# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=82

[Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md)

**Page:** 83

---

## [Crashes as soon as I sketch anything](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashes-as-soon-as-i-sketch-anything/32559)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@runbof](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/runbof)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashes-as-soon-as-i-sketch-anything/32559 "2024-06-25T17:21:15Z")

</div>

I have been an active Shapr3D user since last year; however, when I opened my Mac today, it just crashed as soon as I created any new sketch (a line, a rectangle). It will stop responding and the spinning colorful wheel …

---

## [Local User-Files Back-Up Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/local-user-files-back-up-project/32580)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@RevenueMonkey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RevenueMonkey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/local-user-files-back-up-project/32580 "2024-06-25T12:49:10Z")

</div>

In my last attempt to securely use Shapr3D: Has anyone had any success or issues in backing-up Shapr3D user-files (Environment/Projects/Models) in the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app-specific folder? I’d expect is…

---

## [Improved possible menu interface suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improved-possible-menu-interface-suggestion/32572)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improved-possible-menu-interface-suggestion/32572 "2024-06-25T03:16:14Z")

</div>

The problem that this feature will solve: The first below shows scr/cap from my Surface 6. I find the current interface to clunky, lots of extra moves to get to the tools you need and generally frustrating to navigate …

---

## [Why do i have lag in shapr on my new ipad pro 5th?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-i-have-lag-in-shapr-on-my-new-ipad-pro-5th/32560)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Darisjke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Darisjke)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-i-have-lag-in-shapr-on-my-new-ipad-pro-5th/32560 "2024-06-23T20:44:23Z")

</div>

hi guys! for a few days, I own an ipad pro 5th 2021 with an M1 processor. being such a powerful tablet, it runs without problems in most rendering programs, but here, in shapr, everything moves a little more slowly. even…

---

## [Sweep problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-problem/32563)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Imaconvert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Imaconvert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-problem/32563 "2024-06-23T20:42:09Z")

</div>

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…

---

## [Question about projected dxf files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-projected-dxf-files/32540)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@grindfreak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/grindfreak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-projected-dxf-files/32540 "2024-06-22T20:04:34Z")

</div>

Hello, everyone. I’m using Shapr3d for about 2 years now, and i was wondering about a feature, that i’d need quite a lot. If i project an dxf to a rounded object like a vase, it deforms on the curve. Is there a way to ma…

---

## [Shapr3D on new M4 iPad with Pencil Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-new-m4-ipad-with-pencil-pro/31955)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mike0h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mike0h)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-new-m4-ipad-with-pencil-pro/31955 "2024-06-22T13:34:59Z")

</div>

Hi guys, Just got a new M4 iPad Pro with Apple Pencil Pro today and couldn’t get Shapr3D to work with the Pencil Pro. It seems that it is not recognized by the software. Hope you can fix this with the next update. Thank…

---

## [Stuck with tangent function in tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-with-tangent-function-in-tutorial/32460)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@billsoman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/billsoman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-with-tangent-function-in-tutorial/32460 "2024-06-22T08:14:56Z")

</div>

Feeling silly but halfway through the tutorial, where I’m asked to create a rectangle on the surface, I’m unable to select the edge of the rectangle and sketch as directed and choose the Tangent constraint. It just wants…

---

## [Export projects from HBPM beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-projects-from-hbpm-beta/32549)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@rmeador](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rmeador)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-projects-from-hbpm-beta/32549 "2024-06-22T01:59:30Z")

</div>

I finally got around to trying to export my projects from the history-based parametric modeling beta version to the release version, and I can no longer open the beta version. TestFlight says there are still 11 days lef…

---

## [Highlight bodies in layers panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-bodies-in-layers-panel/32548)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-bodies-in-layers-panel/32548 "2024-06-21T23:17:12Z")

</div>

I know that when you mouse over bodies in the sketch, it highlights to know what something is. Would it be possible to add that to the items/layers panel? When you mouse over the items in the list it would highlight that…

---

## [Would like an "add point" and/or "split line" tool for sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/would-like-an-add-point-and-or-split-line-tool-for-sketching/27473)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@adalovebass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adalovebass)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/would-like-an-add-point-and-or-split-line-tool-for-sketching/27473 "2024-06-21T18:32:14Z")

</div>

I often wish I could split a line in two. Current workaround is to trim the line segment, then re-draw it, but that can mess with any constraints bound to the trimmed line. Ideally adding a point would maintain those co…

---

## [Help with snapping already made objects to grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-snapping-already-made-objects-to-grid/32544)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@knezevic.ii39.2023](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/knezevic.ii39.2023)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-snapping-already-made-objects-to-grid/32544 "2024-06-21T18:32:12Z")

</div>

I don’t have a clue on how to move objects across the grid (that is locked to 10mm). Now, I am coming from Tinkercad that is much more simplified, but I don’t see how snap to grid would hurt, cause I’d like to also h…

---

## [Send Email to Sales](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/send-email-to-sales/32542)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@assyrian47](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/assyrian47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/send-email-to-sales/32542 "2024-06-21T18:31:23Z")

</div>

I need to get copies of invoices for my recent purchases for ASTRO Systems for our auditors. Have not been able to locate them in my email account.

---

## [How can I enable descriptions for each tooltip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-enable-descriptions-for-each-tooltip/32538)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@poohbbang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poohbbang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-enable-descriptions-for-each-tooltip/32538 "2024-06-21T03:17:47Z")

</div>

In the past, each icon used to have its name displayed alongside, such as “Extrude” for the extrude icon. Now, only the icons are shown, which is very inconvenient. Is there a way to make the names appear again?

---

## [Converted solid always going back to mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converted-solid-always-going-back-to-mesh/32500)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@smogpaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/smogpaster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converted-solid-always-going-back-to-mesh/32500 "2024-06-20T21:51:04Z")

</div>

Hello dear forum community, I have a problem that’s driving me crazy. I extruded an SVG file in TinkerCAD and then imported it into Shapr3D to print it. When I open it in the Bambu Lab Slicer, it is much too large, but a…

---

## [Operation failed because resulting body wouldn't be valid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/32521)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-resulting-body-wouldnt-be-valid/32521 "2024-06-20T18:35:04Z")

</div>

I am trying to make a tube with tapered ends to adapt an air pump for dinghy inflation. I have drawn all of the appropriate diameters on construction planes at the correct distances. (I think this is the best way to do i…

---

## [Lofting a Guitar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-a-guitar/32058)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@CRUTHERFORD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CRUTHERFORD)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-a-guitar/32058 "2024-06-20T15:49:26Z")

</div>

Hi All, I am trying to loft a guitar arch top profile but I am not having luck. The issues are as follows, when I offset and move to make a layer to add depth sometimes the lines break some stay on the original plane…

---

## [How to draw metric screw?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-metric-screw/28892)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kokkeli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kokkeli)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-metric-screw/28892 "2024-06-20T14:30:27Z")

</div>

How can i draw metric screws and nuts?

---

## [Align tool stuck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-stuck/32475)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ptpowell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptpowell)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-stuck/32475 "2024-06-20T09:56:05Z")

</div>

I have watched a few videos on this subject but am at a loss to know the next step to get these corners to align. The instructional video shows the items moving after they are selected and mine stay with no change, i can…

---

## [Printing Full Size 2D Drawings?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-full-size-2d-drawings/22232)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Yzzostudios](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yzzostudios)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-full-size-2d-drawings/22232 "2024-06-20T07:31:04Z")

</div>

I love the 2D drawing feature, I can’t live without it now. I build a lot of architectural metal installations, and I often need to print out full-size templates on a large plotter to bring to the job site. For instanc…

---

## [Surface like a diamond](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-like-a-diamond/32501)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Fins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-like-a-diamond/32501 "2024-06-20T03:38:53Z")

</div>

Hello everyone and thank you for accepting me into your forum. I would like to create the project of a watch glass with the internal surface prismatic like a diamond. I’m not very expert in 3D graphics so I wanted to ask…

---

## [Unable to load large files (1000+ items)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-load-large-files-1000-items/32470)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@MarkA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkA)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-load-large-files-1000-items/32470 "2024-06-19T15:21:05Z")

</div>

Recently (version 5.630 or 5.631, I’m not sure exactly when the problem started), I’m unable to load large files (1000+ items) on an iPad. The problem occurs independent of history (i.e., large files that I haven’t edit…

---

## [Print a soild object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-a-soild-object/32508)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jkhung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jkhung)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-a-soild-object/32508 "2024-06-19T15:19:02Z")

</div>

i am new to 3D drawing and printing. I had draw a 4mm rod 15cm long and would like to print it in solid metal instead of just a wall hollow structure. do i need to make it fully solid in the drawing or just do some set…

---

## [Shapr3D Performance Issues on High-End Laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-performance-issues-on-high-end-laptop/32472)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@morganBlack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/morganBlack)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-performance-issues-on-high-end-laptop/32472 "2024-06-19T11:18:33Z")

</div>

I’ve been using Shapr3D for almost three years, and I recently upgraded to a new gaming laptop with the following specs: Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with Radeon Graphics RAM: 16.0 GB Graphics Card: RTX 3050 TI Despit…

---

## [Shapr3d ipad unusable because constraints tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ipad-unusable-because-constraints-tags/31758)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-ipad-unusable-because-constraints-tags/31758 "2024-06-19T11:00:22Z")

</div>

I can’t select any node or intersection in drawing mode anymore because the constraints little square that pop up around the said node are positioned on top of said node, and when tapping with the stylus it activates the…

---

## [Ipad m1 draw sketch very laggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-m1-draw-sketch-very-laggy/32505)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-m1-draw-sketch-very-laggy/32505 "2024-06-19T07:31:51Z")

</div>

version：5.641

---

## [I made a 2d sketch to export as SVG, but Shapr3d gives me error “sketches not valid”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-a-2d-sketch-to-export-as-svg-but-shapr3d-gives-me-error-sketches-not-valid/32497)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Aldomm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aldomm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-a-2d-sketch-to-export-as-svg-but-shapr3d-gives-me-error-sketches-not-valid/32497 "2024-06-19T05:00:48Z")

</div>

I spent a few weeks drawing a 2d sketch to export as an SVG file for laser cutting and engraving. After I finished, my drawings cannot be exported as SVG. The app gives me an error saying some sketches are invalid. I was…

---

## [All the bodies in my design files aren’t visible](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-the-bodies-in-my-design-files-aren-t-visible/22690)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Shrouce](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shrouce)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-the-bodies-in-my-design-files-aren-t-visible/22690 "2024-06-18T22:29:01Z")

</div>

So yesterday I was workin on some files I clicked the eye icon on some of the bodies to hide them but for some reason it hid all of them (these were individual bodies not folders) I re-clicked the eye icons to bring them…

---

## [How can I export individual components with their 2D drawings in Shaper3D format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-export-individual-components-with-their-2d-drawings-in-shaper3d-format/32495)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@cbSTI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cbSTI)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-export-individual-components-with-their-2d-drawings-in-shaper3d-format/32495 "2024-06-18T20:53:25Z")

</div>

I have been working on a new product for over a year now and is finally entering production. The entire design phase i worked on the product as a single large assembly. and now that all the components are going to REV A …

---

## [Splitting Face/Polygons](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-face-polygons/32489)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ntoni](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ntoni)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-face-polygons/32489 "2024-06-18T17:18:00Z")

</div>

Hello, I’m new to Shapr3D and I come from mesh modelling software. Now, I know that with Shapr isn’t possible to edit points and manage/merge polygons… but I wonder if I can do this simple thing in same way: I have two…

[Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=81)

[Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=83)