# Modeling Questions

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## [How to measure...things?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-things/40259)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeTDS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeorgeTDS)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-things/40259 "2026-02-07T16:09:08Z")

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“I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you’ve never actually known what the question is.” Deep Thought, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy I have been using Shapr3D on and off for about a year now to…

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## [How to use a svg in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236)

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**Author:** [@3Dbeginner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dbeginner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236 "2026-02-07T06:11:47Z")

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I am very new to CAD, coming from a world of vector graphics using a CO2. I am wondering how I can take a svg vector silhouette image of a car and convert it into a usable file in shapr3d? The attached svg is what I am t…

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## [Duplicate sketch along path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-sketch-along-path/31259)

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**Author:** [@BlackJack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BlackJack)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-sketch-along-path/31259 "2026-02-06T15:10:35Z")

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Forgive my lack of proper terminology. I would like to create a pattern to reduce work time on my leather craft by using a laser cutter to cut my pieces, stitch holes and all. Essentially spacing small diameter holes off…

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## [Сброс с программы](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/40252)

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**Author:** [@Serikzhan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Serikzhan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/40252 "2026-02-05T13:52:03Z")

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Hello. I need help. I can’t log into the program. It keeps loading and then crashes.

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## [Move/rotate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate/40233)

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**Author:** [@85\_And\_Out\_Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/85_And_Out_Design)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate/40233 "2026-02-03T06:16:57Z")

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Hello, I’m a total Newbie to Shapr3D with minimal experience with Alibre. I’ve tried to find the answer to this question by watching videos and reading the command references, but it eludes me how one is supposed to us…

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## [How to align text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-text/40231)

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**Author:** [@drivebydesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drivebydesign)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-text/40231 "2026-02-02T15:37:22Z")

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Hey lovely people, I want to sketch up punch marks for a bending tool and I’m looking for an easy way to align the degree figures to a shared baseline. Are there good ways to achieve this or is it mere eyeballing and li…

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## [Intersection of curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-of-curves/9366)

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**Author:** [@Tabycz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tabycz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/intersection-of-curves/9366 "2026-02-02T13:41:51Z")

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Is there any possibility of intersection of curves (not bodies)? I have not found it. So. I tried intersection of bodies but I don’t know if I there is any tool for deleting sides of body what I don’t need. Any suggest…

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## [Is it the tutorial or the software that sucks, or is it just me?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-the-tutorial-or-the-software-that-sucks-or-is-it-just-me/40227)

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**Author:** [@Quinoje](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Quinoje)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-the-tutorial-or-the-software-that-sucks-or-is-it-just-me/40227 "2026-02-02T13:38:52Z")

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I’ve run through this basic tutorial “Model a Bracket Mount” multiple times and can’t get things to behave or match. Dimension lines disappear, even though I have “always show dimensions” on. Setting the distance betwe…

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## [Trying to cut out curved material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-cut-out-curved-material/40226)

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**Author:** [@PhilG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhilG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-cut-out-curved-material/40226 "2026-02-02T07:28:56Z")

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Hi all, Looking for some guidance to create the following, been trying to get my head around it but going in circles. I am trying to cut out some internals of a part with 2 curves, see attached. Any help would be appr…

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## [Un-editable imported file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/un-editable-imported-file/40223)

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**Author:** [@stevesculptor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stevesculptor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/un-editable-imported-file/40223 "2026-01-31T20:33:56Z")

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I created a project in the free version and exported it (.stl) and opened it to the pro version, the result is next to no editing can be done with the components, many of them are all stuck together, and I can’t change s…

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## [Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong in this tutorial exercise? Model A Bracket Mount](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-im-doing-wrong-in-this-tutorial-exercise-model-a-bracket-mount/40212)

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**Author:** [@garynunncreative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/garynunncreative)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-im-doing-wrong-in-this-tutorial-exercise-model-a-bracket-mount/40212 "2026-01-31T19:00:09Z")

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First off.. I have never used 3D software.. first time… Trying to learn because I am getting a 3D printer….. I have 35 years experience working with Illustrator as a graphic designer.. so I was told Shapr3D would be th…

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## [Grid has different origin on different sketch planes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-has-different-origin-on-different-sketch-planes/8439)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-has-different-origin-on-different-sketch-planes/8439 "2026-01-30T11:05:21Z")

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Somehow, The grid on one of my sketch planes is not aligned to the origin. Does anyone know how this can happen, and how to fix it? It’s making it very difficult to draw using the grid, and impossible to check alignmen…

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## [Trouble printing text as different colour after export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-printing-text-as-different-colour-after-export/40210)

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**Author:** [@doorstriker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doorstriker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-printing-text-as-different-colour-after-export/40210 "2026-01-29T17:34:34Z")

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Hi Newbie here. I’ve made a disc. Extruded some text, and imported into Bamboo Studio. Now I see there are some problems with color information in such things a STL files. But it would appear that the STL file sees bot…

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## [Can no longer load more complex designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-no-longer-load-more-complex-designs/40207)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-no-longer-load-more-complex-designs/40207 "2026-01-29T17:17:26Z")

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I’ve been trying to load some of my designs today and can no longer load the more complex ones. Normally there is a short lag in loading these designs, but today the designs would never load. The app stayed on the “proce…

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## [Outline for DXF from sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outline-for-dxf-from-sketch/40214)

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**Author:** [@Vadelmakarambola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vadelmakarambola)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outline-for-dxf-from-sketch/40214 "2026-01-29T07:00:22Z")

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Hi, I am using a CNC knife cutter wheredifferent layers use different tools. So I need to be able to separate the outline from the dxf file after exporting it. How do I specify the outline of my sketch? Thank y’all! JT …

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## [How to knurl a curved cone shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-curved-cone-shape/40211)

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**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-knurl-a-curved-cone-shape/40211 "2026-01-28T18:18:32Z")

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I have a cone shape. It has a flat circular top and bottom. The top circle is 60mm diameter, the bottom circle is 70mm diameter. The curve of the cone is 22.5 degrees. How would I achieve even sized knurls on the outside…

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## [Shapr3D can't load lower-precision files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-cant-load-lower-precision-files/40205)

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**Author:** [@mariusmillea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mariusmillea)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-cant-load-lower-precision-files/40205 "2026-01-27T05:46:29Z")

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I have a .x\_t file (attached below) of a simple unit cylinder created via the Parasolid C API which was (intentionally) created with PK\_SESSION\_set\_precision(1e-5) . It seems that Shapr3D can’t load this file? I get a “I…

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## [Connect two Sketches on diffrent Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketches-on-diffrent-axis/40200)

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**Author:** [@Holzstiel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Holzstiel)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketches-on-diffrent-axis/40200 "2026-01-26T18:51:13Z")

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Is there a way to connect the two sketches or layers? I want to model a pipe. In the other image, someone did the whole thing using Fusion. Can Shapr do that as well? FunktionenTest.shapr (15.6 KB)

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## [Board game insert design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/board-game-insert-design/40196)

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**Author:** [@KristerNevin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KristerNevin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/board-game-insert-design/40196 "2026-01-26T13:21:37Z")

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Looking for help on board game insert design. Basicly making organizer boxes. Would anyone give me a basic out line how to approach this? I’d like to just draw lines, make them 1mm (roughly) thick and extrude…is that …

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## [Solidworks Import consistently fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-consistently-fails/40201)

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**Author:** [@zaloes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zaloes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-consistently-fails/40201 "2026-01-25T19:22:12Z")

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I’m trying to transfer a part from Solidworks to Shapr3D. Every time I try and import the .sldprt file, I get an error in Shapr. If I export the file in Solidworks 2025 format, Shapr says it is an unsupported file versi…

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## [Asymmetrical Radius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-radius/40195)

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**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetrical-radius/40195 "2026-01-25T13:03:11Z")

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Hello everyone, I hope someone can help out with some issue regarding creating identical radius. There is an asymmetrical profile with a 45 degree cut off end. I want to round up the edges equally with a 2 mm radius. W…

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## [Pinball sheet metal ramp design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pinball-sheet-metal-ramp-design/40186)

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**Author:** [@boslaw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/boslaw)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pinball-sheet-metal-ramp-design/40186 "2026-01-24T16:15:28Z")

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I’m trying to create pinball ramps like the one below with shapr but really struggling. If someone could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. Here’s a tutorial for OnShape but I don’t use that p…

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## [Need help with this shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-this-shape/40163)

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**Author:** [@veghbenji](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/veghbenji)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-this-shape/40163 "2026-01-23T20:51:07Z")

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Hi guys, I am looking for a solution to finish the roof of this vehicle and I can’t find any solution so far. I am very new to this app, but I tried to use the Loft tool along the edges to make this curved roof body, bu…

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## [How to limit movement?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-limit-movement/40184)

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**Author:** [@drivebydesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drivebydesign)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-limit-movement/40184 "2026-01-23T13:37:19Z")

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Hey friends, I want to create a driving sketch for a foldable table. I would like to limit the movement of the table and foot to 90°. In the video I attached you can see the basic principle. How can I restrict the possi…

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## [Extruding text from sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-text-from-sketch/40185)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-text-from-sketch/40185 "2026-01-23T12:21:01Z")

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Mac \> Dragging a text sketch and pressing F before releasing does not result in the letter faces being selected for extrusion as is suggested elsewhere in the forum. Is it possible? A Bug? Am I doing it wrong?

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## [Unable to Shell 3mm due to "Self-intersection" on G2 Loft (plus potential asymmetry issue)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-shell-3mm-due-to-self-intersection-on-g2-loft-plus-potential-asymmetry-issue/40169)

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**Author:** [@gluhy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gluhy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-shell-3mm-due-to-self-intersection-on-g2-loft-plus-potential-asymmetry-issue/40169 "2026-01-21T00:02:33Z")

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Description of the issue: I am designing a protective wire cover for automotive use, intended to be 3D printed in resin. I require a wall thickness of approximately 3mm to ensure durability against vibrations. I am enco…

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## [Drawing sheet, bug IMPORT / EXPORT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sheet-bug-import-export/40175)

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**Author:** [@SvetelnePanely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SvetelnePanely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sheet-bug-import-export/40175 "2026-01-20T20:34:20Z")

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Hello, I’ve just noticed an issue on my iPad M4 Pro. When I create a drawing in a project, I no longer have the option to add an image from the Files app. Currently, I can only add images from the Photo Library. I am cer…

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## [How to move this object to another side?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-this-object-to-another-side/40158)

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**Author:** [@Nekked3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nekked3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-this-object-to-another-side/40158 "2026-01-18T17:36:20Z")

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Apologizing early for this post as I am a greenhorn here. But, I can’t seem to find the right combination to move this group of objects. I want to move the hole through the sidewall and the rectangle. I want to turn the …

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## [Understanding workflow on inmported steps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-workflow-on-inmported-steps/40144)

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**Author:** [@sshwarts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sshwarts)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-workflow-on-inmported-steps/40144 "2026-01-17T17:00:51Z")

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I’m trying to better learn Shapr3D, coming from nurbs modelers like Rhino. If I have an imported step file like this: And I wanted to remove the bar glyph, how would I go about it? In nurbs, I’d probably take the ob…

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## [Failed to Export file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-to-export-file/40154)

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**Author:** [@oiisage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oiisage)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-to-export-file/40154 "2026-01-17T14:04:44Z")

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Hello i’m trying to export a file that i remixed myself by adding a holster fixture of sorts for a lighter in the canister you see. For some reason im unable to export the finished design to any formati.e STL, 3MF, STEP …

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