# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=171

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## [Can't get chamfer on complex surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-chamfer-on-complex-surface/17487)

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**Author:** [@MadeInBologna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MadeInBologna)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-chamfer-on-complex-surface/17487 "2022-02-18T17:58:25Z")

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I’ve tried several techniques, but I’m sure it’s inexperience here. The last thing I tried was taking the 2D drawing and extruding it. Then I try to round over the top like it is on my car with a chamfer, and it tells m…

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## [Small Annoyance: Dimension Dialogue Box is covered](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/small-annoyance-dimension-dialogue-box-is-covered/17505)

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**Author:** [@nihirs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nihirs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/small-annoyance-dimension-dialogue-box-is-covered/17505 "2022-02-18T17:46:22Z")

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Hi there, finally thought I would share this small thing. I figured it was obvious or has been mentioned before. Often times the dialogue box for a dimension is covered by an action “handle” so that you can’t click on th…

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## [Latest fixes and improvements to Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-fixes-and-improvements-to-visualization/17513)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/latest-fixes-and-improvements-to-visualization/17513 "2022-02-18T17:06:14Z")

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Lights are now more evenly distributed on your models, making previews more realistic Added the transparent snapshot option Various bug fixes

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## [DXF import as a guide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import-as-a-guide/17511)

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**Author:** [@weneedsuperman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/weneedsuperman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import-as-a-guide/17511 "2022-02-18T16:14:58Z")

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I’m wondering if Shapr3d would work for the following: importing a DXF file from a dimensional scanner, using that DXF as a guide to draw a 2d floor plan over the locked DXF import (in order to keep everything to the ex…

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## [Extreme Lagging](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extreme-lagging/17471)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extreme-lagging/17471 "2022-02-18T10:16:14Z")

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Suddenly using the app (version 5.60.0 on M1 Air) is extremely buggy (lagging, unresponsive, sometimes crashes) with a certain sketch. This is a Google image of what the shape looks like, except mine are fractions of an …

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## [Transform handles disappear unexpectedly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-handles-disappear-unexpectedly/17507)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-handles-disappear-unexpectedly/17507 "2022-02-18T02:04:04Z")

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Hey Shapr3D folks, can you tell me why the transform handles disappear sometimes, and then end up jumping far from the object being transformed? I’ve seen this behavior appear consistently in many versions of Shapr. Wh…

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## [Feature Request IOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-ios/17500)

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**Author:** [@gavspav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gavspav)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-ios/17500 "2022-02-17T21:58:26Z")

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Just a tiny thing - when clicking rename on an object/sketch/plane etc it would be nice if the old name was selected so you can just type in the new name. At the moment you have to select the whole name and delete it wh…

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## [How do you show the Apple Pencil on tutorial videos?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-show-the-apple-pencil-on-tutorial-videos/17496)

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**Author:** [@AndyGavin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndyGavin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-show-the-apple-pencil-on-tutorial-videos/17496 "2022-02-17T21:25:34Z")

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Hello, I am wondering how the Shapr3D team gets the Apple Pencil and gesture indicators to show up on their tutorial videos? I’ve been thinking about making some tutorial videos as well and that is a really really nice …

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## [Wondering how to draw this sculpture or similar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wondering-how-to-draw-this-sculpture-or-similar/17491)

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**Author:** [@Cruhl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cruhl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wondering-how-to-draw-this-sculpture-or-similar/17491 "2022-02-17T19:22:01Z")

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Hi, A friend of mine manage to produce this sculpture. I want to draw similar projects. Any ideas how to draw it, is it possible. Thank you in advance for any inputs, regards, Cris

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## [Copy only working for one of 2 objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-only-working-for-one-of-2-objects/17479)

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**Author:** [@Simon66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Simon66)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-only-working-for-one-of-2-objects/17479 "2022-02-17T18:54:38Z")

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I can copy object 1 upwards or object 2. But I cannot copy them both together. Also if I copy object 1 upwards then I can’t copy object 2 upwards and vice versa. When I try to copy object 2 past object 1 I get this err…

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## [Export perspective as vector line art](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-perspective-as-vector-line-art/11693)

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**Author:** [@Avah12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Avah12)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-perspective-as-vector-line-art/11693 "2022-02-17T17:07:18Z")

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How do you export a perspective view as vector line art for use in illustrator?

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## [Odd text projection consequence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/odd-text-projection-consequence/17358)

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**Author:** [@Jagey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jagey)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/odd-text-projection-consequence/17358 "2022-02-17T13:24:25Z")

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projected some text onto a cylinder (tin) with the following result…odd!

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## [With window](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/with-window/17474)

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**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/with-window/17474 "2022-02-17T13:19:49Z")

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On the pro surface or HP spectrum x 360 15th is it possible to draw with the pencil as on the ipad 12 pro? Sur le surface pro ou HP spectre x 360 15e est t-il possible de dessiner avec le crayon comme sur le ipad 12 pro …

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## [5.60 - Max precision for modeling (Win)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-60-max-precision-for-modeling-win/17335)

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**Author:** [@Tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-60-max-precision-for-modeling-win/17335 "2022-02-10T11:11:51Z")

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Hi everyone :rocket: Not gonna lie, we have only four minor updates to share as we’re working on something pretty big these days. Either way, you know the drill – update the app and enhance your modeling experience righ…

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## [STEP export crashing 5.60 (2337)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-export-crashing-5-60-2337/17468)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 6:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-export-crashing-5-60-2337/17468 "2022-02-17T06:21:47Z")

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I’m unable to export STEP from both iPad and Mac versions. Also attempted on current visualizations beta (after export fix) and also no luck. Crash reports submitted, but I’m curious if anyone else is having this issue…

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## [Model Rebuild](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-rebuild/17452)

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**Author:** [@Funkysmoke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Funkysmoke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-rebuild/17452 "2022-02-17T06:14:58Z")

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How do you rebuild the models? I can edit the sketch but the model doesn’t rebuild to the sketch changes?

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## [Snapshot Memory](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapshot-memory/17447)

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**Author:** [@WORTHYimage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WORTHYimage)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapshot-memory/17447 "2022-02-17T03:47:23Z")

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Please consider adding saved camera positions / key framing for Snapshots. I’d like to present snapshots with consistent camera positions. In this case, see the beginnings of a seating chart that I would have to modify …

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## [How to use revolve to create threading based on a screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-revolve-to-create-threading-based-on-a-screw/17476)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-revolve-to-create-threading-based-on-a-screw/17476 "2022-02-17T02:59:37Z")

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I have a screw that I need to create the threading for. How do I make the threading an exact fit for the screw?

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## [How to do this feature without having surface features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-this-feature-without-having-surface-features/17443)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-this-feature-without-having-surface-features/17443 "2022-02-16T00:54:23Z")

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I have been working on recreating a Ryobi radio that has a lot of curved surfaces where features need to intersect but have been struggling with and just accepting the outcome even if it does not match the true part. Jus…

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## [Assembly Updating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-updating/17455)

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**Author:** [@Funkysmoke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Funkysmoke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 12:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-updating/17455 "2022-02-16T00:01:26Z")

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Why don’t assembly models update when part changes are made?

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## [How do I draw holes on the cylindrical faces of components?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-holes-on-the-cylindrical-faces-of-components/17450)

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**Author:** [@Briskham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Briskham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-holes-on-the-cylindrical-faces-of-components/17450 "2022-02-15T22:12:25Z")

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Hi, I am trying to draw some cylindrical components that I need to make, which have a drilled in the middle and also a hole in from the side which meets up with the hole in the centre. I keep getting an error saying abo…

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## [How can I change the lighting in it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-lighting-in-it/17438)

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**Author:** [@Riteshjain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riteshjain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-lighting-in-it/17438 "2022-02-15T18:34:01Z")

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Is it possible to change the lighting and import new environments

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## [Airdrop functionality gone on the iPad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airdrop-functionality-gone-on-the-ipad/17412)

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**Author:** [@dfunkt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dfunkt)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airdrop-functionality-gone-on-the-ipad/17412 "2022-02-15T17:28:00Z")

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I am new to this but a week or so ago, i was able to use Airdrop from my iPad to my iMac. But now, i cannot for some reason. Bluetooth is on. Airdrop is set to everyone. Did Shapr take the the functionality away?

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## [Boolean subtract issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-subtract-issue/17420)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-subtract-issue/17420 "2022-02-15T01:03:11Z")

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i created a model and it look like every time i do a boolean subtraction from the model it creates a new body that is a duplicate of the original model. just did a simple circle body to subtract from the main body20 and …

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## [Library folder for storing standard part drawing such as screw, hinges, small wheels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-folder-for-storing-standard-part-drawing-such-as-screw-hinges-small-wheels/17409)

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**Author:** [@Quek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Quek)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-folder-for-storing-standard-part-drawing-such-as-screw-hinges-small-wheels/17409 "2022-02-14T23:01:05Z")

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Hi Sir / Mdm, Very much appreciated if anyone can help advise on how to create a library folder for storing standard part drawings such as screw, hinges, handles, castor wheels so that I can extract them and re-use them…

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## [Selection tool bug: Making item visible in folders alters the selection randomly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool-bug-making-item-visible-in-folders-alters-the-selection-randomly/17159)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selection-tool-bug-making-item-visible-in-folders-alters-the-selection-randomly/17159 "2022-02-14T17:50:33Z")

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Selecting a group of faces, then opening the folder panel and making an item visible alters/ loses the selection. Grrrrr.

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## [Learning issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-issues/17385)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-issues/17385 "2022-02-14T16:16:45Z")

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I followed the inbuilt tutorial very well and now I moved in to the YouTube videos. I’m having some trouble progressing because it appears not to work like shown. Two examples: The Revolve for the lamp creation won’…

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## [Wishlist from a SketchUp user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370)

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**Author:** [@Ship\_Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ship_Shape)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wishlist-from-a-sketchup-user/17370 "2022-02-14T11:43:29Z")

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Hi all! I’m coming from SketchUp and hope to make a transition to Shapr3D. However, there are some key features that I really miss. Snap to origin point This would make 3D print designs in particular a lot easier to s…

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## [Request for a new function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-a-new-function/4279)

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**Author:** [@Totoleheros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Totoleheros)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-a-new-function/4279 "2022-02-14T05:17:31Z")

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Hi there, First, I believe that the forum should host a ‘Request for a new function’ section. And I have such a request: I know that there are few technics that have been shown in the forum to split a shape or a volume…

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## [Concentric Ellipses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concentric-ellipses/17391)

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**Author:** [@rpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/concentric-ellipses/17391 "2022-02-13T22:45:28Z")

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Hey folks, I’m trying to create two concentric ellipses and would like them to be constrained to one another on both axis, with a separation of 4 inches all around. What’s the best way to accomplish this?

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