandoMatt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MandoMatt)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-sketches-deletes-modifies-bodies/31277 "2025-05-09T02:48:39Z")

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After the new release of 5.590.0 (6756), deleting sketches has a critical impact on related bodies on my Mac: When removing a sketch that created a body, that body will also be deleted When removing a sketch that m…

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## [超出允许范围](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/37844)

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**Author:** [@soya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/soya)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/37844 "2025-05-08T19:34:32Z")

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画的草图只有大约60mm大

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## [Can't add new sketch to revolved cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-add-new-sketch-to-revolved-cylinder/30406)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-add-new-sketch-to-revolved-cylinder/30406 "2024-02-26T05:27:14Z")

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One issue I’ve been running into, which I’m finding quite irksome is my inability to create a new sketch or a Construction plane off the end face of a revolved cylinder shape. So I revolve a 2d rectangle around an axis …

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## [STL design put on drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-design-put-on-drawing/37837)

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**Author:** [@CroftCNC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CroftCNC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-design-put-on-drawing/37837 "2025-05-07T13:27:28Z")

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New to shapr and not sure if the software can do this. I started using shapr to create ornate 3d carved furniture. Can shapr project an imported STL into the drawing sheets? Or is there a way to get them in the drawings…

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## [Fold and unfold on Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fold-and-unfold-on-shapr3d/37859)

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**Author:** [@Capo\_776](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Capo_776)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fold-and-unfold-on-shapr3d/37859 "2025-05-08T14:12:04Z")

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Hi, My question is, can we fold and unfold sheet part to be laser cut? I’ve try to find by my self on web but no resolute, can you help whit that? Thank’s in advance! David

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## [Offset tool creating new plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-tool-creating-new-plane/37798)

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**Author:** [@timbrux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/timbrux)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-tool-creating-new-plane/37798 "2025-05-08T01:57:03Z")

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The offset tool has all of a sudden started putting the offset edge on another plane and this is not what I want. I want it to be part of the existing sketch so I can extrude only a small portion of the sketches. How do …

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## [Commercial license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/commercial-license/37846)

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**Author:** [@JacobGamblin65](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JacobGamblin65)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/commercial-license/37846 "2025-05-07T21:12:27Z")

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I’m wondering what kind of subscription I need for a commercial license. I looked all of the website but I couldn’t find it listed. Can anyone help me with this?

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## [Mating Parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mating-parts/27125)

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**Author:** [@Luca1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luca1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mating-parts/27125 "2025-05-07T20:26:56Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. Similarly to other CAD tool, when putting together an assembly, mates will keep a relationship between parts. Possibly a very advanced tool, but it would be amazi…

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## [Screen stays completely black](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-stays-completely-black/37842)

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**Author:** [@MiniATom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MiniATom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-stays-completely-black/37842 "2025-05-07T16:35:51Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m new to this software. I just installed Shapr3D, but when I try to start it, I only see the tutorial video and the rest of the screen stays completely black. Nothing else shows up. Can someone please help…

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## [How to draw a multi-length rectangle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-multi-length-rectangle/37839)

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**Author:** [@Elyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elyk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-multi-length-rectangle/37839 "2025-05-07T15:50:40Z")

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(New user) I can’t seem to figure out how to draw a simple rectangle that has different length sides i.e. 40 x 41 x 3 x .5 whenever I try to change one sides dimension, it automatically changes the other parallel side wi…

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## [Importing from shaper3d to new sketch to new page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-from-shaper3d-to-new-sketch-to-new-page/37836)

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**Author:** [@Tienie66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tienie66)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-from-shaper3d-to-new-sketch-to-new-page/37836 "2025-05-07T15:10:56Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Projection even Silhouette function?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-even-silhouette-function/37833)

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**Author:** [@eagenkao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eagenkao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-even-silhouette-function/37833 "2025-05-07T06:39:35Z")

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Hi guys! I constantly works with some other suppliers and modelers. Sometimes I need to insert their module into my design. However, when I was trying to project a solid part to a plane, sometimes those rounded edge can…

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## [Search function in design area](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-function-in-design-area/23995)

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**Author:** [@Bates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bates)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-function-in-design-area/23995 "2025-05-06T16:05:39Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Easy to find designs Consider adding screenshots and as many details as possible, to help the Shapr3D team and the com…

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## [Needs mirror command and extend command in 2D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/needs-mirror-command-and-extend-command-in-2d/20421)

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**Author:** [@BaronVonDegelmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BaronVonDegelmann)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/needs-mirror-command-and-extend-command-in-2d/20421 "2025-05-05T22:19:46Z")

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Hello Im not sure who to send this to but Shapr needs a few basic commands in 2D Yes there is always a work around but providing 2D sketch tools are critical for fast design workflow

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## [Export Drawings as Transparent PNG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-drawings-as-transparent-png/37822)

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**Author:** [@GP1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GP1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-drawings-as-transparent-png/37822 "2025-05-05T19:55:21Z")

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Problem: Shapr3d does not allow users to import templates for technical drawings. Until that feature has been included, there should be an option to export technical drawings as transparent high quality PNG’s. This woul…

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## [Can 3DSharp simulate weight constraints? (Bike frame project)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-3dsharp-simulate-weight-constraints-bike-frame-project/37820)

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**Author:** [@Julien84000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Julien84000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-3dsharp-simulate-weight-constraints-bike-frame-project/37820 "2025-05-05T17:52:38Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently working on designing a bicycle frame and I would like to run some simulations to test how it would handle different weight loads and stress points. Does anyone know if 3DSharp is capable of s…

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## [Sketch Copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-copy/35906)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-copy/35906 "2025-05-05T09:11:31Z")

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I’m trying or want to copy a spline sketch, and then turn it off and on to compare my changes? I see how to copy the sketch, but it does not seem to become its own sketch. Any help is appreciated. I tried the isola…

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## [Centering Two Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-two-bodies/37814)

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**Author:** [@SmokeAndPixels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SmokeAndPixels)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-two-bodies/37814 "2025-05-05T08:02:01Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to center the highlighted body over the lower body. I’ve found lots on aligning to edges but in this case, I just need to center. Is this possible? Cheers.

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## [Unify the iPad, MacOS, and Vision Pro interfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unify-the-ipad-macos-and-vision-pro-interfaces/37779)

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**Author:** [@shaprvision](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shaprvision)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unify-the-ipad-macos-and-vision-pro-interfaces/37779 "2025-05-05T05:32:24Z")

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Shapr3d across Apple devices is fairly consistent but there’s more that could be done. This may apply to the Windows interface as well but I don’t use it… Example 1: New folder is at the bottom of the MacOS Items wind…

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## [Subtraction revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-revolve/37808)

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**Author:** [@Sireal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sireal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-revolve/37808 "2025-05-05T00:18:14Z")

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Is it possible to do a subtraction revolve without having to do a revolve then choose subtraction afterwards? I’m creating o-ring grooves and figured I might be missing something. If not it’s no big deal but it would be …

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## [Not sure if my align tool is working properly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-sure-if-my-align-tool-is-working-properly/37805)

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**Author:** [@magehat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/magehat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-sure-if-my-align-tool-is-working-properly/37805 "2025-05-04T18:32:52Z")

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Hi! I’ve been working on a project that uses the align tool a lot but I cant seem to get it to work consistently. Sometimes It works like a charm and sometimes it doesn’t do anything. I figure I’m missing some requireme…

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