# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=111

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## [Rhino to Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rhino-to-shapr3d/25784)

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**Author:** [@mattmoore13982](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattmoore13982)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rhino-to-shapr3d/25784 "2023-05-15T15:04:16Z")

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Hi all, i have a fair amount of knowledge with Shapr3D and less with RHINO (just enough to do some damage) but nowehere close to an expert in either. I am looking to take a model in rhino (which from my basic knowledge,…

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## [Issues Shareing models via Webview](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-shareing-models-via-webview/25827)

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**Author:** [@Nur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-shareing-models-via-webview/25827 "2023-05-15T11:16:53Z")

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Greetings Shapr Team, I am a daily user of shapr3d, love this software and the way it is developing. Recently I faced an issue while sharing my model via Webview. The following issue occurs when I try to publish the mod…

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## [Aligning a cabinet side to bottom cabinet panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-a-cabinet-side-to-bottom-cabinet-panel/25822)

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**Author:** [@Bam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-a-cabinet-side-to-bottom-cabinet-panel/25822 "2023-05-15T07:52:06Z")

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Can someone please help me understand how I can align a vertical side piece of a cabinet to the edge side of a cabinet bottom? Im spinning my wheels over here! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Is this how we are supposed to work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-how-we-are-supposed-to-work/25770)

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**Author:** [@symon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-how-we-are-supposed-to-work/25770 "2023-05-15T01:39:10Z")

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After working on a project for a While it usually gets like this, messy, so when I want to extrude a new shape I need to select loads of small jigsaw shapes. Seems like not the right way. How to improve the process? Am …

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## [First project, Second project:](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-project-second-project/25802)

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**Author:** [@razimbaud.frederic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/razimbaud.frederic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/first-project-second-project/25802 "2023-05-15T01:13:30Z")

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Bonjour à tous, Premier projet : Je voudrais changer le couvercle de chauffage. Les dimensions : 35 x 3 x 5. Je l’ai cassé. J’ai des photos. Deuxième projet : Je voudrais des boites avec des aiments. Mais je ne sais …

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## [How can I prevent two objects from connecting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-two-objects-from-connecting/25794)

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**Author:** [@IXI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IXI)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-prevent-two-objects-from-connecting/25794 "2023-05-14T05:43:46Z")

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i am trying to create a simple building. When I sketch different walls, they cut holes in the floor plate. How can I make the floor plate and each additional object remain separate objects?

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## [Sketches into a single plane from different planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-into-a-single-plane-from-different-planes/25791)

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**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-into-a-single-plane-from-different-planes/25791 "2023-05-13T17:23:24Z")

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How to bring sketches drawn on different planes together onto the same plane? I want to do operation like ‘sheet metal’ feature in Fusion360. I understand Shapr3d does not support that \[yet\]. Instead, can I bring sket…

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## [Designing for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-for-3d-printing/25775)

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**Author:** [@Rtngr135](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtngr135)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-for-3d-printing/25775 "2023-05-13T08:58:05Z")

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New to designing and Shapr3d. I tried to make a stand. However, the print failed as it didn’t create a body but just the base and printed rest in the air

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## [Design timeline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-timeline/25764)

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**Author:** [@Wzeger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wzeger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-timeline/25764 "2023-05-12T03:55:25Z")

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Is there a way to see when the design was created and last modified, thanks

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## [Extrude to match?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-match/3089)

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**Author:** [@Hatfield2000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hatfield2000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-to-match/3089 "2023-05-11T18:48:19Z")

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I’m new to Shapr, and I’ve gotten hung up on trying to Extrude a box to match the height of another box. When I pull up the face, I try to snap to a vertex on the other box and can’t. I’ve tried using the Extrude tool …

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## [Hollow Ring in Solid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-ring-in-solid/25758)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-ring-in-solid/25758 "2023-05-11T11:10:34Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m new here and also to Shapr 3D! I have a question: I want to insert a hollow ring into solid material, how do I do that? I’ve tried a lot but haven’t found the right way yet Thanks for the help in a…

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## [How else could I expand just the outer wall of this dish shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-else-could-i-expand-just-the-outer-wall-of-this-dish-shape/25738)

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**Author:** [@adalovebass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adalovebass)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-else-could-i-expand-just-the-outer-wall-of-this-dish-shape/25738 "2023-05-10T17:48:10Z")

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I managed to solve this, but curious for input. I have this holder for a tool. I messed up and made the inner dimension between walls 3mm too small, instead of 3mm oversized. Ideally I don’t want to disturb the bump in …

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## [Change of dimension upon import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-of-dimension-upon-import/25739)

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**Author:** [@iamMDR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iamMDR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-of-dimension-upon-import/25739 "2023-05-10T07:41:01Z")

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A client of mine gave me a dfx file. However upon clarifying the dimension it was not match. Example the hole according to them is 18mm upon check importing it and check the measurement it wAs 7mm… then ive tried import…

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## [Individually select sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individually-select-sides/25708)

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**Author:** [@madichipp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/madichipp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/individually-select-sides/25708 "2023-05-10T07:34:37Z")

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How do you individually select each section of the side? These items are meant to be separate entities.

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## [Import and export selected bodies only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-export-selected-bodies-only/5167)

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**Author:** [@gtrst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gtrst)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-export-selected-bodies-only/5167 "2023-05-10T02:40:08Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to export/import a few select bodies from a design, and so far all of the bodies are being saved when importing/exporting. Is it possible to import/export only the highlighted bodies and drawings? (I’ve b…

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## [Two tubes joined by taper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-tubes-joined-by-taper/25712)

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**Author:** [@Donnercruz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Donnercruz)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-tubes-joined-by-taper/25712 "2023-05-09T21:48:51Z")

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I’m trying to make a tapered dust collection port for my wood shop, 3d printing. The two pieces I’m trying to connect at different diameters. I’ve created the two tubes at the right diameter for each. How do I smoothly …

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## [Scetch around importet object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scetch-around-importet-object/25723)

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**Author:** [@Camcam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Camcam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scetch-around-importet-object/25723 "2023-05-09T04:54:01Z")

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Hi, I imoprted an object (stl file) and wanted to sketch the base of the body to make some improvements. Is there a tool or a trick that allows to scetch the body by following the border easily?

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## [Please, I want to lock the item while I done a part of my works.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-i-want-to-lock-the-item-while-i-done-a-part-of-my-works/25722)

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**Author:** [@Kam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-i-want-to-lock-the-item-while-i-done-a-part-of-my-works/25722 "2023-05-09T04:53:48Z")

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Thanks for the wonderful 3d building application for people. Really amazing and convenient workflow that spent me only 30 mins getting used to it. One pity thing is… Would it possible for me to suggest a function on nex…

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## [Spline around curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-around-curve/25659)

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**Author:** [@bigwix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bigwix)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-around-curve/25659 "2023-05-08T21:30:01Z")

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I’m sweeping a ramp shape around a curve, but Im having trouble figuring out how to sweep the last leg of my form. I need / want to have it follow a spline sort of down to a surface but at the same time it needs to foll…

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## [Import multi step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multi-step-files/25716)

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**Author:** [@markus.havrda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markus.havrda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-multi-step-files/25716 "2023-05-08T20:32:15Z")

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Hello all, is it possible to upload multiple step files to a design at the same time? Or do you have to upload each file individually. This function would be very helpful for assemblies.

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## [Getting error when trying to apply a chamfer to an edge for a snap fit case lid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-error-when-trying-to-apply-a-chamfer-to-an-edge-for-a-snap-fit-case-lid/25682)

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**Author:** [@lonedevel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lonedevel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/getting-error-when-trying-to-apply-a-chamfer-to-an-edge-for-a-snap-fit-case-lid/25682 "2023-05-08T11:18:49Z")

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I’m creating a simple model for a 3d printed snap fit case that has a triangular prism shape on the case body and a corresponding triangular prism cut out on the lid portion. When I try to apply a chamfer to the bottom…

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## [Trouble after Shapr3D update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-after-shapr3d-update/25703)

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**Author:** [@riba](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/riba)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-after-shapr3d-update/25703 "2023-05-08T10:50:05Z")

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Hello, unfortunately I have some trouble with the latest Shapr3D update. I am using the pro version on my iPad and on my Windows PC. On my iPad it works fine, but when I start Shapr3D on my PC it opens for a couple of s…

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## [text, making rounded like neon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-making-rounded-like-neon/25701)

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**Author:** [@murat-arkan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/murat-arkan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-making-rounded-like-neon/25701 "2023-05-08T09:37:35Z")

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hello evryone can somebody teachme how to use sweep tool other tops making neonsign looks letter like this in pictures https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Pro version on 2 devices?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-on-2-devices/25699)

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**Author:** [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-version-on-2-devices/25699 "2023-05-08T09:09:49Z")

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Guys I have a question regarding to the reassignable seats. I´d like to purchase the pro version, that I´d use on my main workstation. But I am also thinking about buying surface 9, so I´d able to make models when I am…

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## [Simple body with two extrusions and a scaled top face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-body-with-two-extrusions-and-a-scaled-top-face/25654)

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**Author:** [@IXI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IXI)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-body-with-two-extrusions-and-a-scaled-top-face/25654 "2023-05-08T08:48:03Z")

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how can i create this simple body? I tried to extrude the circle once. now i want to extrude the top surface again and then scale it. however, the cylinder is simply raised and there is no cutting line between the first …

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## [Possible new feature….Manage files (designs) with folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-new-feature-manage-files-designs-with-folders/22442)

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**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-new-feature-manage-files-designs-with-folders/22442 "2023-05-08T07:00:08Z")

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An update that allows creating of folders and grouping designs into folders please :raised\_hands: Also allowing different colours for line measures (dimensions) when creating shop drawings with a snap feature for aligni…

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## [Export - Save Each First-Level Item Separately](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-save-each-first-level-item-separately/11461)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-save-each-first-level-item-separately/11461 "2023-05-08T06:57:51Z")

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Not sure if this is a known issue. When exporting STL I use “Save Each First-Level Item Separately” all the time. On the Mac version, it only saves a single STL file that is just one of the items.

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## [Projecting a sketch on to a cylinder ends up distorted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-sketch-on-to-a-cylinder-ends-up-distorted/25687)

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**Author:** [@keylooper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keylooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-sketch-on-to-a-cylinder-ends-up-distorted/25687 "2023-05-08T06:57:43Z")

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I’m just learning so there may be a better way to accomplish this. I’ve created a sketch that I want to create a pattern of for the sides a cylinder. To do this I created the sketch, copied it by using rotate around axis…

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## [Copy not working with patterns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-not-working-with-patterns/25677)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-not-working-with-patterns/25677 "2023-05-08T06:26:37Z")

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When selecting an object that is part of a pattern, then selecting move, and toggling the copy button, instead of copying the entire pattern, it only copies the selected object. This seems completely counterintuitive. Wh…

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## [New left sidebar: a step in the wrong direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-left-sidebar-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction/25263)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-left-sidebar-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction/25263 "2023-05-07T05:35:53Z")

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The latest redesign with Designs, Tutorials, Workflows, Stories, Manual, Forums, and Settings on the left side of the screen appears to be yet another step in the wrong direction. It doesn’t enable me to do anything I co…

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