# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=120

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## [Visualization issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-issue/24358)

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**Author:** [@Jonwaynesea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonwaynesea)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-issue/24358 "2023-02-25T17:22:04Z")

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Can’t seem to get the window in the visualization screen to go away. The side bar with the materials and environment and camera tab are just stuck on the right side of my app and I can’t close it. HELP

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## [Bye Catalina, Hello Big Sur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bye-catalina-hello-big-sur/11273)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bye-catalina-hello-big-sur/11273 "2023-02-25T15:50:42Z")

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From beta version 3.59, Shapr3D for macOS will be compatible with macOS Big Sur only. Photo credit: Apple newsroom If you’re a Catalina user, please upgrade to Big Sur so you can keep enjoying new features and bug f…

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## [Sweep Marble run / rollercoaster track](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-marble-run-rollercoaster-track/23902)

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**Author:** [@ThomasR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThomasR)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-marble-run-rollercoaster-track/23902 "2023-02-25T15:45:08Z")

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I want to design elements for a marble run. That means: two rails that have the same distance, but follow a (more or less) free spline. I tried to draw my spline (Since the spline is not on a single plane, I created the…

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## [Object library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-library/24361)

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**Author:** [@Par2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Par2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-library/24361 "2023-02-25T10:16:49Z")

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Hi - I am new to 3D software and certainly to Shapr3D. As a hobby, I plan to design useful parts and 3D print them. One question, can one setup a library of useful parts to quickly import into a projects? Based on comm…

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## [Help to at engrave a logo on a objekt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-at-engrave-a-logo-on-a-objekt/24339)

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**Author:** [@Wubbe93](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wubbe93)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-at-engrave-a-logo-on-a-objekt/24339 "2023-02-25T07:47:33Z")

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I Will have a logo engrave on a objekt i sharp3D, I have make the logo over to a PNG-fil, where the only is the Lines back, so no background in the file, but I can still not engrave logo into the objekt. I Can engrave f…

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## [Weird grid orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-grid-orientation/13022)

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**Author:** [@Bonhup6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonhup6)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-grid-orientation/13022 "2023-02-24T20:10:48Z")

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Hi, It’s hard for me to put my issue in words. As you can see on the screenshot below, my grid is somehow in a different Rotation/angle than my objects. Is it possible to reset my grid so that it is in line with the x a…

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## [I didn't expected that move! 🤣](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-didnt-expected-that-move/20855)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-didnt-expected-that-move/20855 "2023-02-24T18:47:16Z")

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I was trying to move the circle (sketch)

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## [我加载了一个stp格式的模型，所以我的整个文件无法打开](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stp/24340)

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**Author:** [@Lmc190511](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lmc190511)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stp/24340 "2023-02-24T16:44:36Z")

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LD60-LM-2.stp (3.6 MB)

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## [3 Various Sketching and Modeling Questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-various-sketching-and-modeling-questions/24322)

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**Author:** [@symon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-various-sketching-and-modeling-questions/24322 "2023-02-24T09:31:17Z")

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Hi, 2 questions. 1 - I noticed the view when modeling is not in perspective, looks very clumbersome. How to change to persepctive view? 2 - Do others have issue with a very messy plan plane with all the sketch lines g…

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## [Reversed dimensions in projections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reversed-dimensions-in-projections/24325)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reversed-dimensions-in-projections/24325 "2023-02-24T08:47:02Z")

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Good morning. I am struggeling to understand a feature when projecting. In this photo the circles to make the holes was projected from the bottom face onto the top face. I tried chaning the diamter of the holes from 3,…

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## [Will be curve and surface? Can change color and thickness for curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-be-curve-and-surface-can-change-color-and-thickness-for-curves/24306)

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**Author:** [@Jacky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jacky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-be-curve-and-surface-can-change-color-and-thickness-for-curves/24306 "2023-02-23T08:39:09Z")

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Will be curve and surface ( no sketch line). Can change color and thickness for curve(if it have curves).thanks

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## [Move  object centre vs object origin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object-centre-vs-object-origin/24304)

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**Author:** [@Fogdile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fogdile)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object-centre-vs-object-origin/24304 "2023-02-23T07:40:18Z")

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Hi there, I am struggling with moving objects f.e. moving the centre of circle in 3d to the Endpont of a line in order to sweep it afterwords. I find myself moving the origin, but not the circle object. When I first mo…

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## [Bracket Feet on a Traditional China Cabinet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bracket-feet-on-a-traditional-china-cabinet/24286)

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**Author:** [@AlabamaWoodworker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AlabamaWoodworker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bracket-feet-on-a-traditional-china-cabinet/24286 "2023-02-23T01:23:54Z")

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I’m so close to finishing this traditional style china cabinet. The base assembly of the cabinet will have ogee bracket feet. I produced the ogee profile without any issue. How do I go about making the scroll profile? I…

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## [How to pan or move around Windows work area](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pan-or-move-around-windows-work-area/24298)

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**Author:** [@ZebraGraphicsNY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ZebraGraphicsNY)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-pan-or-move-around-windows-work-area/24298 "2023-02-22T21:12:26Z")

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I’m not sure what I’m missing here, but I cannot figure out how to pan around the screen in the Windows version of Shapr3d. I see it done in the tutorials, but no one has said, “hold down the X key” or right click, but w…

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## [Sketch tools for corner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tools-for-corner/11211)

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**Author:** [@AnkerBak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnkerBak)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-tools-for-corner/11211 "2023-02-22T18:52:05Z")

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Dear shapr3d I have a question regarding sketching in shapr3d. I’m pretty new to sharpr3d, and have a bit of a hard time turning to the sketch feature, as I come directly from Rhino3D, which is very different. In my wo…

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## [Measurements as a Permanent Readout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-as-a-permanent-readout/24285)

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**Author:** [@Beeker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beeker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-as-a-permanent-readout/24285 "2023-02-22T16:51:47Z")

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Hi, I am struggling to make use of the measurement tools in a useful way. In this video (3D modeling a metal brooch | Shapr3D step-by-step - YouTube) the instructor shows the dimensions and says “If you want, you can sh…

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## [Trim Command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-command/11140)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-command/11140 "2023-02-22T12:53:29Z")

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It would be great to see the trim command not only delete entities, but also extend entities at their intersection. So it would/could enclose two entities in the sketch mode. This is really helpful when sketching arcs or…

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## [Mystery meet UX design in MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mystery-meet-ux-design-in-macos/24222)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mystery-meet-ux-design-in-macos/24222 "2023-02-22T10:02:48Z")

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This user interface, present in full-screen mode on MacOS, is almost perfectly designed to trick you into unintentionally exiting the application.

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## [Hi, I need help making a thread over a conical object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-need-help-making-a-thread-over-a-conical-object/24275)

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**Author:** [@noobdesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/noobdesigner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-need-help-making-a-thread-over-a-conical-object/24275 "2023-02-21T13:59:52Z")

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hi, so this is as far as I got as I am trying to get the thread accordingly onto the surface of this conical pillar. is there any way I can manipulate the distance between each rotation so that I can fit it onto the obj…

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## [How to attach legs to a circle table](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-attach-legs-to-a-circle-table/24175)

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**Author:** [@KloiberDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KloiberDesign)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-attach-legs-to-a-circle-table/24175 "2023-02-20T20:50:02Z")

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Hello, Im trying to design legs to attach to the top of: the table I’m having trouble getting it accurate. It’s hard to type out the problem but here is what im trying to do.

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## [Why is substract hollowing my object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-substract-hollowing-my-object/24215)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-substract-hollowing-my-object/24215 "2023-02-20T20:46:26Z")

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Hi, Trying to make a round indent. What am I making wrong so the object is hollowed instead having a solid body with a ball indent?

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## [Unlocking Unions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlocking-unions/24203)

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**Author:** [@DonnBonnette](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DonnBonnette)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlocking-unions/24203 "2023-02-20T20:39:06Z")

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Greetings all, I’m new to the world of CAD programs. Will someone tell me how to unlock bodies tied by a union? Your help will be greatly appreciated.,

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## [Tutoring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutoring/24182)

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**Author:** [@KloiberDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KloiberDesign)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutoring/24182 "2023-02-20T20:38:57Z")

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Hello, Im new to shapr3d and need some help navigating around and creating furniture. I was wondering if you someone would want to help me out with a few designs. I will you pay you.

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## [Xp-pen 22"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xp-pen-22/24262)

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**Author:** [@Sarcasmist1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sarcasmist1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/xp-pen-22/24262 "2023-02-20T18:48:49Z")

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Does anyone use this software on windows with an xp-pen display with a pen ? It works perfectly fine on my dell Inspiron 14" 2 in 1 but I want to get a larger display and still draw with the pen, but want to know it act…

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## [Select objects in Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-objects-in-sketch/24206)

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**Author:** [@WsWs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WsWs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-objects-in-sketch/24206 "2023-02-20T17:47:53Z")

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Hello, I want to select and delete small objects in my sketch. Your manual says: Drag to the right to select geometries that are fully contained in the selection box. Does this not work in Sketch? In my example, I only…

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## [Pinning a measurement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pinning-a-measurement/24254)

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**Author:** [@Forbee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Forbee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pinning-a-measurement/24254 "2023-02-20T16:16:32Z")

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Is there a way to have the pinned measurement remain visable after closing the Measurement window? The window takes up a lot of space on the screen.

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## [Sync overwrote my design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-overwrote-my-design/24221)

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**Author:** [@Shed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shed)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-overwrote-my-design/24221 "2023-02-20T07:44:24Z")

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Sync has removed much of my design. I use Shapr3D almost exclusively on my iPad. Today I opened a model on my computer because I wanted to see some details of a model and I was at my computer. The model on my computer wa…

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## [Dimension Help! Please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-help-please/24194)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-help-please/24194 "2023-02-20T04:35:43Z")

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Hi a little Frustrated and confused, here. This should be dead easy. I am going to post to screen shots of 2 parts. What to look for is that I clicked on the edge of a circle on each of the 2 parts. As you can clearly se…

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## [Shape blend with other shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-blend-with-other-shape/24205)

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**Author:** [@Joenthan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joenthan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shape-blend-with-other-shape/24205 "2023-02-19T22:41:08Z")

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Good afternoon, I have been working on this tootbrush project for some time and am now trying to add some nice beauty details. I have been trying to add a nice line on the side of the tootbrush but I just don’t seem to …

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## [Publish to web simplified rendering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/publish-to-web-simplified-rendering/24233)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/publish-to-web-simplified-rendering/24233 "2023-02-19T20:17:35Z")

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Some questions that I figure better be suited under ‘Future request’ if there is no solution… First, in ‘Publish to web’ I have found no way to remove the ground shadow. Is there? Second, and this I expect is not possi…

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