# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=70

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## [Can't export 3d printable files .. PLEASE HELP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-3d-printable-files-please-help/33708)

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**Author:** [@darryl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/darryl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-3d-printable-files-please-help/33708 "2024-09-14T00:11:05Z")

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I purchased the pro version, thinking I could use it to design then export the stl or 3mf files fro printing. When I export the files they export fine but when I drag them into bambu studio so I can slice them for print …

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## [.dxf/.dwg export from shapr3d to CNC design software scales down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-dwg-export-from-shapr3d-to-cnc-design-software-scales-down/33715)

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**Author:** [@JulianN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JulianN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-dwg-export-from-shapr3d-to-cnc-design-software-scales-down/33715 "2024-09-13T15:52:28Z")

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I use shapr3d to design and export the files as dxf or dwg to import into carveco and create my toolpath for my CNC. Since the last update when I export my files and import them into carveco they do not keep their scalin…

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## [3D text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-text/33720)

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**Author:** [@Dako67](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dako67)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-text/33720 "2024-09-13T08:54:46Z")

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Hello, I have to create 3D text elements that are about 15cm long and are connected fonts. For example, Love or Happy Birthday. How can I create this and then connect the letters so that everything is one piece? The heig…

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## [What format for 3d pritable exports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-format-for-3d-pritable-exports/33709)

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**Author:** [@darryl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/darryl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-format-for-3d-pritable-exports/33709 "2024-09-13T04:04:16Z")

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Does anyone know what format I need to export from SHAPR3d if I want the design to be printable. When I export in .3mf or stl they both show up as EMPTY FILES when dragged into bambu studio. ANY HELP HELPS… Thanks

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## [Setting Wall Thickness for a 3D print model, on Shapr for iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/setting-wall-thickness-for-a-3d-print-model-on-shapr-for-ipad/33712)

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**Author:** [@Doc3Dee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Doc3Dee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/setting-wall-thickness-for-a-3d-print-model-on-shapr-for-ipad/33712 "2024-09-13T04:00:32Z")

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Hello! I am brand new to the world of CAD, 3D printing, and Shapr. I used Sketchup years ago for woodworking but it was only a few times. I am currently using Shapr3D on my iPad Pro, on the free account (I’m thinking ab…

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## [Export Failure since latest update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-since-latest-update/33689)

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**Author:** [@jzh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jzh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-since-latest-update/33689 "2024-09-12T09:44:34Z")

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Ever since I updated to 5.7 I have gotten export failures for models which previously exported fine. Now when I try to export as .3mf, I get this error: “There are invalid bodies in the model which can’t be exported.” O…

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## [Sketches don't attach to planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-dont-attach-to-planes/33654)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-dont-attach-to-planes/33654 "2024-09-12T03:51:48Z")

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Hi Team, a general enquiry about planes and how they relate to sketches. When I need to do a sketch that’s offset say in parallel to another object, I’ll add a Construction plane, tap the object I want it parallel with…

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## [Easier way to update drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-update-drawings/33692)

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**Author:** [@StarrWoodworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarrWoodworks)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-way-to-update-drawings/33692 "2024-09-11T15:37:08Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Ability to add new things to drawings after updating a component rather than needing to make a new drawing. Current state: one of the biggest time sucks for me goes like this: …

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## [I want to wedge 2 objects togehter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-wedge-2-objects-togehter/33691)

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**Author:** [@joselito26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joselito26)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-wedge-2-objects-togehter/33691 "2024-09-11T14:52:57Z")

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Hey Guys i need Help. Im new to the programm but understand it pretty good already. But now i have a problem that i cannot solve and dont find a solution in the FAQ. I want to create a kind of a “Dice” With + and - o…

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## [I want to attach a body onto another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-attach-a-body-onto-another/33684)

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**Author:** [@noobdesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/noobdesigner)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-attach-a-body-onto-another/33684 "2024-09-11T12:47:15Z")

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Hi, how do I touch-surface while one is straight and another is curved like attached picture? What I want to achieve here is the cup with embossed logo on the surface. Thanks in advance!!

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## [Thumbnails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails/33686)

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**Author:** [@FogAlog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FogAlog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails/33686 "2024-09-10T13:23:23Z")

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Hello, I produce files for 3D printing when I save them I save them as .3MF files on a windows PC. In the past all my saved files had a thumbnail view, now none of the newer saves have this, they just have a title and …

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## [Lost access to Projects MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-access-to-projects-macos/33687)

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**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-access-to-projects-macos/33687 "2024-09-11T06:54:49Z")

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The Shapr3D app crashed. When I restarted the app, I could no longer access my projects. When I click the Create New Project tab, it prompts me to subscribe to create unlimited projects. My subscription is current and do…

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## [Switch in on or exposing all hidden geometry or sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switch-in-on-or-exposing-all-hidden-geometry-or-sketches/9100)

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**Author:** [@jsg963](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsg963)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switch-in-on-or-exposing-all-hidden-geometry-or-sketches/9100 "2024-09-11T05:49:07Z")

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Is there a way to switch on or expose all geometry that has been hidden. If you have a complex tree and have hidden geometry it can be difficult to find parts of the model. Thanks Steve

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## [DXF files will not upload to my CNC Quilter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-will-not-upload-to-my-cnc-quilter/33675)

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**Author:** [@ashough](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ashough)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-will-not-upload-to-my-cnc-quilter/33675 "2024-09-10T15:31:01Z")

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When I attempt to export DXF files of my sketches and upload them to our CNC Quilter, I get the following error: “Error: Exception of type System.NullReferenceException was thrown.” I am working with the quilter company …

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## [Polygon creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polygon-creation/17681)

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**Author:** [@cstumpf750](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cstumpf750)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polygon-creation/17681 "2024-09-10T15:10:02Z")

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So I just had reason to use the polygon tool to create a hex. It’s for a part that will use an Allen key. Well, like the circle tool, the only method of defining the size of the polygon does not coincide with how things …

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## [Program crashing constantly as the file is opening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashing-constantly-as-the-file-is-opening/33391)

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**Author:** [@Malicious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Malicious)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashing-constantly-as-the-file-is-opening/33391 "2024-09-10T14:02:04Z")

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I am having massive file opening issues at the moment. Heaps of my files will not open, shapr just crashes while opening. The files are intensive but they will just not open anymore. I was in the process of breaking the …

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## [Shapr3D Crashed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashed/33685)

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**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashed/33685 "2024-09-10T12:40:04Z")

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The Shapr3D app crashed. When I restarted the app, I could no longer access my projects. When I click the Create New Project tab, it prompts me to subscribe to create unlimited projects. My subscription is current and do…

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## [How do I modify STL objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-modify-stl-objects/15291)

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**Author:** [@MediaBaron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MediaBaron)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-modify-stl-objects/15291 "2024-09-10T00:04:06Z")

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I’m stumped on modifying an STL object I imported into Shapr3D. I imported the STL fine, and I want to cut-away part of the model. I drew an ellipse, I extruded it so that its body intersected with the STL part, I tried …

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## [In Search Of  A Tutor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-search-of-a-tutor/33677)

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**Author:** [@Tommy-BRT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tommy-BRT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-search-of-a-tutor/33677 "2024-09-09T21:11:07Z")

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Looking for a patient and experienced tutor who works well with beginners? Look no further! I am willing to pay for a tutor who can help me learn the basic functions of the program Sharp3d. With a background in working w…

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## [Surface Modeling Tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling-tools/33665)

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**Author:** [@Cherubim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cherubim)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-modeling-tools/33665 "2024-09-09T21:10:07Z")

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I often need more advanced surface modeling tools to create complex, organic shapes. Currently, the surface modeling tools in Shapr3D are limited, and I’m unable to easily thicken surfaces to a defined thickness, which …

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## [How do I curve text (ARC) on a round surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-curve-text-arc-on-a-round-surface/16874)

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**Author:** [@cort4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cort4)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-curve-text-arc-on-a-round-surface/16874 "2024-09-09T19:44:14Z")

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Hello, I am new to Shapr and find it very useful. However, I am not able to figure out how to best create curved text as an arc around the inside circumference of an object. In Adobe Illustrator I am able to create what …

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## [Project won't load](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-load/33667)

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**Author:** [@white](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/white)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-load/33667 "2024-09-09T12:38:42Z")

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I was working on a MacBook Pro M2 chip. But all of a sudden the program stopped and when I restarted my computer, my project won’t open and only shows up as an upload error. I tried to open my work in a (AI learning comp…

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## [Assemblies & BoMs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-boms/30032)

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**Author:** [@MarkLucas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkLucas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-boms/30032 "2024-09-09T11:32:25Z")

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I use Shapr3D in a professional capacity including multiple assemblies which have 100’s of components & fasteners. Currently we have to manually enter BoMs into excel sheets, however, due to the growing size and complexi…

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## [The stakeout cannot be merged after it has been successful](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-stakeout-cannot-be-merged-after-it-has-been-successful/33657)

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**Author:** [@Frank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Frank)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-stakeout-cannot-be-merged-after-it-has-been-successful/33657 "2024-09-09T09:23:41Z")

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I successfully staked out two faces and two curves, forming solids that I couldn’t merge with other solids. This is an irregular entity, but the regular entity can be merged normally, I think this is a problem, he bother…

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## [Quad and Ngon Retopology Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quad-and-ngon-retopology-export/33629)

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**Author:** [@RJscott87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RJscott87)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quad-and-ngon-retopology-export/33629 "2024-09-09T07:33:02Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: This will allow Shapr3D models to be more easily used with features like UV Unwrapping in other programs and visualisation software. Brief description of the outcomes that you …

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## [Why won't space mouse work in all positions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-wont-space-mouse-work-in-all-positions/33321)

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**Author:** [@electric101359](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/electric101359)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-wont-space-mouse-work-in-all-positions/33321 "2024-09-09T06:46:23Z")

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I have been using space mouse for over a year and everything has worked great. Now the last week space mouse won’t work in all positions. I can’t spin things around it just works up and down, left and right, in and out.…

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## [Cannot select negatively extruded faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-negatively-extruded-faces/33652)

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**Author:** [@Jacobdgurley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jacobdgurley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-negatively-extruded-faces/33652 "2024-09-09T03:35:46Z")

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Hi, new to Shapr3D! I’m running into an issue when I negatively extrude into an object. It appears as if the sketches remain on the same plane and I can no longer select the extruded faces because the “sketches” are in t…

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## [Face not recognised when trying to offset.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-not-recognised-when-trying-to-offset/33592)

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**Author:** [@benlawto88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benlawto88)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-not-recognised-when-trying-to-offset/33592 "2024-09-08T07:31:13Z")

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Hi All, I’m trying to use the offset face tool to extend this shape while keeping the existing taper, I’d like to offset it to the construction plane I’ve created. However, the offset face tool doesn’t see this face as …

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## [Non-destructive nurbs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-destructive-nurbs/33635)

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**Author:** [@bee1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bee1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-destructive-nurbs/33635 "2024-09-07T22:28:45Z")

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Hi Does shapr3d have non-destructive modeling tools? Basic/Modeling essentials/$0/month version: does it have all the Shapr3D modeling tools for individual use? Thanks

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## [All projects lost when reinstalled app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-projects-lost-when-reinstalled-app/33533)

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**Author:** [@thomstove](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thomstove)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-projects-lost-when-reinstalled-app/33533 "2024-09-07T10:14:43Z")

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Hello, I have needed to reset my computer (Windows 11) and have just reinstalled Shapr but have now lost all of my previous projects. I’m using the same account and sync was turned on. The only difference I can see is th…

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