# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=117

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## [Exploring the World of Sharp 3D Community: Model Collections and Resources](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploring-the-world-of-sharp-3d-community-model-collections-and-resources/24880)

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**Author:** [@3d\_ran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d_ran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exploring-the-world-of-sharp-3d-community-model-collections-and-resources/24880 "2023-03-20T20:46:54Z")

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Hello fellow 3D enthusiasts! I am excited to dive into the fascinating realm of Sharp 3D community formula and its numerous possibilities. As a passionate 3D modeling hobbyist, I often find myself in search of quality r…

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## [Dimensions again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-again/24866)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-again/24866 "2023-03-20T19:56:09Z")

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I am having problems with dimensions again. So, I created a circle plane. Simple enough. I can enter the dimensions as I create the circle. Fine. Now, how do I change the dimensions of the circle I just created. And I do…

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## [Load a step file from github url](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/load-a-step-file-from-github-url/24843)

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**Author:** [@34TL34D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/34TL34D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/load-a-step-file-from-github-url/24843 "2023-03-20T11:08:22Z")

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How can I load this file into shapr 3d? https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hd-zero/hdzero-tooling/main/HDZeroGoggle-20220909.stp This file opens in my browser, as one would expect. I’m not sure how to open it. When I tr…

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## [Annotations-Lettering/Text-Labels- within Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annotations-lettering-text-labels-within-shapr3d/8705)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/annotations-lettering-text-labels-within-shapr3d/8705 "2023-03-19T19:30:24Z")

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This may be of interest to Users who need the ability to use Annotations in their Shapr3D Designs. First and foremost it is an Alternative Solution to Importing DXF Closed Shapes. This is a brief resume on this subject…

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## [Text engraving on a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface/24797)

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**Author:** [@BlechKing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BlechKing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface/24797 "2023-03-19T15:46:38Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Text engraving on a surface, export to DXF files fails: I‘ve got the same problem. Can anybody help me please ?

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## [Text engraving on a surface, export to  DXF files fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface-export-to-dxf-files-fails/24220)

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**Author:** [@rickcn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rickcn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-engraving-on-a-surface-export-to-dxf-files-fails/24220 "2023-03-19T15:43:49Z")

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I added text to a 3D panel and made it to engrave the panel. When exporting the file as DXF, the panel laser printing companies complain that they cannot read the text and discards it. They recommend to explode ( in CAD)…

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## [Make two faces parallel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-two-faces-parallel/24857)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-two-faces-parallel/24857 "2023-03-19T15:39:26Z")

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Hi, I have to adjacent faces of an object that are almost parallel. Is there an easy way to make them really parallel? Reason is the 3d Printer will print steps on a long surface that is not really parallel.

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## [Spline Lag](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-lag/24848)

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**Author:** [@Bold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-lag/24848 "2023-03-19T15:20:28Z")

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Hey - So ive been working on tracing this image that is curved and complex. I figured using splines would be the best way - however, they seem to be lagging quite badly when I try to add a new spline (3-4 second wait for…

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## [Don't know how to do this one?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dont-know-how-to-do-this-one/24837)

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**Author:** [@Beeker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beeker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dont-know-how-to-do-this-one/24837 "2023-03-19T11:27:54Z")

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Hi Community, I’m hoping somebody can point me in the right direction to achieve (what I thought) would be a relatively simple drawing. Any pointers would be appreciated! I can draw the shape easily, I can draw the top v…

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## [Different diameter Nozzle's at left and right extruder E2 printer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-diameter-nozzles-at-left-and-right-extruder-e2-printer/24838)

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**Author:** [@LemonN1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LemonN1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-diameter-nozzles-at-left-and-right-extruder-e2-printer/24838 "2023-03-17T19:53:26Z")

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Is it possible to use a 0,4mm nozzle in left extruder and a 0,6mm extruder in right extruder on the Raise 3D E2? Is it possible to set this in the printer menu, that the printer knows which size Nozzle is assembled?

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## [Different size in slicing software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-size-in-slicing-software/24711)

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**Author:** [@LemonN1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LemonN1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-size-in-slicing-software/24711 "2023-03-17T19:31:47Z")

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i use the free version and design in stl when I open the design in the slicer it says the object is too big and should it autoscale? If I don’t do this will I get a mega design outside the PCB? If I make a design that i…

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## [Import 2d shapes / vectors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-2d-shapes-vectors/4667)

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**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-2d-shapes-vectors/4667 "2023-03-17T15:32:34Z")

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Hi Is there a way to import 2d shapes like glyph shapes as sketch into shapr? I tried adobe illustrator files but it failed. Is there support for some other vector formats like svg or pdf? I want to make a bunch of emb…

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## [I want to remove the intersect between two bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-remove-the-intersect-between-two-bodies/24828)

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**Author:** [@jpcannavo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jpcannavo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-remove-the-intersect-between-two-bodies/24828 "2023-03-17T09:20:01Z")

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I have two bodies that overlap or intersect with each other. What I want to do is be able to delete the intersection between these two bodies I can’t seem to figure out how to do that.

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## [Grounding multiple objects at once.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grounding-multiple-objects-at-once/24820)

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**Author:** [@IgorStoh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IgorStoh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grounding-multiple-objects-at-once/24820 "2023-03-16T19:50:56Z")

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Hello, I’m using the Windows app and I was wondering if there is a way where you can translate multiple unattached objects to 0 z-axis, basically grounding them. I’m working on a woodworking project, and basically, the w…

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## [Problem on example 8 on the starters tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-on-example-8-on-the-starters-tutorial/24805)

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**Author:** [@adam0346](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adam0346)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-on-example-8-on-the-starters-tutorial/24805 "2023-03-16T16:03:23Z")

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On the 8th thing on the get started tutorial where you click on circle you cannot click on the circle button on the left side of the screen because the video overlaps the button which you are suppost to press.

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## [Touch navigation Issue on windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-navigation-issue-on-windows/24811)

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**Author:** [@Nur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-navigation-issue-on-windows/24811 "2023-03-16T12:52:13Z")

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Hello Shapr3d Team, I am a daily shapr3d User, I use shapr3d on my surface pro7. Recently, I have noticed it is getting harder and harder to navigate with touch. I don’t know if it’s the same case on Ipad. When I mean h…

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## [Selecting a folder in the object tree blocks the app thread for seconds at a time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-a-folder-in-the-object-tree-blocks-the-app-thread-for-seconds-at-a-time/24782)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-a-folder-in-the-object-tree-blocks-the-app-thread-for-seconds-at-a-time/24782 "2023-03-16T07:05:06Z")

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I have a model with about 750 objects. On my M2 MacBook Air, merely selecting a folder in the object tree can take ten seconds. Performance seems to degrade linearly as a model file is populated with objects as modelling…

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## [2D Drawing Length of Plate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-length-of-plate/24796)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-length-of-plate/24796 "2023-03-15T20:48:59Z")

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Let’s say I have a pyramid drawn (4 plates at an angle) and i want to create a 2D drawing. When i select just one side it wont give the actual length of the plate, it only gives the height of the pyramid. Is there a wa…

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## [初学者学习](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/24764)

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**Author:** [@Zhichang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zhichang)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/24764 "2023-03-15T20:49:12Z")

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Learning for Beginners In 2D sketches, I followed the video to learn why I couldn’t select multiple lines or shapes at the same time. I’m practicing the constraint function

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## [Indistinguishable Construction Line when Section view is on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/indistinguishable-construction-line-when-section-view-is-on/24793)

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**Author:** [@draw-a-matchman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/draw-a-matchman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/indistinguishable-construction-line-when-section-view-is-on/24793 "2023-03-15T20:26:30Z")

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Is it a feature? Construction line (dotted dash line) is not distinguishable when section view is on. Section View On: Section View Off:

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## [How do I change axis location and faces of an imported stp file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-axis-location-and-faces-of-an-imported-stp-file/22993)

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**Author:** [@Metalmanokc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Metalmanokc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-axis-location-and-faces-of-an-imported-stp-file/22993 "2023-03-15T17:31:34Z")

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I currently have quite a few models in solidworks. I need to import an stp file to render them and modify the parts. I would like to re orient the part after it is imported. I am using ipad and desktop versions curren…

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## [Help finding 3d files to import into Shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-finding-3d-files-to-import-into-shapr/24761)

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**Author:** [@t888hambone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/t888hambone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-finding-3d-files-to-import-into-shapr/24761 "2023-03-15T17:03:39Z")

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For a project I’m working on I need various polyhedrals. Specifically Icosahedron, dodecahedron, pentagonal trapezoid, octahedron, cube, and a triangular pyramid. However I’m having difficulties finding 3d objects of th…

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## [moving the "sketch, add, transform, tools..." buttons to the right side on windows.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-the-sketch-add-transform-tools-buttons-to-the-right-side-on-windows/24769)

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**Author:** [@colinufan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/colinufan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-the-sketch-add-transform-tools-buttons-to-the-right-side-on-windows/24769 "2023-03-15T11:19:54Z")

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Hi! I’m currently using a windows laptop with a touchscreen supporting a wacom aes pen. Since I’m left handed I would like to move the main UI of tools and sketching to the right side of the screen but can’t seem to fi…

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## [Hangs on the MacBook Air M1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hangs-on-the-macbook-air-m1/24740)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hangs-on-the-macbook-air-m1/24740 "2023-03-15T11:19:03Z")

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It seems with more holes added to my project, the slower all the computation got. We’re talking about cylinder with mesh holes around it, that’s it. now every time I make move, the waiting icon pops up. This is a baselin…

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## [None of my models are too scale for my prints/export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/none-of-my-models-are-too-scale-for-my-prints-export/24636)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Merrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brian_Merrick)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/none-of-my-models-are-too-scale-for-my-prints-export/24636 "2023-03-14T23:51:28Z")

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So I have used Stl and 3mf and every time I export and put it in my slicer it either Upscales it by 2x in 3mf or extremely downscales it in stl. Is this a known problem in shapr3d?

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## [Window State Restauration](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/window-state-restauration/18454)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/window-state-restauration/18454 "2023-03-14T20:46:34Z")

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This is just pathetic whining on my part and nothing substantial. BUT… it really makes me bonkers that the window on macOS doesn’t remember the width of its sidebar. Every time I open the app, I have to adjust it again. …

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## [Missing arrows in sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-arrows-in-sketch/21970)

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**Author:** [@Disturbedllama](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Disturbedllama)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-arrows-in-sketch/21970 "2023-03-14T15:55:25Z")

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When sketching lines, what happened to the arrows that use to be on the ends of your line so that you could drag them straight? And I use to be able to copy from the sketch, Now there is an extra step to copy, click move…

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## [Curved and smooth lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-and-smooth-lines/24725)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-and-smooth-lines/24725 "2023-03-14T08:14:45Z")

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Hi everyone, I recently started to use Shapr3D again and am exercising and would like to create a table that looks like the table in the pictures. I am struggling with the curves below the table. If anyone has some hin…

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## [Simple: Select a number of shapes, copy, and paste…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-select-a-number-of-shapes-copy-and-paste/24739)

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**Author:** [@mz-in-cali](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mz-in-cali)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-select-a-number-of-shapes-copy-and-paste/24739 "2023-03-14T07:45:39Z")

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I’m on a Mac, although I sometimes use the iPad too, and can’t seem to figure ut something pretty rudimentary. I am trying to make a number of shapes that are based on similar 2-D shapes. I create the first 2D shape, wh…

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## [Import and manipulate 3d image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-manipulate-3d-image/24753)

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**Author:** [@Pdx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pdx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-and-manipulate-3d-image/24753 "2023-03-14T07:44:00Z")

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What is the easiest format to import a 3d image and manipulate it (ie tools etc) and then 3d print? Thank you

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