# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=116

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## [Export STL in size...Open in 3D Printer software as another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-in-size-open-in-3d-printer-software-as-another/1542)

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**Author:** [@pmdillon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pmdillon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-in-size-open-in-3d-printer-software-as-another/1542 "2023-03-30T07:09:48Z")

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I made something on Shapr3D…set unit to inches, made it (3inch x 3inch), exported it. Imported it to my 3D printer software (Repetier) and it was so tiny I had to scale it 25x to get it to about the right size. Any ide…

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## [Migrate Fusion 360 designs to Shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-fusion-360-designs-to-shapr3d/25010)

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**Author:** [@uilleann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/uilleann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-fusion-360-designs-to-shapr3d/25010 "2023-03-28T19:32:04Z")

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I have about 3 years ofd using Fusion 360 for 3D designs to be 3D printed to sell in my etsy stores. At first I got away with a free license but they changed policies and I had to buy a license. It is up for renewal in…

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## [Conical Spring not so conical](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conical-spring-not-so-conical/24970)

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**Author:** [@Jim2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jim2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conical-spring-not-so-conical/24970 "2023-03-28T16:21:32Z")

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Teaching myself Shapr3D using the incomplete version and I must say I am impressed…nicely done Shapr3d Team. I want to create a conical spring…but it’s not working. I’ve watched several tutorials and done everything ste…

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## [Are these lines connected or what? cnc/shapr/fusion360](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-these-lines-connected-or-what-cnc-shapr-fusion360/24933)

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**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-these-lines-connected-or-what-cnc-shapr-fusion360/24933 "2023-03-28T06:50:30Z")

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Hey All, im coming up on a strange issue that maybe someone could help me with. ive created a project in shapr and I sent it over to fusion 360 to create some tool paths for my cnc router. when I go to create my engrav…

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## [A fine thin curve on the outer edges only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-fine-thin-curve-on-the-outer-edges-only/24989)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-fine-thin-curve-on-the-outer-edges-only/24989 "2023-03-27T18:40:13Z")

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Dear community, On the edges of a table I want them to go up just a little bit but curvy and smooth. In the middle of the table it should be flat then going further out it should make a slight curve up. But it should be…

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## [Oblique cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oblique-cone/24980)

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**Author:** [@Mohsen1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mohsen1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oblique-cone/24980 "2023-03-27T15:03:37Z")

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I need to draw an oblique cone while keeping the base is circle as it should be but it did not work

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## ["Rotate Around Axis" freezes Shapr3D but only on PC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-axis-freezes-shapr3d-but-only-on-pc/24996)

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**Author:** [@taumoeba](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/taumoeba)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-axis-freezes-shapr3d-but-only-on-pc/24996 "2023-03-27T06:39:19Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D mostly on iPad and occasionally on PC. I’ve never had any problems with the “Rotate Around Axis” tool on iPad, but whenever I use it on PC the entire program freezes for anywhere from a few second…

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## [Post editing capabilities?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/post-editing-capabilities/24984)

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**Author:** [@Kevyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kevyk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/post-editing-capabilities/24984 "2023-03-26T21:28:13Z")

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I am familiar with fusion 360 and it’s timeline and post editing capabilities. Once a complex body has been designed, is there a way to go back and edit any aspect of it? No timeline either? Thank you.

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## [Operation field rounder corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-field-rounder-corners/24952)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-field-rounder-corners/24952 "2023-03-26T19:57:40Z")

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Dear community, I would like to make the corners rounder… can I still do this? I always get the message blended not possible and … operation failed See screenshot

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## [Organic shapes can anyone give guidance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organic-shapes-can-anyone-give-guidance/9017)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organic-shapes-can-anyone-give-guidance/9017 "2023-03-26T12:53:55Z")

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Hope someone could help give guidance on how I should go about re creating one of my wood fired ovens in 3ds Please see pic For ref this oven is 1250 mm front to back 1080 at it’s widest point It’s 1m across the fron…

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## [Every time I select a assembly in my design I get the spinning beach ball of death for about 1-2min before I can move on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/every-time-i-select-a-assembly-in-my-design-i-get-the-spinning-beach-ball-of-death-for-about-1-2min-before-i-can-move-on/24949)

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**Author:** [@cbSTI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cbSTI)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/every-time-i-select-a-assembly-in-my-design-i-get-the-spinning-beach-ball-of-death-for-about-1-2min-before-i-can-move-on/24949 "2023-03-24T22:32:57Z")

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I am running the latest beta release (5.340.0 (4957)) on both my iPad (8th gen) and MacBook Pro (15" 2016). Now what version I’m running doesn’t really seem to matter much as I have been having this issue for months now…

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## [Strange behavior of shapes after substraction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-behavior-of-shapes-after-substraction/24917)

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**Author:** [@Nando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nando)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-behavior-of-shapes-after-substraction/24917 "2023-03-24T15:09:46Z")

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Hey, I hope someone can help me. When I substract one object from another, sometimes the created body behaves strange, when I go to Sketch Mode. In my example below I substracted a cylinder from a block. pretty simple.…

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## [I made this and can not figure out how](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-this-and-can-not-figure-out-how/24942)

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**Author:** [@Blskn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blskn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-made-this-and-can-not-figure-out-how/24942 "2023-03-24T10:19:45Z")

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I made this model and I really like it however I can not remember nor figure out how I made this Could someone please help

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## [How to construct this curved arms chair's back?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-construct-this-curved-arms-chairs-back/24927)

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**Author:** [@kurtz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kurtz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-construct-this-curved-arms-chairs-back/24927 "2023-03-24T08:06:29Z")

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Hello everyone, i am using Shapr3D for a while now and i am really fascinated by the easy of this awesome program. For learning i watched most of the official tutorials on shapr3d.com. At our home we have this chair (se…

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## [Designs modified on iPad won’t work on PC due to compatibility issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-modified-on-ipad-won-t-work-on-pc-due-to-compatibility-issue/23883)

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**Author:** [@Vinnmo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vinnmo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designs-modified-on-ipad-won-t-work-on-pc-due-to-compatibility-issue/23883 "2023-03-24T06:57:27Z")

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Recently updated iPad app and worked on a design. However, when I opened it on my windows PC it gave me an error that said the design was incompatible due to a newer version on the iPad. So any design that is opened on m…

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## [Basic(?) Question: positioning sketch object on one plane by referring to objects on a different plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-question-positioning-sketch-object-on-one-plane-by-referring-to-objects-on-a-different-plane/24923)

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**Author:** [@siliconbronze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siliconbronze)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-question-positioning-sketch-object-on-one-plane-by-referring-to-objects-on-a-different-plane/24923 "2023-03-23T23:24:33Z")

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This may be due to me being relatively new to Shapr3D coming from a parametric code… Simple scenario: Draw a circle on the face of a block, extrude to a blind hole. Now draw a circle on a perpendicular face. How do yo…

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## [Armchair Complex Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/armchair-complex-shape/8609)

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**Author:** [@jcgi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcgi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/armchair-complex-shape/8609 "2023-03-23T18:48:41Z")

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Hello, I often have to draw complex shapes for armchairs or chairs. I generally have 2D DWG drawings but cannot figure out the best method to convert those 2D views into a 3D model on shapr3D. Can you help me ? I am in…

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## [General Newbie Question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/general-newbie-question/24929)

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**Author:** [@E.J.Su](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/E.J.Su)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/general-newbie-question/24929 "2023-03-23T17:43:56Z")

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Does Shapr3D have assembly tools, create constraints between moving parts? For example, ball joints and pistons that can only be moved and rotated according to specification? I have looked around in the manual and in th…

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## [Learning Tap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-tap/24912)

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**Author:** [@Soren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Soren)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-tap/24912 "2023-03-23T12:26:17Z")

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within the Learning tap im try to play a tutorial film but nothing happens beside a green dot where im tapping ?? se attached screenshot. thanks

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## [Problem with changing sketch after extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-changing-sketch-after-extrusion/24795)

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**Author:** [@Monster55](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Monster55)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-changing-sketch-after-extrusion/24795 "2023-03-23T10:04:07Z")

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Dear Shaper Team I have a problem and when I make a sketch and then extrude it and want to change it after extruding it, it doesn’t work anymore. But it should be possible that my extruded part remains changeable without…

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## [Wyzer Water Jet from Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wyzer-water-jet-from-shapr3d/24910)

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**Author:** [@misiek303](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/misiek303)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wyzer-water-jet-from-shapr3d/24910 "2023-03-22T15:56:55Z")

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What it would take to design something in shapr3d and export to Wyzer Water Jet. Do you have an example of the process ?

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## [How to do?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do/24904)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do/24904 "2023-03-22T11:29:52Z")

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I’m currently working on a project and want a smooth transition from circle to ellipse but loft is giving sharp corners and also not able to chamfer those corners. Is there a way to do it in proper way?

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## [Drawing normal to a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-normal-to-a-face/24915)

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**Author:** [@Dman84](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dman84)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-normal-to-a-face/24915 "2023-03-22T11:18:45Z")

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Hi, I made a model plane mounted at an angle on a stand. As I modeled the plane first, everything on the plane matches the x-y-z axis so the plane comes out perfect when I make a 2D drawing. The stand on the other hand …

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## [Shapr3d .obj export to Unity3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-obj-export-to-unity3d/5158)

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**Author:** [@Erto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Erto)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-obj-export-to-unity3d/5158 "2023-03-22T05:55:56Z")

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Hi, Is it somebody else that have used Shapr 3d obj files imported in Unity3d? I can easily import all the files but I can’t manage to get textures right in the unity. If someone can help me I will be grateful! I love…

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## [Adding uniform holes to hollow cylindrical or irregular shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-uniform-holes-to-hollow-cylindrical-or-irregular-shapes/24890)

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**Author:** [@Chandlermclellan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chandlermclellan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-uniform-holes-to-hollow-cylindrical-or-irregular-shapes/24890 "2023-03-22T05:55:45Z")

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I am trying to create a cylindrical lamp shade and an irregularly shaped lampshade. I want there to be holes covering the entire surface of each shape. I want the holes to be evenly and consistently spaced. I come from a…

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## [Circular pattern help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-help/24807)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circular-pattern-help/24807 "2023-03-21T23:44:26Z")

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I’m looking for a tutorial that will take me through creating a circular pattern. I’m working on a project that needs a radial gear that’s perpendicular to the cylinder, similar to the chuck key receiver on an electric d…

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## [Since this mornings update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/since-this-mornings-update/24861)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/since-this-mornings-update/24861 "2023-03-21T19:09:30Z")

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I have to re-login to shpr if I switch to my browser window and try to switch back on the tskbar Win 11, version 5.331-xxx Further, selecting all sketch elements with selection tool doesn’t allow/show extrude tool. Put…

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## [Loading time for Pattern to be deleted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-time-for-pattern-to-be-deleted/24889)

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**Author:** [@lol2me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lol2me)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-time-for-pattern-to-be-deleted/24889 "2023-03-21T08:45:09Z")

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Hello, I am new to this program. I am facing an issue regarding pattern deletion as I tried to fill an entire wall with this pattern attached before extruding them to form a grill texture. However it is not to my liking…

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## [What's a shortcut for Export?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-a-shortcut-for-export/24873)

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**Author:** [@3d\_ran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d_ran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-a-shortcut-for-export/24873 "2023-03-20T21:10:00Z")

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The best scenario is that the user can define his own preference (Control+e). The least I would like to have is to figure out where the shortcut is.

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## [Need help creating a male & female plug for a mold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-creating-a-male-female-plug-for-a-mold/24876)

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**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Special_K)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-creating-a-male-female-plug-for-a-mold/24876 "2023-03-20T20:48:38Z")

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I’m currently working on a F5K electric powered remote control glider and need some help creating a mold from my shapr3d designed canopy and hatch, two seperate items which i have attached pictures and to show the comple…

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