# Modeling Questions

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## [weight ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/12495)

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**Author:** [@shiunqi8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shiunqi8)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/12495 "2021-04-27T10:58:13Z")

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How to calculate the weight of the model? Input density like SOILDWORK to get weight

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## [Resize edges by entering dimensions (not using scale)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-edges-by-entering-dimensions-not-using-scale/12475)

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**Author:** [@Cyfermaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyfermaster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-edges-by-entering-dimensions-not-using-scale/12475 "2021-04-27T08:09:59Z")

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Is there any way to resize an edge by entering the new size? Having an extruded object, there seems to be only the possibility to use rescale by dragging or entering a percentage. This is kind of annoying as hitting the …

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## [Drawing onto complex model + extrude - no subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-onto-complex-model-extrude-no-subtract/12352)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-onto-complex-model-extrude-no-subtract/12352 "2021-04-27T00:43:16Z")

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Hey guys!, So quick little thing that bugs me as I do this 1000’s of times. So I do tons of double-tap \> sketch on face \> push it extrude and the initial option is subtract. At first glance not a big deal, but when i …

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## [My self-made models cannot be 3D printed correctly. Bulgs on different Levels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-self-made-models-cannot-be-3d-printed-correctly-bulgs-on-different-levels/12454)

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**Author:** [@robs3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robs3d)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-self-made-models-cannot-be-3d-printed-correctly-bulgs-on-different-levels/12454 "2021-04-26T19:35:27Z")

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Hello, I need help as my self-made models cannot be 3D printed correctly. Whenever there are several levels there is a bulge on the outside. With this model I made an edge offset and extruded it downwards. At the point…

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## [Need to edit IGES imported files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-edit-iges-imported-files/12439)

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**Author:** [@RonK71](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonK71)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-edit-iges-imported-files/12439 "2021-04-26T16:45:10Z")

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I have imported an IGES file for extruded aluminum. I can reposition item as needed but need to extend the length. How do I edit the length?

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## [iPhone project viewing + VR support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-project-viewing-vr-support/12470)

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**Author:** [@Mikael](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikael)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-project-viewing-vr-support/12470 "2021-04-26T13:31:31Z")

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Hello, I would suggest to get iPhone app for just viewing the projects you’ve created and being able to put them into VR if your iPhone have the lidar sensor. Its been now several times where I am seeing some of my frie…

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## [Update on 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-on-2d-drawings/12445)

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**Author:** [@HockeyPlayer22](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HockeyPlayer22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-on-2d-drawings/12445 "2021-04-26T12:37:23Z")

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Any word on when the “section” and “detail” settings will come out on 2D drawings

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## [Working with Scanned Mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-scanned-mesh/12293)

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**Author:** [@TinyWorkshop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TinyWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-scanned-mesh/12293 "2021-04-26T07:03:34Z")

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Is there a way to work with imported mesh from a 3D scan? I mean, I Have imported the scanned surface but then I haven’t find a way to transform it in a solid body or closed mesh to do boolean operations. Is there a wa…

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## [How to create video clip of actions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-video-clip-of-actions/12469)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-video-clip-of-actions/12469 "2021-04-26T05:56:51Z")

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How do I make a video of actions to show what is happening. I have an anomaly that happens and would like to get an answer as to why it is happening.

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## [Holes around curved edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes-around-curved-edge/12464)

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**Author:** [@Glav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Glav)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/holes-around-curved-edge/12464 "2021-04-25T20:38:42Z")

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So I am trying to get holes in concentric circles around a curved surface. Picture a hockey puck that has been shelled to 3mm, and then 3 rings of holes down the side all the way around the outside of the puck. I have …

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## [Bending sheet metal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-sheet-metal/4241)

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**Author:** [@Marrewijk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marrewijk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-sheet-metal/4241 "2021-04-25T08:06:27Z")

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Can anyone help how to easily make this corners in na open box.

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## [Unhealthy export geometry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unhealthy-export-geometry/12448)

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**Author:** [@seuren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seuren)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unhealthy-export-geometry/12448 "2021-04-25T00:53:28Z")

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Hello, I primarily use Shapr to export to use in Blender (and some models in games). However, every time I export an object from Shapr, the geometry is pretty ugly (see screenshots). Many of the surfaces in these images …

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## [Tapered thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-thread/9312)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-thread/9312 "2021-04-24T12:51:08Z")

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I need to draw up and print a tapered thread and I see there were a couple of threads started several years ago but none seemed to go anywhere. One was requesting advice to do exactly what I need to draw up but unfortuna…

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## [How to keep selected opacity when scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-keep-selected-opacity-when-scaling/12443)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-keep-selected-opacity-when-scaling/12443 "2021-04-24T02:28:08Z")

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How can I keep the opacity at my selected value on an imported image when I am trying to scale the image. I can change the opacity fine, when I try to scale the image to my existing shape it reverts back to full opacity. …

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## [Modifying the output menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-the-output-menu/12436)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-the-output-menu/12436 "2021-04-23T22:57:36Z")

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Is there any way to re-order the options in the output menu? I pretty much only use the “Export as Hi Quality STL” and “Save in Shapr3D” formats. In the past both icons were on the same screen but lately the “Save as S…

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## [Shapr3D on iOS and MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-ios-and-macos/11761)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-ios-and-macos/11761 "2021-04-23T18:32:21Z")

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Will one subscription work on both ios and MacOS platforms? Or should we we have two different accounts and subscriptions?

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## [Worth trading up from iPad Air 4 to new 11" iPad Pro for Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/worth-trading-up-from-ipad-air-4-to-new-11-ipad-pro-for-shapr3d/12431)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/worth-trading-up-from-ipad-air-4-to-new-11-ipad-pro-for-shapr3d/12431 "2021-04-23T16:05:32Z")

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I bought my iPad Air 4 a few months ago mainly so I could use Shapr3D (and my iPad Air 2 was getting long in the tooth). Now that the iPad Pro 11" has been updated, I’m seriously thinking about trading in my iPad Air 4 t…

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## [Cannot get password reset link 2.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-get-password-reset-link-2-0/12420)

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**Author:** [@niko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/niko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-get-password-reset-link-2-0/12420 "2021-04-23T13:46:06Z")

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I have student license and downloaded macOS version today. Could not log in so I tried to reset password through the website, did not work. Then I tried to change it from ipad, could not. I then logged out from ipad to s…

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## [Easiest way to create uniform spaced cuts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easiest-way-to-create-uniform-spaced-cuts/12397)

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**Author:** [@Bibbinator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bibbinator)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easiest-way-to-create-uniform-spaced-cuts/12397 "2021-04-22T14:57:00Z")

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I have situations where I need to subdivide something into an uneven number and this is hard to do additively and come out overall dimensionally correct. Wondering what the best way to do that it is? Example: I have a …

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## [Moving spline points on Z plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-spline-points-on-z-plane/12313)

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**Author:** [@abby.peits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/abby.peits)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-spline-points-on-z-plane/12313 "2021-04-22T06:27:18Z")

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Hi - does anyone know if there are plans to add the capability of moving individual points on splines/curves along the z plane? Seems like a major design barrier.

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## [Augmented reality angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/augmented-reality-angle/12380)

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**Author:** [@Fsean1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fsean1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/augmented-reality-angle/12380 "2021-04-22T01:40:10Z")

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Trying to use the AR, and having issue with getting model to align with image seen by camera. When in AR mode, I can rotate, align model for desired angle, but when I switch to AR object switches back to original angle …

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## [Sheet Metal Modeling, Flattening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-modeling-flattening/12381)

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**Author:** [@brandon-ase](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brandon-ase)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-modeling-flattening/12381 "2021-04-21T19:00:32Z")

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I know Shapr3D doesn’t have a sheet metal modeling feature, but this would be huge. Currently, I use Shapr3D and Onshape for this purpose in conjuction, but would like to ditch the $2k+ price tag of Onshape. Also, when…

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## [Correct license and export direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/correct-license-and-export-direction/12347)

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**Author:** [@Kayak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kayak)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/correct-license-and-export-direction/12347 "2021-04-21T09:37:03Z")

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Extremely new to this, so if this has been asked please feel free to point me in the right direction. I used the free version to create a strip built style kayak. I would like to be able to make a full size 2D print of…

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## [Bug Report Mac/iPad resizing clone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-mac-ipad-resizing-clone/12384)

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**Author:** [@Jwhittaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwhittaker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-mac-ipad-resizing-clone/12384 "2021-04-21T08:02:36Z")

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I am very excited about the new macOS version of Shapr3D. I wanted to test the export to Shapr3D native format, so I created a 1” cube, shelled it with top open .094 walls. Imported to iPad no problem, tried to resize ju…

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## [Traditional Chinese string error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/traditional-chinese-string-error/12383)

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**Author:** [@shuwn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shuwn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/traditional-chinese-string-error/12383 "2021-04-21T06:13:53Z")

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Region selection prompt and about Sharp3D’s string error Version: 4.3.0（1176）

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## [Ipad Pro 2021 . April 20th event](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pro-2021-april-20th-event/12319)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pro-2021-april-20th-event/12319 "2021-04-20T20:40:07Z")

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So the apple event is just days away:) Who think we will see Shapr3d being showcased again? I wouldn’t be supriced if it was.:sweat\_smile: Shapr3d will be a killer on this new Ipad. A big jump in performance and a mini…

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## [Shapr3D viewer for ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-viewer-for-ipad/12373)

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**Author:** [@stringboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stringboy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-viewer-for-ipad/12373 "2021-04-20T18:08:10Z")

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Hi Why is it that the native format of Shapr3D file does not show an image of the design when viewed on the iPad(not from within Shapr3D). STL files are shown perfectly. I don’t use the pictorial storage as a very sim…

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## [How to curve a flat model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-a-flat-model/12331)

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**Author:** [@Reddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reddy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-a-flat-model/12331 "2021-04-20T12:46:35Z")

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Hi There, I have a 8mm flat steel hatch plate I want to curve to various radius’s. Tried everything I can think of with no luck yet. I can make the plate curve on its own without bolt holes using the sweep tool, but I…

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## [New drawings presentation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-drawings-presentation/12358)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-drawings-presentation/12358 "2021-04-20T06:04:01Z")

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Hi, I’ve been having my first play with the ‘drawings’ and excited to see this develop (no.1 for me would be sections). With regard to the general format I would make the following observations - Ability to turn off …

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## [Cutting Object Into Horizontal Layers?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-object-into-horizontal-layers/12350)

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**Author:** [@ctc1111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctc1111)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-object-into-horizontal-layers/12350 "2021-04-19T21:07:44Z")

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I am curious if anyone has a method to essentially ‘cut’ an object into equal horizontal layers? Example: You have a 3d object, like a cube, and you’d like to break out it’s shape/profile in 2" layers. The goal with th…

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