# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=189

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## [I have a dream](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-dream/14726)

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**Author:** [@StuW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StuW)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-dream/14726 "2021-09-05T18:47:15Z")

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I would love to see the intuitive interface of shapr3d combined with the sculpt mode of fusion 360. The quickness to generate complex surfaces would be amazing. No loft, check shape, delete, tune profiles, loft, check, r…

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## [Problem with creation of revolving groove](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-creation-of-revolving-groove/14765)

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**Author:** [@teaxdriv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/teaxdriv)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-creation-of-revolving-groove/14765 "2021-09-04T20:59:10Z")

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Hello, I am creating a cylindrical geometry and I would like to remove material by revolving (to create a groove). How to do so? I don’t see any option in “Revolve” command. It only adds material. Best regards Michal

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## [I’m stuck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-m-stuck/14766)

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**Author:** [@Oldeshark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oldeshark)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-m-stuck/14766 "2021-09-04T20:24:21Z")

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Yes, it’s him again! :joy: What want to do is make the spring into a circular coil for a project, I have absolutely no idea how to do it. TIA.

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## [Solidworks wrong axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-wrong-axis/14763)

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**Author:** [@Ludvig00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ludvig00)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 10:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-wrong-axis/14763 "2021-09-04T10:45:04Z")

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Why do I get my imported bodies from SolidWorks in the wrong axis? Same when exporting to Solid.

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## [Revolved objects are not perfect circles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolved-objects-are-not-perfect-circles/14733)

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**Author:** [@BenMeehan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenMeehan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolved-objects-are-not-perfect-circles/14733 "2021-09-04T09:11:53Z")

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I’m modelling a light fitting, essentially a cylinder, and due to the profile I sketched half of the cross section, then revolved it around an axis to produce the cylindrical body. One part has a knurled texture, which …

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## [Coordinates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinates/14671)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinates/14671 "2021-09-03T19:53:57Z")

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Hello, I want to make drawings for machining (milling steel) and I need measurements relative to the X and Y axis. The way machinist read their digital read out: Is there a way? Thank you, Serge

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## [Having trouble translating helix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-translating-helix/14746)

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**Author:** [@ShamGodZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShamGodZ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-translating-helix/14746 "2021-09-02T22:07:24Z")

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I have created the first helix in the ”3d modeling padlock” video you guys have put up but i cant copy translate it to the other end of the long helix. I dont know what im doing wrong and apparently the video doesnt seem…

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## [How to distribute space of multiple shapes in between evenly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473)

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**Author:** [@Calvin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Calvin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473 "2021-09-02T08:08:44Z")

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Hi, beginner here. Let’s say you have 6 rectangles, is there a function to align them to distribute the space in between evenly？

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## [OS version query](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/os-version-query/11142)

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**Author:** [@chrismower](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrismower)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/os-version-query/11142 "2021-09-01T21:03:27Z")

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I notice that it only runs with OS versions of Catalina or newer. There are many people who have no wish to move up from Mojave as it is a stable platform. Do you intend to make it Mojave compatible at all?

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## [Copy/rotate faces only copies/rotates last group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-rotate-faces-only-copies-rotates-last-group/14693)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-rotate-faces-only-copies-rotates-last-group/14693 "2021-09-01T18:21:28Z")

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This feels like a bug, but I’m not sure if I’m missing some important step. Look at the attached screen shot, I’ve created a small notch which I’m trying to copy/rotate around the center of the disk. I area select all th…

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## [Limited fillet on spline + line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/limited-fillet-on-spline-line/14702)

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**Author:** [@Krispy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Krispy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/limited-fillet-on-spline-line/14702 "2021-09-01T07:14:01Z")

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Hi new to shapr here and depending on the amount of edges I select on the vertical section of this grip it changes how much I can fillet, but I’m confused as to why it’s so limited here, max amount shown in pic and I wou…

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## [Lettering advice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lettering-advice/14654)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lettering-advice/14654 "2021-08-30T17:27:58Z")

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Hello ! I’m trying to make a stamp with my name for my ceramic creations. But it’s really small. (8mm x 7mm) Any advice on how to write in a scketch ? Thank you :relaxed:

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## [Need help with joining seperate pieces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-joining-seperate-pieces/14644)

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**Author:** [@Ethan0123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ethan0123)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-joining-seperate-pieces/14644 "2021-08-30T10:04:30Z")

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Hey all, I’m a refrigeration/air conditioning technician and I’m using this application to design sheet metal ductwork for fabrication. I’m having an issue with creating a “nose cone” for an aircon unit to meet existing…

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## [Extend freeform surfaces (NURBS)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extend-freeform-surfaces-nurbs/14681)

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**Author:** [@dhuels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dhuels)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extend-freeform-surfaces-nurbs/14681 "2021-08-30T09:29:24Z")

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Hi there, my idea is to do Reverse Engineering with support of Shapr3D. I did a 3D scan of a part, created the standard geometries and freeform surfaces (NURBS) in specialized RE software and exported everything to Shap…

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## [Mac\_command key/ window\_?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-command-key-window/14639)

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**Author:** [@YDS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YDS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-command-key-window/14639 "2021-08-30T08:19:07Z")

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Hello, thank you for making an excellent app. Is there a way to replace Mac’s command key on a Windows system keyboard? I couldn’t do anything in the Keyboard & Mouse System Tutorial No. 11/Sharp View. Is it possible to…

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## [I had a very quick go of this today](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-had-a-very-quick-go-of-this-today/14592)

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**Author:** [@Oldeshark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oldeshark)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-had-a-very-quick-go-of-this-today/14592 "2021-08-30T08:08:29Z")

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So, I tried it today, are there plans to add quick keys, and a left handed UI ? I’m left handed so my iPad is in left handed mode, I actually use my right hand when using a mouse but having things in the same place means…

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## [I cannot export to step - get error to create body and set visible in Win](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cannot-export-to-step-get-error-to-create-body-and-set-visible-in-win/14651)

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**Author:** [@rbmore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rbmore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cannot-export-to-step-get-error-to-create-body-and-set-visible-in-win/14651 "2021-08-30T06:32:35Z")

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I cannot export to step - get error to create body and set visible in Win. Have business version. Import STL model - works OK. Everything appears to be there Export to STEP - no go. Get error message re body and vis…

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## [Pivot points to test different states of model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pivot-points-to-test-different-states-of-model/14663)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Hahmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thomas_Hahmann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pivot-points-to-test-different-states-of-model/14663 "2021-08-30T02:31:29Z")

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Hey there, I would love to attach different pieces of my model together on Different pivot points, so I can test like extended and retracted states. At the moment I have to move and tilt every part on its own to check d…

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## [Beginner Problem (maybe)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-problem-maybe/14652)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-problem-maybe/14652 "2021-08-28T21:30:01Z")

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Hey there, the object shown is a bass reflex tube. You can see this little triangular nose. I just draw two lines on the ring surface below (an arc). The endpoints are touching the tube. This result is that funny little…

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## [In Built Standard Features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-built-standard-features/8891)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-built-standard-features/8891 "2021-08-28T11:02:19Z")

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Looking forward to in-built features like internal threads(part of hole features), circlip grooves, counterbores, countersunk holes and others pertaining to mechanical engineering design. These features to be as per vari…

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## [Features for Woodworking](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/features-for-woodworking/14634)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/features-for-woodworking/14634 "2021-08-27T22:57:37Z")

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Hey there! Im just at day two of my trial period. Besides, I’m using SketchUp (which has tons of awesome plugins) and sometimes F360. So, I’m using 3D modeling mainly for my woodworking projects and 3D printing. First …

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## [Textured Sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textured-sphere/14630)

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**Author:** [@hjdltjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hjdltjr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textured-sphere/14630 "2021-08-27T14:21:17Z")

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How would I do a textured hollow sphere like the one above?

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## [Changing from Mechanical Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-from-mechanical-design/14625)

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**Author:** [@GrumpySmurf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GrumpySmurf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-from-mechanical-design/14625 "2021-08-27T11:19:04Z")

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Good day! I’m stuck on a relative small matter. I’m trying to figure out how to change the focus from mechanical designing to Architecture designing. Can anyone please help?!.

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## [Reponsive body and parameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reponsive-body-and-parameters/14576)

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**Author:** [@Alexis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reponsive-body-and-parameters/14576 "2021-08-27T08:27:54Z")

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New to Shapr3D but I was wondering if there’s a way to get the body to adapt when you change the sketch he is related to? Let’s say I do a 500mm plate then switch to 700 later on, I’d love to get my body to adapt. Also …

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## [Moving an item to a certain point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-item-to-a-certain-point/14605)

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**Author:** [@dries](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dries)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-an-item-to-a-certain-point/14605 "2021-08-26T15:57:18Z")

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Hello, I wanted to bend a flat item, but since that is not possible I decided to cut it into two pieces and rotate one of the parts. So far so good, but I don’t know how I can move the rotated item back in place to rec…

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## [Thumbnail views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnail-views/8072)

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**Author:** [@jcgi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcgi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnail-views/8072 "2021-08-26T10:25:31Z")

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Hello, is there a way to get thumbnail views of our shapr files ? Currently, i can only see the shapr3d logo with file name below. Would be useful to visualise the model itself (thumbnail views). Thanks. JC

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## [New update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update/14600)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update/14600 "2021-08-26T08:21:26Z")

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Is it me ? or does pencil accuracy got sharper after update? :slightly\_smiling\_face: I used to have to zoom on a face really close to get it right. Now it’s a little bit better I guess. Maybe that’s from the chicken I…

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## [Pb to renew educational license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pb-to-renew-educational-license/14591)

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**Author:** [@Perreaud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Perreaud)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pb-to-renew-educational-license/14591 "2021-08-26T05:06:06Z")

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I must renew my educational license before 28/08/2021 but I have not le link « request edu link » in my shapr application. So I can’t do it. What is the solution ? Thanks

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## [Best way to create this simple component?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-create-this-simple-component/14597)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-create-this-simple-component/14597 "2021-08-26T02:38:19Z")

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I created this simple thing in several different ways but they are all very awkward. What’s the easiest/best way to create this?

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## [Loft at sketches snap on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-at-sketches-snap-on/14587)

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**Author:** [@CADesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CADesigner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-at-sketches-snap-on/14587 "2021-08-25T15:33:07Z")

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hi Is it possible to attach the control points to a sketch in the loft tool. This way my shape would certainly become symmetrical. thanks

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