# Modeling Questions

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## [Get in touch with Shapr3D Support faster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/get-in-touch-with-shapr3d-support-faster/9172)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sebastian)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/get-in-touch-with-shapr3d-support-faster/9172 "2025-11-21T12:04:59Z")

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## [About Modeling Questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-modeling-questions/451)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 10:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-modeling-questions/451 "2016-09-27T10:57:15Z")

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## [Printing text in a different colour, without emboss or deboss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-text-in-a-different-colour-without-emboss-or-deboss/41662)

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**Author:** [@tandersonkunert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tandersonkunert)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-text-in-a-different-colour-without-emboss-or-deboss/41662 "2026-09-26T02:08:57Z")

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Hi all, I’m creating what is essentially a box, with a text logo printed on one side. I’ve managed to import the text, and project it onto one of the faces. I projected it using edges (but have also tried it as a sketc…

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## [What's wrong here, can anyone help me fix it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-wrong-here-can-anyone-help-me-fix-it/41682)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-wrong-here-can-anyone-help-me-fix-it/41682 "2026-09-25T16:23:32Z")

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## [Modeling question: How to achieve smooth transition between solid body and closed end surface for a bike saddle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-question-how-to-achieve-smooth-transition-between-solid-body-and-closed-end-surface-for-a-bike-saddle/41661)

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**Author:** [@Fengqi\_Song](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fengqi_Song)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-question-how-to-achieve-smooth-transition-between-solid-body-and-closed-end-surface-for-a-bike-saddle/41661 "2026-09-25T14:25:54Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m modeling a bike saddle but struggling to get a smooth transition at the junction shown in the picture, between the main solid body and the closed end surface. I’d like to ask what workflow in Shapr3D c…

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## [Wood Grain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain/4156)

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**Author:** [@Knook](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Knook)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain/4156 "2026-09-25T13:27:51Z")

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How do you fill a surface with wood grain instead of a color?

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## [Trying to combine two intersecting edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-combine-two-intersecting-edges/41673)

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**Author:** [@munroes74](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/munroes74)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-combine-two-intersecting-edges/41673 "2026-09-22T15:01:04Z")

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Is it possible to combine two intersecting edges? For context, I am looking to recreate an iPod Nano. The default ellipse shape wasn’t exactly what I wanted so I drew one half and mirrored it. Now I have a line in the mi…

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## [New User Feedback / Challenges 2026](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-feedback-challenges-2026/41672)

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**Author:** [@soak.fist.wrist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/soak.fist.wrist)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-feedback-challenges-2026/41672 "2026-09-22T03:58:24Z")

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New Shapr3D user, watched some of the tutorial videos to try and get a handle on things. Not a professional but have designed practical projects for 3d printing. Experience with Fusion, OnShape and FreeCAD. Tried Pla…

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## [A cord!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-cord/41664)

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**Author:** [@HeiHei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HeiHei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-cord/41664 "2026-09-20T19:40:20Z")

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Hello guys ! Disclaimer: I’m very new at 3D modeling and English is not my first language So I’m trying to recreate this object (on the right). It’s pretty good right now but I’m now struggling to create the ropes in 3…

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## [Variable chamfer edge with curved profiles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-chamfer-edge-with-curved-profiles/41659)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-chamfer-edge-with-curved-profiles/41659 "2026-09-20T02:56:23Z")

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hi! i’ve been trying to recreate someone else’s cad model for a while now, but i’ve been stuck on how to make the back edge profile. each end has a different sized chamfer (and its not quite 45° either.. so.. a custom t…

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## [When Drawing 2D sketch why are constraints being applied when auto constraints are turned off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-drawing-2d-sketch-why-are-constraints-being-applied-when-auto-constraints-are-turned-off/41651)

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**Author:** [@tomawc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomawc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-drawing-2d-sketch-why-are-constraints-being-applied-when-auto-constraints-are-turned-off/41651 "2026-09-18T03:20:15Z")

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When drawing a 2D sketch at some point constraints are being applied when “auto constraints” have been turned off. See attached video When I attempt to move a rectangle an adjacent rectangle moves at an angle. How can …

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## [No bodies to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-bodies-to-export/41630)

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**Author:** [@tandersonkunert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tandersonkunert)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-bodies-to-export/41630 "2026-09-16T09:43:27Z")

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Hey all, I’ve just started modelling using shapr, so this may be a basic question… but I’ve created an object, and when I try and export it as a STEP to print, I get an error message that reads ‘No bodies to export’, an…

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## [Cómo hago para envolver y grabar ya que tiene forma cilíndrica hexagonal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-hago-para-envolver-y-grabar-ya-que-tiene-forma-cilindrica-hexagonal/41616)

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**Author:** [@supplyingsj316](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/supplyingsj316)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-hago-para-envolver-y-grabar-ya-que-tiene-forma-cilindrica-hexagonal/41616 "2026-09-14T23:49:35Z")

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## [Offsetting a curved edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-a-curved-edge/41612)

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**Author:** [@Bendwc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bendwc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offsetting-a-curved-edge/41612 "2026-09-13T16:10:22Z")

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please see screen shot attached, how can I create an offset edge on a curve I am modeling some cabinets and in particular cabinet doors, which will be curved. Normally i would create an external dim, the use offset to c…

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## [Looking for Help - Real Time Tutoring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-help-real-time-tutoring/41615)

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**Author:** [@dcpool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dcpool)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/looking-for-help-real-time-tutoring/41615 "2026-09-13T15:32:07Z")

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\*\*Note, I did search but all of the results on this topic are years old… I have done the tutorials and I can generally model what I want. The challenge comes when going from Shapr3d to Bambu Studio and getting things to…

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## [How would you model a Tanglecube?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-model-a-tanglecube/41602)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-model-a-tanglecube/41602 "2026-09-10T15:58:13Z")

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How would you model a basic tanglecube in Shapr like this: It is basically this equation: Is there a way to model this parametrically? I want to create an interlocking puzzle made from some of these shapes.

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## [Why there is no plan for hobbyists or students](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-there-is-no-plan-for-hobbyists-or-students/18808)

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**Author:** [@misiek303](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/misiek303)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-there-is-no-plan-for-hobbyists-or-students/18808 "2026-09-10T13:01:46Z")

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Why there is no plan for hobbyists or students

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## [Tutorials skip important steps forcing me to use google](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-skip-important-steps-forcing-me-to-use-google/41597)

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**Author:** [@gargos1979](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gargos1979)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-skip-important-steps-forcing-me-to-use-google/41597 "2026-09-08T04:28:20Z")

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This program isn’t what I expected. The tutorial video for the desk organizer moves way too fast. Sure, I can pause or rewind, but the real issue is the video setup. It shrinks the tutorial into a tiny window on top of m…

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## [VAC Hose Adapter Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vac-hose-adapter-design/41596)

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**Author:** [@tomawc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tomawc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vac-hose-adapter-design/41596 "2026-09-07T22:25:08Z")

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I have been designing various vacuum hose adapters and the method I came up with was to create 6 circles and loft and shell each one individually. I had difficulty creating the circles and had to jump through hoops to g…

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## [How to transfer any design to bambu Handy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-transfer-any-design-to-bambu-handy/41587)

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**Author:** [@hb.stor33](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hb.stor33)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-transfer-any-design-to-bambu-handy/41587 "2026-09-06T18:07:50Z")

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How to transfer any design to bambu Handy to print working from an iPad https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [New to Shapr3D, need help with a sheet metal hopper model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d-need-help-with-a-sheet-metal-hopper-model/41579)

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**Author:** [@joey.golding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joey.golding)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d-need-help-with-a-sheet-metal-hopper-model/41579 "2026-09-05T14:50:57Z")

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I can’t wrap my head around how to model this hopper. The odd angles are throwing off. Any help would be appreciated.

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## [How do i make this two faces meet with an smooth angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-two-faces-meet-with-an-smooth-angle/41273)

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**Author:** [@olemartinnanthonsen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olemartinnanthonsen)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-two-faces-meet-with-an-smooth-angle/41273 "2026-09-04T17:53:21Z")

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I have a model I’ve created, but I need help figuring out how to make the section that goes between the two blue faces, and I need the angle to be smooth.

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## [Split to fit-add dovetails for alignment?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-to-fit-add-dovetails-for-alignment/41567)

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**Author:** [@rlfd07](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rlfd07)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-to-fit-add-dovetails-for-alignment/41567 "2026-09-03T21:08:38Z")

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I am not well versed in CAD at all. I am trying to split a parametric molle panel so I can fit it on my bed. It has a solid part that runs down the center where I’d like to add a series of dovetail joint so I can joint i…

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## [Constraining spiral shape for resizing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraining-spiral-shape-for-resizing/41551)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraining-spiral-shape-for-resizing/41551 "2026-08-31T04:02:27Z")

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My GalPal ( She hates the term “Girlfriend”) sees stuff on Etsy and wants me to print it. In this case it’s for Diamond art canvases. (Like I do not have ENOUGH to do already) :roll\_eyes: . The versions I have seen are p…

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## [Aligning with Construct Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-with-construct-axis/41557)

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**Author:** [@enicastro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enicastro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-with-construct-axis/41557 "2026-08-30T15:15:59Z")

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I understand there is probably a better way to do this or a completely different process than what I’m trying to do (I’m newish and still learning). But I want to align the center of this cylinder to the cross section of…

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## [Parametric modelling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-modelling/41553)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-modelling/41553 "2026-08-29T04:31:46Z")

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Can anyone help? I’ve created a simple bathroom cabinet that’s parametric. When I change the length & width all body components change to suit. The problem I’ve got is the door hinges don’t move relative to the new sizes…

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## [Low poly exports from high radius items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-poly-exports-from-high-radius-items/41514)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-poly-exports-from-high-radius-items/41514 "2026-08-27T04:07:29Z")

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here is a excerpt from a model ive made, its a sticker label that goes on a curved surface. i cant exactly remember how i modeled it but i think i just drew a side profile with the arc tool, then extruded up or something…

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## [How can I cut a shelled pyramid shape into a solid object? I keep getting Boolean failures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-cut-a-shelled-pyramid-shape-into-a-solid-object-i-keep-getting-boolean-failures/41537)

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**Author:** [@gsifx1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gsifx1)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-cut-a-shelled-pyramid-shape-into-a-solid-object-i-keep-getting-boolean-failures/41537 "2026-08-26T12:14:13Z")

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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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## [Help with molding of Scissor Handle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-molding-of-scissor-handle/41536)

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**Author:** [@dmu44225](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmu44225)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-molding-of-scissor-handle/41536 "2026-08-25T12:45:59Z")

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Hello everyone! I have a question regarding a scissor handle im trying to make for my master thesis. Ive asked before on how to model the ringloops for the scissor and im now having trouble modeling the rest of the scis…

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## [Vertex Bevels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vertex-bevels/41531)

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**Author:** [@lzdtng48](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lzdtng48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vertex-bevels/41531 "2026-08-24T18:45:30Z")

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I’m currently modeling an SPz marder tank, but I’m a little hung up on the front corners. They need to be beveled inwards, not in the sense of the whole edge, but rather turning the vertex into a flat triangle. As per im…

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