# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=177

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## [Feature request - change unit format in calc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-change-unit-format-in-calc/16723)

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**Author:** [@Woodworker1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Woodworker1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-change-unit-format-in-calc/16723 "2022-01-09T05:43:15Z")

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I work mostly in inch and metric, when in inch i find myself changing from fractional to decimal often. This for example would be great if you could select it via the calc popup instead of going back to the button next t…

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## [LiDAR export to shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar-export-to-shapr3d/16761)

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**Author:** [@jb7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jb7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar-export-to-shapr3d/16761 "2022-01-08T13:10:00Z")

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Hi- can anyone recommend a good LiDAR app that produces files that I can import to shapr? I did a quick scan on scaniverse which did a really good job in really bad light, but there doesn’t seem to be an export option t…

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## [Alignment fungtions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-fungtions/16767)

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**Author:** [@Markus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Markus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-fungtions/16767 "2022-01-08T10:36:51Z")

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Alignment function(s): I do have following issues: When i import a part i.e. step-file how can I give that part a clever coordinate-system and if done how can I use this part to align it with for example the main-coord…

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## [Import picture and apply to a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-picture-and-apply-to-a-body/16757)

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**Author:** [@Woodworker1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Woodworker1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-picture-and-apply-to-a-body/16757 "2022-01-08T08:46:38Z")

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Can this be done? I know you can color bodies but I would like to add woodgrain look. Example below Also once you import a picture and size it it appears you can’t resize, is that correct Thanks

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## [Training](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/training/16705)

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**Author:** [@Farshad.vosoughi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Farshad.vosoughi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/training/16705 "2022-01-08T05:55:01Z")

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i am a new learner for this program and could you please guide me how to learn it?

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## [.stl can not be edited (cut out holes)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-can-not-be-edited-cut-out-holes/16756)

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**Author:** [@Errator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Errator)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-can-not-be-edited-cut-out-holes/16756 "2022-01-07T22:35:57Z")

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Hello all, I made some easier Projects but now i want to edit a stl file (Dragon) for my Kids. I want to make 4 holes in the foot to insert some magnets after printing. I had once a freecad project which i imported as .…

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## [Where are files stored?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-files-stored/16743)

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**Author:** [@MakerWoodworker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MakerWoodworker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-files-stored/16743 "2022-01-07T20:18:36Z")

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I recently edited a file on a different iPad and now when I go back to the file on another iPad it has not changed… where are the files saved/stored? Can I edit on file on different iPads (not at the same time obviously) …

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## [Copying and exporting body ( or group of bodies)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-and-exporting-body-or-group-of-bodies/16752)

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**Author:** [@Slava](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slava)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-and-exporting-body-or-group-of-bodies/16752 "2022-01-07T17:40:52Z")

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Hi there! Do somebody knows the way to copy or export body (or group of bodies) more easier then hiding all others bodies of design to point bodies those you need? I have more then 8000 bodies in my design , so I must hi…

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## [Future request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-request/16739)

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**Author:** [@Mauri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mauri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-request/16739 "2022-01-07T12:41:47Z")

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Hi, Working with 3D printer, I will really appreciate if Sharp3D should be able also to import 3mf file. Do you plan to introduce this new feature on the next version? Thanks for your attention. Best regards Maurizio …

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## [Projected sketches are mixed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projected-sketches-are-mixed/16606)

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**Author:** [@CROMA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CROMA)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projected-sketches-are-mixed/16606 "2022-01-07T10:54:12Z")

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Hello, everyone. I have a trouble. I added a construction plane to the plane of one entity to make a projection sketch to make the other two entities. When I was preparing to make the second entity, I found that the new …

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## [Mirroring fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-fails/16729)

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**Author:** [@regattaguru](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/regattaguru)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-fails/16729 "2022-01-07T08:16:40Z")

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Category: Effing bug. Not an option in the wonderfully warm world of the available menu. Selecting a few primitives to mirror on an axis now does not work. I have a screen recording but cannot upload it because having p…

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## [How to make folds like this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-folds-like-this/16667)

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**Author:** [@azisher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/azisher)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-folds-like-this/16667 "2022-01-07T05:22:51Z")

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I’ve tried various ways but haven’t been able to produce anything like this, any suggestions?

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## [Cleaning up drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cleaning-up-drawings/16726)

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**Author:** [@Juan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cleaning-up-drawings/16726 "2022-01-06T21:01:34Z")

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I like to know how I can clean up my design drawings. I usually print the 2D technical drawing to review dimensions etc and make sure all measuements are correct. At the same time I can see where something is not right. …

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## [Apple Mixed reality glasses and AR glasses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-mixed-reality-glasses-and-ar-glasses/16718)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-mixed-reality-glasses-and-ar-glasses/16718 "2022-01-06T16:10:39Z")

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I\`m really hoping SHapr3D will be one of the showcases of the launch of the Apple Mixed reality headset thats rumored to be launched later this year. :wink: Imagine the possibilities. Livestreaming a 3D model in AR i…

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## [STEP file from Fusion 360 performance issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-from-fusion-360-performance-issues/16715)

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**Author:** [@gangsterhotline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gangsterhotline)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-from-fusion-360-performance-issues/16715 "2022-01-06T13:35:45Z")

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Hello, I am new to CAD and 3D modeling in general so let me preface by saying: Geometry might be the culprit here. My model in Fusion360 was made with parametric history on and it’s simple enough in its purpose but was…

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## [Objects swimming under surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-swimming-under-surface/16693)

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**Author:** [@GreenBassErik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GreenBassErik)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/objects-swimming-under-surface/16693 "2022-01-06T12:02:26Z")

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Hi there! My problem is that, after scaling up, some of my objects are partly swimming under the surface. Of course I can pull the object up to try and zero it with the surface again, but then it doesn’t seem to be a 1…

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## [Number of installations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-installations/16704)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-installations/16704 "2022-01-06T10:54:04Z")

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Good morning (o; Got a new Mac mini M1 and trying out Shaper3D on it… From the description it says that I can open a design made on a Mac also on iPad and Windows as well when a valid subscription exists… But what is …

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## [Example designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/example-designs/16706)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/example-designs/16706 "2022-01-06T09:49:49Z")

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Good morning…again (o; Are there any example designs available for testing performance on MacOS installation? Preferably a Shaper3D design I can import…but then again this would need a subscription for testing. tanke …

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## [Shapr3D for iOS questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-ios-questions/16676)

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**Author:** [@Boomzilla](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boomzilla)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-ios-questions/16676 "2022-01-06T00:11:00Z")

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I’m considering using Shapr3D for iPad. But I need two questions answered prior to making that decision: Is the iPad version a raster or vector based drawing program? Is there an engineering library for the iPad v…

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## [Can't Buy License](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-buy-license/16696)

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**Author:** [@aarsyth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aarsyth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-buy-license/16696 "2022-01-05T21:59:59Z")

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I can’t buy a license via the website. The only options are Free, then the others require a “14 day Trial” but after that there isn’t a place to come back to and buy a license. There are no features in my account tab to …

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## [New Guy here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-guy-here/8955)

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**Author:** [@HinTan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HinTan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-guy-here/8955 "2022-01-05T18:38:02Z")

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Hey everybody, I’m new here. I would like to draw a fish and flower. Can anybody help me with these?

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## [Can’t receive the verification mail?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-receive-the-verification-mail/16684)

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**Author:** [@Wael00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wael00)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-receive-the-verification-mail/16684 "2022-01-05T13:58:35Z")

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I registered for the Educational version via my school’s mail, and I never received any verification mail to activate my account, it’s been almost one hour. P.S. I tried to click on resend the verification mail three ti…

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## [Fault in-app? Extrusion disappears mid drag?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fault-in-app-extrusion-disappears-mid-drag/16659)

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**Author:** [@TheGadge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheGadge)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fault-in-app-extrusion-disappears-mid-drag/16659 "2022-01-03T22:11:23Z")

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Hi, just need to clear this up please, as I’m looking at purchasing at it’s driving me mad. Ipad pro, latest OS, latest app. I’m doing a tutorial on the tube, and it’s the most simple thing. One side extrusion wall, w…

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## [Hosting Designs in the Metaverse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hosting-designs-in-the-metaverse/16653)

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**Author:** [@Gingerseed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gingerseed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hosting-designs-in-the-metaverse/16653 "2022-01-03T17:35:48Z")

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Hello everyone and Happy 2022! Can someone please provide some direction to host a design online for virtual touring? Thanks a billion and wishing everyone a warm, happy and prosperous new year!

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## [Align perpendicular](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-perpendicular/16648)

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**Author:** [@sodell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sodell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-perpendicular/16648 "2022-01-03T16:39:33Z")

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I’m trying to align or move a body into a corner where there seems to be no snap points. I want to move it perpendicular to the longer two bodies. How can I do this?

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## [Mirroring no longer mirrors complex shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-no-longer-mirrors-complex-shapes/16644)

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**Author:** [@Shurta03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shurta03)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-no-longer-mirrors-complex-shapes/16644 "2022-01-02T18:28:37Z")

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Prior to the addition of text I could mirror along an axis and it was perfect. Now if I mirror seemingly simple shape, I.e., a rectangle, it works perfect. If I do an object that has any radius, etc. it either explodes…

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## [How to make a groove 45 degree on curved path?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-groove-45-degree-on-curved-path/16610)

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**Author:** [@domen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/domen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-groove-45-degree-on-curved-path/16610 "2022-01-02T12:05:05Z")

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Hello, I am new here and I must to say that program is amazing. Here is my problem: if we look from top I have piece 500x300mm (thickness is 6mm). One of corner has radius 100m… Now I need to make 45 degree groove all…

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## [Using Macbook Pro Trackpad with a Stylus or Apple Pencil?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-macbook-pro-trackpad-with-a-stylus-or-apple-pencil/16491)

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**Author:** [@fmarquette](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fmarquette)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-macbook-pro-trackpad-with-a-stylus-or-apple-pencil/16491 "2021-12-31T18:38:03Z")

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Hello! Is this a possibility, using a stylus or Apple Pencil to operate the program on the Macbook Pro trackpad - recreating the experience of using a tablet or an iPad? Initial digging suggests not, but I had to ask b…

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## [How can I add a bending command to Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-add-a-bending-command-to-shapr3d/16573)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-add-a-bending-command-to-shapr3d/16573 "2021-12-31T07:11:42Z")

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Hi,everybody. I have a problem.How can I add a bending command to Shapr3d for Christmas candy cane like this?emphasized text

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## [Shapr3D to Vcarve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-vcarve/16598)

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**Author:** [@Whatisit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatisit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-vcarve/16598 "2021-12-30T20:32:54Z")

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How can I export my design into Vcarve for CNC cutting plywood.

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