# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=135

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## [How can get low version shapr3d for macos(10)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-get-low-version-shapr3d-for-macos-10/22262)

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**Author:** [@RichardGong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RichardGong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-get-low-version-shapr3d-for-macos-10/22262 "2022-11-02T07:05:24Z")

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my Macbook is MacOS High sierra V10.13.6, and cann’t upgrade to V11 the shapr3d version that download must up MacOS v11 how can i get low version shapr3d (for macos v10)? Thank you!

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## [If I create an Drawing i can't Export this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-i-create-an-drawing-i-cant-export-this/22249)

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**Author:** [@Mangronix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mangronix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-i-create-an-drawing-i-cant-export-this/22249 "2022-11-02T06:56:20Z")

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In I draw something and create an drawing for production i can only export the main views and not Details with measurements Can help somebody?

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## [New M2 iPad Pro “Choose your modeling setup”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-m2-ipad-pro-choose-your-modeling-setup/22255)

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**Author:** [@Cynd3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cynd3d)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-m2-ipad-pro-choose-your-modeling-setup/22255 "2022-11-01T23:08:16Z")

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I just received my new M2 iPad Pro and I’m trying to work with a file in Shapr3D. As soon as I touch pencil to screen (I don’t have a keyboard) I get the “Pointer detected. Choose your modeling setup” popup. Neither of…

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## [Bim support and cloud ponits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bim-support-and-cloud-ponits/22250)

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**Author:** [@Isaina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isaina)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bim-support-and-cloud-ponits/22250 "2022-11-01T19:12:16Z")

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Hi Can you add support for import ifc and revit files and export to ifc, dwg, solidworks thru oda library www.opendesign.com and add floor planning capability

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## [Open sketch, not posible to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/open-sketch-not-posible-to-extrude/22225)

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**Author:** [@Juan13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juan13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/open-sketch-not-posible-to-extrude/22225 "2022-11-01T13:06:18Z")

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Hi, i have create a drawing with many corners, holes, ect, I need to extrude this but the sketch become not blue , which mean my sketch is not closed? Get some open corners I think. Is There a tool to show open ends?

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## [Chamfer problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-problems/22243)

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**Author:** [@Eddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eddy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-problems/22243 "2022-11-01T12:52:17Z")

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foot.shapr (29.9 KB) I am fighting with chamfer, why can I not chamfer the long corners on the bottom ? When I try to do so it shows the line where it chamfers but doesn’t do it Eddy

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## [Cannot play music while using Shapr?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-play-music-while-using-shapr/196)

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**Author:** [@Sonic2000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sonic2000)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-play-music-while-using-shapr/196 "2022-11-01T12:48:09Z")

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Anyone know how to play music while using the program?... It always cuts it out on me when I launch Shapr . So any music being played by the music app is killed immediately.

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## [A easy way to add these details?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-easy-way-to-add-these-details/22204)

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**Author:** [@Coffee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-easy-way-to-add-these-details/22204 "2022-11-01T00:30:42Z")

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I modeled a DHD from Stargate and its nearly done but I am wondering what the best way would be to add the arcs and lines cut in to the body. I can only post one image… I’m new but a paying customer. (not good for gettin…

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## [New Pricing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-pricing/22019)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-pricing/22019 "2022-10-31T20:04:45Z")

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I currently pay the annual subscription. So with the new rate they say it has new features. I’ve been a member going on almost 3 years and yet to see a significant features where you can expand your models ideals. You ca…

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## [Music playback stopping when app is opened. (iPad)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/music-playback-stopping-when-app-is-opened-ipad/19920)

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**Author:** [@dLightz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dLightz)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/music-playback-stopping-when-app-is-opened-ipad/19920 "2022-10-31T19:07:48Z")

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DD: There was a similar thread but it was from 2016, and resolved at the time. I did not want to bump a 6 year old thread. Bug: Music automatically stops playing when Shapr3D app is opened Details: iPad Pro (12.9-inch)…

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## [Draw a parabola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-parabola/10148)

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**Author:** [@Tabbott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tabbott)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-parabola/10148 "2022-10-31T18:23:33Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to model a parabaloid which I can do by revolving a parabola around an axis but I have yet to figure out a way to draw a parabola. Is there a feature for this? If not, does anyone have tips as to how…

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## [Can’t get substract work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-substract-work/8509)

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**Author:** [@iamniks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iamniks)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-get-substract-work/8509 "2022-10-31T17:24:51Z")

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Hey guys! Trying to create a nut and substract threading from the inside of the body, however when I am selecting needed object there is no “GO” (blue) button at all. Is that a bug or I am doing something wrong? video:…

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## [Parts list from folder structure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-list-from-folder-structure/18087)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-list-from-folder-structure/18087 "2022-10-31T15:24:46Z")

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I have a complex project going on which I organised in sub-assemblies each having lots of components. The folder structure follows this, so there is a high level folder for each sub-assembly (currently 6). Within each su…

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## [Assembly group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-group/22226)

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**Author:** [@RUDIS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RUDIS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-group/22226 "2022-10-31T15:05:58Z")

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Hy there, I want to assemble my drawings for an external constructor to have a look on - but no idea how that works. Whenever I make an export all parts are separated and exported as single files. Can anybody help me? …

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## [Model a ghost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-ghost/22219)

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**Author:** [@Bumbaboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bumbaboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-ghost/22219 "2022-10-31T09:27:53Z")

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How would you go about modeling a classic sheet Ghost?

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## [Create link wont work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-link-wont-work/22192)

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**Author:** [@hhh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hhh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-link-wont-work/22192 "2022-10-31T00:48:23Z")

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whenever i tap create link it just stays right here, i just left it on that screen for like 10 minutes and it didnt move at all

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## [Zoom to face issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-to-face-issue/16665)

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**Author:** [@Major\_More](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Major_More)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-to-face-issue/16665 "2022-10-30T13:41:14Z")

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Hi, i’ve been giving shapr a proper try over the holidays. I normally use Fusion or Moi and i’ve noticed a weird issue when I import files into Shapr3d. I’ve discovered that any files I export from Moi3d in step format …

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## [Just quickie please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-quickie-please/22122)

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**Author:** [@noobdesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/noobdesigner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-quickie-please/22122 "2022-10-29T15:17:42Z")

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Hi, it could be very simple but I still cant find a solution…. How do I fill this gap to make the surface even? Thanks in advance!

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## [Assembly - Tolerances - Title block etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-tolerances-title-block-etc/15779)

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**Author:** [@fjociii](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fjociii)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-tolerances-title-block-etc/15779 "2022-10-29T13:07:44Z")

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Hello Guys! First of all I would like to congratulate for the idea and that you have started this software development. What we can use today under the business option it is working very well. But… There are a lot of…

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## [Suddenly can't extrude?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suddenly-cant-extrude/22173)

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**Author:** [@gordywonders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gordywonders)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/suddenly-cant-extrude/22173 "2022-10-28T22:38:51Z")

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Hi, newbie here:) When I draw a rectangle in a sketch and move to extrude it I get no arrows when I select it? All was fine before? What did i do to myself? Thanks,g

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## [Export help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-help/22177)

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**Author:** [@Sal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-help/22177 "2022-10-28T18:20:02Z")

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I need an export with color and virsualizations in .fbx or .glb. What are my options ? I try exporting to Blender, but things come in as solid grey. When I try others, I do not have texture. Am I asking for too much. …

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## ["Pointer Detected" keep showing in my design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pointer-detected-keep-showing-in-my-design/22166)

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**Author:** [@DH7UP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DH7UP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pointer-detected-keep-showing-in-my-design/22166 "2022-10-28T14:15:50Z")

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Hi, I use iPad Pro with Apple Pencil and the screen. Everytime I pick up the pencil from iPad, “Pointer Detected” will show up and ask me to choose Mouse or Touchpad, but I don’t even have them. I tried to log out and lo…

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## [Social Media: What about Mastodon?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/social-media-what-about-mastodon/21810)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/social-media-what-about-mastodon/21810 "2022-10-28T12:48:01Z")

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Hey there, you awesome Shapr3D team! Visiting your website I can see that you might be very active in social media. Well, I used to be very active on Twitter, but for about two years now I’ve only been on Mastodon. …

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## [How many cores does Shapr3D use on the iPad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-many-cores-does-shapr3d-use-on-the-ipad/22151)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-many-cores-does-shapr3d-use-on-the-ipad/22151 "2022-10-28T12:16:36Z")

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How many cores does Shapr3D use on the iPad? Do you have any benchmarks on when a 2021 iPad Pro starts to struggle to render objects (like number of bodies)? Any super complex models that you’ve tested on the iPad that …

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## [How to mirror extruded body parts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-mirror-extruded-body-parts/21804)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-mirror-extruded-body-parts/21804 "2022-10-28T09:31:36Z")

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In my model I have two sockets with a hole ta the bottom of my NeXTcube min case. I would to have both at the same position, but at the top of the case. Is it possible to mirror them, so I don’t have to draw them again? …

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## [Help using the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-using-the-app/22157)

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**Author:** [@Rdevaliya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rdevaliya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-using-the-app/22157 "2022-10-27T22:53:19Z")

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Hi in need of some advice. Im looking to design some bedroom wardrobes for clients. I am new to the programme and would like some general assistance in following experience workers that show step by step tutorial in cr…

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## [Export stl seperately files failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-seperately-files-failed/22153)

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**Author:** [@Chris2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chris2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-stl-seperately-files-failed/22153 "2022-10-27T16:03:24Z")

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Hello, recently i am not able to export multiple files in STL. Usually, i create a design with multiple mesh and export in STL and i was able to manipulate them seperatly after the export. Now, Shaper3D even i choose the…

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## [Dims no longer stay placed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dims-no-longer-stay-placed/22120)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dims-no-longer-stay-placed/22120 "2022-10-27T13:40:46Z")

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I started a new sketch last night and noticed that there are certain instances where the dims always snap back to a specific location, even after I have moved them out of the way. Is this a feature a bug? Ideally the dim…

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## [Export 3d DXF file / Export only shows planes instead of 3d body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145)

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**Author:** [@bodalgo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bodalgo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-3d-dxf-file-export-only-shows-planes-instead-of-3d-body/22145 "2022-10-27T13:50:58Z")

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Hello, I struggle with exporting a 3D dxf file of an object. When I export it, the DXF file will only show a 2d version with planes instead of bodies. In the picture you see to the left the object I want to export and t…

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## [Fillet issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-issue/22138)

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**Author:** [@Sailorkea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sailorkea)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-issue/22138 "2022-10-27T10:53:41Z")

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Hello everybody, i’m new to shapr3D and i have problems doing fillets on certain shapes, any tips?

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