# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=201

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## [Conceptual Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conceptual-issue/12794)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conceptual-issue/12794 "2021-05-14T22:38:35Z")

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I am new to Shapr… and I am trying to do something simple, to start with. I have looked at a lot of tutorials but am not finding what I am trying to do. Basically I am drawing a table leg that tapers 60mm from the top o…

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## [Import text from AI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-text-from-ai/12389)

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**Author:** [@Curiosity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiosity)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-text-from-ai/12389 "2021-05-14T14:35:50Z")

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Hello, I wrote my text on illustrator then import in dxf format however some letter does not extrude. It’s different according to the font. With font : Eds Market Bold Script, the e doesn’t work, and with Daily Grind, …

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## [All design file thumbnails became grey and files could not be opened](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-design-file-thumbnails-became-grey-and-files-could-not-be-opened/12787)

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**Author:** [@wanghailei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wanghailei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-design-file-thumbnails-became-grey-and-files-could-not-be-opened/12787 "2021-05-14T13:38:27Z")

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Mac, Version 4.4.0 (1249)

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## [Where are files stored in iOS?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-files-stored-in-ios/3807)

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**Author:** [@cameron913](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cameron913)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-are-files-stored-in-ios/3807 "2021-05-13T19:35:19Z")

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Some context: I back up everything, especially work files. When I use iOS to create files, normally they are connected to iCloud. So the files get backed up to the iCloud, and in turn are backed up to my iMac, where prev…

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## [Why can’t I extrude this shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-extrude-this-shape/12773)

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**Author:** [@fredlef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fredlef)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-extrude-this-shape/12773 "2021-05-13T10:20:24Z")

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I’ve never seen this before. Hopefully someone can point out what’s wrong. Thanks Fred ThrdHldrv4.0 Copy.shapr (918.1 KB)

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## [Export to Rhinoceros 3d, 3dm format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-rhinoceros-3d-3dm-format/12772)

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**Author:** [@Havarc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Havarc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-rhinoceros-3d-3dm-format/12772 "2021-05-13T09:03:00Z")

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Hi, is it possible to export from Shapr3D to Rhino in 3dm? Will it be possible if it isn’t possible at the moment? I have not used Shapr3D yet but i would prefer to export in nurbs but pheraps thats not possible? Kin…

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## [Cant unite objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-unite-objects/12697)

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**Author:** [@Macek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Macek)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-unite-objects/12697 "2021-05-13T06:01:49Z")

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Please help me. I dont know how to unite these objects.

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## [Third Angle Projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/third-angle-projection/12765)

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**Author:** [@Chris.Brehaut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chris.Brehaut)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/third-angle-projection/12765 "2021-05-13T00:34:50Z")

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Hi there, It’s fantastic that the iPad version now offers technical drawings, however there is no setting that allows them to be represented in third angle projection; meaning that this function is not useful to me or m…

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## [Rewards](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rewards/12763)

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**Author:** [@Ting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ting)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rewards/12763 "2021-05-12T23:34:46Z")

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I think companies, Shapr3D included, should start rewarding people who pour time and effort into beta tests and surveys. What I see a lot of in here and in other forums are people dedicated to their craft and willing to…

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## [Is is possible to move one design board on to another board?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-is-possible-to-move-one-design-board-on-to-another-board/12719)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-is-possible-to-move-one-design-board-on-to-another-board/12719 "2021-05-12T17:07:12Z")

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Hi, I have a building design on one board and I have a separate city design on another board, Is there an easy way to drop my building on the city on the iPad?

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## [Random observations from a day of using the macOS beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-observations-from-a-day-of-using-the-macos-beta/11476)

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**Author:** [@drewc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewc)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/random-observations-from-a-day-of-using-the-macos-beta/11476 "2021-05-12T17:02:41Z")

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There is probably a mix of feature requests, bugs, and user error in here but just wanted to share my notes from the beta so far. I can keep adding to the list as I notice things if it’s helpful. Using the scroll whee…

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## [All design previews are black](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-design-previews-are-black/12745)

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**Author:** [@incanus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/incanus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-design-previews-are-black/12745 "2021-05-12T13:43:45Z")

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Since I started using Shapr3D for Mac a few weeks back, all of my design previews are solid black rectangles. Since I tend to use my Mac for scratch work and my iPad for main Shapr3D use, the Mac designs don’t have names…

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## [Editing 3d model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-3d-model/12748)

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**Author:** [@wen274](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wen274)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-3d-model/12748 "2021-05-12T13:13:49Z")

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new to shapr3d, ive designed a bracket in 3d and need to make adjustments to the location of the holes how do i move it around and connect it all together. thanks

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## [Surface textures in drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-textures-in-drawings/12752)

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**Author:** [@Luc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-textures-in-drawings/12752 "2021-05-12T11:41:23Z")

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Will there be an option to show surface textures in drawings ? We have to add those informations in our class (like those in the Picture). At the moment we have to add them later with an other Programm but that’s very ti…

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## [Radius tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-tool/12743)

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**Author:** [@Bob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-tool/12743 "2021-05-12T01:57:03Z")

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Hi, New here and wondered, is there a radius tool to simply add a radius to corners? Thanks

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## [Measuring a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-a-body/12727)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-a-body/12727 "2021-05-11T15:55:59Z")

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Sometimes I want to place a ruler along the side of a body. Since this feature doesn’t exist I tried to drag out a surface (or plane) of the body. If I just make a rectangle and extrude it to a box. And then drag out one…

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## [Technical drawing loading problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawing-loading-problem/12725)

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**Author:** [@GeneralWinter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeneralWinter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawing-loading-problem/12725 "2021-05-11T06:52:23Z")

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The technical drawing view never loads. I just updated Shapr tonight, but this started a few minutes before the update. Need help as i cant finish the project without the technical description.

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## [Export part of a shapr model into another shapr design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-part-of-a-shapr-model-into-another-shapr-design/12248)

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**Author:** [@Willis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Willis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-part-of-a-shapr-model-into-another-shapr-design/12248 "2021-05-10T16:47:01Z")

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Hi, could you point me in the right direction re copying part of a design into a different one. Eg have a template of a set of glazed doors that i am using on different jobs that i dont have as a separate design (they ar…

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## [STL exports double size of design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exports-double-size-of-design/12716)

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**Author:** [@donescobar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donescobar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exports-double-size-of-design/12716 "2021-05-10T16:44:24Z")

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I’ve had a few issues when exporting to STL (both standard and high quality) and OBJ files. So in trying to find out what’s going on I tested a couple of things and here is what I found out… First test Cylinder 30mm di…

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## [Unable to export to STEP or IGES](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-to-step-or-iges/12707)

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**Author:** [@FoxMcWeezer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FoxMcWeezer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-export-to-step-or-iges/12707 "2021-05-10T16:42:55Z")

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Hi. I’m getting this error: No bodies to export. Create a body as turn on its visibility to include it in export. The steps I took were: Create a rectangle, resize length and width Extrude the rectangle Fillet the e…

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## [Mass hiding/unhiding capability](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-hiding-unhiding-capability/12449)

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**Author:** [@Spencer.G](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spencer.G)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-hiding-unhiding-capability/12449 "2021-05-10T05:20:04Z")

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Hey gang. Really love how far you’ve brought the macOS version along. You guys should take great credit in what you do, you’ve successfully invented basically the first ever great CAD program for novice and flexible-role…

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## [Is that possible to make a tri-axial ellipsoid?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-that-possible-to-make-a-tri-axial-ellipsoid/12233)

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**Author:** [@Mickael54](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mickael54)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-that-possible-to-make-a-tri-axial-ellipsoid/12233 "2021-05-10T03:51:38Z")

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I can make an ellipsoid with two different axes with the rotate tool but how can I make an ellipsoid with 3 different axes? Thank you

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## [Failed operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-operations/12627)

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**Author:** [@Rand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rand)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-operations/12627 "2021-05-10T00:15:35Z")

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I get “can’t heal wound” error message - what is this and how do I determine what the problem is? New to this - need help! Thanks

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## [Unable to view DXF after import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-view-dxf-after-import/12687)

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**Author:** [@VTdesigns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VTdesigns)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-view-dxf-after-import/12687 "2021-05-09T23:26:25Z")

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Hey guys ! I just tried importing a dxf file into SHAPR3D. Once I click the ‘Done’ button, I don’t see anything in the file. Leaves me with an empty file. FYI I have upgraded to Standard subscription. Please help 911…

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## [Transferring work from ipad to laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-work-from-ipad-to-laptop/12702)

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**Author:** [@Jovss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jovss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-work-from-ipad-to-laptop/12702 "2021-05-09T19:53:46Z")

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Hi, Is there any way I can transfer my work from my iPad to my laptop? I had an issue with a big piece of work not opening on my iPad so I’m hoping I can open it on my laptop since I have a lot more space now but all the…

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## [Scale tool request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tool-request/12689)

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**Author:** [@kelsey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kelsey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-tool-request/12689 "2021-05-09T08:53:59Z")

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Any chance the little scale “knob” could be added back onto the move tool? It has really put a hitch in my workflow needing to go back through the menu, I really miss it. Perhaps an option to toggle this on if people pre…

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## [Am I blocked? 🥺](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-blocked/12672)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/am-i-blocked/12672 "2021-05-09T07:11:37Z")

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Hi, Unfortunately I can not open this forum anymore with my default browser (Safari) so I had to use another browser from the appstore. Safari has been restarted and the iPad has been restarted, history and website da…

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## [Sweep Tool - Are Compound Curves/Pipes Possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-tool-are-compound-curves-pipes-possible/12692)

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**Author:** [@ctc1111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctc1111)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-tool-are-compound-curves-pipes-possible/12692 "2021-05-09T02:00:17Z")

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I am working on tubular frame for something and I am attempting to draw a pipe (D shape) that has a compound curve. It goes ‘up’ and ‘out’ at the same time. There is a leading edge that I had hoped to use the ‘offset ed…

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## [When export an STL it prints with a gap on the bottom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-export-an-stl-it-prints-with-a-gap-on-the-bottom/12691)

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**Author:** [@jcm10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcm10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-export-an-stl-it-prints-with-a-gap-on-the-bottom/12691 "2021-05-09T01:57:37Z")

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What happens is it prints with gap in all directions so the filament drops. No other program has this issue and is not the printer. It’s either a bug or I’m using the app wrong.

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## [Can't extrude outer part of offset](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-outer-part-of-offset/12688)

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**Author:** [@jonlangager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jonlangager)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-outer-part-of-offset/12688 "2021-05-08T23:48:46Z")

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I have a box, and I am looking to make it hollow using the offset and extrude tools. However – instead offsetting the edge and then pushing down the inner section, I would like to pull up the outer section. However, it w…

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