# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=102

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## [Visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation/27308)

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**Author:** [@Marsatik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marsatik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation/27308 "2023-08-12T14:30:38Z")

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Hello, when it will be possible to choose color for example granite

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## [Struggling to model this shape with fillet tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-to-model-this-shape-with-fillet-tool/27241)

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**Author:** [@jimmymodels3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jimmymodels3d)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/struggling-to-model-this-shape-with-fillet-tool/27241 "2023-08-12T01:43:59Z")

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Can anyone help with how to create this shape? Mine looks like this when trying to use a fillet: I’m not sure how to make it match the reference image:

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## [Drehen einer geneigten Fläche um die Z-Achsew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drehen-einer-geneigten-flache-um-die-z-achsew/27272)

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**Author:** [@Sobotta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sobotta)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drehen-einer-geneigten-flache-um-die-z-achsew/27272 "2023-08-11T21:38:03Z")

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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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## [Can anyone tell how to make this efficient?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-anyone-tell-how-to-make-this-efficient/27251)

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**Author:** [@FisherAu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FisherAu)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-anyone-tell-how-to-make-this-efficient/27251 "2023-08-11T17:21:55Z")

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Can anyone tell how to make like this?picture attached Thanks :pray: https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Drawing is moving from origin point when adding details with dimensions .](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-is-moving-from-origin-point-when-adding-details-with-dimensions/27293)

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**Author:** [@Peanutbear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peanutbear)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-is-moving-from-origin-point-when-adding-details-with-dimensions/27293 "2023-08-11T17:07:12Z")

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Hello, I’m having an issue with my drawing moving from the origin point when adding other sketch elements. If I draw a simple box with the origin point at the center then add a line with a dimension it works fine but if …

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## [File conversion struggle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-conversion-struggle/27292)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-conversion-struggle/27292 "2023-08-11T17:04:24Z")

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Hello. I’ve been trying to ask ChatGPT to help me import a file into Shapr3D but to no avail. I can’t see how to attach the file here. Basically I have it in .mb , .zpr , and as .obj I’d like to import as non-mesh (ST…

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## [Error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error/27285)

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**Author:** [@3115](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3115)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error/27285 "2023-08-11T11:40:19Z")

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Hello, I am a user who uses shapr3d in Korea. I was working on the iPad Pro 5th generation, and I had a lot of work to do, so I was trying to save a little bigger work (the “export” function), but suddenly the program tu…

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## [Modeling a bicycle frame lug in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-bicycle-frame-lug-in-shapr3d/27262)

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**Author:** [@JasonFS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonFS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-bicycle-frame-lug-in-shapr3d/27262 "2023-08-10T20:19:27Z")

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I have been attempting, with little progress, to model a bike frame lug in Shapr3d. I feel that it is impossible at the moment. but I would like to know if I am just missing something obvious. Any help would be very…

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## [How to turn a sketch through 90 deg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-a-sketch-through-90-deg/27270)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-a-sketch-through-90-deg/27270 "2023-08-10T11:31:17Z")

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Hi there, Is there a way to turn a sketch through 90 deg? I imported a 2D DXF file, but it is laying horisontal. I need it vertical. Thanks

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## [Can´t open file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-file/27260)

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**Author:** [@roglie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/roglie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-file/27260 "2023-08-10T06:14:42Z")

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Created a model of the leaning tower in Pisa. I might have to much details on the pilars which caused problem to open the model. One time i succed to open but then it was not possible to draw lines in sketch mode. I run…

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## [Is it possible to produce a sketch from the top surface of a flat body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-produce-a-sketch-from-the-top-surface-of-a-flat-body/27250)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-produce-a-sketch-from-the-top-surface-of-a-flat-body/27250 "2023-08-09T21:18:53Z")

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I have a body, but I want to change it (angles, lengths etc). Unfortunately I have deleted the sketch from which the body was extruded. Is it possible to select the flat top surface of the body, and from this generate …

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## [How to Curve across all 3 axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-across-all-3-axis/27245)

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**Author:** [@Karthik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karthik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-across-all-3-axis/27245 "2023-08-09T19:22:43Z")

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I am trying to design a roadbicycle handle bar. The challenge is the shape of the handle bar that goes from X axis to Y axis and to Z axis continuously. I couldn’t figure out a way to do this. Anyone has any idea? Sweep…

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## [I have no idea what I'm doing, but is it possible to import 3D models of existing products?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing-but-is-it-possible-to-import-3d-models-of-existing-products/27254)

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**Author:** [@cstromme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cstromme)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing-but-is-it-possible-to-import-3d-models-of-existing-products/27254 "2023-08-09T12:27:02Z")

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I’m brand new to 3D modeling, and stumbled over Shapr3D as I wanted to try to model some furniture that I’m building at home. Spent the last 2 weeks learning the basics, and I’m super happy with the models I’ve created s…

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## [Faulty 3mf export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faulty-3mf-export/26449)

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**Author:** [@sunToxx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sunToxx)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faulty-3mf-export/26449 "2023-08-08T19:46:24Z")

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Something is wrong with the way Shapr now exports to 3mf. Normally, when the 3mf is imported into Prusaslicer, the slicer asks if it should load the objects in the file, as a single object. This means that it maintains t…

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## [Aligning three-armed object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-three-armed-object/27202)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-three-armed-object/27202 "2023-08-07T21:59:24Z")

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Hi, OK, I’ve hit a brick wall with this one. I have a three-armed object which has to be aligned with rods (see screenshot) and I can’t see any way to do this. Each of the arms has holes at the ends, and the rods need…

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## [What is the correct method to round a face? Is it possible to 'align' sketch edges?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-correct-method-to-round-a-face-is-it-possible-to-align-sketch-edges/27223)

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**Author:** [@Aakburns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aakburns)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-correct-method-to-round-a-face-is-it-possible-to-align-sketch-edges/27223 "2023-08-07T18:46:52Z")

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I’ve been trying to figure out how to round this face in this drawing. I want to round it ‘outward’. Basically so it’s rounded out and meets up well with the front and back of the shape. I feel like I must be missing …

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## [Extrude not behaving as expected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-not-behaving-as-expected/27201)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-not-behaving-as-expected/27201 "2023-08-07T06:22:39Z")

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Having an issue with extrude not subtracting. Here is a video both using an existing shape to try to cut into or subtract from a body, and then drawing a completely new shape. It does not seem to happen on every file I h…

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## [Draw text on an arc?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-text-on-an-arc/27156)

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**Author:** [@XSFSPD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XSFSPD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-text-on-an-arc/27156 "2023-08-06T17:57:56Z")

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I am looking to see if there is a simple way to add text to a surface using a pre defined arc sketch. This picture shows letters curved on a simple arc. This was created using Fusion 360. I can’t seem to find an easy way…

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## [Can't extrude "You can't extrude the face"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-you-cant-extrude-the-face/27149)

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**Author:** [@techdevil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/techdevil)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-you-cant-extrude-the-face/27149 "2023-08-06T17:09:33Z")

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Hello I am new to Shapr3d. I just started my trial after testing the free version for a while :slight\_smile: I am new to modeling. Today I created a sketch and I would like to extrude the sides like in my example. Bu…

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## [Zoom issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-issues/27185)

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**Author:** [@Stitchwurx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stitchwurx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-issues/27185 "2023-08-05T21:21:15Z")

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mouse wheel will not zoom…works fine on all other software, updated all drivers, computer, ect. re installed shapr, still no luck! …any suggestions?

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## [素描被卡住了](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/27180)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/27180 "2023-08-05T09:39:46Z")

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When the sketch starts at 50, it gets stuck, and then every stroke must be stuck for a while. Why is this sketch getting stuck now? A little more complicated drawings didn’t have this kind of pressure before, but now …

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## [UGEE 1200 Tablet with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ugee-1200-tablet-with-shapr3d/27187)

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**Author:** [@asland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/asland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ugee-1200-tablet-with-shapr3d/27187 "2023-08-05T09:10:15Z")

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I recently obtained an UGEE 1200 tablet for my windows machine. When I’m using Shapr3D on my tablet I’m not able to navigate around my project. I’m looking for an easy program to do basic 3d files to print and Shapr3D se…

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## [Separately Part save](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separately-part-save/27162)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separately-part-save/27162 "2023-08-04T13:21:34Z")

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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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## [Welcome Screen and App Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-screen-and-app-update/27158)

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**Author:** [@LarsG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LarsG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-screen-and-app-update/27158 "2023-08-03T12:06:28Z")

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Hi, i’m using the app on a PC (version 5.420.5479.0) and have the same issue with the welcome screen (“Make your design flow”) other users had. It allways pops up when launching the app. As said in the forum, i have tri…

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## [Teile in einer baugruppe separieren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teile-in-einer-baugruppe-separieren/27159)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teile-in-einer-baugruppe-separieren/27159 "2023-08-03T10:17:41Z")

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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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## [Why subtract doesn't work here?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-subtract-doesnt-work-here/27133)

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**Author:** [@Cholo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cholo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-subtract-doesnt-work-here/27133 "2023-08-03T08:38:38Z")

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Hello I’m trying to delete a piece of the shape below, in this picture. So I created a rectangle to subtract it from the shape, but I can’t get the subtract function to work. I can intersect the two shapes, but not s…

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## [Angle Upper Left Quadrant of Part Forward](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-upper-left-quadrant-of-part-forward/27144)

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**Author:** [@shapr3dNewb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr3dNewb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-upper-left-quadrant-of-part-forward/27144 "2023-08-02T20:08:41Z")

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I have a square part that I’ve placed holes in and already extruded. If you look at the face, or front of the part, I would like to angle the top edge of the upper left quadrant forward 25 degrees and bending at the hor…

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## [Anatomical Objects - Arms mostly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anatomical-objects-arms-mostly/27148)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeM1956](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeorgeM1956)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anatomical-objects-arms-mostly/27148 "2023-08-02T16:20:23Z")

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We create educational programs for medical clinicians relating to IV’s and Central Catheters. I’m hoping there’s a way to create 3d models of arms and hands and upper torsos using shapr 3d. It doesn’t seem like this prog…

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## [3D Lofting - Open 3D curves ( surfaces )](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-lofting-open-3d-curves-surfaces/27143)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-lofting-open-3d-curves-surfaces/27143 "2023-08-01T19:55:22Z")

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Hello!, Haven’t used Shapr3D in a while, thought id come back and ask if any sort of Non Solid-Modeling is possible or on the roadmap for Shapr3D?. I’ve swapped to Plasticity/Fusion for complex shape design, but I real…

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## [Creating a "stacked" object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107)

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**Author:** [@net4u](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/net4u)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107 "2023-08-01T12:16:51Z")

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Hi, I am new to 3D modelling, and I need to understand how to create a “stacked” object (a “sandwich” like) from several simple (more or less identical or similar) simple objects. Finally, I need to have the ability to …

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