# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=39

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## [Change to exporting and file extensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-exporting-and-file-extensions/37640)

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**Author:** [@Naaackers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Naaackers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-to-exporting-and-file-extensions/37640 "2025-04-24T16:11:22Z")

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I’ve noticed an odd thing that happens when trying to export things with Shapr on MacOS. It’s often I have multiple models in a single drawing, and I’m exporting different parts in different formats, but often with simil…

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## [Turn off select-through for an area selection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-select-through-for-an-area-selection/37433)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-select-through-for-an-area-selection/37433 "2025-04-24T12:04:25Z")

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How do I perform an area selection on a wall without the other side of the wall being selected? I’m using the right to left select method. I’ve never been able to figure that out and it’s driving me batty, especially wit…

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## [Windows export not workin with new update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-export-not-workin-with-new-update/37548)

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**Author:** [@Dragoon6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dragoon6)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-export-not-workin-with-new-update/37548 "2025-04-24T10:35:03Z")

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Hello I have updated my windows app and now I can’t export anything now. It was fine before I updated it. when exporting and picking what type and file you want and hitting next there is a screen that will pop up where y…

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## [Curved pipe with different dimension each end](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-pipe-with-different-dimension-each-end/37620)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-pipe-with-different-dimension-each-end/37620 "2025-04-23T08:05:48Z")

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I need curved pipe but the end dimensions are different so Sweep doesn’t work. The manual suggests using loft but that cannot be made to follow the curve (it connects in a straight line). I’ve looked on the forum but …

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## [Snapping points of underlying sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-points-of-underlying-sketches/37540)

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**Author:** [@Developer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Developer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-points-of-underlying-sketches/37540 "2025-04-22T10:51:40Z")

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Is it possible, to have snapping points of the underlying sketch snap when drawing on a sketch that is currently being focused on, and is offset by X distance? Thank you

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## [Trying to remove a body, completely inside another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-remove-a-body-completely-inside-another/37607)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-remove-a-body-completely-inside-another/37607 "2025-04-23T08:19:31Z")

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I’m trying to create a cavity inside a body. I made a body to cut out the desired shape, I moved it into place, then tried the subtract tool, and the tool doesn’t complete. Same with intersect. I found a subtract tool…

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## [Share\>Export as file doesn't work in newest version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-export-as-file-doesnt-work-in-newest-version/37536)

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**Author:** [@TomatC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomatC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-export-as-file-doesnt-work-in-newest-version/37536 "2025-04-23T05:06:21Z")

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When i hit share, the “share this project” window opens. I hit export as file, the “export” window opens, i select the file type, hit export, but instead of the file explorer opening, the “export” window closes and nothi…

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## [Align Tool additional history options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-additional-history-options/37623)

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**Author:** [@Nelis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nelis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-additional-history-options/37623 "2025-04-22T20:31:03Z")

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Would be great to get all tool options in the history of the Align Tool, like in the Translate Tool. Going back into history after using this tool the only modification that can be made is the Target Body. It would be g…

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## [Shapr3d Roadmap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-roadmap/37622)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-roadmap/37622 "2025-04-22T15:59:21Z")

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I see the Shapr3d staff mentioning their roadmap. Is this visible to us users, and if not, could we at least get some info on what you have planned for the future? Thanks! (Note: I wasn’t sure in which topic I should‘v…

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## [Bug: Missing Edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-missing-edges/37615)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-missing-edges/37615 "2025-04-22T07:34:38Z")

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Since a while now, I‘ve been noticing that some edges disappear seemingly random (see attached image). This isn‘t a major bug, but pretty strange, especially since I can’t select the missing edge either. Is this just hap…

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## [Bug Can't change parameter value on Ipad pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-cant-change-parameter-value-on-ipad-pro/37610)

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**Author:** [@Terbaik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Terbaik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-cant-change-parameter-value-on-ipad-pro/37610 "2025-04-22T07:14:19Z")

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I use Ipad pro M4 13" 1 TB. I can’t change the parameter value. I have to exit and reopen my design to make it work. However, it happens every time after I use it for a while. Please help.

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## [Shapr3d runs very slow on PC and Ipad after parametric update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-runs-very-slow-on-pc-and-ipad-after-parametric-update/31664)

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**Author:** [@Terbaik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Terbaik)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 5:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-runs-very-slow-on-pc-and-ipad-after-parametric-update/31664 "2025-04-22T05:10:10Z")

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Shapr3d runs very slow and lagging on my PC and Ipad. Even to draw a line, it takes a while to process. Is this due to the history saving process at each step? Or a bug? PC: Ryzen 7 5700x, 64GB ram, RTX 4060Ti 8GB iPad…

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## [Can't type filet numbers in, Copy button broken](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-type-filet-numbers-in-copy-button-broken/37239)

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**Author:** [@Naaackers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Naaackers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-type-filet-numbers-in-copy-button-broken/37239 "2025-04-22T03:10:30Z")

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For a few months now, I’ve had a random and erratic issue where I can’t type in number values with my keyboard. I will grab a corner or edge of something to filet, and before I would either just start typing a number and…

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## [Extruding an arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-an-arc/37606)

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**Author:** [@Noaho1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Noaho1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-an-arc/37606 "2025-04-21T21:03:00Z")

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Looking to make a curved cylinder or pegs extruded out of an object to connect to a pegboard. How do I make that sweep?

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## [Move body along its own orientation, not global orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-body-along-its-own-orientation-not-global-orientation/37583)

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**Author:** [@gregmaletic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gregmaletic)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-body-along-its-own-orientation-not-global-orientation/37583 "2025-04-21T18:19:28Z")

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This seems so simple, but I can’t figure it out. I want to move the body in blue perpendicular to its orientation (denoted by the red arrow) rather than along the global axes (which is what the white arrow buttons provid…

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## [New Section View 😉](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-section-view/37602)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-section-view/37602 "2025-04-21T14:21:27Z")

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Hello everyone I have a question about the new update. For me, the cuts always appear very colourful (a bit too colourful for me) My question is that intentional that the section view of the masses are coloured with …

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## [Can't move Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-sketch/37574)

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**Author:** [@AndiFPV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndiFPV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-sketch/37574 "2025-04-21T08:17:52Z")

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Hi all, how can I move my Sketch from a Bodyprojektion ? Sketch Lines are all orange by selection and protected.

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## [Low Quality Prints - Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-quality-prints-ipad/37579)

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**Author:** [@Mlawlyes1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mlawlyes1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-quality-prints-ipad/37579 "2025-04-20T20:29:27Z")

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I have the full .edu version which is active until next year. I had not used it for a few weeks. Use on the iPad with most recent update. Drew up a few small projects last night for printing on a Creality K2. I am ge…

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## [Cannot extrude nor loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-nor-loft/37580)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-nor-loft/37580 "2025-04-20T19:56:02Z")

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I have this sketch tht comes from a projection and there is no way i can extrude it or use it for loft. Then the new selection highlight just gives Me confusion.

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## [The drawing does not match the model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-drawing-does-not-match-the-model/37576)

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**Author:** [@Schmid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schmid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-drawing-does-not-match-the-model/37576 "2025-04-20T13:56:36Z")

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Here the drawing with the 3d model is right or did I make a mistake somewhere? Giessbox.shapr (12.5 MB) Zeichnung.pdf (2.0 MB)

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## [Rechnung für Steuererklärung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rechnung-fur-steuererklarung/37577)

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**Author:** [@MichaelaG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaelaG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rechnung-fur-steuererklarung/37577 "2025-04-20T13:40:59Z")

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Werte Damen und Herren, ich hätte gerne für das Jahr 2024 für mein Abo 244€ eine digitale oder echte Rechnung zum Abrechnen. Ein Screenshot des Abos über den AppStore reicht lt. Steuerberater nicht dafür aus. Danke

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## [Account Deletion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-deletion/37556)

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**Author:** [@anissbenthami](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anissbenthami)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-deletion/37556 "2025-04-19T20:27:21Z")

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Hello, I would like to peremanently delete my account as its associated data from this forum. There is no such option in the settings.

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## [Where is the Shapr3D Staff?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-shapr3d-staff/37257)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-shapr3d-staff/37257 "2025-04-19T20:14:02Z")

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Dear Shapr3d staff… I‘ve been wondering why you don‘t respond to feature requests anymore… The requests are here so you know what the community needs, or am I missing something? Could you give us an update on what is ha…

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## [Help with wrapping an object around another object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-wrapping-an-object-around-another-object/26190)

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**Author:** [@SlenderBacon449](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SlenderBacon449)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-wrapping-an-object-around-another-object/26190 "2025-04-19T19:42:09Z")

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I need to curve the squiggly around the cylinder, and if it’s not possible to do that with an already modeled object, then how do I model it around the cylinder?

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## [Loft shape sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-shape-sketch/37558)

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**Author:** [@pmedrano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pmedrano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-shape-sketch/37558 "2025-04-19T15:22:56Z")

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I started this loft shape but this never turned into a solid body and it is now unable to be removed or even selected.

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## [User Manual/ Benutzerhanbuch / Shaper3d Enterprise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-manual-benutzerhanbuch-shaper3d-enterprise/37545)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-manual-benutzerhanbuch-shaper3d-enterprise/37545 "2025-04-19T15:10:46Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m curious if there’s a physical user handbook available to help me learn Shaper 3D better. For example, would it be possible to find it in PDF format? Alternatively, are there more task positions and …

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## [Can‘t import my shapr. file, files are always broken](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-import-my-shapr-file-files-are-always-broken/37561)

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**Author:** [@WML](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WML)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-import-my-shapr-file-files-are-always-broken/37561 "2025-04-19T03:15:59Z")

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The source file I previously saved cannot be imported after this update, and it always shows that the file is damaged, which makes it impossible for me to modify the model on the previous file. And I re exported the shap…

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## [Ellipse Shape Distortion After Trimming with Parallel Lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-shape-distortion-after-trimming-with-parallel-lines/37549)

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**Author:** [@emifactory](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/emifactory)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-shape-distortion-after-trimming-with-parallel-lines/37549 "2025-04-18T18:07:06Z")

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Dear Support Team, I have encountered an issue while working with sketches in Shapr3D. As shown in the attached diagram, I first draw an ellipse and then sketch two parallel lines intersecting the ellipse. After using t…

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## [Share (exporting) with slicer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-exporting-with-slicer/37552)

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**Author:** [@aesubs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aesubs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-exporting-with-slicer/37552 "2025-04-18T16:44:54Z")

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Is it feasible at all to update the macOS share functionality with a sort of “open in other program”? The appeal would be removing the need to cleanup export files and get to prototype fab step faster by being able to op…

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## [Advise on how to add a "clip" retention mechanism to a tube?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advise-on-how-to-add-a-clip-retention-mechanism-to-a-tube/37551)

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**Author:** [@aesubs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aesubs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advise-on-how-to-add-a-clip-retention-mechanism-to-a-tube/37551 "2025-04-18T16:39:51Z")

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Im having trouble wrapping my head around this structure idea. Id like to draw an object at the edge of this tube to act as a retention mechanism when slid into a larger diameter hole. But I dont know if I should be extr…

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