# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=14

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## [Loft doesn't follow guide lines all the way around?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-follow-guide-lines-all-the-way-around/39941)

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**Author:** [@zandr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zandr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-doesnt-follow-guide-lines-all-the-way-around/39941 "2025-12-10T16:02:36Z")

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First time post, so I’m probably missing something simple. I’m trying to use loft to make a duct. It’s a round hole to a square hole, and I’d like to use guide curves to create something of a bellmouth. No idea if this i…

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## [Когда будет инструмент Радиус?(](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/39929)

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**Author:** [@Zamir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zamir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/39929 "2025-12-09T22:47:38Z")

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Приветствую команду разработчиков этой прекрасной программы :clap:t2: Подскажите пожалуйста, когда Вы добавите инструмент РАДИУС?

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## [Apple pencil alarm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alarm/39923)

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**Author:** [@Tratek92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tratek92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-alarm/39923 "2025-12-09T11:13:32Z")

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I have a zagg stylus pro 2, on a M5 ipad pro, The first day I used the stylus and shapr it worked great, no alarms now every day since I get the apple pencil not connected the moment it comes off the screen by more than …

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## [3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise issues with Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-enterprise-issues-with-shapr3d/39931)

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**Author:** [@11hncho11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/11hncho11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-enterprise-issues-with-shapr3d/39931 "2025-12-09T10:18:45Z")

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I’m having troubles with my Shapr3D and my 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise: • I can’t multiple select with the SpaceMouse, but I can with my keyboard • The control button now acts like a “drag” control instead • Som…

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## [Improve learning / tutorials / seminars in-app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-learning-tutorials-seminars-in-app/9458)

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**Author:** [@Wayneofgarth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wayneofgarth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improve-learning-tutorials-seminars-in-app/9458 "2025-12-08T20:55:41Z")

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I’ve been using shapr3D for a few months as a beginner with little cad or 3d modeling experience. I found the the initial tutorial pop ups very helpful while finding my way around the app. Now I’d like to move onto more…

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## [Spline segments to closed curve? HowTo?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-segments-to-closed-curve-howto/39890)

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**Author:** [@gBivi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gBivi)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-segments-to-closed-curve-howto/39890 "2025-12-08T20:04:21Z")

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Hallo, I’m struggling a lot with my imported curves. Oject: importing topographic lines (closed curves) to 3D model them and 3D print. Import is a DWG file from Corel Draw with 2 closed curves: Topo\_600R\_closed\_smoot…

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## [Help! Easy way to change size throughout?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-easy-way-to-change-size-throughout/39924)

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**Author:** [@JDMVan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JDMVan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-easy-way-to-change-size-throughout/39924 "2025-12-08T16:43:52Z")

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Hi all, I’m new to this tool (and to 3d design in general) and still trying out the free version before buying the complete software. I use it on my iPad Pro mainly for designing the inside of my camper van build projec…

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## [Create extrution on a curved face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-extrution-on-a-curved-face/39920)

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**Author:** [@pgpavlides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pgpavlides)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-extrution-on-a-curved-face/39920 "2025-12-06T22:13:05Z")

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Hello everyone! New to Shapr3D trying to explore and figure things out. I am trying to create some extrution in a curve, to creat some clip mechanisms. Any guide or tips how to approach that? Thank you in advance! …

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## [Change material name](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-material-name/39915)

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**Author:** [@JimP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JimP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-material-name/39915 "2025-12-06T10:51:11Z")

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I design interiors. I use HEX input to change colors as desired, e.g., #757C91, so I can get the colors I want. I would like to change the named of the material from “Default Material” to (usually) a Sherwin Williams pai…

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## [Moving model to center axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-to-center-axis/6939)

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**Author:** [@Cybercrypt13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cybercrypt13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-model-to-center-axis/6939 "2025-12-06T07:42:22Z")

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I did a video that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/Ondbcm2NPVo Basically wanting to know the proper way to orient a model differently than it was originally started. thanks, Glenn

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## [Landscape contours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-contours/6547)

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**Author:** [@Suzoco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Suzoco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-contours/6547 "2025-12-05T19:13:55Z")

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Is it possible to create landforms using a plan with contours as a base ?

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## [How to copy extrudes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-extrudes/39904)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-extrudes/39904 "2025-12-05T15:32:27Z")

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I have created a body. I’ve projected a sketch onto that body. I used that projected sketch to make negative extrudes into that body (eg cut a window hole into the body). So at this point I have not produced any new b…

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## [SWEEP Limitations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-limitations/39909)

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**Author:** [@gBivi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gBivi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-limitations/39909 "2025-12-05T15:00:29Z")

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I’m trying to learn shapr3D shapr3d\_export\_CookieCutter.shapr (100.1 KB) in this cookie cutter project I tried to do a SWEEP around a snowman sketch. It stucks at the hat. I suppose it is because of the small place b…

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## [What is this new extruded body display](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-new-extruded-body-display/39908)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-new-extruded-body-display/39908 "2025-12-05T13:12:02Z")

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Suddenly the display of extruded bodies changed on my computer (Mac M1) Please help and I hope it is not a ““New Feature”” that would be a huge way back

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## [Align something to the middle of another object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-something-to-the-middle-of-another-object/30550)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-something-to-the-middle-of-another-object/30550 "2025-12-05T11:49:12Z")

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How would you get the drawer pull in the image below aligned to the center of the drawer along the y-axis?

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## [Shapr3D at FormNEXT? Why not](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-at-formnext-why-not/39728)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-at-formnext-why-not/39728 "2025-12-04T23:12:22Z")

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Not sure where to put this… I noticed Shapr3D is not listed as exhibitor on the FormNext in Frankfurt. It’s that a mistanke??? All the other CAD folks are there.

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## [How do I break up a body for printing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-break-up-a-body-for-printing/39895)

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**Author:** [@Shane2011](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shane2011)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-break-up-a-body-for-printing/39895 "2025-12-03T14:44:02Z")

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Hello, I am new to CAD although have tried many times to learn before. I guess my brain just isn’t wired for this to be intuitive. Anyway, I’ve created a ring with 24 holes spaced equiangular about it. I want to…

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## [Can't install anything past 5.730 on MacOS Monterey (12.7.6)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-install-anything-past-5-730-on-macos-monterey-12-7-6/35313)

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**Author:** [@VirtualBrown](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VirtualBrown)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-install-anything-past-5-730-on-macos-monterey-12-7-6/35313 "2025-12-03T10:11:23Z")

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Seems anything after this update requires Ventura. This is beginning to cause a big problem as my iPad is updated and the files are becoming incompatible with my Mac. Your website still says minimum requirements are Mon…

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## [Help Help Help! I lost all of my data in shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-help-help-i-lost-all-of-my-data-in-shapr3d/39894)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_thinkthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason_thinkthing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-help-help-i-lost-all-of-my-data-in-shapr3d/39894 "2025-12-02T10:13:24Z")

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I lost all of my design data in my SHAPR3D!!! I am very disappointed about that!!! I use Shapr3D for my everyday design routine. All of my company data in this account. since I log in to account this afternoon. I lost …

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## [Finishing Organic Shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finishing-organic-shapes/39889)

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**Author:** [@Luis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 6:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finishing-organic-shapes/39889 "2025-12-02T06:21:54Z")

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Hello I am trying to finish off the shape for this loft so that it finishes off organically. I am getting the sense it is not possible within shapr3d but I was wondering if someone had a solution. All I have anywhere is …

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## [Using multiple Macs and iPads, but not simultaneously](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-multiple-macs-and-ipads-but-not-simultaneously/39884)

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**Author:** [@32dleon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/32dleon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-multiple-macs-and-ipads-but-not-simultaneously/39884 "2025-12-01T15:01:16Z")

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Subject: Question Regarding Device Usage and Pro Plan Authorization Dear Support Team, Due to the nature of my work, I regularly use three Mac computers and one iPad, but never simultaneously. I would like to ask: if I…

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## [I am unable to turn off sync on my ipad. When I click sync in settings it remains sync... Help?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-am-unable-to-turn-off-sync-on-my-ipad-when-i-click-sync-in-settings-it-remains-sync-help/39866)

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**Author:** [@chaotik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chaotik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-am-unable-to-turn-off-sync-on-my-ipad-when-i-click-sync-in-settings-it-remains-sync-help/39866 "2025-12-01T12:21:48Z")

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Can’t turn off sync on my ipad…. doesn’t turn off in settings.

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## [Grid visible option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-visible-option/39877)

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**Author:** [@Matthew2224](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matthew2224)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-visible-option/39877 "2025-12-01T12:13:49Z")

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Hello, I would like to ask you, the grid is possible turn off only out of sketch mode? Because when I turn off the grid and go for sketching, the grid is visible again. And when I go to Apperance while I sketching, I do…

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## [Camera Rotation Bug iPadOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-rotation-bug-ipados/39870)

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**Author:** [@Systox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Systox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-rotation-bug-ipados/39870 "2025-12-01T06:52:14Z")

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Having an odd bug with inconsistent camera control on ipadOS. If I touch and drag starting from the default view/orientation, the model rotates as expected. If I rotate the model on its side and then attempt the same, t…

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## [Changing the degree of a body after extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-the-degree-of-a-body-after-extrusion/39876)

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**Author:** [@JBy09](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JBy09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-the-degree-of-a-body-after-extrusion/39876 "2025-11-30T22:19:14Z")

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Hello, Thanks in advance for your help. I sketched these legs, extruded them into bodies, and then afterwords realized the legs extended beyond the face of the drawer (see picture). I would like to them to be flush wit…

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## [Offset Edge - Can't fill gap in generated Offset edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-cant-fill-gap-in-generated-offset-edges/39862)

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**Author:** [@gBivi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gBivi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-cant-fill-gap-in-generated-offset-edges/39862 "2025-11-30T19:39:00Z")

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Hi everybody, I’m trying arround since 2 days to get an offset egd, but I get the error: Can’t fill gap in generated Offset edges The sketch is an imported dwg file created with corel draw. It is possible to do an ex…

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## [How do I align multiple objects with a plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-multiple-objects-with-a-plane/28053)

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**Author:** [@PiCosm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PiCosm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-align-multiple-objects-with-a-plane/28053 "2025-11-30T01:36:54Z")

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I’m building a ‘city’ with buildings. Some buildings and other assets are floating around away from the default planes due to the nature of how they were constructed, not all from the default plane(s). How can I align t…

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## [Older Version For MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/older-version-for-macos/38002)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_Sheng](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen_Sheng)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/older-version-for-macos/38002 "2025-11-29T20:41:02Z")

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Hi My MacBook is the i7pro version of 2015, 16+512, and the system is Monterey12.7.6, the highest one it can upgrade. When I try to download Shapr3d from the Appstore, it demands for 13 or higher version of the macOS. I…

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## [Oval gem design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oval-gem-design/39850)

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**Author:** [@pali](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pali)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oval-gem-design/39850 "2025-11-28T18:08:02Z")

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Hi guys! I want to design an oval sapphire with a length of 8.5mm, a width of 6.5mm and a heigth of 3.5mm, with 1.2mm from the upper edge of the sapphire up to the biggest outer diameter. Do you have tips on how to appr…

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## [How do make all these shapes line up and meet to the same point?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-make-all-these-shapes-line-up-and-meet-to-the-same-point/39820)

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**Author:** [@Sp33dy828](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sp33dy828)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-make-all-these-shapes-line-up-and-meet-to-the-same-point/39820 "2025-11-28T07:58:51Z")

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I use my chamfer and I’ve drawn out all the lines, it was a miracle I made two over the pieces connect at the same point and aligned correctly but I can’t seem to do it again. Is there a much easier way to make this flas…

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