# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=185

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## [Request: Separate sketches when Importing DXF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-separate-sketches-when-importing-dxf/15362)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 8:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-separate-sketches-when-importing-dxf/15362 "2021-10-18T08:35:01Z")

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Doesn’t matter if the first imported sketch is hidden or renamed, the second import will merge into the first. Please try the following files one after the other in the same design (had to zip because dxf can’t be chose…

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## [How could I make a precise model if your snap function leads me somewhere else?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-could-i-make-a-precise-model-if-your-snap-function-leads-me-somewhere-else/15414)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-could-i-make-a-precise-model-if-your-snap-function-leads-me-somewhere-else/15414 "2021-10-18T06:43:08Z")

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This glitch is so frustrating when you want to draw a perfect curve surface!

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## [How can we edit and correct previous features?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-we-edit-and-correct-previous-features/15403)

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**Author:** [@Duende](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duende)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-we-edit-and-correct-previous-features/15403 "2021-10-17T20:47:20Z")

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How can we edit and correct previous features? The “Select Previous” command exists already? Thanks.

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## [Abord a STL file loading](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/abord-a-stl-file-loading/15396)

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**Author:** [@Sobotta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sobotta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/abord-a-stl-file-loading/15396 "2021-10-17T09:39:26Z")

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Hi, My idear was to load a stl file created by hedges - software at my IPAD Pro Shapr 3D began to load and the little sign shows the loading status. But as it load 30 minutes I would abord the loading. but now I could…

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## [Arrays!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arrays/14458)

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**Author:** [@Raptr117](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raptr117)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arrays/14458 "2021-10-17T05:44:14Z")

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I use arrays fairly often, polar, rectangular, along a curve, the works. Are they planning to add arrays?

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## [Subtract tool issue/bug latest release](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-issue-bug-latest-release/15386)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-issue-bug-latest-release/15386 "2021-10-17T00:52:19Z")

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Hi, After the latest version I am getting different issues. I will describ one of them… The Subtract tool. As I used to use this tool was to select an object that you want something else like a rod to be extracted from …

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## [Interaction/use of iPad and macOS versions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interaction-use-of-ipad-and-macos-versions/10079)

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**Author:** [@Thierry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thierry)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interaction-use-of-ipad-and-macos-versions/10079 "2021-10-16T22:35:55Z")

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I’m glad to see Shapr3D moving to the macOS platform. But if I choose it compared to more feature complete Fusion360, it was for the ease of iPad pencil usage to modeling. What I would like to see is: synchronisation…

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## [Loving the app but some very weird behavior is triggering me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loving-the-app-but-some-very-weird-behavior-is-triggering-me/15360)

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**Author:** [@DevGods](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DevGods)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loving-the-app-but-some-very-weird-behavior-is-triggering-me/15360 "2021-10-16T14:20:34Z")

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Love the app so far. Tim currently using it to follow a Fusion360 tutorial and I haven’t run into any tools missing to replicate the workflow shown. All while laying in bed on my iPad, hats off to the devs. However I fin…

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## [Lasso function, Please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lasso-function-please/11848)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lasso-function-please/11848 "2021-10-14T23:19:35Z")

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This function was discussed at least a year or two ago. A Lasso type function where I can circle a set of objects to select them easily and quickly. I have been trying to select multiple objects by organizing said object…

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## [0.30 - Step-ups for 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-30-step-ups-for-2d-drawings/15333)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-30-step-ups-for-2d-drawings/15333 "2021-10-14T22:26:08Z")

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Hi everyone :rocket: Bit by bit, we’re shaping up geometries for 2D drawings. Pinpoint and place center marks, 2-point and 3-point circular centerlines, and intersection marks to add all the fine details and references. …

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## [Shortcuts/menus to organize models, colour coding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-menus-to-organize-models-colour-coding/15346)

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**Author:** [@OldmanSam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OldmanSam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shortcuts-menus-to-organize-models-colour-coding/15346 "2021-10-14T18:57:48Z")

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So far, really enjoy modelling in Shapr. The more I use it the less worried I get about having to rework things or whether or not I have to make something in a certain order, which is really great. One thing that does st…

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## [Adaptation of a children's game for a blind child with a 3D printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adaptation-of-a-childrens-game-for-a-blind-child-with-a-3d-printer/15345)

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**Author:** [@MosesTheG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MosesTheG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adaptation-of-a-childrens-game-for-a-blind-child-with-a-3d-printer/15345 "2021-10-14T17:37:10Z")

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Hi, My doughter is 5 years old an she is blind from birth. I want to adapt her an children’s boardgame. I made a photo from the boardgame an now i want to print different structures on the board. Similar to the colours…

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## [Bug: can’t see full input of dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-can-t-see-full-input-of-dimensions/13633)

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**Author:** [@realdrogo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/realdrogo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-can-t-see-full-input-of-dimensions/13633 "2021-10-14T13:22:08Z")

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I can not see the full entry of dimensions in the number pad. This is across all tools and every design, old and new. iOS and Shapr3D fully updated. iPad Pro 9.7”. In the photo below there should be fractions showing b…

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## [Glitchy spline points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitchy-spline-points/14976)

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**Author:** [@Zebrewz06](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zebrewz06)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitchy-spline-points/14976 "2021-10-14T09:08:11Z")

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Creating splines and moving points has been very glitchy. I will draw a spline and when I try to move the point, it will take a few tries of moving the pencil on the spline point before it actually moves. I use splines w…

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## [Export of Sketches to DXF files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-of-sketches-to-dxf-files/11859)

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**Author:** [@Steve566074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve566074)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-of-sketches-to-dxf-files/11859 "2021-10-13T20:27:43Z")

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In previous version I was able to just export a sketch as a DXF file. With the new version I can’t see how I can do this. Is this still possible? I use this to take the file into Cricut to cut vinyl for signs. Also -i…

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## [Lofted round shape. Translate, Project or what](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-round-shape-translate-project-or-what/15332)

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**Author:** [@DylanvanEgmond](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanvanEgmond)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-round-shape-translate-project-or-what/15332 "2021-10-13T20:07:23Z")

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Hi guys! I’ve been trying to figure this one out by myself for a few days now… Watching Shapr3D “webinars during the evening, getting inspired and trying to solve my issue… But I haven’t really got to a proper soluti…

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## [Move-Rotate has changed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-has-changed/15330)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-has-changed/15330 "2021-10-13T16:19:44Z")

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What happened to Move-Rotate, rotating in 5° snapped increments? Sometimes it rotates smoothly in fractional degrees. Other times it’s back in 5° increments. Personally, I prefer the 5° snapped increments and can always …

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## [Whats the best approach to Knurling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-the-best-approach-to-knurling/15251)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/whats-the-best-approach-to-knurling/15251 "2021-10-13T15:42:42Z")

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I am trying to find a strategy to adding grip textures to tools and such. What is the best method to adding knurling? With F360 and SW, you could come back and change the dimensions of your “knurls” but I think without …

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## [Really Basic Basics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-basic-basics/15303)

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**Author:** [@Speedgeezer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Speedgeezer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/really-basic-basics/15303 "2021-10-13T15:39:29Z")

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Open new canvas. Draw rectangle. Extrude rectangle up into a rectangular solid. Double-tap to select the solid. Move the solid. The original rectangle, the footprint of the moved solid, remains in place as a separat…

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## [iOS 15 Status](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-15-status/15311)

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**Author:** [@Boatanchors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boatanchors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ios-15-status/15311 "2021-10-13T06:09:53Z")

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Just a quick question to ascertain the status of Shapr3D on iOS 15.0.1. I have a 12.9” 2020 Pro model and don’t want to upgrade from 14.8 until I’m sure Shapr3D will work. TIA, Walt

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## [Fast cut/slice mode, limit object fast bool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-cut-slice-mode-limit-object-fast-bool/15320)

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**Author:** [@OldmanSam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OldmanSam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fast-cut-slice-mode-limit-object-fast-bool/15320 "2021-10-13T04:19:01Z")

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So I found that using intersection or subtract are useful and you can make cut lines with them but I found it a bit cumbersome, it would be nice if there was a slice mode that would just set the extrude to create the eff…

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## [Export DXF for Laser Cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-for-laser-cutting/15310)

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**Author:** [@Stelzriede](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stelzriede)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-dxf-for-laser-cutting/15310 "2021-10-12T17:55:39Z")

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Sorry if this question has been answered already, I tried searching. I am no means an expert. I created a simple part, 80mm x 200mm with a hole pattern on top and on the bottom a cut out U so I can create cart forks for…

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## [I don’t find my previous designs after reinstalling the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-don-t-find-my-previous-designs-after-reinstalling-the-app/15289)

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**Author:** [@MihaiPreda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MihaiPreda)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-don-t-find-my-previous-designs-after-reinstalling-the-app/15289 "2021-10-12T15:52:00Z")

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Hi everyone! I need your help regarding accessing my previous work. I’ve used Shapr earlier in spring 2021 using a paid subscription. I had a monthly subscription plan which I ended inthe summer. I’ve created several m…

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## [Are there any easy way to design with t-slot extrusion?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-easy-way-to-design-with-t-slot-extrusion/15294)

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**Author:** [@Pang\_lol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pang_lol)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-easy-way-to-design-with-t-slot-extrusion/15294 "2021-10-12T02:00:58Z")

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Like the title said, I’m wondering if there are any functions or plugin for designing a 80/20 rig. Maybe importing parts and interacting with joints and slides. I’m pretty new with this software, it would be hella cool…

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## [How to export an image in jpg format on MacOS version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-an-image-in-jpg-format-on-macos-version/15292)

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**Author:** [@PEC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PEC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-an-image-in-jpg-format-on-macos-version/15292 "2021-10-11T18:47:18Z")

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Hello Is there a way to export image in jpeg format on MacOS version of Shapr3D? By default, it creates a .png file, (which is ok as I can easily convert it into .jpg to share it). The Export menu says “Capture any vi…

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## [Shapr slowler in v4.11.0 iOS when suppress and copy object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-slowler-in-v4-11-0-ios-when-suppress-and-copy-object/15221)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-slowler-in-v4-11-0-ios-when-suppress-and-copy-object/15221 "2021-10-11T18:28:30Z")

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Shapr is slowler since version 4.11.0 on my ipad, when I want to delete , copy and move object, etc. I tried to make my project lighter, but the slowness is still there. There is always a working icon when I do this kind…

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## [Modifiers and Pie Menus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifiers-and-pie-menus/15267)

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**Author:** [@OldmanSam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OldmanSam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifiers-and-pie-menus/15267 "2021-10-11T13:35:30Z")

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Just want to share some user feedback based on my usage of the windows app, so far really enjoying it but just two things I’d like to see: I feel like a pie menu would be very useful for keyboard and mouse users, everyt…

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## [Construction plane bug / request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-bug-request/15280)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-bug-request/15280 "2021-10-11T11:29:09Z")

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Noticed something weird: if I select a construction axis, an “Add Plane (Perp. to Curve)” button appears. However, if I go into Add/Construction Plane and change the type to “Perpendicular to Curve at Point,” both straig…

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## [Resize shelled walls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-shelled-walls/15281)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-shelled-walls/15281 "2021-10-11T06:59:06Z")

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As you can see in this video when I try to resize this hollow box, it gives me the distance it’s moving, not the actual dimension of the box. I could be wrong but I swear it used to show the actual distances, not just …

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## [Why are some areas not extrudable?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-some-areas-not-extrudable/15265)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-some-areas-not-extrudable/15265 "2021-10-10T23:31:26Z")

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These are all circles, but only some areas are extrudable, why? I’m working on a geared design, but using imported dxf gear patterns are waaaaay to slow to work with due to all the control points, so I’m forced to us…

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