# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=83

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## [Ipad m1 very laggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-m1-very-laggy/32494)

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**Author:** [@ice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-m1-very-laggy/32494 "2024-06-18T13:24:39Z")

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## [Drawing sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketch/32487)

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**Author:** [@Oldman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oldman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketch/32487 "2024-06-18T08:25:21Z")

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Greetings to Shaper 3D group, your software is really the best for industrial design, please add the possibility of taking a suitable photo for patent drwning sketch the photos should be black and whait with shown edges.…

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## [What happens to my projects if I can't afford to pay Pro fees?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happens-to-my-projects-if-i-cant-afford-to-pay-pro-fees/32281)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-happens-to-my-projects-if-i-cant-afford-to-pay-pro-fees/32281 "2024-06-17T17:36:25Z")

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When I first started using Shapr iirc you were only allowed 1 project under the free license, so (don’t tell anyone) I would make multiple designs in a single project. 5 years later and this has led to a huge mess of uno…

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## [Designing a corner with automatic symmetry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-a-corner-with-automatic-symmetry/32477)

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**Author:** [@sudhir.j](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sudhir.j)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-a-corner-with-automatic-symmetry/32477 "2024-06-17T16:48:15Z")

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I’m designing a table - is there a way to build one corner and automatically have all the other three corners mirroring it? I guess I can mirror at the end, but I’d like to keep working on one corner while having the oth…

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## [Shift+click select](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shift-click-select/32459)

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**Author:** [@Popeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Popeye)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shift-click-select/32459 "2024-06-17T14:30:12Z")

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Hello, at some point I wanted to select two edges and set the distance between them. Holding shift while clicking something seems to have a weird side effect however. If I hover my mouse over the line to select, I see i…

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## [Revolve tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool/38)

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**Author:** [@Shawnkirsch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shawnkirsch)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool/38 "2024-06-17T12:52:22Z")

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How does this work? I keep getting stuck on part two, select an axis, how do I select an axis?

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## [How do I Split mesh to squares?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-split-mesh-to-squares/32467)

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**Author:** [@michalky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/michalky)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-split-mesh-to-squares/32467 "2024-06-17T09:57:26Z")

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Hi, I have this unicorn on 9 squares, each 22 x 22 cm. I need to print all the squares separately, with each of the unicorn peaces. How do I do it?

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## [Extrusion question from sketch plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-question-from-sketch-plane/32463)

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**Author:** [@Cmwoodman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cmwoodman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-question-from-sketch-plane/32463 "2024-06-17T08:57:24Z")

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This is with the beta version. I have a construction plane with several completed/enclosed sketches (5). I can extrude a couple of sketches, but one I hit a third, the rest of the entire sketch disappears. What am I m…

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## [Use cases for Translate tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-cases-for-translate-tool/32465)

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**Author:** [@mattcasper78](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattcasper78)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-cases-for-translate-tool/32465 "2024-06-16T17:26:27Z")

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Hi modelers, I’ve been at it for 6 months and have produced some pretty good models, just chugging through the basics. I feel as though i’ve missed opportunities to use the Translate tool in my work, because i struggle t…

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## [Prototyping shortcuts ONE CLICK!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prototyping-shortcuts-one-click/23918)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 5:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/prototyping-shortcuts-one-click/23918 "2024-06-16T05:42:07Z")

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The problem is there are a lot of clicks from the selected object or object part to file. Can I achieve without? Yes Is it boring and annoying to do as it is right now? Yes I would like it a lot, if I could export a m…

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## [Quick export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-export/28321)

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**Author:** [@RussellZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RussellZ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 5:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-export/28321 "2024-06-16T05:42:34Z")

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Feature idea A “quick export” which uses the same settings previously used (or perhaps a saved list of export settings). The problem that this feature will solve: I use the same export settings almost every time, espe…

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## [Body will not export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-will-not-export/32414)

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**Author:** [@JMastran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JMastran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-will-not-export/32414 "2024-06-14T15:57:25Z")

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I’m working on a project and I cannot get the model to export to both STL or 3MF and keep getting an invalid body message. I have narrowed down the problem part to this pictured body but I can find absolutely nothing wr…

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## [Terms and conditions update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/terms-and-conditions-update/32410)

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**Author:** [@JohnL2112](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohnL2112)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/terms-and-conditions-update/32410 "2024-06-14T09:18:07Z")

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5.5. Customer warrants and represents to Shapr3D that, when using the Application and/or uploading Customer Content, it shall not: (a) share, upload or otherwise use misleading or incorrect information and/or data; …

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## [Screen space (quaternion) orbit/rotation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-space-quaternion-orbit-rotation/32438)

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**Author:** [@lukevanin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lukevanin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-space-quaternion-orbit-rotation/32438 "2024-06-14T06:08:21Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: In perspective view orbit around an object so that you are viewing from near the bottom or top. Try to orbit left or right (on my Mac with a Magic Mouse I hold CTRL+SHIFT+CLICK…

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## [Export to x3d format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-x3d-format/32437)

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**Author:** [@avargas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/avargas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-x3d-format/32437 "2024-06-14T06:07:44Z")

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I’d like to request a feature to export to x3d format. I use Shpr3D to create 3D printed parts. One example is for custom labware adapters for an automated liquid handler. Their software, FluentControl accepts x3d format…

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## [Set a line as tagent in it center to a design point of a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/set-a-line-as-tagent-in-it-center-to-a-design-point-of-a-circle/32389)

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**Author:** [@Fletch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fletch)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/set-a-line-as-tagent-in-it-center-to-a-design-point-of-a-circle/32389 "2024-06-13T17:10:39Z")

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Hello, I have so hard times with center my sketches/shapes in Shapr3D. I’ve decided to start over but it is still the same. I have a line XXmm : I want it to be tengent on a particular point of a center in it middle. …

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## [Hardware choice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardware-choice/32418)

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**Author:** [@PeterBodor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterBodor)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardware-choice/32418 "2024-06-13T16:40:56Z")

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Hi all. (Unrelated personal introduction…skip ahead if you want) My first post here. I am an experienced CAD monkey…have been using CAD since 1992 or so… Jesus I must be old :joy: Current favourite is Solid works…But I d…

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## [Project just keeps spinning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-just-keeps-spinning/32415)

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**Author:** [@TomA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TomA)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-just-keeps-spinning/32415 "2024-06-13T13:37:04Z")

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Is anyone else struggling with their projects, freezing with the spinning loading wheel at the top of the screen? I am getting really frustrated with how much slower Shapr3d is, at the moment! does any know a fix for t…

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## [Images with Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/images-with-visualization/32360)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/images-with-visualization/32360 "2024-06-12T22:58:14Z")

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It would be nice if your 2d images added to a 3d model would also display when you go into visualization or model sharing. Sometimes it’s just faster and easier to throw in a 2d drawing as a temp to show a client. See be…

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## [No more open beta?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-more-open-beta/32400)

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**Author:** [@ljlzonda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ljlzonda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-more-open-beta/32400 "2024-06-12T19:21:20Z")

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hi, now the public release version is already 5.630 but the beta version on testflight is still 5.590, so no more beta version in the future?

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## [Ich brauche dringend Hilfe beim anmelden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ich-brauche-dringend-hilfe-beim-anmelden/32404)

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**Author:** [@tobias.hartmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tobias.hartmann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ich-brauche-dringend-hilfe-beim-anmelden/32404 "2024-06-12T18:07:24Z")

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I can log in fine on the browser, but every time I push continue, shapr3D just spins, refreshes, shows “log in via browser again”. I’ve used every kind of browser. My main Browser is Edge.

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## [“…Account used on different device.”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-used-on-different-device/32407)

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**Author:** [@slelley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slelley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-used-on-different-device/32407 "2024-06-12T18:05:01Z")

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I bought a new Windows laptop and tried logging into my Shapr3d account and received the above message. The old laptop no longer works. How can I resume using Shapr3d on my new laptop?

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## [Problem with Export as PDF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-export-as-pdf/32406)

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**Author:** [@JRayfield](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRayfield)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-export-as-pdf/32406 "2024-06-12T16:22:36Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D on a Windows machine, with the latest version. I was able to export a drawing in pdf format and it actually saved the file, a dialog window allowed me to make some settings (such as the size of paper, …

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## [Problem with export as .stl (ipad)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-export-as-stl-ipad/32378)

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**Author:** [@Maxim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maxim)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-export-as-stl-ipad/32378 "2024-06-12T07:30:21Z")

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After update, my model export as .stl file is unreadable.

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## [Lots of buggy issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lots-of-buggy-issues/32397)

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**Author:** [@RobertTempleton](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobertTempleton)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lots-of-buggy-issues/32397 "2024-06-12T04:04:38Z")

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I’m working on a project involving a bunch of individual parts. Most of them are simple. But I spent several HOURS trying to create a thread on a shaft (sketch, revolve, subtract) and then using a copy of the threaded …

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## [How to find the center and measure/confirm it's the center?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-the-center-and-measure-confirm-its-the-center/32391)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-the-center-and-measure-confirm-its-the-center/32391 "2024-06-11T16:24:49Z")

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Hello, How can you find the center and make sure it also is the center? So that you knows exactly that you are doing it correctly. I am struggeling to get the center bij aligning a circular pattern. Even when the snaps a…

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## [Slow processing/loading - I've tried whats on other posts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-processing-loading-ive-tried-whats-on-other-posts/31989)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-processing-loading-ive-tried-whats-on-other-posts/31989 "2024-06-11T15:50:58Z")

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I have a Microsoft surface 16gb Intel(R) Core™ i7-8650U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz but recently on two PCs its starting to time out for 3 secs when moving an item , fairly simple drawings. Is this the parametric update th…

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## [Cancelling a yearly subscription and switching to pay monthly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cancelling-a-yearly-subscription-and-switching-to-pay-monthly/32387)

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**Author:** [@samuelf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samuelf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cancelling-a-yearly-subscription-and-switching-to-pay-monthly/32387 "2024-06-11T10:50:24Z")

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Hi, I would like to switch from a yearly subscription to shapr 3-D pay monthly when I need it. My question is, will I be able to access my older models or will they be lost? I’m hoping to be able to get to them when I …

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## [Is there a way to shell this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-shell-this/32383)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-shell-this/32383 "2024-06-11T10:07:12Z")

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Hi. Is there a way to shell this? Nose bulkhead.step (202.0 KB) When I select it, the shell command does not appear. This is a lofted body. Thanks, Duncan

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## [Printing 2 sided coin, can I design the 2 halves separately and put them together before printing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-2-sided-coin-can-i-design-the-2-halves-separately-and-put-them-together-before-printing/32382)

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**Author:** [@Mrch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mrch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-2-sided-coin-can-i-design-the-2-halves-separately-and-put-them-together-before-printing/32382 "2024-06-11T06:56:21Z")

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So far I’ve been developing a few version of this coin/medallion, and every time I have to remake the design, or copy the design of the full coin, then extrude the design for the second half and then subtract that part t…

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