# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=172

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## [Major problems with chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/major-problems-with-chamfer/17401)

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**Author:** [@jb7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jb7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/major-problems-with-chamfer/17401 "2022-02-13T20:15:56Z")

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I’ve been on this program a lot more than I should have been recently. The chamfer tool is completely unreliable, I spend a lot of time chamfering edges just to have it fail towards the end of a face, with a resulting la…

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## [DXF Disconnected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-disconnected/17350)

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**Author:** [@Shurta03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shurta03)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-disconnected/17350 "2022-02-13T19:48:58Z")

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I export a lot of drawings in .dxf. Starting last night, email was having issues so I cannot actually send and email from the ‘email file’ tab under the formats screen. Rather I have to go to ‘share with’ in the dialog…

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## [Shell Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-bug/17389)

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**Author:** [@SM1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SM1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-bug/17389 "2022-02-13T19:01:22Z")

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I made a video here: Bug - YouTube Trying to make a 0.2 cm shell on two bodies that are the same. The one on the left for some reason only works at a certain rotation? :sweat\_smile:

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## [Creating a solid from imported IGS sheet model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-solid-from-imported-igs-sheet-model/17387)

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**Author:** [@Sho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sho)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-solid-from-imported-igs-sheet-model/17387 "2022-02-13T12:37:20Z")

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I have imported a head model from a 3d website that I’m looking to get 3d printed and then cast in metal as two hollow halves. the issue I’m having is that shapr sees the model as a “sheet” and I cannot thicken the walls…

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## [Have anyone tried out ArmorPaint on the ipad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-anyone-tried-out-armorpaint-on-the-ipad/17378)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-anyone-tried-out-armorpaint-on-the-ipad/17378 "2022-02-12T17:30:24Z")

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Have anyone tried out ArmorPaint on the Ipad? It´s said to be experimental at this point, but it seems to be quite a capable app. It cost around 20usd and is buggy. So download at your own risk. I can´t seem to export …

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## [Dimensioned curved line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioned-curved-line/17359)

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**Author:** [@bturnbau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bturnbau)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensioned-curved-line/17359 "2022-02-12T15:27:04Z")

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I am looking to take a 10’ line and then curve it at the center point so the two ends end up 3’ apart with an arch at the top. These doesn’t seem to be satisfied by the ‘spline’ tool which doesn’t have dimensions? Am I u…

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## [Calculate inner volume](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-inner-volume/17368)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculate-inner-volume/17368 "2022-02-12T12:52:03Z")

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Good morning (o; Does someone have an idea how I could calculate the inner volume when I use the case tool with the help of an external tool? Basically what I want is the amount in liters to compare different speak…

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## [Join assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/join-assemblies/17352)

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**Author:** [@a1motiion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/a1motiion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/join-assemblies/17352 "2022-02-12T02:56:08Z")

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Is there an easy way to join assemblies other than a manual move?

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## [Change equal constraint?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-equal-constraint/17329)

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**Author:** [@varxtis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/varxtis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-equal-constraint/17329 "2022-02-12T01:42:38Z")

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Didnt know how to title this, but lets say you have 3 circles of different sizes, like in the tutorial. When I select the 3 and choose equal constraint, they always match the smallest circle no matter what i do. Is there…

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## [Slicer software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicer-software/17360)

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**Author:** [@sean08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sean08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicer-software/17360 "2022-02-11T21:06:19Z")

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hi new to cad and 3 d printing here, picked shapr as it was apple based, in particular ipad( run a new gen air) however i cant seem to find any slicer software that will work on the i pad, only mac??? can anyone help, …

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## [U3d file generation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/u3d-file-generation/17345)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/u3d-file-generation/17345 "2022-02-11T03:46:51Z")

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Is there any simple path to get a u3d file out of shapr3d? This functionality would be tremendously useful for architectural presentations and reviews.

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## [Forum Suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-suggestion/17344)

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**Author:** [@GeekAndDad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeekAndDad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-suggestion/17344 "2022-02-10T22:40:33Z")

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Hello. A suggestion: I would prefer to get notifications for just the announcements from Shapr3d staff and not for all the replies from non Shapr3d staff (too much email!). Some groups I’m part of handle that by putti…

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## [Dismantling instruction with Shapr3D for iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dismantling-instruction-with-shapr3d-for-ipad/17340)

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**Author:** [@pfjo23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pfjo23)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dismantling-instruction-with-shapr3d-for-ipad/17340 "2022-02-10T20:45:15Z")

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Hi all, i am enthusiastic about Shapr3D. It’s so intuitive and you get used to it super fast. My goal is to produce disassembly instructions for production plant parts. There should be a short video showing how to disman…

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## [Newbie - Modeling question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-modeling-question/17191)

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**Author:** [@nibeck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nibeck)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-modeling-question/17191 "2022-02-10T20:36:03Z")

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Taking Shapr3D for a spin and I truly love the iPad experience. I come from a more traditional polygonal modeling paradigm, mostly C4D. Anyway, looking to model a simple “coat hook”. Wondering if anyone had any sugges…

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## [DXF wrong size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-wrong-size/17328)

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**Author:** [@Fredfred](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredfred)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-wrong-size/17328 "2022-02-10T15:44:43Z")

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I’m working with spur gears. There are a few websites that will help produce gears that you can down load after putting in the size of gear you need. My problem is the DXF file I get are downloading in to shaper3d are…

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## [Really slow load times with high count boidies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-slow-load-times-with-high-count-boidies/17322)

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**Author:** [@MikeV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MikeV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-slow-load-times-with-high-count-boidies/17322 "2022-02-10T09:36:05Z")

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Hello, so I have an issue with slow performance with alot of bodies in the work space. Ive been using the text feature, which I really like but I run into the issue of major slow downs. I got a mid spec surface nook 3 15…

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## [Creating a square](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-square/17316)

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**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-square/17316 "2022-02-09T21:23:21Z")

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hey everyone. I just started using shapr in order to do some cnc routing. I have a few questions. if I wanted to make a square piece of wood I just make a rectangle and then make it square. thats easy. from there I can s…

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## [4.0 - 2D dimensioned drawings + new pricing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-0-2d-dimensioned-drawings-new-pricing/11730)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-0-2d-dimensioned-drawings-new-pricing/11730 "2022-02-09T16:40:20Z")

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Morning! It goes without saying that we like to make modeling and visualization fluid and straightforward, but now it’s time to make production and manufacturing easier. So here’s the latest scoop… 2D drawings …

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## [Circle challenge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-challenge/17276)

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**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-challenge/17276 "2022-02-08T19:12:37Z")

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Hi forum, I have a challenge for you. It’s real world, not a dreamt up case. Rocket Science of sorts… I need to fit as many 21 mm dia circles within a circle dia 297 mm. I tried two approaches. Start with one in ce…

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## [Crashed on export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashed-on-export/17247)

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**Author:** [@WORTHYimage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WORTHYimage)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashed-on-export/17247 "2022-02-08T01:20:03Z")

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Great work Shapr3D team! Being a beta, you may already know this, however it crashes on export of STEP or Shapr file formats. Let me know if there is another way of backing up models without using Export.

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## [Deleting Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-bodies/17290)

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**Author:** [@Celina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Celina)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-bodies/17290 "2022-02-07T21:57:30Z")

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Aloha e Kumu’s, I’m new to Shapr3D, but I think I found a glitch in the programming. I’m trying to remove some “bridges” from my terraced garden piece, but they will not be removed, no matter what I do. I tried deleting…

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## [Bug fix for export crash is out for Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-fix-for-export-crash-is-out-for-visualization/17288)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-fix-for-export-crash-is-out-for-visualization/17288 "2022-02-07T19:47:36Z")

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Hey all - we have crushed the bug that caused crashes during export. If you have turned on Automatic Updates, you should already have the latest version, if not, go to Testflight and hit Update on the 5.70.0 (2369) vers…

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## [Revolve over a curve line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-over-a-curve-line/17254)

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**Author:** [@DIAlexander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DIAlexander)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-over-a-curve-line/17254 "2022-02-07T16:13:47Z")

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Hi, someone know how to make a revolve over a curve line? Thanks

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## [Basic questions, maybe asked before](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-questions-maybe-asked-before/17244)

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**Author:** [@Cruhl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cruhl)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-questions-maybe-asked-before/17244 "2022-02-07T06:01:15Z")

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Ok, just a CAD fan, using the program for one year. Basic issues: Why when using the select tool on 2d mode, no 3d drawing and copying the drawings, the lines are doubled….had to select one drawing each time to av…

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## [How to design sink floor at easy way](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-sink-floor-at-easy-way/16981)

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**Author:** [@domen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/domen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 4:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-sink-floor-at-easy-way/16981 "2022-02-07T04:37:11Z")

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Hello, what is the best way to make sink floor like this is? Dimensions are not important, i am just looking for best practice. Thank you and have a nice day, Domen

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## [Extrusion modes, units, and math](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-modes-units-and-math/17256)

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**Author:** [@AndyF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndyF)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-modes-units-and-math/17256 "2022-02-06T22:26:10Z")

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I wish the extrude selection option was more obvious. I realized one of the reasons I missed it in the past is that it doesn’t show up until you start extruding. I haven’t looked, but a keyboard shortcut would be helpful…

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## [Please turn off auto-capitalization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-turn-off-auto-capitalization/17273)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-turn-off-auto-capitalization/17273 "2022-02-06T22:25:13Z")

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Please turn off auto-capitalization. Thanks

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## [Lost progress](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-progress/17271)

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**Author:** [@Leonardo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leonardo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-progress/17271 "2022-02-06T19:19:33Z")

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Hey, so I’m experiencing some issues. Last night a created an object I planned to 3D print today. That object is no longer available, the folder is empty and now I can’t start a new sketch without all of the objects sho…

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## [Resizing after extruding?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-after-extruding/17144)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-after-extruding/17144 "2022-02-06T17:33:38Z")

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Is it possible to scale an item after extruding it? I need to do some trial and error with my designs. After drawing, I need to 3D print them so they need to be extruded but I am finding that even when I have scaled the …

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## [Export quality bevel tesselation - Obj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-quality-bevel-tesselation-obj/17153)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-quality-bevel-tesselation-obj/17153 "2022-02-06T05:21:34Z")

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Hello!, quick question. I’m using shapr3d to build larger scale environments to export out for 3D metaverse experiences. Generally I use OBJ, however the tesselation on bevel/rounded corners is very very high. Is there…

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