# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=42

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## [Easier way to input Variables on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-input-variables-on-ipad/37203)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-input-variables-on-ipad/37203 "2025-03-30T17:50:59Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: I like the way the number input is fast with variables, just TAP and CHANGE. But for Variable Name its Tap, Hold, Popup, Select Rename. Can we just Tap to Rename and Tap and Ho…

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## [Please give us more settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-give-us-more-settings/37300)

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**Author:** [@nerdo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nerdo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-give-us-more-settings/37300 "2025-03-30T17:19:19Z")

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I use Shapr3D primarily on an iPad Pro w/ Apple Pencil Pro but often switch to Mac when I need to export since my main use case is designing for 3D printing (FDM). In both cases, there a lack of customizability. Here a…

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## [Question about sweeping along multileg path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-sweeping-along-multileg-path/37298)

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**Author:** [@R.S](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/R.S)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-sweeping-along-multileg-path/37298 "2025-03-30T14:20:42Z")

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Hi, when using sweep along a path that is made out of several sub-parts (lines, curves etc., all connected!!!) the resulting body shows black lines where the connections in the path are. Can that be changed?

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## [tuck on Tutorial – I Use Mouse and Keyboard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tuck-on-tutorial-i-use-mouse-and-keyboard/36894)

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**Author:** [@nick888](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nick888)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tuck-on-tutorial-i-use-mouse-and-keyboard/36894 "2025-03-30T07:27:27Z")

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I’m stuck on the Shapr3D tutorial because it requires using the mouse scroll button, which my mouse doesn’t have. I’ve been using Shift + Drag, which works for navigation, but the tutorial won’t recognize it and won’t le…

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## [Problema de seguimiento de la herramienta spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problema-de-seguimiento-de-la-herramienta-spline/37294)

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**Author:** [@Luis.Visou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luis.Visou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problema-de-seguimiento-de-la-herramienta-spline/37294 "2025-03-30T00:21:04Z")

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Tengo un problema cuando quiero usar la herramienta spline, cuando la hago quiero que la linea siga los puntos que tengo y lo que hace es hacer una linea un poco antes de los puntos como lo arreglo.

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## [All my Models Broken Since update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-my-models-broken-since-update/37296)

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**Author:** [@glueall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/glueall)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-my-models-broken-since-update/37296 "2025-03-29T20:44:51Z")

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Every single one of my projects is broken. Projects I haven’t edited in weeks, unusable now. All of them have the red exclamation point in their history and some have it on the first step. Please tell me there is a way…

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## [Camera movement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-movement/37291)

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**Author:** [@MetronomiconLtd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MetronomiconLtd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-movement/37291 "2025-03-29T16:42:56Z")

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Hey all, The problem I am going to describe has been discussed a few years back on this forum, however it still works exactly like it has been and I can’t help it, sometimes I just want to throw the laptop out the windo…

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## [How to merge files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-files/37265)

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**Author:** [@Anthony-kim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anthony-kim)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-files/37265 "2025-03-29T03:06:50Z")

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I want to put some of the work of a-file into b-file. For example, if a-file is an interior work file, I want to know how to import the sofa in it into b-file. I don’t know how to copy and import the object from iPad and…

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## [Rotating a Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-a-body/37287)

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**Author:** [@n1mie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/n1mie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-a-body/37287 "2025-03-29T02:07:43Z")

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I want to create a body that is cylindrical where the central axis of the cylinder is at some angle (let’s say 45º) to another axis. Then I want to duplicate that body (cylinder) around the second axis. I’ve created the …

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## [More Contrast for Button Highlighting in "Dark Mode"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-contrast-for-button-highlighting-in-dark-mode/37286)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-contrast-for-button-highlighting-in-dark-mode/37286 "2025-03-28T20:19:45Z")

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Problem: When using “Dark Mode” of the UI in Sketch mode, there is too little contrast between the button/option/tool that’s activated and the ones that aren’t. Basically, it’s not obvious at a glance what tool is acti…

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## [Problem with lagging](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-lagging/37285)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-lagging/37285 "2025-03-28T18:13:06Z")

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Hello :waving\_hand:t3: I have been testing the shapr3d again for the multiple improvements they are making. I have noticed a problem and I leave some photos as a sample, as you see in the photos the design is simple bu…

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## [This seems simple but it breaks... An issue with patterns, variables, and/or constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-seems-simple-but-it-breaks-an-issue-with-patterns-variables-and-or-constraints/37147)

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**Author:** [@nerdo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nerdo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-seems-simple-but-it-breaks-an-issue-with-patterns-variables-and-or-constraints/37147 "2025-03-28T17:31:12Z")

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I’m struggling to do something I feel like should be doable but keep running into issues with. The core of the problem seems to be some interplay between variables, patterns and constraints. Here’s a video demonstratin…

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## [Can’t import DWG or DXF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-import-dwg-or-dxf/7642)

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**Author:** [@TinkerBrained](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TinkerBrained)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-import-dwg-or-dxf/7642 "2025-03-28T16:53:57Z")

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Hello, I’m new to Shapr3d, still using the trail. I am trying to import DWG/DXF files, but when I choose import and browse to the file it is greyed out and will not let me import them. No errors or warning, I can’t even…

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## [Local Data and cloud storage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/local-data-and-cloud-storage/37282)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/local-data-and-cloud-storage/37282 "2025-03-28T14:27:48Z")

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Hi, 1• Question1 You can see on my screenshot the files saved locally on my mac. How to find file names such as: 0c2dcfca-7bba-4dcf-b609-900050ee7cc8 for example. It is unmanageable. 1• Question 2 How to access file…

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## [Ft and in dimension notations not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ft-and-in-dimension-notations-not-working/37262)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ft-and-in-dimension-notations-not-working/37262 "2025-03-28T13:00:11Z")

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I can’t get the dimension text to fill out correctly in ft and inches. Previously it would allow me to enter it in xx’ xx" format. But now it just tells me there’s a syntax error. Not sure if I’m doing something wrong or…

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## [Need help solving this: Loft from sketches of different sizes in 2 axes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-solving-this-loft-from-sketches-of-different-sizes-in-2-axes/37132)

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**Author:** [@progvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/progvan)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-solving-this-loft-from-sketches-of-different-sizes-in-2-axes/37132 "2025-03-28T12:12:28Z")

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Hi, I’m new to shapr3d, though I’ve made different simple models before. Now I’ve been several hours trying to make this work. I need to create a seamles curved 90° corner between 2 objects. The basic shape is the same …

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## [Looking for ideas with complex piping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-ideas-with-complex-piping/37241)

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**Author:** [@R.S](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/R.S)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-ideas-with-complex-piping/37241 "2025-03-28T12:27:37Z")

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Hi there, for a major change on my heating system I’m trying to draw (as one part in the system) my hot water tank. It has 3 heat exchanger build in. And those are the ones that causes me headache. The heat exchanger ar…

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## [Is it Possible to Copy a Body "in place" Without Moving it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-a-body-in-place-without-moving-it/37234)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-copy-a-body-in-place-without-moving-it/37234 "2025-03-28T06:03:56Z")

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I am having an issue with the Copy function when using it in conjunction with Bodies. Sometimes, before making changes, I just want to duplicate a body ‘in position’, then hide it in case I need it later. However, when…

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## [Building/Carpentry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-carpentry/19226)

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**Author:** [@Renec](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Renec)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-carpentry/19226 "2025-03-27T19:57:54Z")

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Hi community! I kinda intuitive using Shapr3D and i find it an amazing tool . I draw a lot of my construction with it . But i always struggle with creating the hip-rafters . I still haven’t found a way to position th…

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## [Orbit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orbit/26165)

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**Author:** [@PFI-Stark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PFI-Stark)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orbit/26165 "2023-06-07T00:38:33Z")

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I am struggling with the navigation feature. I have the classic feature turned on but it still seems to switch to orbit regularly and I cannot make simple adjustments like rotating around an object without it orbiting al…

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## [Orbit around camera position instead of object pointed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orbit-around-camera-position-instead-of-object-pointed/37271)

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**Author:** [@luiscrsousa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luiscrsousa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orbit-around-camera-position-instead-of-object-pointed/37271 "2025-03-27T12:54:38Z")

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There are any option to orbit around camera position instead of object pointed? This is important as some work i’m doing is inside a house object. When I’m orbiting I’m always moving outside the object because the orbita…

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## [Shapr3D won't start](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-wont-start/37268)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-wont-start/37268 "2025-03-27T08:20:26Z")

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Shapr3D won’t start. It worked fine the last time I used it a few days ago, and I have used it for years without this problem occurring. Now, without me making any changes to Shapr3D or my Windows 11 (Home) computer, if …

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## [Touchpad and Wacom orbit/pan controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touchpad-and-wacom-orbit-pan-controls/19884)

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**Author:** [@lalilaloe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lalilaloe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touchpad-and-wacom-orbit-pan-controls/19884 "2025-03-27T08:20:23Z")

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Hi, i’m using shapr3d for a while now. It’s hands down a great experience on a touchscreen. But recently switched to a desktop computer without touchscreen and a Wacom Intuos Pro tablet. Interestingly I found that touch …

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## [Revolve angle is not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-angle-is-not-working/37256)

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**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-angle-is-not-working/37256 "2025-03-26T15:04:22Z")

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I am trying to make a gear with teeth that are angled. I have the tooth profile and I want a -2.5º angle with a 6.1mm height. The entered height works fine but when I input -2.5º I end up with a 5. something degree tilt.…

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## [STEP file exporting broken](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-exporting-broken/37251)

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**Author:** [@Shapr3D\_user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shapr3D_user)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-exporting-broken/37251 "2025-03-26T17:54:57Z")

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Exporting files is broken again. Exporting STEP files on the latest version of Shapr3D results in a single component file, where all the different parts of your model or assembly are joined into a single part. This is fr…

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## [Sketch plane issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-issues/37235)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-issues/37235 "2025-03-26T17:20:26Z")

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I’ve recently encountered a frustrating issue when creating new sketches, and I’m trying to figure out if this is a new feature or a bug. The Issue: When I offset a box and then attempt to expand the drawing to connect…

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## [Visualization Error - Program Shutdown](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-error-program-shutdown/37259)

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**Author:** [@miseryrunsfast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/miseryrunsfast)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-error-program-shutdown/37259 "2025-03-26T17:10:42Z")

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Whenever you enter a visualization in Shapr3D, the program turns off. I’m using two Apple Mac Studio M1 Stuios, and I’m also using it on a M3 MacBook Pro, but the same thing happens. The program crashes, and when I reop…

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## [Sending plates cutouts for manufacturing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sending-plates-cutouts-for-manufacturing/37227)

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**Author:** [@porat\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/porat_m)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sending-plates-cutouts-for-manufacturing/37227 "2025-03-26T15:11:10Z")

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Hi, Lately my job in the company has shifted from working with Shapr and doing designs to actually working with a different CAM software (unfortunately) which is old and horrible! I know Shapr has the ability to export …

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## [A bud with naming when copying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-bud-with-naming-when-copying/37242)

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**Author:** [@mstas227](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mstas227)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-bud-with-naming-when-copying/37242 "2025-03-26T05:07:28Z")

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Hello community. I think there might could be a slight addition to the code of naming objects when they are being copied. It would make things more intuitive. As you can see on the objects list, there are multiple obj…

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## [Box lid inner lip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/box-lid-inner-lip/37238)

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**Author:** [@mjb206](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjb206)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/box-lid-inner-lip/37238 "2025-03-26T02:13:13Z")

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Hello everyone Brand new to CAD and Shapr3d here. After a couple of tutorials, I threw together a quick box and lid to practice some of what I learned. As you can see, there is a lip on one side to enable the halves to …

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