# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=195

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## [Drawing Newel Post Components](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-newel-post-components/13832)

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**Author:** [@mjlloyd80](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjlloyd80)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-newel-post-components/13832 "2021-07-13T20:11:34Z")

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Hi There, I am new to 3D modelling and Shapr3D. I could really use some help with trying to draw part of a Newel post. I can’t get my head around how to draw the outlined object in the picture. I can’t seem to recreate t…

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## [File keeps crashing the app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-keeps-crashing-the-app/13488)

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**Author:** [@joeywkoh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joeywkoh)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-keeps-crashing-the-app/13488 "2021-07-13T15:00:56Z")

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Hi — I closed down the app while in a design (it was taking forever to do some calculations), and now I can’t access the file as it causes the app to crash. I’m on an iPad. I’ve sent the crash report; what do I do from …

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## [Sharp3D crashes on projection tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharp3d-crashes-on-projection-tool/13825)

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**Author:** [@Dmitri.L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmitri.L)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharp3d-crashes-on-projection-tool/13825 "2021-07-13T13:10:37Z")

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Hello, I am learning how to use Shapr3D on Ipad Pro (2021). Recently I ran into problem when application crashes as soon as I select “Projection” tool. I try to project spline on the surface of a cilinder. Is there any …

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## [Redo a tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/redo-a-tutorial/13827)

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**Author:** [@BJRP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BJRP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/redo-a-tutorial/13827 "2021-07-13T12:53:25Z")

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Hey I am trying out the free version. When I first opened I had a choice of a few types of tutorial - i selected product design but now I would like to try the engineering tutorial. How do i change my choice?

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## [Another Educational license help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-educational-license-help/13781)

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**Author:** [@xokkinx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xokkinx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/another-educational-license-help/13781 "2021-07-13T11:40:44Z")

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Hello I was approved for an educational license however it still seems to have me in the trial account status I’m unable to import any stl files any help please

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## [Problem with rotate view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-rotate-view/13782)

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**Author:** [@Pinstriper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pinstriper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-rotate-view/13782 "2021-07-13T07:16:33Z")

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This geometry was created as an exercise for a futur sawing machine. My problem is that i can’t turn the view around the “Y” axis. The view moves erratically and refuse to turn further than few degres. Someone ever see …

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## [Export for 3D printing 200%](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-for-3d-printing-200/13778)

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**Author:** [@JV3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JV3D)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-for-3d-printing-200/13778 "2021-07-12T22:48:49Z")

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Hi, i am quitte new on Shapr3D and while I export the 3D models and open them into PrusaSlicer it is scaled 200%. Did I miss something? Thank you.

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## [Cut and paste between drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-and-paste-between-drawings/13762)

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**Author:** [@Sitefab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sitefab)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-and-paste-between-drawings/13762 "2021-07-10T15:39:50Z")

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Hey, can you Cut and paste between drawings in shape 3D? Thanks

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## [How can draw a mosquito coil?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-draw-a-mosquito-coil/13754)

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**Author:** [@Tass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tass)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-draw-a-mosquito-coil/13754 "2021-07-10T09:56:54Z")

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I wanna draw mosquito coil!:grinning:

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## [Recommendation for next update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recommendation-for-next-update/13746)

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**Author:** [@Ghengisahn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ghengisahn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recommendation-for-next-update/13746 "2021-07-09T17:23:08Z")

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Shapr3D team, Hoping in the next update when you want to export STLs via mail, to allow which 3D files you want to send. For example if you have in your design 5 objects and want to send via email, we only have the opt…

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## [iPad Stylus (No Apple Pencil) - No Lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stylus-no-apple-pencil-no-lines/577)

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**Author:** [@Archipella](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Archipella)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stylus-no-apple-pencil-no-lines/577 "2021-07-09T16:24:13Z")

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Shall I assume that this app does not work with anything other than an Apple Pencil. I have tried every angle and setting and I cannot even draw a single line with a stylus that works perfectly in all of my drawing and …

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## [Shapr3D frequently unable to subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-frequently-unable-to-subtract/13720)

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**Author:** [@Hipcat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hipcat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-frequently-unable-to-subtract/13720 "2021-07-09T15:38:43Z")

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Only me? I run into this constantly and have no idea what I’m doing wrong. Maybe the shape is too complex? I can subtract a cylinder from the same face.

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## [Forum usage from within App seems more difficult](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-usage-from-within-app-seems-more-difficult/13736)

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**Author:** [@Steve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forum-usage-from-within-app-seems-more-difficult/13736 "2021-07-09T12:44:26Z")

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Perhaps I’m missing something, but there seems to be no easy way to “go back from where you came from” when reading the forum from within the Shapr3D app, i.e. clicking the forum button on the start page. It seems that …

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## [Dimensions and planimetry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-and-planimetry/13693)

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**Author:** [@mhrecaldeb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhrecaldeb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-and-planimetry/13693 "2021-07-08T11:36:34Z")

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Hello there, I need to retrieve planimetry from my designs, and the best way I have found is showing sketches and taking screenshots. I wonder if there are a way it can be done in a easier way and with better results. …

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## [Position of dimensions on objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/position-of-dimensions-on-objects/13729)

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**Author:** [@igor3dviz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/igor3dviz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/position-of-dimensions-on-objects/13729 "2021-07-08T11:04:06Z")

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Very uncomfortable size position relative to the object for the right-handed person. Is there any way to change the position of the dimensions to the other side? You can see in the photo how the hand overlaps the size …

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## [iCloud sync / sync between Sharp3D iPadOS and macOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-sync-sync-between-sharp3d-ipados-and-macos/13704)

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**Author:** [@fuzzel4711](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fuzzel4711)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-sync-sync-between-sharp3d-ipados-and-macos/13704 "2021-07-07T17:35:17Z")

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Hi, is there a way to enable iCloud sync for Shapr3D on iPadOS and macOS? I’d like to work on models on both platforms (not in parallel). Thus a way to sync between those would be nice. Cheers Mike

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## [2D draw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-draw/13697)

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**Author:** [@Neochan08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neochan08)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 7:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-draw/13697 "2021-07-07T07:59:01Z")

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I urgently need the cross-section and detailed information function of 2D drawing

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## [Can i set material data?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-set-material-data/5668)

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**Author:** [@Bruno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bruno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-set-material-data/5668 "2021-07-07T03:13:55Z")

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Hello, I’m an employee of a huge multinational manufacturer and I’m searching for a new way to project. At now, we use SolidWorks and Inventor for our tasks and Shapr3D looks very promissor. I have some more question, b…

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## [Export/Import from old iPad to new iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-import-from-old-ipad-to-new-ipad/13699)

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**Author:** [@jwmcclung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jwmcclung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-import-from-old-ipad-to-new-ipad/13699 "2021-07-06T20:32:49Z")

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I just got a new iPad and am struggling to get my old designs off my old iPad. Can you point me in the right direction?

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## [Business plan subscription invoice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/business-plan-subscription-invoice/13690)

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**Author:** [@stiffen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stiffen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/business-plan-subscription-invoice/13690 "2021-07-06T13:35:09Z")

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Hi I am a Business plan subscriber, just wonder how to download the payment invoice for my annual plan. Thank in advance. Stephen

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## [Problem when moving a line in the sketcher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-when-moving-a-line-in-the-sketcher/13639)

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**Author:** [@vincent024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vincent024)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-when-moving-a-line-in-the-sketcher/13639 "2021-07-06T09:46:32Z")

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I have created two perpendicular lines. The first one is 20mm long with the middle define on the center of the sketch. The second line is draw at the top of the first line and is also 20mm long. When i change the second …

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## [Model airplane rudder modelling challange](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-airplane-rudder-modelling-challange/13648)

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**Author:** [@Aptilla](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aptilla)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-airplane-rudder-modelling-challange/13648 "2021-07-06T05:35:28Z")

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For my current project I am working on the design of a model airplane (Wildfire) in the category control line F2B aerobatics with a wingspan of 1500 mm. A friend is building these type of airplanes for his hobby and flie…

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## [Landscape Design following Terrain Contour](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-design-following-terrain-contour/13686)

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**Author:** [@padlocked17](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/padlocked17)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/landscape-design-following-terrain-contour/13686 "2021-07-06T04:08:25Z")

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Good Afternoon all, I am working on getting a shape to follow the counter lines that I’ve created. I want to be able to create 3D landscape. I’m struggling with conceptually how to get the drawn shape overlaid on the …

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## [Think I found a bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/think-i-found-a-bug/13587)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/think-i-found-a-bug/13587 "2021-07-05T15:08:01Z")

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Hi Shapr’s, I think I ‘ve found a bug, after resizing an object it’s still give me the old dimension. I’m talking about the dimension that appears below the screen when you select an edge. I join a video because my exp…

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## [How would you sketch this object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-sketch-this-object/13646)

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**Author:** [@jatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jatman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-sketch-this-object/13646 "2021-07-04T18:21:22Z")

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I’m having trouble sketching this object. I don’t know if I’m wrong, but it seems that the difficulty is in the object going through the 3 axes. How would you do?

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## [Grid and number input format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-and-number-input-format/13610)

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**Author:** [@Pinstriper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pinstriper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-and-number-input-format/13610 "2021-07-04T16:12:06Z")

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Hi everyones, I’ve starter working with Shapr3D for a week now and i’me very pleased with the potential of Shapr3D. I’m designing tooling and injection mold so to be sure that my design does not accumulate imperfection…

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## [Non-manifold detection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold-detection/13612)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold-detection/13612 "2021-07-03T16:45:51Z")

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I’ve created a model that I was getting ready to 3D print. I’m getting a warning :warning: in the slicer software (Lychee) that the STL is non-manifold, and I cannot find what might be causing the error in the original …

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## [Unable to perform a simple extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-perform-a-simple-extrude/13479)

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**Author:** [@chadsquadron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chadsquadron)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-perform-a-simple-extrude/13479 "2021-07-02T16:59:43Z")

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I am trying to extrude a simple shape to 0.5’’ but I keep getting the error “Extrusion failed”. Ive done multiple projects like this without running into this issue before. Every other face in the project is able to be e…

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## [When I export my work I got only the solid but I didn't get the sketch line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-export-my-work-i-got-only-the-solid-but-i-didnt-get-the-sketch-line/13427)

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**Author:** [@phaphazang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/phaphazang)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-i-export-my-work-i-got-only-the-solid-but-i-didnt-get-the-sketch-line/13427 "2021-07-02T07:09:33Z")

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When I export my work I got only the solid but I didn’t get the sketch line

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## [Bug in fillet/chamfer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-fillet-chamfer/13600)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-fillet-chamfer/13600 "2021-07-01T21:41:58Z")

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I’m new to S3D so this is possibly pilot error. To get oriented to the program, I followed the video that made the “bracket”. During the construction of the base, it has a step where you select all 4 holes and then cha…

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