# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=181

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## [Export to pdf - share with Print is truncating drawing on print?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-pdf-share-with-print-is-truncating-drawing-on-print/16105)

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**Author:** [@bturnbau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bturnbau)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-pdf-share-with-print-is-truncating-drawing-on-print/16105 "2021-11-29T23:41:06Z")

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I was able to successfully export two drawings and print them. Now on my third, my view is getting arbitrarily truncated at about section E (1/3 from the top of the page portrait formatted). Everything looks fine with th…

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## [The sketch system is driving me crazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-sketch-system-is-driving-me-crazy/16094)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-sketch-system-is-driving-me-crazy/16094 "2021-11-29T08:13:31Z")

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when you project one face of the model to a parallel plane and you will luckily get a sketch that is not closed, and you have to check the joint point one by one to find where it is not jointed and you have to zoom in on…

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## [Curved slope modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-slope-modeling/16083)

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**Author:** [@Keinobi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Keinobi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 9:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curved-slope-modeling/16083 "2021-11-28T09:21:56Z")

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Hi, I modeled a straight slope shape. And I need another one that curved 90 degree of my first shape. I’ll put my shape into this draft, so please tell me how to do… By few touch to complete is very happy to me, but I…

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## [How do I test out how a 3D scene will look in a perspective drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-test-out-how-a-3d-scene-will-look-in-a-perspective-drawing/16080)

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**Author:** [@mintcal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mintcal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-test-out-how-a-3d-scene-will-look-in-a-perspective-drawing/16080 "2021-11-27T23:30:11Z")

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Hi. I’m learning Shapr3D basics so I can export pictures of 3D scenes to trace over in Procreate for my 2- and 3-point perspective drawings. If I already decided my paper drawing’s picture plane, station point and vanis…

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## [Export and modification](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-and-modification/16074)

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**Author:** [@Filipa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Filipa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-and-modification/16074 "2021-11-27T17:10:09Z")

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Hello I have a serious problem in the application. When I finish my drawing I record. When I open it again the drawing is completely changed and modified. I need help to solve this.

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## [Educational Licence expires](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/educational-licence-expires/16004)

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**Author:** [@Da\_Brunner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Da_Brunner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/educational-licence-expires/16004 "2021-11-27T11:12:07Z")

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Hi, what happens after the Educational Licence expires? Do I get an alternative subscription or does it just end and nothing happens?

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## [Why why why?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-why-why/16062)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-why-why/16062 "2021-11-27T07:53:45Z")

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it just some simple squares

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## [Grid contrast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-contrast/16059)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-contrast/16059 "2021-11-27T02:29:18Z")

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Trying to draw on faces, it would be nice if the grid changed color opposite the face color and or intensity to help older eyes see the grid.

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## [Print Sketching to scale real](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-sketching-to-scale-real/16038)

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**Author:** [@xpxilom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xpxilom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-sketching-to-scale-real/16038 "2021-11-24T21:02:46Z")

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Print Sketching The best way to make sewing patterns is in this program … Not even Clo3d or Illustrator is as convenient and easy as Shapr3D … My question is: Is it possible to print the sketches that I do in real sc…

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## [Constraints. How to control which curve is master and which’s is following](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-how-to-control-which-curve-is-master-and-which-s-is-following/15815)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-how-to-control-which-curve-is-master-and-which-s-is-following/15815 "2021-11-24T16:48:21Z")

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Hey there. How do I control which line is the master line so that the other one is going to change accordingly? In fusion the order of selection decides that. In the given example I want the longer line to be equal to t…

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## [Where is revolve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-revolve/15316)

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**Author:** [@Gatto\_gattez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gatto_gattez)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-revolve/15316 "2021-11-24T16:09:56Z")

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Hello guys, I have the early access version, I don’t know why but I can’t use SUBTRACT, INTERSECT, REVOLVE, SWEEP, as in the iPad version, this is Windows 10, the device is Lenovo Yoga 6, I hope you can fix this issue…

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## [HELP! Why can't I export my file in STL.?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-why-cant-i-export-my-file-in-stl/16002)

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**Author:** [@SethLeung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SethLeung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-why-cant-i-export-my-file-in-stl/16002 "2021-11-22T21:26:48Z")

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I am currently making a miniature model, and I wanted to export it to a STL file. However when I press the export button, the software told me there is a kernel error… What is that and how can I fix it? best regards, s…

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## [UV Map export support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uv-map-export-support/15629)

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**Author:** [@symonty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symonty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uv-map-export-support/15629 "2021-11-22T09:00:48Z")

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I noted Shapr3D does not export with UV maps so many paint programs are unable to work with my Shapr3D models. Is UV map export on the roadmap. I use Zbrush and procreate

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## [Expanded metal CRASH!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expanded-metal-crash/15623)

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**Author:** [@Madman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expanded-metal-crash/15623 "2021-11-22T07:08:47Z")

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Expanded metal + Shapr3D 5.0 on iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) 15.1 software update I have tried downloading a step file and have modeled from scratch………. Both versions I tried to have expanded metal in a drawin…

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## [Drag sketch and still has equal spacing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-sketch-and-still-has-equal-spacing/15965)

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**Author:** [@myasinsuw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/myasinsuw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-sketch-and-still-has-equal-spacing/15965 "2021-11-21T01:42:32Z")

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Hi, I really need to know how to do this. How to set the space being equal? I mean when I drag one sketch, the rest will follow,

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## [Distorted doors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distorted-doors/15907)

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**Author:** [@Oldeshark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oldeshark)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distorted-doors/15907 "2021-11-20T23:37:07Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to work out how I can distort/bend these doors on a project I’m doing to make them look like they’ve been hit with ram ? Many thanks in advance.

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## [Migrate drawings to new iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-drawings-to-new-ipad/15975)

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**Author:** [@Ashachar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ashachar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-drawings-to-new-ipad/15975 "2021-11-20T19:19:56Z")

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Hi All - just got a new iPad and looking to migrate my drawings from my old one. Any idea on how best to do it?

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## [Import a photo and scale it perfectly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-a-photo-and-scale-it-perfectly/15972)

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**Author:** [@ferrum-d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ferrum-d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-a-photo-and-scale-it-perfectly/15972 "2021-11-20T15:17:24Z")

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Say I have a photo of a part, that I’ve photographed “nicely” from the top-view… and I’ve also placed a reference object (ruler, etc) on the photo to “accurately” size it to scale. When I import the photo into Shapr3D -…

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## [How to create a split body box with fitted lid and base](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-split-body-box-with-fitted-lid-and-base/15950)

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**Author:** [@davidtheITguy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davidtheITguy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-split-body-box-with-fitted-lid-and-base/15950 "2021-11-18T23:37:03Z")

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Hello, I know this can be done manually with a lot of effort but does anyone know of a simple way to create a split box with a fitted lid to a base? Basically a snap-in male-to-female top to a base that uses a narrow le…

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## [I have been forced to share my designs to the cloud! (it appears)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-been-forced-to-share-my-designs-to-the-cloud-it-appears/15958)

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**Author:** [@Sitefab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sitefab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-been-forced-to-share-my-designs-to-the-cloud-it-appears/15958 "2021-11-19T12:58:49Z")

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Hi, I’ve just logged on to Shapr3D and (it appears) I have been forced to share my designs to the cloud! I only work on the iPad and prefer to leave my designs on my iPad Pro only. For now anyway. My iPad is brand new an…

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## [Text on Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-model/15917)

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**Author:** [@Madnamie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madnamie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-on-model/15917 "2021-11-18T18:23:00Z")

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Hi, how can i get letters to put on my 3d model. Without designing a letter on the model? I either want to exdrude letters, or cut into , the model. On windows and ipad Thanks

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## [How to Export on Mac: what version am I running](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-on-mac-what-version-am-i-running/15904)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-on-mac-what-version-am-i-running/15904 "2021-11-18T07:09:39Z")

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Hi, I am new to the Mac Version. I have a couple of Newbie Questions… how do I know if I am running the Mac version or the iPad version. my version is 5.11.0. 2: on this version When I Export an object in .STL I only …

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## [Need a small favor with an STL file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-small-favor-with-an-stl-file/15913)

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**Author:** [@backslashV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/backslashV)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-small-favor-with-an-stl-file/15913 "2021-11-18T05:02:11Z")

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The holes on this case are not centered. I am not sure how to center them without messing the distance between the holes and the side holders (marked as 1 and 2). Can someone somehow shift the holes to the right so that …

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## [样条曲线的问题](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/15899)

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**Author:** [@tianye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tianye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/15899 "2021-11-17T17:30:01Z")

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我的软件的样条曲线，不能设置点，而我的ipad pencil是好的，在其他软件上都有压力感

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## [Texture sheet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-sheet/15636)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texture-sheet/15636 "2021-11-17T08:04:56Z")

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Hello ! I’m trying so hard to make a texture sheet with this pattern. But I don’t have the technique. Anyone who can help me ?

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## [Moving points, not edges or faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-points-not-edges-or-faces/15881)

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**Author:** [@Mafin100](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mafin100)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-points-not-edges-or-faces/15881 "2021-11-17T12:28:55Z")

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Hey there, For example if i have a cube and only want to move one cornerpoint of it, is this somehow possible? My probblem is, i want to build a 3d object from only a front, and a left sideview… but its not symetric in…

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## [Is there a way to disable the "Apple Pencil is not connected popup"?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-the-apple-pencil-is-not-connected-popup/15883)

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**Author:** [@aogakid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aogakid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-the-apple-pencil-is-not-connected-popup/15883 "2021-11-17T08:16:33Z")

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I have a logitech crayon and works fine for everything (except placing spline points) but it’s just the popup that appears every time I’m not touching the screen that annoys me.

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## [Updated to 5.11, can’t log in to account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updated-to-5-11-can-t-log-in-to-account/15887)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updated-to-5-11-can-t-log-in-to-account/15887 "2021-11-16T19:02:01Z")

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I just updated to 5.11 and was prompted to log back in. It’s telling me my saved password that I use log into Shapr on my Mac and iPad (and beta) is incorrect. Am I going to have to change my password now? I was logge…

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## [Chamfer only one line of body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-only-one-line-of-body/15875)

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**Author:** [@Tbleezy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tbleezy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-only-one-line-of-body/15875 "2021-11-16T17:27:46Z")

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Ive made a 3D body and when I select one line and try to chamfer the whole body perimeter gets chamfered. What do I need to do to only effect the one line

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## [Please add a parallel way to make splines available to Crayon Users](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-a-parallel-way-to-make-splines-available-to-crayon-users/14361)

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**Author:** [@Rage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rage)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-add-a-parallel-way-to-make-splines-available-to-crayon-users/14361 "2021-11-16T12:03:45Z")

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I have used Apple Pencil gen1 for a long time in Shapr as a student and hobbyist, but I found the design of the use of splines awful since the Apple Pencil was really slippery and difficult to hold steadily when being pr…

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