# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=208

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## [Face color after subtraction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-color-after-subtraction/11875)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-color-after-subtraction/11875 "2021-03-14T14:09:27Z")

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I have two objects and want to subtract one from the other. I typically have each object its own color to keep track of what things are for. The annoyance I have is after the subtractions the object that has been subtrac…

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## [Design scale not the same when exported to slicer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-scale-not-the-same-when-exported-to-slicer/11849)

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**Author:** [@Bapski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bapski)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-scale-not-the-same-when-exported-to-slicer/11849 "2021-03-13T22:54:47Z")

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hello again. im trying to be self-sufficient with my designs but i can’t seem to figure it out. im trying to create a frame for eye protection at work since there is a shortage. what i did was scan the frame and trace i…

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## [Highlight hover effects preferences?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-hover-effects-preferences/11797)

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**Author:** [@futurefry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/futurefry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/highlight-hover-effects-preferences/11797 "2021-03-12T20:53:12Z")

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Great work so far for the macOs Beta. Just downloaded version 4.0.1. I’m wondering if it will be possible to have a setting to adjust the mouse highlighting. When I move the mouse over faces/edges of my design, on some …

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## [Community suggestion box?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/community-suggestion-box/11828)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/community-suggestion-box/11828 "2021-03-12T14:46:57Z")

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Hello, I was wondering if we could add a new category here in the forum focusing on suggestions and update reviews?

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## [4.0.1 - Hotfix: 2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-0-1-hotfix-2d-drawings/11788)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-0-1-hotfix-2d-drawings/11788 "2021-03-12T14:15:52Z")

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Hi again! We whipped up a hotfix for our latest release. Sad to say, a bug managed to slip in: The dimensions of objects measured in architectural units were different in the drawing sheet than in the design space. With…

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## [2 D Drawings Diameter/Radius function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-d-drawings-diameter-radius-function/11822)

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**Author:** [@SteveW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveW)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-d-drawings-diameter-radius-function/11822 "2021-03-12T12:17:46Z")

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Great start on Drawing capabilities! Can’t seem to get the Radius or Diameter functions to create label/arrow.

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## [2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing/11071)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing/11071 "2021-03-11T22:39:11Z")

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How can I make 2D drawing from a 3d model ?

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## [Will there be, option to limit in the near future?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-there-be-option-to-limit-in-the-near-future/10492)

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**Author:** [@Jorge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jorge)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-there-be-option-to-limit-in-the-near-future/10492 "2021-03-11T20:43:44Z")

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Will there be an option for dimensioning and drawing for manufacturing?

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## [Can a a number of lines be revolved in a sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-a-a-number-of-lines-be-revolved-in-a-sketch/11815)

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**Author:** [@HermanS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HermanS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-a-a-number-of-lines-be-revolved-in-a-sketch/11815 "2021-03-11T16:29:13Z")

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I made a sketch on a plane of a body. I have drawn a cirkel and want to copy it in a cirkel a number of times on a specific angle. A kind of revolving the sketch around a line. In this way I can extrude them all together…

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## [Unlock buttons so I can chain operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlock-buttons-so-i-can-chain-operations/11817)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unlock-buttons-so-i-can-chain-operations/11817 "2021-03-11T14:25:01Z")

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Reported this one a long time ago,but still appears to be not fixed. Any idea if/when this can be fixed?. I want to do many operations and keep working as I model but often the operations lock after a first one. Here is…

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## [Decimal place](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decimal-place/11811)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decimal-place/11811 "2021-03-11T09:07:22Z")

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Is there any chance or plan to move the decimal place out further? 4th or at least 3rd position? Or maybe the option to manually enter the actual size? I can not present or receive a drawing of a part to be machined only…

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## [Overview of measurements (for printing or pdf)?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overview-of-measurements-for-printing-or-pdf/10764)

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**Author:** [@mvmaastricht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mvmaastricht)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overview-of-measurements-for-printing-or-pdf/10764 "2021-03-11T06:00:37Z")

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I’ve been designing a wooden workbench in Shapr3d and now I’d like to print or export an overview of all (or a selection) of measurements to print and use as reference in my workshop. For example: a representation/drawi…

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## [Sketch on body extends past edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-body-extends-past-edge/11809)

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**Author:** [@robertpalmerjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robertpalmerjr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-body-extends-past-edge/11809 "2021-03-11T05:09:57Z")

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I’ve read up and tried sketching on the surface of a body and then extruding that sketch. During that process the Boolean Badge appears allowing me to choose how to treat the new extrusion. This is all great. Now, I’m…

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## [Using new drawing features in Shapr3D Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-new-drawing-features-in-shapr3d-pro/11799)

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**Author:** [@Mlubrecht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mlubrecht)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-new-drawing-features-in-shapr3d-pro/11799 "2021-03-10T21:26:48Z")

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Hi all, I’ve attempted to select a few objects in my workspace and use the new drawing features to export drawings as DXF or DWG. I have the Pro version , which I understand was upgraded to include the new drawing featu…

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## [2D drawing error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-error/11792)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-error/11792 "2021-03-10T18:01:02Z")

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I’ve double checked my pin and hole locations in my model and even deleted them and repositioned them to make sure they were at 60 degrees and recreated the 2D drawing with the exact same results. They are everywhere b…

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## [2D function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-function/11790)

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**Author:** [@Sarcasm1st](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sarcasm1st)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-function/11790 "2021-03-10T15:20:16Z")

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Dear colleagues, good afternoon! During the operation of the new functionality, I identified the following shortcomings: There is no possibility to edit the title of the drawing after its creation. When you enter the s…

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## [IGES Export Error?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-export-error/11784)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-export-error/11784 "2021-03-10T15:15:43Z")

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Cad file formats are completely new to me but I am trying to learn the IGES file format. I exported a simple cylinder from Shapr3D as IGES. cyl.shapr (4.3 KB) As I read through the spec and compare that to the IGES fil…

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## [How to slice a box to create a lid and base](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-slice-a-box-to-create-a-lid-and-base/11756)

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**Author:** [@RavenSF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RavenSF)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-slice-a-box-to-create-a-lid-and-base/11756 "2021-03-10T14:56:43Z")

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I have created a hollow box that will fit my harmonica. I have the outside sculpted and all I have to do is cut it in half to create two separate pieces. I have seen a description of cutting a pipe or the microphone bu…

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## [Importing 2d outlines from illustrator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-2d-outlines-from-illustrator/11791)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-2d-outlines-from-illustrator/11791 "2021-03-10T13:52:41Z")

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So I do a lot of outlines in Illustrator, because I use text, or had precise measurements to follow, I then export and dxf and import. But half the time there’s bits missing, so if I convert online to dxf, the bit appea…

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## [Multi part design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-part-design/11764)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-part-design/11764 "2021-03-10T06:06:48Z")

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Is there a link or tutorial that will guide me through the process of multi-part design? Thanks.

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## [Text support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-support/11779)

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**Author:** [@seaniepie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seaniepie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-support/11779 "2021-03-09T22:55:46Z")

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I need text support desperately now. A while back, Daniel had contacted me following up on my feature requests and this is my sole main one. Being able to create shape scratches using text and fonts as well as adding not…

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## [Overlapping line section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-line-section/11735)

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**Author:** [@RacketRebel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RacketRebel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-line-section/11735 "2021-03-09T21:32:00Z")

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How to select a line that is in top of an other line or below.

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## [Movement of linkage?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/movement-of-linkage/11760)

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**Author:** [@Malicious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Malicious)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/movement-of-linkage/11760 "2021-03-09T13:57:49Z")

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Hi all I need to work on some dimensions in a linkage, is there away to simulate movement of parts? Ie have one part move and see how the others move while moving?

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## [Unable to edit project after Big Sur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-edit-project-after-big-sur/11688)

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**Author:** [@leoli34](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leoli34)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-edit-project-after-big-sur/11688 "2021-03-09T07:27:56Z")

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macOS 11.2.2 Shapr3D Version 3.60.1 (930) After upgrading my MacBook to Big Sur, the app freezes after opening the project, there is no grid and I can not move or do anything on the project. It is happening to most of …

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## [Connected point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connected-point/11734)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connected-point/11734 "2021-03-09T05:23:32Z")

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Can we recreate this point on other intersections? And once you disconnect it, you gotta draw a new line to reconnect again. Is there a better way ?

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## [Faces who stay separated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces-who-stay-separated/11750)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces-who-stay-separated/11750 "2021-03-08T23:43:55Z")

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Hi, I ran into this problem several times. I have a stroke on a face that I cannot delete. I try to adjust the thicknesses graphically or manually but it always remains distinct. I made a video which may be clearer. H…

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## [Keep z-axis always up?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-z-axis-always-up/11720)

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**Author:** [@overhang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/overhang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-z-axis-always-up/11720 "2021-03-08T20:17:52Z")

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Hi all, is there a way to alway keep the z-axis pointed up while tumbling? I like being able to tap on the cube to pick between views but if I tumble the view after tapping left or front the design ends up in some awkwar…

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## [Printing a scale 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-a-scale-2d-drawing/4819)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-a-scale-2d-drawing/4819 "2021-03-08T15:54:57Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Is it possible to print (to paper) a scale 2D drawing? I’d like to create a 2D sketch and print it, before turning it into a 3D model.

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## [Quick and easy export of dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-and-easy-export-of-dxf/11731)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-and-easy-export-of-dxf/11731 "2021-03-08T09:57:17Z")

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Hey, what happened? I can no longer export my sketches as dxf in a easy way! I often create sketches in Shapr3D as patterns for fabric and other materials that I cut in my laser cutter!

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## [Printing Error Intersecting Faces – How to FInd & Solve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-error-intersecting-faces-how-to-find-solve/11695)

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**Author:** [@elrevez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/elrevez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-error-intersecting-faces-how-to-find-solve/11695 "2021-03-07T08:04:32Z")

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Hi, I’ve created a complex shape and have sent to 3dhubs.com to print. It’s telling me it has 4 intersecting faces. How can I find these in Shapr3d for iPad Pro and correct them please? Thank you.

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