# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=164

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## [Petals on a curved surface of gada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/petals-on-a-curved-surface-of-gada/18410)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/petals-on-a-curved-surface-of-gada/18410 "2022-03-31T11:16:37Z")

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How do I make the petals on the curved surface of a gada? I have attached images for reference.

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## [How to extrude an object on a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-object-on-a-face/17613)

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**Author:** [@lrehklau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lrehklau)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-object-on-a-face/17613 "2022-03-31T09:25:19Z")

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I have a donuts shape object, on the outer face I want to attach an ellipse and extrude it -.03 and repeat it around the outer donut making a grip like texture. Ideas on how to attach the ellipse to the main outer ring a…

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## [How do i move a subtraction to another location after substraction is done? shapr3d seems very destructive. i want non destructive modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-subtraction-to-another-location-after-substraction-is-done-shapr3d-seems-very-destructive-i-want-non-destructive-modeling/18418)

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**Author:** [@krleze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krleze)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-subtraction-to-another-location-after-substraction-is-done-shapr3d-seems-very-destructive-i-want-non-destructive-modeling/18418 "2022-03-31T09:20:09Z")

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## [How do I draw an internal thread pitch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-an-internal-thread-pitch/18423)

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**Author:** [@Neddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neddy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-an-internal-thread-pitch/18423 "2022-03-31T06:33:30Z")

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Apologies if this question has been asked lots But I need to draw an internal thread pitch. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks so much.

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## [Congratulations……](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/congratulations/18437)

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**Author:** [@Gene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gene)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/congratulations/18437 "2022-03-31T02:42:54Z")

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## [Circles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles/18431)

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**Author:** [@Faisaln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faisaln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles/18431 "2022-03-30T22:53:13Z")

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If I have a loop and I draw a small circle on it, how can I repeat the loops on the same path and in one direction and the same distances between the loops

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## [Furniture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture/18366)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture/18366 "2022-03-30T22:27:17Z")

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## [The creation of conic section curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-creation-of-conic-section-curves/18394)

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**Author:** [@Eja550](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eja550)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-creation-of-conic-section-curves/18394 "2022-03-30T21:11:10Z")

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I’d like to know if a conic curve tool is something that is possible. I use Shapr3D for general aircraft design as a hobbyist; having the ability to create conic curves would save a lot of time trying to fair my loft lin…

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## [Dimension font size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-font-size/12173)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-font-size/12173 "2022-03-30T18:47:18Z")

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Would you consider making the dimension call out larger by about 100%. I am working on 16" screen and the font is difficult to read.

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## [Hi please check](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-please-check/18412)

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**Author:** [@Faisaln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faisaln)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-please-check/18412 "2022-03-30T12:59:17Z")

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I have problem with my 3d printer , I finish my design and I send it to my email and I get this design in flash memory and I put it to 3d printer , so when I start print the design it’s everything is good but not complet…

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## [Unable to Email .DXF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-email-dxf/18397)

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**Author:** [@Shurta03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shurta03)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-email-dxf/18397 "2022-03-29T20:38:06Z")

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I have been using the program heavily today. This evening I lost the ability to actually email a file for download in my laser program. I have a manual work around involving a HUB and Flash Drive. I lost the abilit…

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## [Save each group into separate files (Win 11)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-each-group-into-separate-files-win-11/17966)

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**Author:** [@awan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/awan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-each-group-into-separate-files-win-11/17966 "2022-03-29T17:13:47Z")

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Hi. how to export each group into separate files? i cant find the options thank you

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## [Apply now to test Light rotation and intensity & Quick update on Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-now-to-test-light-rotation-and-intensity-quick-update-on-visualization/18413)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-now-to-test-light-rotation-and-intensity-quick-update-on-visualization/18413 "2022-03-29T15:49:39Z")

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Thank you all for your continuous feedback on Visualization! We hear you, and we’re busy working on making the tool better based on your feedback. The immediate step on our roadmap is giving you more control over lighti…

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## [5.100: Isolate, responsive layouts, and more!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-100-isolate-responsive-layouts-and-more/18408)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-100-isolate-responsive-layouts-and-more/18408 "2022-03-29T12:21:12Z")

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Ready for some isolation? Sure, it’s not our favorite term in real life, but definitely a top phrase in your modeling space. Here’s the full list of improvements in 5.100: New: Highlight the items you need and work on…

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## [Using Shapr3D as my Hub](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-as-my-hub/18399)

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**Author:** [@Hammerhand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hammerhand)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-as-my-hub/18399 "2022-03-29T03:45:41Z")

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Quick experiment with building a concept for a set piece for TV production design. Start with a human model in Magic Poser, adding a stock prop, then exporting that to Nomad sculpt as .obj file. This then allows m…

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## [What’s a good 3d lighting for Shapr3D models?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-a-good-3d-lighting-for-shapr3d-models/18382)

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**Author:** [@Cdavenport4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdavenport4)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-a-good-3d-lighting-for-shapr3d-models/18382 "2022-03-29T03:20:16Z")

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Okay, one last post. I was wondering if there is alighting app on the iPad that I can to use Shapr3D models or exports? I understand that this isn’t something the Shapr3D company isn’t working on or may not implement so…

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## [Flatten out to a pattern for laser cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-out-to-a-pattern-for-laser-cutting/6529)

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**Author:** [@coralfabandauto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coralfabandauto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-out-to-a-pattern-for-laser-cutting/6529 "2022-03-28T23:47:12Z")

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Hi I am a complete newbie to this cad design I’m wondering if I draw a design in 3D for sheet steel then want that laser cut and bent to form an angle how do you make a flat pattern to send to the laser cutters, is this…

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## [Personal Title Block of Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-title-block-of-drawings/18383)

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**Author:** [@Mangronix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mangronix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-title-block-of-drawings/18383 "2022-03-28T19:55:27Z")

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Is there an Option to do a Personal title block by drawings, for example firms to mark their Sketches and make copys difficult. For Example Tischlerei Mühlberg….Sketch 1 and so on

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## [Feedback: Modelling space UI improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-modelling-space-ui-improvements/18372)

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**Author:** [@mxbss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mxbss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-modelling-space-ui-improvements/18372 "2022-03-28T16:20:58Z")

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Just here to say that I really appreciate the new grid color, being desaturated as opposed to the blue hue before. The other thing I wished for in Shapr3D ever since I started using it is different display modes. I used…

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## [App still running in background when I hit the power button](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-still-running-in-background-when-i-hit-the-power-button/18379)

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**Author:** [@Cdavenport4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdavenport4)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-still-running-in-background-when-i-hit-the-power-button/18379 "2022-03-28T16:20:43Z")

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After downloading the new update on my Apple iPad Pro 11” I was just checking out the new feature (Which I love, Thank you) late at night. I hit the power button and put away my device and my battery was around 70%ish . …

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## [Videos continues to play after closing app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/videos-continues-to-play-after-closing-app/18314)

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**Author:** [@Cdavenport4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdavenport4)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/videos-continues-to-play-after-closing-app/18314 "2022-03-28T16:00:48Z")

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After upgrading to the new version of Shapr3D with Visualization I decided t view the announcement video since I didn’t get to watch it live. So, after watching most of it I decided to close the video but after closing t…

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## [Where have outline / grid options gone for export images?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-have-outline-grid-options-gone-for-export-images/18375)

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**Author:** [@BenLewisMAV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenLewisMAV)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-have-outline-grid-options-gone-for-export-images/18375 "2022-03-28T15:52:58Z")

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Hi All I may have missed it, but last time I exported images, I remember there being an option to turn on/off the outlines of solid bodies, and turn on/off the stage/background grid? This was quite useful to communicat…

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## [Issue with edges/face moving around after split body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-edges-face-moving-around-after-split-body/18187)

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**Author:** [@BenLewisMAV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenLewisMAV)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-edges-face-moving-around-after-split-body/18187 "2022-03-28T15:25:34Z")

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Hi All I seem to have encountered a frustrating issue when using split body - the faces/edges of a body seems to shift around slightly after a split body command, causing subsequent operations to fail due to the misalig…

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## [Positioning HELP!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/positioning-help/139)

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**Author:** [@moo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/positioning-help/139 "2022-03-28T14:56:32Z")

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I have watched the demo where I have drawn a circle on a box trying to position that circle on the specified box "side". However: I can not for the live of me replicate the help video myself. I click center on the circle…

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## [Save and open files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-and-open-files/14900)

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**Author:** [@Nando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nando)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-and-open-files/14900 "2022-03-28T13:07:19Z")

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Hey, what is the benefit of „import“ and „export“ files instead of „save file“ and „open file“ as it is standard in most other software on the market? I think I don’t get it :slight\_smile: I have to admit that I miss t…

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## [Office Furniture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/office-furniture/18365)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 10:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/office-furniture/18365 "2022-03-28T10:42:49Z")

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## [Remove middle section of shelled curved part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-middle-section-of-shelled-curved-part/18354)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-middle-section-of-shelled-curved-part/18354 "2022-03-28T08:36:09Z")

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Hello all, I could really use some help. I have a part that flat on the front but curves over at the top. I want to remove a section of the middle of the part and have no idea how to do that or if it’s even possible? Ple…

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## [\[Feature Request\]Allow user to control show or hide welcome window](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-allow-user-to-control-show-or-hide-welcome-window/18357)

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**Author:** [@Jax0rz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jax0rz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-allow-user-to-control-show-or-hide-welcome-window/18357 "2022-03-28T04:48:52Z")

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After familiar with the app ,the welcome windows is useless,Any plan to let user control show or hide the welcome windows ?

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## [HELP ME PLEASE Drawings fail to export in pdf. Format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-please-drawings-fail-to-export-in-pdf-format/12140)

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**Author:** [@Daylan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daylan)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-please-drawings-fail-to-export-in-pdf-format/12140 "2022-03-27T21:35:07Z")

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The APP is up to date. My iPad is up to date. I was exporting files in pdf. And dxf. Just the day before but now it fails…any suggestions?

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## [Advanced surfacing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-surfacing/18343)

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**Author:** [@Laci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advanced-surfacing/18343 "2022-03-27T12:01:24Z")

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Hi, I wonder if shapr is strictly a solid modeler or if in the future there is a plan to add tools for surface modeling? (like in alias or rhino) And also if at some point subd modeling would be an option too? (like in …

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