# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=20

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## [怎么画蜂窝阵列？如图！](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/38807)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/38807 "2025-08-29T11:37:44Z")

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怎么制作如图片中的蜂窝阵列？

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## [Fix a dent in an extruded curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fix-a-dent-in-an-extruded-curve/39249)

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**Author:** [@ResIpsaLoq](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ResIpsaLoq)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fix-a-dent-in-an-extruded-curve/39249 "2025-08-29T11:33:24Z")

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Hi, all. First, let me say that I am new to this software. I do have some experience using SketchUp for woodworking designs, etc., but I am only one month into using Shapr3D for 3D printing design. I am working on a des…

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## [Revopoint MetroY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revopoint-metroy/39282)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revopoint-metroy/39282 "2025-08-29T03:58:07Z")

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hello, I am becoming interested in some of the scanners, or lidar gizmos, or whatever they are. Is there any of the scanners that produce a file that can be imported into shapr3d?

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## [Feedback: Auto-selection (iPadOS) mode is neat but could use UX refinement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-auto-selection-ipados-mode-is-neat-but-could-use-ux-refinement/16167)

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**Author:** [@GeekAndDad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeekAndDad)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-auto-selection-ipados-mode-is-neat-but-could-use-ux-refinement/16167 "2025-08-28T01:14:31Z")

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Feedback: iPad OS area selection function is really useful but implementation/UX could use some refinement. I spent a day thinking that there was a bug that made drawing rectangles from the center impossible because Sh…

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## [Text Constraint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-constraint/39253)

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**Author:** [@akmalfadilah92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/akmalfadilah92)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-constraint/39253 "2025-08-27T18:01:41Z")

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Hi, im new to shapr3d and enjoying this software, there is 1 thing dont know how to do, i cant find the bounding box for text sketch, how can i connect all the text sketch together so i can constraint it with another lin…

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## [How to create that pedestal?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-that-pedestal/39156)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-that-pedestal/39156 "2025-08-26T17:40:10Z")

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Everything is in the title. Thank you.

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## [Creating barrel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-barrel/38436)

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**Author:** [@Warmup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Warmup)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-barrel/38436 "2025-08-26T16:52:23Z")

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Hi sorry if this is the wrong place to create this. Just getting started using shapr . I was trying to create I barrel tried different ways I found a couple of other tutorials not for shapr. But I haven’t been able to r…

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## [Rope around elipse with offset](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-around-elipse-with-offset/39242)

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**Author:** [@Jwhittaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwhittaker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rope-around-elipse-with-offset/39242 "2025-08-24T16:51:47Z")

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I am creating a mast with a rope around the mast I can make the sweep, but not create the offset with continuation of rope around the mast. The rope is 1” mast is about 10” on major and 6” on minor dimensions https:/…

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## [How to select edges to create a new shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-edges-to-create-a-new-shape/39237)

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**Author:** [@bourbon\_06n](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bourbon_06n)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-select-edges-to-create-a-new-shape/39237 "2025-08-23T19:10:29Z")

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I want to extrude this face but when I try it auto selects either the circles or the edge of the square. Is there a way to create the highlighted area as a new shape?

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## [How to enter fractional inches? Something’s changed…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-enter-fractional-inches-something-s-changed/39228)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-enter-fractional-inches-something-s-changed/39228 "2025-08-22T19:55:09Z")

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I’ve used Shapr3D for many years, but primarily work in metric. However, I need to enter fractional inches, and cannot figure out how to enter them. In the past, there was this cumbersome entry system with fractions, b…

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## [Any way to share Shapr3D file from free version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-share-shapr3d-file-from-free-version/30268)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-share-shapr3d-file-from-free-version/30268 "2025-08-22T18:42:15Z")

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I have finally gotten a friend to try Shapr3D…she’s very CAD savvy, but frustrated with Fusion 360. She’s loving Shapr3D so far, but designed something in the free version and wants to try printing it. My first thought…

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## [How to extrude an image into a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-image-into-a-surface/22450)

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**Author:** [@Fiefs20](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fiefs20)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-image-into-a-surface/22450 "2025-08-22T17:44:58Z")

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I’m trying to use an image and essentially extrude into a surface to essentially make a stamp type item. How would I go about this.

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## [Trying to do specific floral design in 3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-do-specific-floral-design-in-3d/39198)

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**Author:** [@randomi7e](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/randomi7e)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-do-specific-floral-design-in-3d/39198 "2025-08-22T17:24:43Z")

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Hi guys, I am pretty new on this logicial and I would like to know if someone could help me here : I don’t see how could I complete an element of a design that I am doing rn. I want to do like a floral cylindric design…

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## [Datenversand per Email](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/datenversand-per-email/39222)

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**Author:** [@Goldjunge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Goldjunge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/datenversand-per-email/39222 "2025-08-22T11:09:40Z")

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Hello, I haven\`t been able to send data (STL) from Shapr via email for some time. Can anyone help me, preferably in German? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Assemblies: How To?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-how-to/39118)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-how-to/39118 "2025-08-21T20:48:39Z")

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Hi I’m trying to create an assembly. I’ve been advised that you can’t import from cloud/remote files (which makes no sense), but you can if you download the file onto your computer. So I did that, when I import the fir…

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## [Modeling a low poly fish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-low-poly-fish/39220)

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**Author:** [@AndySowden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndySowden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-low-poly-fish/39220 "2025-08-21T14:34:23Z")

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I’m trying to model this low poly fish. I can sketch the outline but the spine is say 15mm high. I can create a 3d sketch. I tried extruding and chanffering but that doesn’t work. It’s effectively lots of triangles where…

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## [Import SHAPR file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-shapr-file/39189)

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**Author:** [@SvetelnePanely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SvetelnePanely)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-shapr-file/39189 "2025-08-20T19:44:02Z")

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Hello, While using the iPadOS 26 public beta, I have noticed that with the latest updates, I am unable to import a \*.SHPR file into the iPad. The import function does not work either from the main menu or after creating…

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## [The quirks of Shapr3d lofting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-quirks-of-shapr3d-lofting/39179)

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**Author:** [@mrstrada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrstrada)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-quirks-of-shapr3d-lofting/39179 "2025-08-20T15:12:48Z")

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I have a question in regard to lofting and the methodology of shapr3d, I come from a background of many different 3d packages over the years and I’m assessing shapr. I’m looking at ways to create a curved fillet using a…

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## [Problem with sharing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sharing/39195)

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**Author:** [@Schwempa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schwempa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sharing/39195 "2025-08-20T10:38:15Z")

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I’m having problem with https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Measuring Tool Problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-tool-problems/39023)

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**Author:** [@Lester](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lester)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-tool-problems/39023 "2025-08-18T11:09:44Z")

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Is there a way to use the measuring tool the old way. I normally keep the measuring tool open when i am working, but now i cannot make changes while the tool is open. This change is making it harder and longer for me t…

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## [Why: Changing Sketch removes Extrusions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-changing-sketch-removes-extrusions/39174)

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**Author:** [@markofbitcoin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markofbitcoin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-changing-sketch-removes-extrusions/39174 "2025-08-18T08:50:58Z")

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I have a sketch I’ve used to do some various extrusions of a box wall to different levels, both positive and negative. I need the hole that is negative slightly larger. I seem to be able to change the width of the hole, …

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## [Fillets: Why can't I remove them?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-why-cant-i-remove-them/39168)

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**Author:** [@markofbitcoin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markofbitcoin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-why-cant-i-remove-them/39168 "2025-08-17T06:34:48Z")

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I’m getting more and more nervous about using fillets as they seem to lock you in and then you can’t get rid of them if you need to make adjustments or measurements or copy sections of bodies. For example in the screens…

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## [Extruding Curved Edges into Compartments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-curved-edges-into-compartments/39145)

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**Author:** [@GioLangLe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GioLangLe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-curved-edges-into-compartments/39145 "2025-08-16T06:19:20Z")

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I’m designing some compartments, and I’m facing a slight issue. For example, I have a model with some edges that have different curved profiles. Now, I want to extrude it into a compartment, but how can I make it a round…

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## [History feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-feature/38939)

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**Author:** [@Occicat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Occicat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-feature/38939 "2025-08-15T17:21:47Z")

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The history window only lets you view past edits but doesn’t allow you to go back and edit from a particular point in history. I have a project that I was expecting to be able to go back in history to select and modify …

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## [Perspective view Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-view-bug/39067)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-view-bug/39067 "2025-08-15T14:10:42Z")

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I just discovered how changing from perspective view to sketching / flat view has a little but annoying bug, that when changing to flat view, the camera jumps to a different position than in perspective view. Shown in th…

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## [In valid selection while trying to select a face in shell tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-valid-selection-while-trying-to-select-a-face-in-shell-tool/32473)

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**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-valid-selection-while-trying-to-select-a-face-in-shell-tool/32473 "2025-08-15T13:40:42Z")

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I am trying to do Day #5 in Shapr3d tutorial which is supposed to make a 90º tube, I cannot select the appropriate face in Shell tool. I get an invalid selection message. I can select the face when not in Shell tool.…

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## [Please help me give some suggestion how to do](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me-give-some-suggestion-how-to-do/39066)

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**Author:** [@neilsun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/neilsun)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me-give-some-suggestion-how-to-do/39066 "2025-08-15T13:36:04Z")

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Hi, Firstly thanks for your review. I got the STL meshed file and make it real by 3D printer. right now as a 3D print newbie, I have a no idea which tools shall be used to pattern the whole holes in the face of box, c…

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## [Cannot snap to axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-snap-to-axis/29787)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-snap-to-axis/29787 "2025-08-15T13:30:51Z")

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In the Windows version, I’ve never been able to snap to the axis of an existing hole. Once defined (set), the axis is visible if viewed obliquely but always disappears if viewed in the normal plane for sketching. Careful…

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## [How To Revolve Cut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-revolve-cut/39097)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-revolve-cut/39097 "2025-08-13T06:57:42Z")

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Hi, I need to cut a groove in a cylindrical shape. I’ve sketched a shape, then revolved it, but I can only revolve it 359\*, if I try to do 360\* it disappears. What is the best way to revolve a cut? Thanks

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## [Glass with colored liquid? Simple Transparent Material is missing!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glass-with-colored-liquid-simple-transparent-material-is-missing/39075)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glass-with-colored-liquid-simple-transparent-material-is-missing/39075 "2025-08-13T06:56:28Z")

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I was able to fake glass and liquid by utilizing Simple Transparent Material instead of using glass material for the cup. It seems like that simple material is gone or relabeled? I can’t find it. I have been trying to …

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