# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=157

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## [Scaling History](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-history/18162)

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**Author:** [@chaunce322](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chaunce322)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-history/18162 "2022-05-20T05:41:46Z")

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Is it possible for the scale of a part to maintain its history? What I’m observing right now - you have a part, say at 100%. You scale that part up to 110%. If you go back and attempt to scale the part a second time, it…

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## [Can’t rotate hexagon to be level](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-rotate-hexagon-to-be-level/19405)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-rotate-hexagon-to-be-level/19405 "2022-05-17T22:21:40Z")

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What am I missing here?

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## [Why such odd behaviour?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-such-odd-behaviour/19425)

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**Author:** [@Wezza77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wezza77)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-such-odd-behaviour/19425 "2022-05-19T10:46:25Z")

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I can save in shapr3d format but not export in step or iges as it crashes, in addition should i return to the shapr3d file, its replicated the model on itself 4 times for no reason so probably its crashing because of thi…

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## [How to create a surface from line selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-surface-from-line-selection/19423)

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**Author:** [@krisprolls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krisprolls)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-surface-from-line-selection/19423 "2022-05-19T10:33:20Z")

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I have split two body in diagonal and I would like now to seal the opened area by a face. More simply put, how can i create a surface to seal a shape by selecting surrounding lines? thanks!

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## [Help with export of drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-export-of-drawings/19419)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_shapR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nathan_shapR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-export-of-drawings/19419 "2022-05-19T00:30:32Z")

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So I just got a laser cutter that supports dxf files. And in shapr i can export drawings as a dxf file wich is great. But i always delete the drawings and sometimes there are no drawings and i just want to export a face …

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## [How would I create a skewed pyramid like shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-a-skewed-pyramid-like-shape/19407)

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**Author:** [@Rodi01](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rodi01)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-a-skewed-pyramid-like-shape/19407 "2022-05-18T17:31:42Z")

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I’m trying to create something like the photo above. I’m able to create a pyramid but not skewed like in the photo. Any help is much appreciated.

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## [Solid Edge Support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solid-edge-support/19417)

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**Author:** [@msx3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msx3000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solid-edge-support/19417 "2022-05-18T15:21:26Z")

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Hi there, I started using Shapr3D a couple of weeks ago, coming from Sketchup I’m blown away how easy to use and capable this program is. Also amazed how frequent you update new features to the app, amazing work from th…

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## [Shadows and environments get a boost - 5.130 (3142 iOS, 3147 macOS)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadows-and-environments-get-a-boost-5-130-3142-ios-3147-macos/19193)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shadows-and-environments-get-a-boost-5-130-3142-ios-3147-macos/19193 "2022-05-18T14:33:39Z")

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Hi Shaprs, We’re ramping up things with Visualization. Here’s an exhaustive list of improvements: With ground plane shadows visible, bodies below the plane are hidden Ground shadows are only visible from above the gro…

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## [Vector issue for cnc router](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-issue-for-cnc-router/19305)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-issue-for-cnc-router/19305 "2022-05-18T13:50:25Z")

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Hey guys, Alright I was commissioned to do the DXF for a sign similar to one that existed. I toke all measurement on the old one and traced my letters with lignes. Sent that to my buddy who loaded it in his vector softw…

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## [Capp crashes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/capp-crashes/19409)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/capp-crashes/19409 "2022-05-18T11:20:49Z")

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After update to latest version of beta the app crashes all the time if i try open any old drawings that are with in the app. Any solution for a fix?

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## [Stone materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stone-materials/19397)

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**Author:** [@Francois](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Francois)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stone-materials/19397 "2022-05-18T05:54:30Z")

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Continuing the discussion from More materials, refined selection and reflection in new beta: To begin I’m a starter at Shapr3D or any cad related programs for that matter!so this might sound a bit stupid or creepy for …

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## [Not able to delete sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-able-to-delete-sketch/19382)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 5:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-able-to-delete-sketch/19382 "2022-05-17T05:42:51Z")

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Not able to delete any sketch plane after previous update. Is this happening with me only or anybody else is also facing the same issue.

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## [Duplicated project and now both wont open, help ASAP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicated-project-and-now-both-wont-open-help-asap/19308)

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**Author:** [@Matt1991](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt1991)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicated-project-and-now-both-wont-open-help-asap/19308 "2022-05-16T23:59:04Z")

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Hey, So i have just duplicated a project, now both of them wont open. Why does it seem to be falling apart more and more? Each version should just flow onto each one yet there always seems to be issues? So frustrating …

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## [Extruding a STL or ? file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-a-stl-or-file/19394)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-a-stl-or-file/19394 "2022-05-16T16:39:24Z")

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I’d like to extrude a file of QR code that is in PNG file format. Is there a file format I can convert the png file to that can then be extruded in Shapr3d?

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## [How to see my work on my PC from my iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-see-my-work-on-my-pc-from-my-ipad/19352)

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**Author:** [@Karoonchai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karoonchai)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-see-my-work-on-my-pc-from-my-ipad/19352 "2022-05-16T21:20:03Z")

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please advise. Thanks Krc

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## [Is there a way to bend writing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-bend-writing/19364)

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**Author:** [@sunToxx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sunToxx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-bend-writing/19364 "2022-05-16T15:48:51Z")

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Typing something and extruding it is easy enough, but is there a comfortable way to bend the writing afterwards? Best would be not to impact the shape of the letters themselves, but simply change their angle and postitio…

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## [Visualise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualise/19389)

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**Author:** [@sesnaesta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sesnaesta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualise/19389 "2022-05-16T13:44:57Z")

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Why there is no visualize option for windows?

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## [旋转使用问题](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/19380)

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**Author:** [@jintingfeng](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jintingfeng)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/19380 "2022-05-16T09:02:09Z")

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Failed to rotate this figure, and the lines remain, and the remaining lines will not disappear.

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## [Camera controls should remain visible in visualization mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-controls-should-remain-visible-in-visualization-mode/19388)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/camera-controls-should-remain-visible-in-visualization-mode/19388 "2022-05-16T12:51:31Z")

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The camera controls should remain visible in visualization mode. c

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## [Unioning/subtracting/slicing/shell bodies should not be a lossy operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unioning-subtracting-slicing-shell-bodies-should-not-be-a-lossy-operation/19384)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unioning-subtracting-slicing-shell-bodies-should-not-be-a-lossy-operation/19384 "2022-05-16T12:25:18Z")

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Some outcomes (eg. a chamfer/fillet) need the user to first union (or subtract/slice/shell etc.) two bodies. However, once the two bodies are unioned, then you lose some modelling flexibility and the compositional-hist…

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## [I should be able to add a textual note to bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-add-a-textual-note-to-bodies/19386)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-add-a-textual-note-to-bodies/19386 "2022-05-16T11:59:31Z")

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I should be able to add a descriptive/informational textual note to bodies.

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## [I should be able to use git to maintain and control the progress of a workspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-use-git-to-maintain-and-control-the-progress-of-a-workspace/19385)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-should-be-able-to-use-git-to-maintain-and-control-the-progress-of-a-workspace/19385 "2022-05-16T11:57:37Z")

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It should be possible to use git to control the development of a workspace. Presently I have to endlessly export versions of a workspace, incase a speculative approach leads to a dead-end, and I accidentally lose the un…

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## [Need silver material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-silver-material/19371)

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**Author:** [@sdr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sdr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-silver-material/19371 "2022-05-16T11:37:29Z")

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Could we please get a polished silver material to go with the gold for jewelry design?

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## [Sorting items alphabetically](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorting-items-alphabetically/19303)

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**Author:** [@slawinski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slawinski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorting-items-alphabetically/19303 "2022-05-15T08:33:29Z")

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Is there any way to sort bodies/sketches/folders etc. in Item Manager alphabetically? If not, is there any chance to for this feature in forseeable future? Thx H.S.

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## [Can I link a sketch to its 3d feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-link-a-sketch-to-its-3d-feature/19337)

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**Author:** [@Jacko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jacko)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-link-a-sketch-to-its-3d-feature/19337 "2022-05-15T02:47:16Z")

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In Solidworks, if I want to change a 3d feature (extrusion, cut, array of holes etc.) which is based on a sketch, I simply edit the underlying sketch. All the symmetries and new dimensions of the sketch are immediately r…

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## [Even distribution of objects in a space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-distribution-of-objects-in-a-space/14231)

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**Author:** [@Ringslinger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ringslinger)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-distribution-of-objects-in-a-space/14231 "2022-05-14T17:38:03Z")

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Sorry if this is somehwere, but I’ve been looking and can’t find and an answer. Is there a way to evenly distribute these slats in the frame? Thank you. Shapr3d on iPad.

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## [Mystery-meet UX is poor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mystery-meet-ux-is-poor/19328)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mystery-meet-ux-is-poor/19328 "2022-05-14T17:02:42Z")

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Having buttons hide/show depending on the precise position of the mouse cursor is poor UX.

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## [Creating a default cuboid or spheroid should be a single-step process](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-default-cuboid-or-spheroid-should-be-a-single-step-process/19327)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-default-cuboid-or-spheroid-should-be-a-single-step-process/19327 "2022-05-14T13:58:53Z")

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When I want a new body I first have to position the camera, then sketch a rectangle in a meaningful position, and then move the camera, and then extrude it. Creating a centred cuboid or spheroid should single-step + cli…

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## [The visualised colour of a body should be distinct from the design-colour](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-visualised-colour-of-a-body-should-be-distinct-from-the-design-colour/19329)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 11:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-visualised-colour-of-a-body-should-be-distinct-from-the-design-colour/19329 "2022-05-13T11:05:58Z")

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If I am in dark-mode and my body is black, then I need to endlessly change the colour of the body when designing (black on black is almost invisible) and visualising. The colour of a body in design mode should be distin…

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## [Loft and shell failure should show why](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-and-shell-failure-should-show-why/19334)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-and-shell-failure-should-show-why/19334 "2022-05-13T16:01:22Z")

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Loft and shell operations routinely fail due to the precise dimensions/positions of the relevant bodies. Currently, the user must pursue a trial-and-error approach (eg. via progressively slicing bits off a body) to disc…

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