# Modeling Questions

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## [How do I make 4 lines turn into a plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-4-lines-turn-into-a-plane/18854)

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**Author:** [@DStudentDesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DStudentDesigner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-4-lines-turn-into-a-plane/18854 "2022-04-20T14:38:04Z")

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I have 4 lines and I need to turn into a plane so I can extrude

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## [I'm frustrated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-frustrated/18873)

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**Author:** [@drvenipatuljak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drvenipatuljak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-frustrated/18873 "2022-04-20T14:03:58Z")

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how the initial tutorial is extinguished. i use the program now every time i review a tablet or a touch screen. i have to waste time on tutorual to demonstrate functionality.

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## [How to break up/design this model in parts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-break-up-design-this-model-in-parts/18754)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 10:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-break-up-design-this-model-in-parts/18754 "2022-04-20T10:05:56Z")

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Ok, I’ve settings on a design. Now, in order for me to print this, I need to break this design up into components. I’ve been trying to simply re-create each section, use weirdly angled construction plans and axis to tr…

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## [How to align an revolved body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-an-revolved-body/18838)

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**Author:** [@red.tea7651](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/red.tea7651)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-an-revolved-body/18838 "2022-04-19T21:24:00Z")

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I imported a part from McMaster-Carr, but I can’t figure out how to align it. Is there a trick to translate the revolve from its center to its destination?

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## [My DXF file is not importing as the right size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-dxf-file-is-not-importing-as-the-right-size/18834)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-dxf-file-is-not-importing-as-the-right-size/18834 "2022-04-19T17:01:55Z")

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I have just a simple flat design with a couple of circles, and it is sized correctly as an SVG, shows up in inkscape as the right size, but when I export it as a DXF from inkscape the DXF is huge in shapr3D i tried both …

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## [How to measure from center of a circle to center of another circle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-from-center-of-a-circle-to-center-of-another-circle/18849)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-measure-from-center-of-a-circle-to-center-of-another-circle/18849 "2022-04-19T16:21:41Z")

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How can you measure from a center of a circle to the center of another circle? like a Tape Measurement? Or is there a tape Measure Tool yet? if not super handy, I can do lines but not, this…

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## [Background function in the visualization does not work for me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-function-in-the-visualization-does-not-work-for-me/18792)

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**Author:** [@Karen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-function-in-the-visualization-does-not-work-for-me/18792 "2022-04-19T06:06:39Z")

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the background function in the visualization does not work for me. The program does not function after switching to the background

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## [Picture as background](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/picture-as-background/18810)

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**Author:** [@Jjkho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jjkho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/picture-as-background/18810 "2022-04-19T03:40:21Z")

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How can I have a picture background after color visualization?

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## [Scroll](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scroll/18814)

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**Author:** [@Atelier](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Atelier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scroll/18814 "2022-04-18T15:38:42Z")

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Hello everyone ! I am attempting to model a violin’s scroll. I tried several ways : Intersecting and/or substracting an extruded spiral with a coil, Replacing faces with a spiral and a frustum, and so on… So far,…

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## [Resize object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-object/18696)

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**Author:** [@bpdoro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bpdoro)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-object/18696 "2022-04-18T00:30:50Z")

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Hi there, I am unable to lengthen an object without increasing height and width. This led me to a 2 year old post with the answer in a video but but the video links dead! Through all my trial and error my attempts eithe…

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## [How to bisect a sketch of a circle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-bisect-a-sketch-of-a-circle/18802)

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**Author:** [@Whatsdonisdon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatsdonisdon)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-bisect-a-sketch-of-a-circle/18802 "2022-04-16T22:13:15Z")

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My understanding of Shapr’s sketch tool was that any intersections between sketch lines would create separate segments. I tried to create a half circle, but found that my circle line wasn’t its own segment. How can I c…

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## [How do I slice this body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-slice-this-body/18796)

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**Author:** [@Deadwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deadwood)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-slice-this-body/18796 "2022-04-16T13:58:59Z")

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Hey all, hope everyone’s doing great and having an awesome Friday. I need to slice this body into why would equate to 2 L shapes. Each time I try I end up making four pieces. I’ve been choosing the face as my slice ori…

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## [New light environments in beta - 5.120 (3045)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-light-environments-in-beta-5-120-3045/18766)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-light-environments-in-beta-5-120-3045/18766 "2022-04-16T07:16:36Z")

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New environments are dropping in the latest Beta! Select any of the 11 new, pre-made light environments, and then adjust their light rotation, intensity, and color. Please note that environment thumbnails are still miss…

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## [I Help With Logging in on Windows After Purchase on Ipad:](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-help-with-logging-in-on-windows-after-purchase-on-ipad/18797)

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**Author:** [@RoastYamz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RoastYamz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-help-with-logging-in-on-windows-after-purchase-on-ipad/18797 "2022-04-16T05:14:08Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Help With Logging in on Windows After Purchase on Ipad: On an iPad you don’t log into the app you simply open it. When you down l load the app from the App Store and purchase it uses your …

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## [Low Poly geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-poly-geometry/18780)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 12:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-poly-geometry/18780 "2022-04-15T12:57:41Z")

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A friend of mine gave me a stl file he wanted me to print. He made it in blender and it has no mass, just geometry (thin walls) I was asked to make it 3d printable. But sinc I only can use the STL file as reference I …

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## [Separate shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separate-shape/18733)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separate-shape/18733 "2022-04-14T21:17:34Z")

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Hey All, I lofted a hexagon onto a triangle and came up with this really wild design. I loved how it turned out. Now, I want to 3D print it. The problem is the max diameter is 15”, which is too big to fit onto my pri…

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## [Extruding tube from circles (jagged edges)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-tube-from-circles-jagged-edges/18757)

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**Author:** [@EraMikkola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EraMikkola)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-tube-from-circles-jagged-edges/18757 "2022-04-14T14:55:29Z")

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Hello. When I sketch two circles and the extrude a tall tube the edges a starting to be badly jagged… Using latest mac version. Do this happen in other versions too?? Am I doing the tube wrongly? These jagged edges are …

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## [Who can help me!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/who-can-help-me/18657)

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**Author:** [@andy-123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andy-123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/who-can-help-me/18657 "2022-04-14T11:47:47Z")

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I want to design a 7-layer 3M1.85M0.6M metal (blue) shelf, I am a novice, who can help me design a template and send it to me chaochun.huang@gmail.com, thank you very much.

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## [Adding mud/clay/brick materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-mud-clay-brick-materials/18638)

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**Author:** [@Maddy1707](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maddy1707)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-mud-clay-brick-materials/18638 "2022-04-14T09:48:37Z")

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Hi, I am an university student working as a part time 3D modeller. I have been using shapr3D for a lot of my school projects and for clients as well. I have a suggestion for the Shapr3D team. Can you add clay, mud, and …

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## [DXF of a face of a 3D solid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-of-a-face-of-a-3d-solid/18453)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-of-a-face-of-a-3d-solid/18453 "2022-04-14T05:00:18Z")

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Hey guys, Alright a client of mine asked for this table for his engraver, carved to be able to lock round and scare pieces of brass. So I created the pieces and substrates them from the table, and surprised myself with …

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## [How to draw lines between planes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-lines-between-planes/18734)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-lines-between-planes/18734 "2022-04-14T01:22:53Z")

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I feel this should be a simple thing but my brain can’t grasp it. I have two planes and I want to draw a line from one to the other.

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## [Start sketch in a new sketch layer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/start-sketch-in-a-new-sketch-layer/18745)

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**Author:** [@dukehh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dukehh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/start-sketch-in-a-new-sketch-layer/18745 "2022-04-13T17:52:07Z")

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I am new to shapr3d. is it possible to decide wether a sketch goes into a new sketch layer or stays part of an existing one? I did not find a tutorial on that.

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## [Isolation mode ease of access](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolation-mode-ease-of-access/18740)

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**Author:** [@AlvarrEvans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AlvarrEvans)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isolation-mode-ease-of-access/18740 "2022-04-13T17:26:58Z")

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couldn’t find the feedback thread so ill just post it here and let the moderators do their thing the isolation mode should also be put near the section view since they both help with visualization and are used to alter…

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## [Text shows up, but not in STL's nor Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-shows-up-but-not-in-stls-nor-visualization/18742)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-shows-up-but-not-in-stls-nor-visualization/18742 "2022-04-13T16:49:33Z")

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Text shows up, but not in STL’s nor Visualization, and i missing a step I followed the instructions, the text is there on my design, bit doesn’t show up when I go to Visualization, nor does it seem to show up in the STL …

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## [Not a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-a-circle/18712)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-a-circle/18712 "2022-04-13T12:49:38Z")

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Hello Why these holes don’t want to be circle? I redo this part many times

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## [Some Surfaces from STEP File Disappear in Visualization and USDZ Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-surfaces-from-step-file-disappear-in-visualization-and-usdz-export/18720)

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**Author:** [@colonelshaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/colonelshaun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-surfaces-from-step-file-disappear-in-visualization-and-usdz-export/18720 "2022-04-13T12:47:30Z")

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Hello! I’m a new user, so I can’t upload an example, but I imported a STEP file and want to export a USDZ that I can manipulate in a Video Project. Some of the surfaces were missing in my USDZ exports, and the same surfa…

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## [Scaling in just x,y or z](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-just-x-y-or-z/18730)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_S](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert_S)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-just-x-y-or-z/18730 "2022-04-13T12:17:00Z")

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I want to be able to scale a component in just one (or two) directions. As it looks now it is not possible. In the future? Robert

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## [APP crashes/ can’t open file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes-can-t-open-file/18607)

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**Author:** [@Farahbod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Farahbod)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes-can-t-open-file/18607 "2022-04-13T12:11:34Z")

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I designed a product in shaper3d and this file is relatively heavy. My app crashes while it is trying to load the file. I’ve tried to open the file many time but no luck. I don’t have this issue with my other design file…

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## [Hexagonal EM Coil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hexagonal-em-coil/18473)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hexagonal-em-coil/18473 "2022-04-13T09:45:58Z")

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I can revolve a circle to make a cylindrical coil, but how do i make that coil conform to a different shape like a hexagonal block.

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## [0.32 - Standalone installer for Shapr3D on Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-32-standalone-installer-for-shapr3d-on-windows/15470)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-32-standalone-installer-for-shapr3d-on-windows/15470 "2022-04-13T08:46:11Z")

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Hi everyone, Every so often, buying and updating apps from the Microsoft Store can be far from quick and easy. However much time you spend navigating the murky waters of the Store, we want you to spend it knocking yours…

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