# Feature requests **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/feature-requests/27.md [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Feature requests category](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-the-feature-requests-category/22704)
**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-the-feature-requests-category/22704 "2025-03-07T08:06:50Z")
Please post your feature requests in this category. The problem that this feature will solve: Consider adding screenshots and as many details as possible, to help the Shapr3D team and the community understand why you n… --- ## [Direct-Modelling Workflow for Fabrication, predominantly on iPad - Shapr3D Feature Requests](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-modelling-workflow-for-fabrication-predominantly-on-ipad-shapr3d-feature-requests/41669)
**Author:** [@contact2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/contact2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-modelling-workflow-for-fabrication-predominantly-on-ipad-shapr3d-feature-requests/41669 "2026-09-22T17:51:46Z")
Background / Workflow I use Shapr3D predominantly on iPad to design architectural installations, furniture and small-to-medium-scale fabricated products. Most of my work is in metal, and I use Shapr3D to design componen… --- ## [Sketch fillet tool/Arc tangent auto-constraint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-fillet-tool-arc-tangent-auto-constraint/24490)
**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-fillet-tool-arc-tangent-auto-constraint/24490 "2026-09-21T14:42:50Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Adding fillets to a sketch is a tedious multi-step process. There is no tool to select two lines and connect them with a tangent fillet radius. Alternatively, using the arc to… --- ## [Creating threads without helixes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-threads-without-helixes/27685)
**Author:** [@SwoleDino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SwoleDino)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-threads-without-helixes/27685 "2026-09-18T19:21:10Z")
There needs to be a button to create threads. Posts from staff dating 3 years ago state it’s in the works. We need this feature yesterday. The process would be as such: Select a cylindrical shape. Clicking a “Generate t… --- ## [Is it possible to have STEP instead of STL for native slicer exports?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-step-instead-of-stl-for-native-slicer-exports/41656)
**Author:** [@mathewsamuel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mathewsamuel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-step-instead-of-stl-for-native-slicer-exports/41656 "2026-09-18T13:01:13Z")
Is it possible to allow STEP files instead of STL for native slicer exports like Bambu Studio? Right now I’m seeing that I have to choose a resolution. Currently I export STEP files and then import them into Bambu Studi… --- ## [Now that Shapr3d works with Bambo Slicer and can do colors has anyone made a GLB file with all the colors? If not I will go make one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/now-that-shapr3d-works-with-bambo-slicer-and-can-do-colors-has-anyone-made-a-glb-file-with-all-the-colors-if-not-i-will-go-make-one/41648)
**Author:** [@motolizard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/motolizard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/now-that-shapr3d-works-with-bambo-slicer-and-can-do-colors-has-anyone-made-a-glb-file-with-all-the-colors-if-not-i-will-go-make-one/41648 "2026-09-17T21:45:44Z")
Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Now that Shapr3d can talk directly to Bamboo slicer. and slicer software suck for color painting. So, I can color and… --- ## [Shapr3D Drawing improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-drawing-improvements/41644)
**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-drawing-improvements/41644 "2026-09-17T17:01:05Z")
A question to the Shaper3D, do you know if there will be any updated to the drawing side of Shapr3D before the end of the year or next year. There are many limited commands on the drawing side of Shapr3D and many command… --- ## [Thread Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669)
**Author:** [@gamoruso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gamoruso)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669 "2026-09-15T07:41:59Z")
Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: A quick and easy tool for threads Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: I would expect… --- ## [Save As and Autosave](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-as-and-autosave/41623)
**Author:** [@gary](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gary)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-as-and-autosave/41623 "2026-09-14T21:10:02Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Currently saving a version is a headache. Also autosave is mandatory. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: \*My use is desktop. We should be abl… --- ## [Shapr3d needs a Thicken command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-needs-a-thicken-command/41624)
**Author:** [@mrstrada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrstrada)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-needs-a-thicken-command/41624 "2026-09-14T20:41:42Z")
A THICKEN command I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person out there who would love to see this in the tool stack! It’s one of my major bugbears with Shapr3d and one of the reasons I’m still yet to be fully onboard. Whe… --- ## [Visibility indicators](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visibility-indicators/41622)
**Author:** [@gary](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gary)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visibility-indicators/41622 "2026-09-14T16:55:06Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Visibility indicators are confusing Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: \*I find the visibility eye indicators confusing. I suggest: solid ey… --- ## [QuickLook](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quicklook/21363)
**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quicklook/21363 "2026-09-09T01:17:27Z")
It would be nice if the MacOS version of S3D included QuickLook for all the formats it supports but especially DXF, DWG, STL, and Shapr files. --- ## [Directly channel reference values](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directly-channel-reference-values/41589)
**Author:** [@gary](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directly-channel-reference-values/41589 "2026-09-08T07:39:32Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: The need to always create variables for shared values Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Creating variables is great, but as a houdini user t… --- ## [Add and Remove objects from drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-and-remove-objects-from-drawings/29904)
**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-and-remove-objects-from-drawings/29904 "2026-09-07T18:50:44Z")
I am reaching out once again to emphasize the importance of this update, at least in my workflow, and I believe it’s vital for others as well. Creating technical drawings of an design can take several weeks, sometimes mo… --- ## [Triangulated Mesh Are Cool… Can I Get A Order of Quads To Go?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/triangulated-mesh-are-cool-can-i-get-a-order-of-quads-to-go/41277)
**Author:** [@l.toussaint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/l.toussaint)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/triangulated-mesh-are-cool-can-i-get-a-order-of-quads-to-go/41277 "2026-09-07T13:59:48Z")
Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: PLEASE NOTE I AM AN ANIMATOR WHO USES SHAPR 3D TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS AND PROPS FOR VIDEO GAMES AND FILM I have used S… --- ## [Shapr3D API](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-api/29917)
**Author:** [@SujaySN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SujaySN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-api/29917 "2026-09-06T12:49:24Z")
Does Shapr3D allows us to build a custom interface on top of Shapr3D’s API that fits our application’s specific needs, which allows us to offer a more seamless and customized user experience. --- ## [Extrusion 2 sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-2-sides/41559)
**Author:** [@ejkujan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ejkujan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-2-sides/41559 "2026-09-01T21:25:46Z")
Extrude 2 sides option: consider adding 2 side option to the extrude tool so that a curve can be extruded at different distances from each side of the curve. This eliminates the task of extruding from one side then agai… --- ## [Cut list add on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-list-add-on/7792)
**Author:** [@SURF-SIX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SURF-SIX)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-list-add-on/7792 "2026-08-31T12:08:39Z")
Aloha! I have been looking for a program to design woodworking projects and as much as i like shaper3d i found that sketch up has an extension that will generate a materials and cut list with many layout options ext. i … --- ## [Copy current model view as vector linework to the clipboard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-current-model-view-as-vector-linework-to-the-clipboard/41560)
**Author:** [@iamwonvy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iamwonvy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-current-model-view-as-vector-linework-to-the-clipboard/41560 "2026-08-31T08:53:24Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: When I prepare instruction manuals, assembly diagrams, or product-detail graphics, I need clean 2D line art of my 3D model from a chosen view. At present, getting that artwork i… --- ## [Sheet Metal Functionality](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-functionality/30618)
**Author:** [@bryan5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bryan5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-functionality/30618 "2026-08-30T14:46:19Z")
Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. Creating sheet metal parts with flat patterns I work at a job shop and have a customer that uses Shapr3D. I would love to work on the same platform with him on h… --- ## [Cut list](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-list/26669)
**Author:** [@asludwig128](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/asludwig128)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-list/26669 "2026-08-29T12:30:58Z")
Hello is there a cut list feature or thoughts on adding one? If not has anyone found a way to make one on their designs? Thank you --- ## [Parts Bins Folder!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-bins-folder/41547)
**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-bins-folder/41547 "2026-08-28T13:54:26Z")
It’s past time for a portable folder that shows up in every project where I can store commonly used nuts, bolts, doodads and thingies. Even store a collection of parts to be used any project. A persistent folder at the t… --- ## [Mcp api](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcp-api/37502)
**Author:** [@davidgeller](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davidgeller)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcp-api/37502 "2026-08-26T14:58:04Z")
It would be great if you could create an MCP interface for Shapr3D so that I could control it and, perhaps, create models using AI tools, such as Claude. It would be helpful to strart a project by describing it to an AI … --- ## [Toggle to make reference images visible but non-selectable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-to-make-reference-images-visible-but-non-selectable/41541)
**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggle-to-make-reference-images-visible-but-non-selectable/41541 "2026-08-26T08:18:36Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: When modeling with reference images, one likes to keep the images visible at all times. They already have an opacity slider, which is great. However, since they are always… --- ## [Compatibility with Linux?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-linux/35456)
**Author:** [@leelewallen2016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leelewallen2016)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-with-linux/35456 "2026-08-24T13:30:35Z")
I’ve seen several posts in my searching that are asking about it, but none of them really made a solid argument for WHY there should be compatibility with Linux, so here goes. Linux, both as an OS and the community of u… --- ## [About Pricing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-pricing/40081)
**Author:** [@3Dzzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dzzy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-pricing/40081 "2026-08-22T19:36:41Z")
Hi, Normally I’m not the kind of person to give feedback, since I’m usually comfortable just using other software that fits my needs, but Shapr3D is a rare exception. I’m using the software to create my 3D print files … --- ## [Add GD&T Symbol Support for 2D Technical Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-gd-t-symbol-support-for-2d-technical-drawings/36581)
**Author:** [@ridzwannormahazan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ridzwannormahazan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-gd-t-symbol-support-for-2d-technical-drawings/36581 "2026-08-20T01:36:55Z")
The problem that this feature will solve: Shapr3D currently lacks Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols in 2D technical drawings. GD&T is essential for precise manufacturing, ensuring parts meet design sp… --- ## [Variable naming when creating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-naming-when-creating/36970)
**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-naming-when-creating/36970 "2026-08-18T09:36:08Z")
Its unfortunately that you can’t name a variable when you create it in an expression. It would be nice if when you create a variable that way (as opposed to the Add Variable method), that you could specify the name as w… --- ## [Allow to fixate folders ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-to-fixate-folders/41493)
**Author:** [@IagoDrumond](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IagoDrumond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-to-fixate-folders/41493 "2026-08-17T10:57:05Z")
My archives end up containing an absurd amount of bodies, and even when I organize them into folders, it’s pretty easy to loose track of them. My request is extremely simple: have a way to fixate folders / bodies on top… --- ## [Feature Request: Open multiple archives at the same time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-open-multiple-archives-at-the-same-time/41494)
**Author:** [@IagoDrumond](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IagoDrumond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-open-multiple-archives-at-the-same-time/41494 "2026-08-17T09:40:28Z")
This is an easy and obvious one! Being able to open multiple archives at the same time. IF POSSIBLE, even copy and paste btw them. For anybody that works with multiple models at the same time for any sort of reasons, th… [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/feature-requests/27.md?page=1)