# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=130

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## [New materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-materials/22922)

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**Author:** [@Mane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mane)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-materials/22922 "2022-12-08T21:49:33Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to create a new material for my 3d but I can’t from my iPad. The materials of the library is too small. I’m looking for materials for grass, water, floor finish like stone, marble, wood Any suggestion? …

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## [Edit Shell / Wall Thickness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-shell-wall-thickness/22907)

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**Author:** [@AbidingDude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AbidingDude)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-shell-wall-thickness/22907 "2022-12-08T15:28:43Z")

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Hi all, I have been working to create a chess piece and was trying to stack the crown onto the top of it. However, I had already hollowed/ shelled out the main body and only after I got done designing the crown part did…

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## [Black lines, seemingly unconnected to a drawing or body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-lines-seemingly-unconnected-to-a-drawing-or-body/22916)

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**Author:** [@MiniMotoGuy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MiniMotoGuy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/black-lines-seemingly-unconnected-to-a-drawing-or-body/22916 "2022-12-08T10:25:00Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D for the past several months on a project and just noticed some lines I’ve never seen before in my model. Some seem to be random lines and some seems to be related a part of a model. All of these b…

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## [Exporting list of materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-list-of-materials/22891)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-list-of-materials/22891 "2022-12-08T05:53:04Z")

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Is there a way to export the list of parts shown in the Items tab? Thanks.

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## [Please add a way to easily multiselect items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-a-way-to-easily-multiselect-items/19374)

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**Author:** [@unphased](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/unphased)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-a-way-to-easily-multiselect-items/19374 "2022-12-07T17:52:03Z")

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Once we do a bit of work, or if we import something like a STP file, and when we want to organize the different things that we have, it seems like currently there is no way to select a multitude of items without physical…

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## [How to draw a line on y axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-line-on-y-axis/22855)

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**Author:** [@caiden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/caiden)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-a-line-on-y-axis/22855 "2022-12-07T16:59:21Z")

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I am trying to draw a line on the y axis without drawing a shape and extruding it. How do I do this? Thanks!

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## [Drawing on curved surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-on-curved-surfaces/961)

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**Author:** [@Elchavo96](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elchavo96)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-on-curved-surfaces/961 "2022-12-07T13:58:30Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to draw some holes on a curved surface but every time i draw using orto mode the form i draw doesn't follow the curvature of the curved surface. Please tell me if I'm missing some command or feature i don'…

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## [Can't increase or decrease wall height due to rounded edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-increase-or-decrease-wall-height-due-to-rounded-edge/22885)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-increase-or-decrease-wall-height-due-to-rounded-edge/22885 "2022-12-07T11:01:58Z")

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I rounded out the top of a wall and now I can’t remove the rounded chamfer section or modify the height of the wall any more. If I click on the rounded section, instead of an option to adjust the wall height, the option …

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## [Unable to import STL file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-stl-file/8094)

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**Author:** [@mbeck007](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mbeck007)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-import-stl-file/8094 "2022-12-07T09:17:29Z")

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Hello, could someone help me with this STL file I’m trying to import. See the thingiverse link below, the file is named bonding\_knife.stl. When I try to open the file it is grayed out and won’t like me select it to impor…

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## [Downloading the App on Apple School Manager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/downloading-the-app-on-apple-school-manager/22888)

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**Author:** [@E.igwe25](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/E.igwe25)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/downloading-the-app-on-apple-school-manager/22888 "2022-12-06T21:49:59Z")

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I a part of a School’s IT team managing pupils iPads using a MDM (Apple School Manager and Jamf). For some reason the iOS version of the Shapr3D app is not showing up on Apple School Manager. How do I solve this issue?

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## [Windows Mac design space menus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-mac-design-space-menus/22814)

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**Author:** [@JNel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JNel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-mac-design-space-menus/22814 "2022-12-06T20:57:10Z")

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Good day. I’m in my 14 day trial and noted that my interface seems different then the vids I’m seeing. I have no menu on the right side of the screen, I would like to Lock, constrain and or make items symmetrical, how…

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## [Items Manager disappears prematurely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-manager-disappears-prematurely/22875)

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**Author:** [@JoelatSG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoelatSG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-manager-disappears-prematurely/22875 "2022-12-06T20:11:42Z")

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I am running version 5.271.0.4458 on an iPad with iOS 16.1.1. Previously the Items Manager panel would stay open while I worked in the design panel until I decided to close it. Now if I open the Items Manager, select a b…

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## [Constraints….locking in a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-locking-in-a-body/22880)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-locking-in-a-body/22880 "2022-12-06T19:28:26Z")

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You can use restraints with lines, and sketches, however is their a way to restrain (lock in or ground) a body. For me, restraining the first body of a large assembly would reduce the likelihood of me misaligning a part …

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## [Creating a vector file from a 2D sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-vector-file-from-a-2d-sketch/22828)

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**Author:** [@AlabamaWoodworker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AlabamaWoodworker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-vector-file-from-a-2d-sketch/22828 "2022-12-05T22:17:34Z")

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I am trying to create a vector file from a 2D sketch. I have a CNC machine and CAM software that can import 2D vector files to produce tool paths. I’d like to produce templates from the vector files. How do I create a ve…

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## [PNG Visualization Export iPad - Not Working Dec 2022](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/png-visualization-export-ipad-not-working-dec-2022/22801)

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**Author:** [@ChinoR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChinoR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/png-visualization-export-ipad-not-working-dec-2022/22801 "2022-12-04T17:33:53Z")

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Hi has anyone else encountered issues with being unable to export visualization to PNG (transparent BG) As of late, images won’t export when I do: VISUALIZATION \> SHARE \> EXPORT \> EXPORT DESIGN \> FORMAT \> IMAGE FILE \> (…

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## [Some features request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-features-request/342)

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**Author:** [@keane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keane)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-features-request/342 "2022-12-04T13:08:13Z")

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Hi. I use shapr3d for a quite while, and feel really straight forward especially when I need to create something new. But here are some features that I feel missing right now : 1. file import (from cad, ex : stl) 2…

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## [Snowflakes for Christmas for newbie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snowflakes-for-christmas-for-newbie/22834)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snowflakes-for-christmas-for-newbie/22834 "2022-12-04T07:10:34Z")

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I’ve been using my organic modeling app to fit the text into a 30° pie slice, mirror it so that it becomes 60°, then add a modifier to multiply it six times on a circle, which I then export to .stl and print on a 3D prin…

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## [Possible to remove tiles from imported STEP?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-remove-tiles-from-imported-step/22826)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-remove-tiles-from-imported-step/22826 "2022-12-04T06:34:20Z")

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Is it possible to combine the STEP tiles to be able to REPLACE FACE on the STEP? right now it is only possible to REPLACE FACE to one tile only.

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## [After loft multiparted body how to combine?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-loft-multiparted-body-how-to-combine/22818)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 5:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-loft-multiparted-body-how-to-combine/22818 "2022-12-04T05:01:15Z")

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Hi after lofting the result is a multiparted body that can not be unioned, no overlapping parts and it can not be facereplaced to connect with something. How can I make a useful body out of the loft please? Did I do som…

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## [The wrong lines are moving when I modify dimensions…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-wrong-lines-are-moving-when-i-modify-dimensions/22824)

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**Author:** [@mikeschn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikeschn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-wrong-lines-are-moving-when-i-modify-dimensions/22824 "2022-12-03T17:58:45Z")

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I am trying to position one sketch inside another sketch. So for example, sketch1 might be some sort of a rectangle. Then I offset a plane, and start sketch2. Lets say that’s a triangle type shape… I want to tie the tria…

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## [Considering start using this app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/considering-start-using-this-app/22811)

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**Author:** [@Iverin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Iverin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/considering-start-using-this-app/22811 "2022-12-03T16:00:33Z")

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Hello, I have watched some videoes and pretty much like what I see. However these are demonstrations and clean designs. I have used TurboCAD few years for my on and off CAD world. Last month I have worked on a tubular…

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## [Offset edge only -1,2 but not more, why?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-only-1-2-but-not-more-why/22805)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-only-1-2-but-not-more-why/22805 "2022-12-03T09:25:39Z")

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Hi why is the offset arrows getting red when trying to offset this more than -1.2 (larger)? I have several planes with lines and it works without problems but this sketch wont. What is Shaprs problem with it? The…

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## [Two splines wont really join on same plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-splines-wont-really-join-on-same-plane/22804)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-splines-wont-really-join-on-same-plane/22804 "2022-12-03T09:17:33Z")

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Hi, the two splines on the same planes seem joined but I can still mark them separately. This will get problems later when I want to LOFT that spline with splines from other planes. LOFT will try to connect those across …

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## [Stylus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stylus/22803)

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**Author:** [@Jaspers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jaspers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stylus/22803 "2022-12-03T07:47:45Z")

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Am I not able to use my normal stylus with this app? Theres no option to use any non Apple Pencil stylus…

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## [Problem of modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-of-modeling/22774)

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**Author:** [@WeiEn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WeiEn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-of-modeling/22774 "2022-12-02T10:29:04Z")

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This is the model that I’m working on. Now the problem is you can see in the picture that there’s hollow between two wall. It’s there some solution that I can fix it?

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## [compatibility ipad 7th](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-ipad-7th/22786)

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**Author:** [@Leonilic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leonilic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-ipad-7th/22786 "2022-12-02T10:16:04Z")

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Is Shapr3d compatible with the ipad 7th? Namely, the website states that it is not compatible (only 6th 2018 and later and 5th 2017 and later). Has anyone tried it?

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## [2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings/22783)

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**Author:** [@Jakub\_Medek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jakub_Medek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings/22783 "2022-12-02T08:32:55Z")

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Hi, I am a new user of this software. It’s a total blast .-) I have a question about 2D. Is it possible to create, use custom drawing template? This default one is unusable for us because there must be more information …

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## [Copy & Paste measurements , Feature request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-measurements-feature-request/18092)

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**Author:** [@Mbock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-measurements-feature-request/18092 "2022-12-01T20:30:16Z")

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Hi, I often use measured dimensions as input for the next design step. At the moment I have to remember the measured value and type it in over the number field. It would be great one could copy the values (by tapping …

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## [Future update to hide "fake pointer"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-update-to-hide-fake-pointer/22495)

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**Author:** [@usman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/usman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-update-to-hide-fake-pointer/22495 "2022-12-01T11:24:07Z")

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Hello everyone, i am using the SpaceMouse from 3D Connexion with shapr. First of all, kudos for making this work so well. Is it possible to give an option to hide the “fake pointer” in a future update? I am talking abo…

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## [Drawn pattern along a spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawn-pattern-along-a-spline/22766)

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**Author:** [@mjmnz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjmnz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawn-pattern-along-a-spline/22766 "2022-12-01T09:10:12Z")

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I want to create a pattern of evenly spaced circles along a spline. The circles will then be extruded to create a pattern of parallel rods following the shape of the spline. Any ideas other than manually drawing each ci…

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