# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=12

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## [Visualization not casting shadows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-casting-shadows/40152)

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**Author:** [@Nick001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick001)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-casting-shadows/40152 "2026-01-16T10:20:42Z")

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Hi, I’ve been using Shapr3D on windows, version 5.1014.10201.0 #c8665d6d Installation type website Our models don’t show any shadow castings making our models renders/images very dull and not usable. We use the modelin…

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## [Repeatable visualizations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeatable-visualizations/22129)

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**Author:** [@grantwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/grantwood)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeatable-visualizations/22129 "2026-01-16T06:36:03Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D to model products and create a series of images for use in presentations which show/hide folders of objects. Each time I create an image in the visualizer, I have to try and re-create the angle I used …

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## [DWG DXF export problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-problems/5935)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-problems/5935 "2026-01-16T06:33:05Z")

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I had some issues with my dxf /dwg files when I send them to the lasercutter and watercutter. In shapr the files seem perfectly closed , but when opening them in other software they are not. I therefor have to Fix all th…

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## [Export Metadata](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-metadata/40149)

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**Author:** [@SpaceInvader](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SpaceInvader)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-metadata/40149 "2026-01-15T23:00:35Z")

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Is there a way to have Shapr3D export metadata such as part names? As far as I can tell, it does not do this by default. I am asking about this because I would like to import a Shapr3D model into another program so tha…

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## [Shapr3D Still usable?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-still-usable/40040)

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**Author:** [@pascal.ploesser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pascal.ploesser)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-still-usable/40040 "2026-01-13T14:17:16Z")

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I don’t need any direct help, but I want to express my dissatisfaction. I’ve been using Shapr3D since Apple’s keynote and I LOVED Shapr3D… I use it on my Macbook, iPad, and Windows PC. But since the Parametric Design “…

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## [Mouse input not always recognized](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-input-not-always-recognized/36328)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-input-not-always-recognized/36328 "2026-01-12T23:06:31Z")

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I’ve discovered a problem with using a mouse with Shapr3D. For reference, the mouse in question is a 3DConnecxion CAD Mouse on a Mac via bluetooth, but I don’t think the type of mouse or its connection has anything to d…

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## [Public shared links broken](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/public-shared-links-broken/40138)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/public-shared-links-broken/40138 "2026-01-12T09:44:34Z")

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When exporting a file through the “version“ option to send out customers a link to the 3D file so they can look at our design in AR, every link sent after the 1st of january 2026 seems broken. 16-12-2025: Shapr3D - Pub…

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## [Design a pull latch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-pull-latch/40126)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-pull-latch/40126 "2026-01-11T15:38:47Z")

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I’d like to modify the attached clip to be a pull latch to make it easier to attach and detach. I’ve never designed a pull latch before, so I’m not even sure how to go about it. Does anyone have any good ideas? U1+Steri…

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## [STEP should be editable but nothing works](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-should-be-editable-but-nothing-works/39987)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-should-be-editable-but-nothing-works/39987 "2026-01-11T03:47:07Z")

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Wide v2.stp (8.5 MB) So this looks like a clean STP file, not the ones imported with millions of triangles converted from STL files. I am not able to remove edges, mark and move, just nothing. Any idea why and what I c…

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## [Car building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-building/40131)

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**Author:** [@WAYN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WAYN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-building/40131 "2026-01-10T19:00:35Z")

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I need help build a super car body https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Where is the Part Library?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-part-library/40121)

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**Author:** [@ssstraub](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ssstraub)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-part-library/40121 "2026-01-09T12:25:19Z")

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I have twice now seen a “what’s new” pop-up on launch that shows a Parts Library folder. But how do I get to it or create it? I have poked around all over and can’t figure it out.

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## [Moving projects from draft to my space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-projects-from-draft-to-my-space/40123)

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**Author:** [@Luca](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-projects-from-draft-to-my-space/40123 "2026-01-09T12:13:36Z")

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silly quick question: how to move a project from the draft space to my space? Thanks, L. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Multiple axis conflect!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-axis-conflect/30412)

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**Author:** [@Basel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Basel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-axis-conflect/30412 "2026-01-09T12:11:48Z")

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Hi, I’m designing some mechanical part and need a rotation so I used asix, but my problem come when this folder with some parts have axis and another folder with anoter axis, so the axis doesn’t work unless I remove one…

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## [.jpg images in visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jpg-images-in-visualisation/28405)

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**Author:** [@ChristopherGlasow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChristopherGlasow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jpg-images-in-visualisation/28405 "2026-01-07T01:38:55Z")

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Hi, I need to have a label on the product that I modeled, and imported a .jpg. It seems after research that shapr3d visualisation can’t add a .jpg image to the visualisation. Is this still true, or is there an update com…

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## [Sketch won’t extruude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-won-t-extruude/40092)

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**Author:** [@Ironwookiee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ironwookiee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-won-t-extruude/40092 "2026-01-05T10:50:17Z")

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My wife is trying to extrude on a sketch she created but it will not let her even though the lines are closed. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Sweeping Profiles; non-G1 paths](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweeping-profiles-non-g1-paths/40105)

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**Author:** [@ConnorF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ConnorF)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweeping-profiles-non-g1-paths/40105 "2026-01-04T22:01:37Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D and excited about it as I come from using Fushion360 and CAD. I am a bit confused because I made a cad file of a profile that sweeps around a path but when I made it in shapr3d it will not allow me to s…

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## [Need help on making organic mountains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-making-organic-mountains/40104)

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**Author:** [@BeatsKuzat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BeatsKuzat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-making-organic-mountains/40104 "2026-01-04T20:12:52Z")

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Hello, my name is BeatsKuzat, and I’m new to Shapr3D, currently working on a MacBook Pro. I’m seeking help with creating a realistic mountain range for my HO scale model train layout. I’m encountering challenges with mod…

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## [Creating a section of a sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-section-of-a-sphere/40085)

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**Author:** [@ryanklein](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ryanklein)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-section-of-a-sphere/40085 "2026-01-03T22:47:37Z")

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Hope all of you are having a great New Year! I’m struggling to create a section of a sphere for a Chapin 8701B corn planter wheel. Attached is an imagine of what I’m describing as well as a screenshot of where I’m at wit…

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## [How to merge sketch layers?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-sketch-layers/24183)

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**Author:** [@Manolo29](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Manolo29)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-sketch-layers/24183 "2026-01-02T14:26:40Z")

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I’m looking to merge sketch layers, but I can’t seem to find the option or how to do it, I want to export the sketch file to an svg file.

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## [Missing reference in sketch, how do I fix it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-reference-in-sketch-how-do-i-fix-it/40076)

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**Author:** [@nerdo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nerdo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-reference-in-sketch-how-do-i-fix-it/40076 "2026-01-01T19:34:12Z")

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I haven’t used shapr3d in a while and opened it to start editing an old design that was working just fine last I remembered. I tried to create a drawing from it for the first time and part of the geometry just wouldn’t …

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## [Measurement error?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-error/40072)

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**Author:** [@Tankurttan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tankurttan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-error/40072 "2025-12-31T09:58:51Z")

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The total length is 40 mm, why doesn't it divide by 20-20, why 19.9906 and 20.0094?

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## [Encounter a major issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/encounter-a-major-issue/40063)

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**Author:** [@felixone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/felixone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/encounter-a-major-issue/40063 "2025-12-31T09:19:47Z")

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https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new created a not too complex model with my Ipad Pro ,but when I tried to replicate it with a line-up of a dozen, the app crashed, and won\`t allow get into the projet even t…

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## [Connect 2 cylinders by loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-2-cylinders-by-loft/40013)

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**Author:** [@Nespresso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nespresso)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-2-cylinders-by-loft/40013 "2025-12-30T10:01:01Z")

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Hello, I want to create an air duct to connect an older table saw with my new vacuum. I designed first the connecting rings to print and validate diameters. This is done. Now I would like to connect them by loft. Coul…

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## [3D from 2D JPEG / PDF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-from-2d-jpeg-pdf/40047)

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**Author:** [@Nespresso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nespresso)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-from-2d-jpeg-pdf/40047 "2025-12-29T10:13:21Z")

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Hi there, I am designing / printing spare parts for my table saw where specific parts are not available anymore. In this case, I would like to generate a 3D for either milling or printing a master. I only have the 2D …

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## [Drawing lengths defaulting to 3 and 4 decimal places long instead of 1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-lengths-defaulting-to-3-and-4-decimal-places-long-instead-of-1/40039)

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**Author:** [@Moshgra](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moshgra)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-lengths-defaulting-to-3-and-4-decimal-places-long-instead-of-1/40039 "2025-12-29T04:03:05Z")

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I’m trying to figure out why my drawings keep defaulting to much smaller numbers. Such as when I try to draw a 3.4mm box, it goes to 3.402. If i try to draw 3.5mm its 3.5946. To note, I did project these lines from an …

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## [Design missing from my list](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-missing-from-my-list/7947)

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**Author:** [@Panduh3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Panduh3D)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-missing-from-my-list/7947 "2025-12-28T02:40:37Z")

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Hi Shapr team, One of my designs is missing from my list, I know I haven’t deleted it. Where are these files stored, is there any way to restore my design? Regards, Steve Rodriguez

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## [Advice on creating door toppers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-on-creating-door-toppers/40046)

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**Author:** [@quipfy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/quipfy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-on-creating-door-toppers/40046 "2025-12-27T16:48:21Z")

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I just bought an ipad pro, i want to learn how to design door toppers, light switch corners, i am gonna focus on that purpose, is it possible to design that kind of stuff on shapr3D? i have some screenshot of the things …

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## [Need advice about 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-advice-about-2d-drawing/40022)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-advice-about-2d-drawing/40022 "2025-12-27T09:37:32Z")

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What I want to do is produce thicker sketch lines so when I export as SVG file the sketch has a wide line. Simple rectangle with rounded corners design. Background. I need to produce some svg drawings of simple rect…

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## [Lost files on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-files-on-ipad/40024)

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**Author:** [@Endicott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Endicott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-files-on-ipad/40024 "2025-12-26T19:50:48Z")

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I’m relatively new to this program. I created a design in shaper on my iPad but I can’t seem to find where they are even after searching every directory that I can see on the iPad. Anyone have an idea where they would …

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## [Help on shaping body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-on-shaping-body/40041)

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**Author:** [@PhilG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhilG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-on-shaping-body/40041 "2025-12-26T11:41:38Z")

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Hi all, looking for a little advice. In the attached you can see the body os shaped around the base a top that blends nicely. Looking to create the same thing but cannot work out how to do it. any help would be fantast…

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