# Modeling Questions

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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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## [Struggling to make a smooth ramp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-to-make-a-smooth-ramp/41528)

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**Author:** [@jdb7846](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jdb7846)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-to-make-a-smooth-ramp/41528 "2026-08-23T22:13:21Z")

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I have been struggling to make a smooth pinball ramp. Here’s what I have so far: I am using “shell”, but then I can’t remove the ends of the ramp. Also, the bottom curvature is really weird. I need it to be …

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## [Rotate at an unknown angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-at-an-unknown-angle/41526)

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**Author:** [@nikoue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nikoue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-at-an-unknown-angle/41526 "2026-08-23T14:08:25Z")

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Hello. Is it possible in Shapr3D to rotate an element without specifying the rotation angle numerically, but instead determine the angle directly from the drawing? For example, I would like to: Select the center of ro…

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## [Fillet or Loft to solve a Ramp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-or-loft-to-solve-a-ramp/41523)

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**Author:** [@PauloNFraga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PauloNFraga)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-or-loft-to-solve-a-ramp/41523 "2026-08-22T22:32:29Z")

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I would like to create a curved transition between the inclined ramp and the landing (which is also curved), smoothing the slope. The Building (for Context): I tried using “Fillet,” but the resulting curve turned ou…

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## [Skipping intro tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/skipping-intro-tutorial/17130)

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**Author:** [@JETCAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JETCAD)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/skipping-intro-tutorial/17130 "2026-08-21T13:53:10Z")

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Hi There - I just started using Shapr3D on the iPad. Is there a way to disable or skip your introductory tutorials when opening the software? I’m practicing for small blocks of time each day and sitting through those tut…

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## [Auxiliary view s in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auxiliary-view-s-in-shapr3d/41515)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auxiliary-view-s-in-shapr3d/41515 "2026-08-20T21:10:55Z")

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How can I add a auxiliary view to a drawing in Shapr3D this is something that really needs to be available. Thank you

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## [How to create additional work spaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-additional-work-spaces/40208)

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**Author:** [@DelandC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DelandC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-additional-work-spaces/40208 "2026-08-17T05:38:25Z")

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I feel like I’m missing a very simple thing. I am organizing my projects into folders but I see there are also “spaces”. I managed to create a space and move folders into it but don’t see how to add additional spaces. Am…

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## [Animation in Sharp 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/animation-in-sharp-3d/19708)

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**Author:** [@volkovlv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/volkovlv)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/animation-in-sharp-3d/19708 "2026-08-15T16:17:31Z")

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Do you have to plan to add Animation options in Sharp 3D - (now i need to save all in a 100 pictures and next use Final Cut to do a animation)

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## [Help please with modelling of ergonomic scissor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-please-with-modelling-of-ergonomic-scissor/41360)

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**Author:** [@dmu44225](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmu44225)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-please-with-modelling-of-ergonomic-scissor/41360 "2026-08-12T02:12:58Z")

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Hi everybody! Ive been working with shapr3d for a couple of weeks in connection to my master thesis. Im trying to model a ergonomic scissor with asymmetrical ringholes for the fingers. This is a picture of the side view…

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## [How to select a whole sketch to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-a-whole-sketch-to-extrude/41402)

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**Author:** [@matt1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/matt1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-a-whole-sketch-to-extrude/41402 "2026-08-12T02:11:35Z")

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Hello. New to shapr coming from other CAD platforms. I have created a wall that is 3mm thick, and placed a 6mm hole in it. I then want to place an 8mm recess that is 1mm deep over that original 6mm hole. When I create t…

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## [How do i fix this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-fix-this/41450)

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**Author:** [@103099](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/103099)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-fix-this/41450 "2026-08-11T20:04:04Z")

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l try to Union my letter Y but the non manifold error is shown.Anyone who knows how to help please hellp me this is my work. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [AI Render Keeps Changing My Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ai-render-keeps-changing-my-design/40963)

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**Author:** [@SamKN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SamKN)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ai-render-keeps-changing-my-design/40963 "2026-08-10T08:01:52Z")

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I’ve used the AI render tool in the past with success (mostly), but lately it's been really bad. It keeps changing my design quite drastically, completely leaving out pieces or making different objects look identical whe…

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## [How to create models with complex surfaces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-models-with-complex-surfaces/41435)

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**Author:** [@HurricaneDD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HurricaneDD)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-models-with-complex-surfaces/41435 "2026-08-10T04:50:09Z")

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How to create models with complex surfaces? Such as making models of airplanes or cars. If I have a blueprint with profile maps, I can draw all the profile maps and loft them, to create surfaces. But the effiency is ve…

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## [Why are the features of two entities modified together when editing the copied entity features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-the-features-of-two-entities-modified-together-when-editing-the-copied-entity-features/41404)

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**Author:** [@hzjianglf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hzjianglf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-the-features-of-two-entities-modified-together-when-editing-the-copied-entity-features/41404 "2026-08-06T23:35:00Z")

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There are two groups of entities. One group is a copy of the other。 When I modify the features of the group on the right, it’s strange that the features of the group on the left are also modified simultaneously. In …

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## [Warp inwards?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/warp-inwards/41405)

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**Author:** [@jacob.storgaard.jens](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jacob.storgaard.jens)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/warp-inwards/41405 "2026-08-06T23:34:11Z")

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I’ve done this Wrap around jagged edge, but I can’t figure out a way to get the jagged edge to bend inwards. Is this possible? I’m trying to make a “pull-off” edge for a center-pull paper towel dispencer.

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## [Standalone .exe or .msi installer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standalone-exe-or-msi-installer/36598)

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**Author:** [@Jim87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jim87)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standalone-exe-or-msi-installer/36598 "2026-08-04T12:37:09Z")

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I’m working with my schools IT team to add Shapr3D to our Microsoft Company Portal. Unfortunately, they aren’t able to use the .appinstaller version and need a .exe or .msi version of the installer for this to work. I h…

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## [Loft tool question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-question/41365)

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**Author:** [@duongtran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/duongtran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-question/41365 "2026-08-03T12:40:21Z")

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!\[IMG\_ Hi everyone, I have a question about the Loft tool in Shapr3D. When I use Loft, I can no longer create a continuous loft around a closed circular path. I remember this was possible in previous versions of Shapr3…

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## [Help with Desk Organizer tutorial, can't get lines to stick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-desk-organizer-tutorial-cant-get-lines-to-stick/41357)

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**Author:** [@thingy02](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thingy02)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-desk-organizer-tutorial-cant-get-lines-to-stick/41357 "2026-08-02T17:23:31Z")

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I’m following the Tutorial on how to build the Desk Organizer, but I am stuck at the part where I need to subtract the shape. I can’t easily describe it in words, so here are some pictures Instead of selecting tjust the…

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## [How to create a bowed or barrel-shaped ring profile?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-bowed-or-barrel-shaped-ring-profile/41315)

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**Author:** [@myloopoffaith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/myloopoffaith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-bowed-or-barrel-shaped-ring-profile/41315 "2026-08-01T21:02:27Z")

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I’m new to Shapr3D and working on a simple rotationally symmetric band form. I began with two concentric circles, extruded them into a ring, and added fillets. The current cross-section is essentially straight: | | I …

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## [Cerco insegnate da remoto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cerco-insegnate-da-remoto/41330)

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**Author:** [@patrickforlin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/patrickforlin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cerco-insegnate-da-remoto/41330 "2026-07-30T13:13:09Z")

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Ciao. Gia’ lavoro ma a livello base/medio. Qualcuno puo’ aiutarmi?

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## [Creating vertical planes from an stl file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-vertical-planes-from-an-stl-file/41337)

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**Author:** [@le.johansen59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/le.johansen59)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-vertical-planes-from-an-stl-file/41337 "2026-07-30T09:19:29Z")

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Hi. I am relatively new to shapr. My project goal is to create different vertical planes from an uploaded 3d model STL. The thought is to export the different planes so that i can print them out as templates for a sheet …

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## [Trouble getting vertices to connect correctly in a loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-getting-vertices-to-connect-correctly-in-a-loft/41345)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-getting-vertices-to-connect-correctly-in-a-loft/41345 "2026-07-29T20:36:35Z")

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I’m trying to do a simple loft of two parallel profiles. The problem is that one side of the resultant body has a twist in it. The number of vertices is the same between the two profiles, but one profile appears to have …

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## [DXF files super slow to import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-super-slow-to-import/41343)

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**Author:** [@Andy2828](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andy2828)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-super-slow-to-import/41343 "2026-07-29T18:31:02Z")

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This seems to be an ongoing problem. I read posts from 2019 with the same issue. When I upload a dxf with any kind of detail it takes forever to import. Slows everything down when I try to move it or scale it. Is there a…

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## [DXF Import Time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import-time/5831)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import-time/5831 "2026-07-29T15:21:58Z")

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Is it normal for it to take a very long time to import a DXF file? Whenever I import my DXF file it takes so long I think my iPad/app crashed and swipe it up to cancel the import. My DXF file size is 1.3MB. So far, I …

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## [Align and Size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-size/41335)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-size/41335 "2026-07-28T22:33:42Z")

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I am trying to align the cylinder below with the opening in the middle/top surface of this model and size it (vertically) to match the thickness of the surface at point so that the surface will continue and fill the hole…

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## [Shapr3d the right tool for my needs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-the-right-tool-for-my-needs/33536)

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**Author:** [@takujinlab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/takujinlab)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-the-right-tool-for-my-needs/33536 "2026-07-28T21:15:49Z")

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Hi guys. My name is Igor and I’ve recently started to get into 3d modeling, mainly designing stuff for 3d printing. I have some experience in Fusion but I was looking at some other tools and so I stumbled upon shapr3d. …

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