# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=17

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## [Move arrows change orientation after deselecting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-arrows-change-orientation-after-deselecting/39589)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-arrows-change-orientation-after-deselecting/39589 "2025-10-14T11:01:10Z")

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I’m trying to individually locate several hexagonal bodies onto a curved surface, which requires numerous steps to get the alignment correct. This is complicated by the fact that when I deselect a body and then re-select…

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## [CAD examples and tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cad-examples-and-tutorials/39538)

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**Author:** [@ugadoug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ugadoug)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cad-examples-and-tutorials/39538 "2025-10-13T20:40:24Z")

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The Shapr tutorials are great. However, for someone new to CAD, I find how to videos the best way to learn. I am looking for more examples of objects and how they are created in CAD. i.e. what sketch tools, constraints,…

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## [Visible 2d sketch in visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visible-2d-sketch-in-visualisation/39586)

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**Author:** [@World\_citizen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/World_citizen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visible-2d-sketch-in-visualisation/39586 "2025-10-13T17:44:44Z")

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Is there a way to make the 2D sketches visible in the visualisation? I just noticed that the new GenAI feature works with 2D imported images (e.g. pencil sketches, illustrations), which brings even more added value to S…

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## [If You Duplicate a Project Then Delete a Body From It, Will The Original Project Be Affected?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-you-duplicate-a-project-then-delete-a-body-from-it-will-the-original-project-be-affected/39580)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-you-duplicate-a-project-then-delete-a-body-from-it-will-the-original-project-be-affected/39580 "2025-10-13T09:24:59Z")

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If I duplicate a Shapr project and then I delete one or more bodies from the copy, will those bodies ALSO be deleted from the original project? I assumed that would not be the case, i.e.—that only the copy would be affe…

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## [Creating a Golf Iron Head](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-golf-iron-head/39539)

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**Author:** [@NLGC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NLGC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-golf-iron-head/39539 "2025-10-13T04:15:39Z")

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I’m pretty new to CAD and I’m diving into a project I’ve always wanted to tackle — designing my own golf iron from scratch. I’ve been learning the basics of modeling and want to start applying those skills toward somethi…

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## [Shapr3d file will not open in iPad or PC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-file-will-not-open-in-ipad-or-pc/39566)

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**Author:** [@juanalvareztx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/juanalvareztx)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-file-will-not-open-in-ipad-or-pc/39566 "2025-10-12T22:37:34Z")

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I have created a 3D model with Shapr3d. I merged two objects – and now the file will just not open up – it stays in the Tessellating bodies stage (1/2). I even upgraded my graphics card to see if that would help. I am…

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## [Irregular shape with ability to make further adjustments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/irregular-shape-with-ability-to-make-further-adjustments/39544)

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**Author:** [@Piotrek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Piotrek)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/irregular-shape-with-ability-to-make-further-adjustments/39544 "2025-10-12T15:56:07Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Shapr. I want to create a roof with a very irregular shape, but I also want to keep the ability to make adjustments to the rest of the body. Right now I’m creating two bodies based on the side and top view…

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## [Unable to spline on the correct axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-spline-on-the-correct-axis/39574)

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**Author:** [@aatkaw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aatkaw)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-spline-on-the-correct-axis/39574 "2025-10-12T14:05:15Z")

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I’m trying to do a loft between my curved sketches and i cannot figure out how to do a spline against the curved portion and it keeps going on the wrong axis. I indicated in pink the curve I want to achieve in the final …

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## [Gömböc manufacturing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gomboc-manufacturing/39554)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gomboc-manufacturing/39554 "2025-10-09T20:10:59Z")

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Good day! I have a question. Can someone assist me in constructing a Gömböc? The Gömböc was created by mathematicians Gabor Domokos and Peter Varkonyi. Mit freundlichen Grüssen Andreas Desiderius Haudenschild #Schre…

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## [Custom materials in Shapr 3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-materials-in-shapr-3d/39557)

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**Author:** [@World\_citizen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/World_citizen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-materials-in-shapr-3d/39557 "2025-10-09T14:41:29Z")

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I would like to know what specific features you offer in the “Custom materials” that are only available in the enterprise subscription. One key feature I miss in visualisation is the ability to create custom materials, …

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## [Lofted body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-body/39522)

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**Author:** [@forest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/forest)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-body/39522 "2025-10-07T14:50:29Z")

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hello! i am trying to make a bean-shaped lofted body. i created a small ellipse at the top and bottom of the shape, two spline side rails in the front view, and two spline side rails in the right view. as far as i can te…

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## [Scale model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-model/39524)

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**Author:** [@Nespresso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nespresso)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-model/39524 "2025-10-07T14:40:15Z")

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Hi there, I am pretty new in the 3D printer area and shapr3d world. Have tried some other tools, but this one seems to be the best for me. I have designed a simple divider for a lunch box. Attached a picture. AFAIK, th…

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## [Problem with the intro video - conflicting constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-the-intro-video-conflicting-constraints/39533)

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**Author:** [@electrolyte](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/electrolyte)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-the-intro-video-conflicting-constraints/39533 "2025-10-07T10:29:38Z")

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I am following the intro video for learning to model. I’m pretty experienced with Fusion but I want to start from scratch with Shapr. In the example it says to draw four circles, select them by holding down Shift, add a…

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## [Loft, how to?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-how-to/9196)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-how-to/9196 "2025-10-06T05:14:10Z")

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Hey guys, so been doing a lot of shapr lately however I have never used lofts or splines to make softer shapes. Now I have tried lofting and I cannot get anything that I like. Maybe I don’t understand how to use these b…

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## [Rotate around axis + linked sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-axis-linked-sketch/39519)

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**Author:** [@pali](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pali)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-around-axis-linked-sketch/39519 "2025-10-05T21:12:18Z")

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Hey guys. A short question. For a bayonet lock I created a sketch and projected it on the body, where I want to extrude the groove. Works, all fine. Now I need to copy the sketch twice to have 3 grooves for the lock. So …

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## [Bayonet lock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bayonet-lock/39486)

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**Author:** [@pali](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pali)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bayonet-lock/39486 "2025-10-05T14:06:13Z")

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Hey guys. I want to design a bayonet lock, following a clearly defined path that can be easily adjusted to test the best setup with 3D printed prototypes. I have a cylinder as a basis and would like to extrude the materi…

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## [AVX2 Instruction set](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/avx2-instruction-set/39510)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/avx2-instruction-set/39510 "2025-10-04T14:34:18Z")

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Just opened Shapr and this screen shows up: does it mean I won’t be able to use Shapr any more on this machine (it does not have AVX2)?? How about the possibility to keep a Shapr Version that still works on this machine…

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## [Where is my 3dsmax navigation?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-my-3dsmax-navigation/39514)

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**Author:** [@Longdisk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Longdisk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 2:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-my-3dsmax-navigation/39514 "2025-10-03T02:30:26Z")

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I use both 3ds Max and Shapr3D on Windows 10, and the fact that Shapr3D’s navigation settings were similar to those in 3ds Max made my work much more convenient. However, when I updated to Shapr3D version 5.960.9593.0 #8…

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## [How do I move everything (objects extruded from sketches and their sketches) to the axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-move-everything-objects-extruded-from-sketches-and-their-sketches-to-the-axis/39511)

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**Author:** [@aatkaw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aatkaw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-move-everything-objects-extruded-from-sketches-and-their-sketches-to-the-axis/39511 "2025-10-02T14:50:54Z")

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I just want to center everything, the objects, sketches onto the axis itself, I tried using move like so: Nothing happens. Dragging over each part bit by bit doesn’t work cos I can’t figure out how to get it to snap …

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## [Revolving](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving/39509)

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**Author:** [@NMTreat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NMTreat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving/39509 "2025-10-02T11:27:08Z")

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I am trying to revolve the end of a body using the face. It works fine but it adds a new body for the revolve even though I have the original body isolated. I don;t see a way to change this so it is a union to the orig…

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## [ How to make a hole on a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-hole-on-a-model/39506)

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**Author:** [@Semih89](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Semih89)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-hole-on-a-model/39506 "2025-10-01T16:35:17Z")

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Hello, I have just started creating a model. The diameter of the circle in this image is 49mm. I want to make it 68mm. I want to widen the channel below it as in the image. How can I do this?

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## ["Export Failed" after Subtract Function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-after-subtract-function/39485)

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**Author:** [@FacetedFrames](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FacetedFrames)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failed-after-subtract-function/39485 "2025-09-29T13:10:42Z")

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I have several loose stl files I use for cutouts (subtract function) “14k” “925” & my logo being a few. Until recently, I have been able to create new pieces, “import to current project” with all of the needed stl files…

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## [2D section view positioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-section-view-positioning/39496)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-section-view-positioning/39496 "2025-09-28T23:36:22Z")

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I see section views in 2D drawings have had automatic alignment for a couple of years now, but didn’t notice until I loaded an old project and couldn’t find a way to disable it. I attach the drawing as created, and as up…

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## [Last version of Shapr3D that works with OSX 12.3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/last-version-of-shapr3d-that-works-with-osx-12-3/35935)

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**Author:** [@isotropy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/isotropy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/last-version-of-shapr3d-that-works-with-osx-12-3/35935 "2025-09-28T21:26:28Z")

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Hey all! I’m new to Shapr3D and downloaded it a while ago. The build I grabbed was v5.710 and it runs on my Mac Studio which is currently running OSX 12.3.1. I see the latest version of Shapr3D requires 13.x to run, so i…

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## [Make designs follow a spheric base (to do a button)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-designs-follow-a-spheric-base-to-do-a-button/39497)

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**Author:** [@randomi7e](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/randomi7e)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-designs-follow-a-spheric-base-to-do-a-button/39497 "2025-09-28T19:35:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I want to design a button for a denim, it seems complicated for me to extrude the designs in a way that they follow the physics of the base of the button itself, do you guys have a method ? For exemple h…

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## [How to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude/39473)

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**Author:** [@Sotony](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sotony)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude/39473 "2025-09-28T15:43:17Z")

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I am trying out Shapr3D, but I can’t seem to do the most basic of things like extrusion of a door on a wall. I create a wall and drew in the door, thus created 3 segments, when I extrude all three, they merged into one p…

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## [Mesh bodies are useless?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mesh-bodies-are-useless/10383)

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**Author:** [@JBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JBee)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mesh-bodies-are-useless/10383 "2025-09-27T07:39:01Z")

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I use the app exclusively for creating 3d printed objects. Often I will leverage other works from other websites. Most of the time this is just nuts and bolts, electronic components, etc. that fit in to my models. Occa…

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## [Shapr3D converts to STEP but result is glitched](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-converts-to-step-but-result-is-glitched/39480)

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**Author:** [@Hexlee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hexlee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-converts-to-step-but-result-is-glitched/39480 "2025-09-26T15:00:16Z")

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The export from X\_T to STEP completes without error but the results when viewed on a 3D print slicer such as this Anycubic workshop or Bamboo lab show a very degraded surface and glitches. The models in X\_T are very smo…

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## [Dimensions of ellipse not showing up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-of-ellipse-not-showing-up/39476)

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**Author:** [@magnusk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/magnusk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-of-ellipse-not-showing-up/39476 "2025-09-25T06:59:50Z")

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I’m trying to figure out why the dimensions of my ellipse aren’t showing up? I’m following this tutorial where the instructor’s ellipses show dimensions on them, but mine are blank

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## [Link between variables and geometry breaks upon merging history](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-between-variables-and-geometry-breaks-upon-merging-history/39376)

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**Author:** [@MarkLucas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkLucas)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-between-variables-and-geometry-breaks-upon-merging-history/39376 "2025-09-24T20:27:55Z")

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I have a box with holes in different locations on four sides. I want all the holes to be the same size, but I also want the ability to adjust the hole size for tolerances without having to manually update each hole indiv…

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