# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=178

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## [Account log-out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-log-out/16587)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-log-out/16587 "2021-12-30T08:50:19Z")

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Hi, It happened twice already that I found my account logged out from the app when I launch it, which is not a big deal, but twice I had to go through the basic tutorial of 10 slides before I can start working again…. S…

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## [Editing splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-splines/16588)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-splines/16588 "2021-12-30T08:43:56Z")

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Dear team, Can you please add the functionality of editing a spline (add or remove points along the path or extend in both ends). Plus… it would be a great improvement and very helpful if it would be possible to move t…

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## [Export PDF larger than A0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-pdf-larger-than-a0/16574)

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**Author:** [@FrankGo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrankGo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-pdf-larger-than-a0/16574 "2021-12-29T16:42:42Z")

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I have designed some stairs and I want to have them printed 1:1 scale for manufacture purposes. The printing service requires PDF format, but I can’t seem to export anything larger then A0. Am I missing something? Or is …

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## [UI problem with Text Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-problem-with-text-tool/16571)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-problem-with-text-tool/16571 "2021-12-29T16:28:54Z")

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First: Huge thank you all for the text tool! It is really great to have it now! Imho there is an UI issue. The textfield shows a preview of the selected font, which is great. Unfortunately, on macOS the font selection …

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## [Cannot select certain face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-certain-face/16564)

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**Author:** [@Merlin0216](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Merlin0216)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-certain-face/16564 "2021-12-29T10:16:02Z")

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Hello everybody. I just started learning Shapr3D and I am very pleased with its functionality and speed so far. But now I have encountered a problem I could not find a solution for. Now I’m here to find out whether it’s …

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## [How to realize rolling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-realize-rolling/16565)

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**Author:** [@CROMA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CROMA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-realize-rolling/16565 "2021-12-29T09:16:24Z")

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I tried several methods including lofting, but failed. Can I only use Boolean operation?

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## [Resizing items that are drawn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-items-that-are-drawn/16493)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-items-that-are-drawn/16493 "2021-12-29T05:00:06Z")

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I need help figuring out how to resize either 2D (before extrusion) or 3D items (after extruding). When importing the image I needed to trace I wasn’t given the opportunity to enter the exact dimensions and I can’t find …

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## [Trying to draw curved lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-draw-curved-lines/16452)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-draw-curved-lines/16452 "2021-12-29T01:17:29Z")

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I’m using the app on iPad with my Apple Pencil. I have imported a photo that I’m trying to trace but without freeform drawing it’s very difficult. I was following a video on Facebook that made it look very easy to create…

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## [Creating or generate TEXT in the design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-or-generate-text-in-the-design/5285)

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**Author:** [@Karrar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karrar)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-or-generate-text-in-the-design/5285 "2021-12-29T00:23:52Z")

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I’m trying to 3D print names and other things, what is the easiest way to generate texts and add letters. Thank you.

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## [Copia de seguridad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copia-de-seguridad/16552)

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**Author:** [@wigarga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wigarga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copia-de-seguridad/16552 "2021-12-28T16:12:49Z")

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Hola, me he dado cuenta lo importante que seria que los diseños se guarde de forma AUTOMATICA en alguna carpeta de mi ipad, o la posibilidad de un respaldo en la nube para ademas tener disponibilidad a esos archivos desd…

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## [Feature request: folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-folders/16548)

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**Author:** [@SCHLOSKE\_4.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCHLOSKE_4.0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-folders/16548 "2021-12-28T10:52:04Z")

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Hi I draw a lot parts For my 3D printer… Now I have many Objekts on my start screen… Would be perfekt to have folders to organise the drawings. Greetings Urs

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## [Viewing the individual sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-the-individual-sketches/16538)

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**Author:** [@Magick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Magick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-the-individual-sketches/16538 "2021-12-28T09:08:22Z")

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Under the items menu it says “sketch plan 01” and lists 18 sketches. I have altered them into one shape, but would like to alter one of the individual 18. How do you show each individual sketch?

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## [Can I import items from sketchup warehouse etc?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-import-items-from-sketchup-warehouse-etc/16540)

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**Author:** [@jarrett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jarrett)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-import-items-from-sketchup-warehouse-etc/16540 "2021-12-28T00:33:20Z")

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I do a good amount of kitchen and bath remodels…can I import different models of ranges, fridges, sinks, toilets, etc into the drawing? Thanks! -Jarrett

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## [An easy way for a screw and bolt threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/an-easy-way-for-a-screw-and-bolt-threads/15817)

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**Author:** [@saukkli66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/saukkli66)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/an-easy-way-for-a-screw-and-bolt-threads/15817 "2021-12-26T22:15:35Z")

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Don´t know if this is a common way, but I found this the easiest way to make threads to a screw and a matching bolt: use hexagon! Simply draw a hexagon, divide it in two parts and revolve both sides with same values. For…

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## [I'll found a bug in shapr3d on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ill-found-a-bug-in-shapr3d-on-ipad/16512)

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**Author:** [@3DWinzer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3DWinzer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ill-found-a-bug-in-shapr3d-on-ipad/16512 "2021-12-26T12:28:24Z")

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I’am using shapr3d on iPad Air 2020 in version 5.31.0 (2105) and IOS 15.2 To share my drawings with my MacBook i’am using to share the file as Shapr3d Design in native Format to share it with Airdrop directly to my Mac…

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## [Rotators / joints / fasteners / clips](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotators-joints-fasteners-clips/16504)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotators-joints-fasteners-clips/16504 "2021-12-25T21:31:09Z")

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Hey folks!, i wanted to see if I could design some actual assets to resin print. One of my questions however is how to design joints Ex: rotating door, how to design a wallet that clips closed. Ball joint parts sockets …

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## [Big File Download Crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-file-download-crash/16516)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-file-download-crash/16516 "2021-12-25T21:15:25Z")

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I am using an iPad Pro and I want to sit a lithopane upright on a .5mm rectangle. When this works, it prints much better. But for the last few days, when I try to download the stl file ( 190MB) Shapr looks like it is do…

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## [Transparency cannot be shown in USDZ format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparency-cannot-be-shown-in-usdz-format/16509)

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**Author:** [@Trevor2021](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Trevor2021)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparency-cannot-be-shown-in-usdz-format/16509 "2021-12-25T05:23:34Z")

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Hi, would someone know how to exhibit transparency in USDZ format? I have created transparent object in Shapr3D and works well when exporting as JPG, but always failed as AR…

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## [Apple pen options](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pen-options/16506)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pen-options/16506 "2021-12-25T00:58:37Z")

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Hello everybody. While designing today I thought about why my apple pen 2Gen is not customizable like in other apps. I saw in old topics that you were able to double tap the flat area to switch to TRIM before, is that r…

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## [Flat layout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695)

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**Author:** [@luigigigli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luigigigli)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695 "2021-12-23T21:30:26Z")

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I like this software. I would like to know if in the future the function “metal sheet” will be available. Would be possible to arrive to the flat layout starting from a formed shape? Thank-you in advance for your answer! …

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## [Mes fichiers ne s'ouvrent plus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mes-fichiers-ne-souvrent-plus/16450)

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**Author:** [@MichelAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichelAM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mes-fichiers-ne-souvrent-plus/16450 "2021-12-23T06:41:38Z")

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Bonjour, Certains fichiers ne s’ouvrent plus maintenant alors que ce matin ils s’ouvraient. Pouvez-vous, svp, m’aider ? Cordialement Hello, Some files do not open now even though they were opening this morning. Can…

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## [Help with Mirroring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-mirroring/3702)

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**Author:** [@jared.french](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jared.french)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-mirroring/3702 "2021-12-22T20:50:24Z")

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I’m unable to properly mirror a simple closed-sketch prior to extruding. Every time I go into transform/mirror this shape it doesn’t mirror like the icon suggests. Instead, it flips my sketch upside down @ 180 deg. How d…

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## [Extrude mesh body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-mesh-body/16476)

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**Author:** [@redspare1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/redspare1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-mesh-body/16476 "2021-12-22T17:43:22Z")

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I want to select the top face and extrude up. It gives me an error when I try to do this. I can’t upload stl files here.

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## [3D guide curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-guide-curves/16472)

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**Author:** [@Renato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Renato)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-guide-curves/16472 "2021-12-22T14:56:49Z")

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Hi everyone, I am new to Shapr3D and I was trying to design this glider fuselage but I couldn’t find a way to add this 3D guide curve (Red in the image below). The problem is I only have 3 frames and using other CAD sof…

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## [Cant see any display or work area](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-see-any-display-or-work-area/16454)

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**Author:** [@Mallard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mallard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-see-any-display-or-work-area/16454 "2021-12-22T02:02:16Z")

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I’ve tried installing the app both through the standalone installer and the Microsoft store. I can open the app and get to the point where I choose my input style and then the background goes black. the tutorial continue…

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## [Help / challenge / torture test for Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-challenge-torture-test-for-shapr3d/16465)

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**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-challenge-torture-test-for-shapr3d/16465 "2021-12-22T00:33:30Z")

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I designed a microphone head as a prop, probably overly complicated and I want to print it on my FDM 3d printer. However, i need to merge two parts (mesh and head) before i can export to STL. i have tried on my 10.5 iPa…

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## [Tangent problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangent-problem/16406)

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**Author:** [@Sejo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sejo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangent-problem/16406 "2021-12-20T20:08:48Z")

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Hi, Sorry My english is not so good. I recently Had a problem. When i draw a Circle and Draw a line at the edge the line will not cross or touch the Circle. When i click tangent it will be the same. It wasnt Like that …

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## [5.30 - A feast for industrial designers and Wacom users](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-30-a-feast-for-industrial-designers-and-wacom-users/16382)

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**Author:** [@daniel.szucs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daniel.szucs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-30-a-feast-for-industrial-designers-and-wacom-users/16382 "2021-12-20T18:38:42Z")

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Hey everyone :balloon: Gear up with a handful of new features, custom-built for industrial designers. With advanced circular fillet options and surface continuity settings, you can perfect every surface and corner of yo…

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## [Export options windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-options-windows/16412)

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**Author:** [@Smail\_Pajalic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smail_Pajalic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-options-windows/16412 "2021-12-20T17:48:28Z")

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why ist there no option on windows to export image of my object? I can’t ever do a screen shot becose it won’t me allow it, or just go an minimize it self. I’m subscribed to standard btw

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## [Exporting SVG issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-svg-issues/16433)

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**Author:** [@Righthand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Righthand)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 10:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-svg-issues/16433 "2021-12-20T10:55:05Z")

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Hi everyone. I am having issues exporting from Shapr3D to SVG files. I have tried saving the SVG files locally, and save by emailing the file. No matter what I choose, it always saves the same random group of lines inste…

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