# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=199

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## [Spline tool not following commands](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-tool-not-following-commands/13106)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-tool-not-following-commands/13106 "2021-06-01T07:58:16Z")

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I have been trying to use the spline tool for a while, I have tried to vary the pencil pressure , and tried to change between the FIT , & CONTROL. but I can not get an arch. All I get is a straight line. I’m having a sim…

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## [Select All Visible objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-visible-objects/13032)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-visible-objects/13032 "2021-06-01T07:03:12Z")

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I have made a few changes and version updates, along the way I have used the group all function in the folder menu to organize my files, and that has worked out fine. So is there a way to select all visible objects so I …

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## [Applying patterns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-patterns/13091)

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**Author:** [@Eableson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eableson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-patterns/13091 "2021-06-01T06:12:38Z")

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Hi there, Just wondering if there is any method to define patterns or textures that will be part of the output. An example would be a repeating hexagon pattern for some vertical walls. On my slicer I can force this outp…

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## [Augmented Reality 2021](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/augmented-reality-2021/13080)

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**Author:** [@aubij](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aubij)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/augmented-reality-2021/13080 "2021-06-01T00:34:40Z")

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I have an original 2015 iPad Pro and am thinking of upgrading mainly for the AR feature in Shapr3d. AR with Shapr3d works on my current iPad Pro, but barely and with really poor image quality. Any one have experience wit…

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## [Can we get more than 3 decimal places please, 9 maybe?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-get-more-than-3-decimal-places-please-9-maybe/13100)

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**Author:** [@Enginerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enginerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-get-more-than-3-decimal-places-please-9-maybe/13100 "2021-05-31T23:28:41Z")

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It will understand more than 3 decimal places but only if you type in in manually. It displays a rounded number. Like I can make a line be 1.0065 and be accurate but be displayed as 1.007. I’m working with ratios betwee…

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## [Subtract spiral of ring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-spiral-of-ring/13082)

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**Author:** [@lukasf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lukasf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-spiral-of-ring/13082 "2021-05-31T16:37:35Z")

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hey there, I’m trying to subtract a spiral out of a ring but somehow the done button won’t appear. With a closed ring its possible. Has anybody an idea why?

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## [Aligning the centre of a circle to the junction of the X & Y Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-the-centre-of-a-circle-to-the-junction-of-the-x-y-axis/13076)

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**Author:** [@ajitgeorge12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ajitgeorge12)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-the-centre-of-a-circle-to-the-junction-of-the-x-y-axis/13076 "2021-05-31T11:47:19Z")

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Hi, How can I align the centre of a circle to the junction of the X & Y Axis? Thanks, Ajit

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## [Navigation through walls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-through-walls/13073)

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**Author:** [@vilicvane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vilicvane)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/navigation-through-walls/13073 "2021-05-31T09:09:39Z")

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It seems that I am not able to navigation through entities. And after I carefully navigating into the target space, I can be easily pushed out by gestures like rotating. This seems quite frustrating as I am trying to mo…

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## [I broke it without crashing it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-broke-it-without-crashing-it/13077)

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**Author:** [@Enginerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Enginerd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-broke-it-without-crashing-it/13077 "2021-05-30T16:23:15Z")

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It didn’t like this https://youtu.be/LnQbaxrxPiM

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## [Transparent surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparent-surface/13070)

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**Author:** [@Fsean1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fsean1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transparent-surface/13070 "2021-05-30T06:49:47Z")

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Is there a way to make a colored surface transparent with the new color tools?

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## [Trapezoid oddities, What to do?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trapezoid-oddities-what-to-do/13057)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trapezoid-oddities-what-to-do/13057 "2021-05-29T15:27:24Z")

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Hello, as I’m struggling a bit with positioning a trapezoid, I’m experiencing some odd things and hope someone can help me out. This time I’ve created a trapezoid by first drawing two parallel horizontal lines exact…

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## [Loft/Sweep - ERROR - Swept Body has Self-Intersection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-sweep-error-swept-body-has-self-intersection/13041)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-sweep-error-swept-body-has-self-intersection/13041 "2021-05-28T14:07:14Z")

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Hi, When trying a Sweep - or a - Loft :: you can get an error - swept body has self intersection with at least one point Somebody else has had this problem and posted something; but there's NO answer yet. \*What causes…

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## [Replace face issue!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-issue/12878)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/replace-face-issue/12878 "2021-05-28T13:44:15Z")

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Hello, I have imported a single blade propeller from Solidworks. And I am trying to use replace face on both sides of the blade of the propeller. I am able to do so for the back of the propeller but not for the face . At…

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## [How can I align this perfectly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-align-this-perfectly/13049)

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**Author:** [@Zumen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zumen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-align-this-perfectly/13049 "2021-05-28T10:23:57Z")

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Hello, in this drawing you’re seeing the top left corner of a trapezoid that is placed inside a box. I would like to align the upper line of the trapezoid with the above horizontal line. In oder to do this I click on…

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## ["simple" illustrator files become complicated and unscalable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-illustrator-files-become-complicated-and-unscalable/12659)

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**Author:** [@Eableson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eableson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-illustrator-files-become-complicated-and-unscalable/12659 "2021-05-27T19:14:04Z")

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Hi there, Just trying to import what appears to be a simple Illustrator file, but after DXF conversion (web service) it’s got stray points all over the place to the point that I can’t scale it down to the size I need to…

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## [2D drawings - dims and notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-dims-and-notes/13039)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-dims-and-notes/13039 "2021-05-27T17:10:25Z")

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Hi, Few more thoughts for future tweaks on dims and notes in the 2D drawings. Need to be able to dimension to centre of line/object as can be done with circles. For example I have a square post which needs to be dimens…

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## [2D drawing ‘glitches’ - iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-glitches-ipad/13034)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-glitches-ipad/13034 "2021-05-27T10:02:48Z")

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Hi, A few thoughts to mention about the 2D drawings (which is a great step forward). Would be good to have the text in 2D drawings move with the view when repositioning within the drawing. Dimensions do move but text b…

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## [Subscription flip flop!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-flip-flop/12749)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-flip-flop/12749 "2021-05-27T06:58:10Z")

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I am working on a project that I hope to patent with in the near future. I will need to make drawings of this project to start the process, but the problem is I am working on a low to no budget. I have been reviewing the…

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## [Something happened by mistake but I need to do it again](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/something-happened-by-mistake-but-i-need-to-do-it-again/13029)

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**Author:** [@rboisjoly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rboisjoly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/something-happened-by-mistake-but-i-need-to-do-it-again/13029 "2021-05-27T01:40:51Z")

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I cannot find a tutorial on this… and I did it without knowing how. I need to have a credit-card-sized box of about 10mm thick, with a circular bump in the middle. I had an extruded rectangle of the correct shape and a…

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## [Offset keeps switching to ‘loop’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-keeps-switching-to-loop/12998)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-keeps-switching-to-loop/12998 "2021-05-26T16:06:02Z")

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Hi, My offsets are 95% single offsets but the tool often resets to ‘loop’. It’s only a small quick click to change back but I find these little interruptions can trip me up when trying to work fast. Any chance of it sta…

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## [Unable to select segments of a sketch for deletion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-select-segments-of-a-sketch-for-deletion/12996)

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**Author:** [@ajitgeorge12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ajitgeorge12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-select-segments-of-a-sketch-for-deletion/12996 "2021-05-26T06:42:52Z")

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Hi, I created a sketch having many parts. I was able to delete parts of the sketch I did not need. However there are two arcs part of which I’d like to delete but when I try to select a part of the arc, the entire arc g…

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## [Need hint how to automate copy in a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-hint-how-to-automate-copy-in-a-circle/13009)

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**Author:** [@Michael.Kaupat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Michael.Kaupat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-hint-how-to-automate-copy-in-a-circle/13009 "2021-05-25T17:37:18Z")

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I want to rework this part of our old juicer and for that, I need to replicate the little slits around the center and I tried to work this by hand and it did not work. I wasn’t able to find the right function or a tutori…

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## [Accurately creating a end dimpled J Hook](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurately-creating-a-end-dimpled-j-hook/12982)

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**Author:** [@Ironeagle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ironeagle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurately-creating-a-end-dimpled-j-hook/12982 "2021-05-25T14:12:18Z")

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Dear sir,like to find out how to create a 3d model for the sheet metal j hook attached. The difficulties lies in the divot section A-A and View A. Please advise

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## [New body default to New not Union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-body-default-to-new-not-union/12997)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-body-default-to-new-not-union/12997 "2021-05-25T06:33:25Z")

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Hi, Just a small request. So often I form a new body off the face of an existing body and forget to select ‘new body’. Then, when I realise my mistake further down the line, I have to back track and from it all over ag…

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## [If I upgrade to the new Ipad pro M1, how do transfer my account and files to new pad. Thanks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-i-upgrade-to-the-new-ipad-pro-m1-how-do-transfer-my-account-and-files-to-new-pad-thanks/12993)

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**Author:** [@Rand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rand)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/if-i-upgrade-to-the-new-ipad-pro-m1-how-do-transfer-my-account-and-files-to-new-pad-thanks/12993 "2021-05-25T05:52:01Z")

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How do I transfer my account and in ipad files to new ipad after I return the old one on the return old for new plan? Thanks.

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## [My head is spinning faster then my Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-head-is-spinning-faster-then-my-shapr3d/12988)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-head-is-spinning-faster-then-my-shapr3d/12988 "2021-05-24T19:31:10Z")

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I fell in love with when I downloaded Shapr3D for Mac / iPad but I need courses for general understanding about CAD as well as efficient prototyping. I am working hard to find the best way to fulfil my visions via Shapr3…

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## [Help bending my piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-bending-my-piece/12966)

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**Author:** [@MySucio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MySucio)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-bending-my-piece/12966 "2021-05-24T16:14:13Z")

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I need help creating a partial arch on a small part

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## [Files from folder open as "Unnamed Design"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/files-from-folder-open-as-unnamed-design/12985)

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**Author:** [@ajitgeorge12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ajitgeorge12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/files-from-folder-open-as-unnamed-design/12985 "2021-05-24T10:37:45Z")

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Hi, I exported a sketch and saved it to a folder by the name “Mac Plates” on my MacBook. If I exit Shapr and then go to the folder and open the file using “File → Open With” and then use Shapr to open the file, it launc…

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## [Is there a way to minimize usdz file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-minimize-usdz-file/12981)

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**Author:** [@WoaCreative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WoaCreative)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-minimize-usdz-file/12981 "2021-05-24T08:11:00Z")

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Dear Shapr3D stuff and community, Does anyone have an idea how I can minimize a project for AR export… It happens to me, that I went far to large… thanks a lot for your help.

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## [Can objects be made transparent?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-objects-be-made-transparent/12977)

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**Author:** [@imjmuna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/imjmuna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-objects-be-made-transparent/12977 "2021-05-24T07:56:12Z")

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Does anyone know if objects created in Shpr3D can be made transparent. Would it be useful to anyone?

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