# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=5

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## [Unwrap , unroll , development](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwrap-unroll-development/39727)

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**Author:** [@Phil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Phil)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unwrap-unroll-development/39727 "2026-07-16T16:49:36Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve In the field I work in more and more complex shapes are being created by computer drawing this will solve the complexity…

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## [Twisted cilinder how to model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/twisted-cilinder-how-to-model/41247)

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**Author:** [@tommaso.salvatori](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommaso.salvatori)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/twisted-cilinder-how-to-model/41247 "2026-07-16T16:05:52Z")

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I am trying to model the leg of this table. It basically is a cylinder, cut in half and then twisted. I feel there is a way to do this that is smart and quick using maybe loft or sweep but having an hard time finding a w…

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## [Lofting to a point - possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-to-a-point-possible/41064)

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**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-to-a-point-possible/41064 "2026-07-15T13:11:15Z")

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So I’ve been messing around a bit with a blade shape, I might try to create a replica of a roman pugio dagger. The blade itself is fairly easy, a bunch of cross-section profiles, a lofting guide, done. However, I was w…

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## [Trying to model this angle extruded surface and I am struggling to think of a way](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-model-this-angle-extruded-surface-and-i-am-struggling-to-think-of-a-way/41214)

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**Author:** [@tommaso.salvatori](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommaso.salvatori)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-model-this-angle-extruded-surface-and-i-am-struggling-to-think-of-a-way/41214 "2026-07-14T18:41:01Z")

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I am trying to make this cave surface here, but struggling to understand how. I initially thought to make a cube, and then extrude at an angle to carve those inward spaces…but I couldn’t. Then I thought to create some tr…

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## [Shapr3D Expert Needed for Complex Geometric Models - First pos here!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-expert-needed-for-complex-geometric-models-first-pos-here/41232)

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**Author:** [@farannajafi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/farannajafi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-expert-needed-for-complex-geometric-models-first-pos-here/41232 "2026-07-13T18:38:34Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for someone who is highly experienced with Shapr3D to help me create complex geometric models and stands for 3D printing. Think along the lines of Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid; sculptural forms, …

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## [Split ikea pegboard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-ikea-pegboard/41229)

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**Author:** [@tekhavennaija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tekhavennaija)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-ikea-pegboard/41229 "2026-07-13T16:22:48Z")

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Hello please am stuck and i need help, i designed this pegboard of dimension 720mm x 720mm am trying to split the design into 6 different sections of 240mm each, trying to achieve a modular skadis pegboard that has a cen…

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## [Such a beginner!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/such-a-beginner/41228)

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**Author:** [@Fred1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fred1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/such-a-beginner/41228 "2026-07-13T14:25:14Z")

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Hello I’m brand new to Shapr3D and trying to learn it and I’m already stuck. I’m trying to draw an apartment in 3D from a floor plan I have, but I don’t know how to draw lines between two corners. As you can see from t…

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## [let me move the "for educational purposes only" alert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/let-me-move-the-for-educational-purposes-only-alert/41226)

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**Author:** [@ourelius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ourelius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/let-me-move-the-for-educational-purposes-only-alert/41226 "2026-07-13T09:12:25Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Team, Today I got a message telling me I had to update to the newest software to be able to use sync again. Fine, it is what it is. Now when I go to a project I get this what seems to be unremovable alert…

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## [Drawing - diagonal measure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-diagonal-measure/13194)

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**Author:** [@kaiaho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kaiaho)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-diagonal-measure/13194 "2026-07-13T09:09:20Z")

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Hello! I am drawing 4000x5960mm frame for cabin walls. Want to see measure from corner to corner diagonally. Then my buddy can check that before the frame is fastened on concrete. Now when i try to put in point-to-poin…

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## [Loft tool for ring shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-for-ring-shapes/41196)

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**Author:** [@mtreadwell624](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mtreadwell624)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-for-ring-shapes/41196 "2026-07-09T11:33:08Z")

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Hi! New to this software and I’m trying to mock up a little piece to 3d print. I have these rings of slightly different diameters which I am trying to connect using the loft tool. Though I drew guidelines, I cannot even …

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## [Solved - How to align shapes or bodies?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-how-to-align-shapes-or-bodies/3723)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-how-to-align-shapes-or-bodies/3723 "2026-07-08T23:18:39Z")

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Update from Shapr3d team: We have just released the new 3d alignment tool feature with the 3.52 app version :partying\_face: This will allow you to simply tap on the body faces to get them snapped together. Simply upda…

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## [Import Multiple Shapr Files into Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multiple-shapr-files-into-shapr3d/41194)

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**Author:** [@dtarcha1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dtarcha1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multiple-shapr-files-into-shapr3d/41194 "2026-07-08T16:46:46Z")

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Looking to see if the ability to import multiple saved .shapr files from a usb to my space or projects in the app?

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## [A threaded pattern that follows the curves of an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-threaded-pattern-that-follows-the-curves-of-an-object/41192)

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**Author:** [@JulienFauv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JulienFauv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-threaded-pattern-that-follows-the-curves-of-an-object/41192 "2026-07-08T13:59:11Z")

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I’m not very familiar with shapr3D, and I was wondering if it was possible to create something like what’s shown on this bottle : A kind of threaded pattern that follows the curves of an object—not just a simple cylinde…

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## [Logitech Muse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logitech-muse/39659)

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**Author:** [@Cdmd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdmd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logitech-muse/39659 "2026-07-08T13:11:51Z")

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Any plans to support Logitech Muse for Apple Vision Pro users? Seems like a natural fit

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## [Extrusion Extent UI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-extent-ui/41147)

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**Author:** [@rogerh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rogerh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-extent-ui/41147 "2026-07-08T13:05:24Z")

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First of all, I wanted to give major props to the devs. I have very high standards for UI and I think the team has done a fantastic job here - the UI is clean and beautiful, and features largely work as I’d expect them t…

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## [How to make the bottom of the ring round?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-the-bottom-of-the-ring-round/41191)

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**Author:** [@rareescence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rareescence)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-the-bottom-of-the-ring-round/41191 "2026-07-08T06:03:47Z")

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Hi, i’ve been facing this problems for a while. so i wanted the bottom of the ring looks round/normal or not following the top shape? idk is it of my workflow or i just need to do some extra tweak. thank you!

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## [Can’t make waterdrop shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-make-waterdrop-shape/38804)

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**Author:** [@Eider](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eider)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-make-waterdrop-shape/38804 "2026-07-07T14:43:19Z")

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I’m having trouble modeling a teardrop shape, like the kind you see in earrings. I’ve tried different approaches, but I can’t seem to get it right. I’d also like to extrude it with some curvature or smooth tapering, but …

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## [How to Shell between two circles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-shell-between-two-circles/41188)

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**Author:** [@pHp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pHp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-shell-between-two-circles/41188 "2026-07-06T17:26:43Z")

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So i regularly use blender models, as references for learning the AutoCAD side of modeling. Today I am using the M4A1-S from the game counterstrike. I am running into a shelling issue, that i cant think of a simple solut…

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## [Can Someone make this for me please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-make-this-for-me-please/41167)

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**Author:** [@196807](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/196807)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-make-this-for-me-please/41167 "2026-07-06T14:18:25Z")

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Please can someone make this for me

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## [Can't subscribe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-subscribe/41171)

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**Author:** [@duduhartmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/duduhartmann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-subscribe/41171 "2026-07-06T11:09:55Z")

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Hello, I’m using shapr3d on Windows. Tried to subscribe to the payed version but the “subscribe” button is greyed out and i cannot click on it. also, there was no place to put credit card information, just my name a…

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## [Time for Android](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/time-for-android/23974)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/time-for-android/23974 "2026-07-05T17:54:41Z")

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Hello Itsavan. We need to talk. Its time that you start thinking of Shapr3d on High level android devices. I am busy designing a number of parts for my drone and this weekend while i was designing I was forced by the g…

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## [Installing Shapr3D on Windows without the MS Store?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installing-shapr3d-on-windows-without-the-ms-store/34842)

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**Author:** [@bigpaul](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bigpaul)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installing-shapr3d-on-windows-without-the-ms-store/34842 "2026-07-05T11:01:46Z")

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I’m running Windows 10 21H2 LTSC and my environment does not have the Microsoft Store available at all. As such I am unable to install Shapr3D (at least without much difficulty). I tried the alternative download from th…

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## [Template](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/template/41168)

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**Author:** [@Boothy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boothy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/template/41168 "2026-07-03T20:45:55Z")

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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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## [Max Features in History](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/max-features-in-history/41160)

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**Author:** [@rogerh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rogerh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/max-features-in-history/41160 "2026-07-03T14:10:41Z")

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I’m a relatively new user to Shapr3D but have extensive experience with parametric modeling. I’m currently using Shapr3D to design a house. I have modeled the house parametrically but am experiencing severe performance i…

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## [Hoping to get more generations for people who have free accounts ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hoping-to-get-more-generations-for-people-who-have-free-accounts/41166)

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**Author:** [@joeallen.hh6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joeallen.hh6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hoping-to-get-more-generations-for-people-who-have-free-accounts/41166 "2026-07-03T11:10:09Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: I would like to request more generations and less restrictions for free users. I’m using this as a hobby and it wouldn’…

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## [Can someone make this for me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-make-this-for-me/41046)

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**Author:** [@Sean1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sean1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-make-this-for-me/41046 "2026-07-03T11:08:40Z")

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Please can someone make this for me. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [How to make a cactus flower model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-cactus-flower-model/41161)

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**Author:** [@196807](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/196807)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-cactus-flower-model/41161 "2026-07-03T10:31:52Z")

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Hi Shapr3D team, I’m currently designing a cactus, and I’d like to add a realistic cactus flower on top of it, like a blooming cactus. As you can see from my model, the flower would sit at the very top to complete t…

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## [STL export issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-export-issues/41135)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-export-issues/41135 "2026-07-02T20:15:38Z")

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Afternoon, Having some issues with a model i made in shapr3d. I can export it properly as a STEP or SHAPR, but when exporting a STL only part of the file is actually showing up. photos are provided, and I would love som…

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## [Request a refund](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-a-refund/41149)

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**Author:** [@whviyc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whviyc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-a-refund/41149 "2026-07-02T07:08:08Z")

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Hello Shape Team At 8:30 am in GMT+8, I was trying to use the official website for a 14 day free trial period to practice using the Shapr3d software. However, due to my mistake, I chose to subscribe, which cost me 188 R…

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## [Adding a sketch circle on the center of the existing circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-a-sketch-circle-on-the-center-of-the-existing-circle/41139)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-a-sketch-circle-on-the-center-of-the-existing-circle/41139 "2026-07-01T17:17:39Z")

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I am not sure if this is a bug but it looks like when you start a sketch and add a circle then stay in the circle command and add another circle to the existing center point it keeps saying “locked point can’t be moved” …

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