# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=210

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## [Can we](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we/11436)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we/11436 "2021-02-19T05:56:35Z")

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Can I create like simple boxes in 2d like for laser cutting and then put them together so I can see it in 3D? Like show the panels for the sides top and bottom so forththen put them together in shaper to see how it looks…

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## [Use iPad as trackpad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-ipad-as-trackpad/11482)

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**Author:** [@cb5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cb5)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-ipad-as-trackpad/11482 "2021-02-18T16:43:31Z")

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I love being able to use the apple pencil to create shapes with and this is the USP I like about shapr3D over other apps. Would it be possible to have the option of using the iPad as a trackpad - or even swapping between…

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## [Chamfer/ fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet/11340)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet/11340 "2021-02-18T14:50:44Z")

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Can is remove the chamfer or fillet from a imported 3d model?

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## [Compromised facets when importing step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compromised-facets-when-importing-step-files/11477)

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**Author:** [@drewc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compromised-facets-when-importing-step-files/11477 "2021-02-18T10:37:54Z")

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I’ve received a couple step files from several vendors, and frequently I’m seeing an issue where there are incorrect facets rendering in 3d.

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## [Surface body from lines (edges)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-body-from-lines-edges/11431)

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**Author:** [@Dmitriy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmitriy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-body-from-lines-edges/11431 "2021-02-17T20:30:46Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m new in Shapr3D, but usually use SpaceClaim on my PC. So the question is can I create line and pull it into surface? For example, I have cross section (not closed loop) of stiffened plate and want to…

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## [Where did my undo button go?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-my-undo-button-go/11469)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-my-undo-button-go/11469 "2021-02-17T16:12:37Z")

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Everything is in the title, I feel like a dumbass but I did the last update last night on my macmini and this morning while working I found out my redo/undo buttons are not in the left corner anymore. Anybody? Thanks.

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## [Share your first impressions - Search command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-your-first-impressions-search-command/11467)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-your-first-impressions-search-command/11467 "2021-02-17T15:28:17Z")

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Hello! We’ve recently released the Search command. With this new feature, you can use your keyboard to access all tools. Example If you want to align the selected body with the rest of the assembly… Just start typin…

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## [Problem with sketching on planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketching-on-planes/11465)

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**Author:** [@Bhogal.simranjeet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bhogal.simranjeet)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketching-on-planes/11465 "2021-02-17T15:08:36Z")

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Hi. I am using the software on iPad and find it extremely difficult to work on a newly created plane. Also it behave randomly when it comes to creating sketches. Sometimes, it creates new sketch and other times it keeps…

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## [Union issue with transparent body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issue-with-transparent-body/11397)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issue-with-transparent-body/11397 "2021-02-17T09:41:59Z")

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Hello friends :slightly\_smiling\_face: I brought you a new puzzle :joy: These are 2 pictures before union “2nd picture” and after union “first picture” why do a gap appears in the union body? :face\_with\_monocle: The…

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## [Chamfer V-carved text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-v-carved-text/11448)

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**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-v-carved-text/11448 "2021-02-17T08:56:19Z")

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How do I make letters like they are v-carved? I´ve tried with chamfer but it only allow a chiseled edge upwards, not downwards…

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## [Stuck in Loop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-loop/11456)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-loop/11456 "2021-02-16T17:40:22Z")

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Trying to do anything other than sketch in a workspace leads to infinite lopping. Can’t mirror, can’t extrude. What’s going on.

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## [Slices of Plywood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slices-of-plywood/11453)

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**Author:** [@Barefoot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barefoot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slices-of-plywood/11453 "2021-02-16T16:21:58Z")

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I am new to Shapr…I would like to design an plywood wall…Look up Parametric design furniture… I can get the initial designs to work, just can’t figure out how to slice up the solid object into 1/2" or 3/4" parts to cut …

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## [Rotate a cylinder keeping ends parallel to xy plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-a-cylinder-keeping-ends-parallel-to-xy-plane/11443)

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**Author:** [@RonVictor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonVictor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-a-cylinder-keeping-ends-parallel-to-xy-plane/11443 "2021-02-16T14:16:55Z")

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I’ve created a vertical cylinder (think legs on a stool) and want to rotate the cylinders by 10 degrees but keep the ends of the cylinder parallel to the horizontal plane. I can easily rotate the cylinder, but the end f…

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## [Da shapr 3d a mach 3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/da-shapr-3d-a-mach-3/11410)

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**Author:** [@John222](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/John222)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/da-shapr-3d-a-mach-3/11410 "2021-02-16T09:11:08Z")

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ciao, ho intenzione di acquistare il programma, prima però vorrei sapere se posso creare dal programma shapr3d per poi passarlo su aspire e dopo su mach 3. mi serve per eseguire fresature su pantografo cnc

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## [3.59.1 - A full facelift & command search](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-59-1-a-full-facelift-command-search/11428)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-59-1-a-full-facelift-command-search/11428 "2021-02-15T19:26:50Z")

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Hi! Before we jump into a full rundown of what’s new in version 3.59.1, let’s get one thing straight: Shapr3D for macOS will be compatible with Big Sur only, effective version 3.59.1. For details on upgrading to macOS…

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## [Tube bending in 3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-bending-in-3d/11424)

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**Author:** [@gacer1728](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gacer1728)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-bending-in-3d/11424 "2021-02-15T16:58:32Z")

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Hello everyone, looking for some help. Dont know how to bend tube correctly without any corner not only in one x,y axis but in 3d in two axis. Thanks you for your time!

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## [Checkerings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/checkerings/7099)

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**Author:** [@schoggi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/schoggi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/checkerings/7099 "2021-02-14T18:17:53Z")

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hello there newbie here, fully enjoying and learning shapr3d I try to recreate pistol grips but don t know how to cut out\\add diamond checkerings like the model !\[image|666x500\](upload://y3RsS7ThE8vGU4P8aWckeLKaUf…

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## [Text size, Group list, Awkward shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-size-group-list-awkward-shortcuts/11005)

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**Author:** [@zombiRon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zombiRon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-size-group-list-awkward-shortcuts/11005 "2021-02-13T10:49:22Z")

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This is an excellent start, after using the macOS version of shapr for 10 mins I bought into a pro subscription. I’m a long time user of SolidWorks, Siemens NX and on my mac Fusion360. Fusion 360 was my goto for person…

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## [Blank upper bar bug (v 3.59.1)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blank-upper-bar-bug-v-3-59-1/11392)

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**Author:** [@poastoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poastoast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blank-upper-bar-bug-v-3-59-1/11392 "2021-02-13T07:12:10Z")

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the top menu options to import, export, go back to the main menu, etc, are gone from the top in full screen mode (though if I bring the pointer to pop up the top hotbar(?) I can see the options)

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## [Forcetouch support on the trackpad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forcetouch-support-on-the-trackpad/11322)

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**Author:** [@poastoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poastoast)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forcetouch-support-on-the-trackpad/11322 "2021-02-13T04:29:54Z")

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I was wondering if there’d be support for the deeper clicks on the trackpad? such as when in the designs menu instead of long clicking, do a hard click to go into the select mode, or something? I think it could add a lot…

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## [Construction plane rotation bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-rotation-bug/11363)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-rotation-bug/11363 "2021-02-13T02:52:03Z")

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Cannot rotate construction plane independently of axis it was created on? I created a plane, offset from center, rotated it 22.5 deg on center axis. When I try to rotate it, it rotates on the plane I created it from inst…

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## [Tutorial or ideas for a crown?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-a-crown/11354)

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**Author:** [@heatherltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heatherltn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-a-crown/11354 "2021-02-11T04:58:36Z")

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I am trying to create a simple crown. I would like for triangles with circles at the top to come up and repeat along a cylindrical crown shape. For some reason I just can’t think of how to do it! Here is progress so far,…

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## [How to create a "crystalline" surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351 "2021-02-10T21:36:48Z")

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Dear fellow-shaprs, a friend of mine asked me to create (3d-print) a “sugar-rabbit” - a rabbit figurine that looks like it’s made of sugar… While I won’t have a problem finding a 3d-model of a rabbit, or even creating …

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## [Creating Rough Surface Like Moon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-rough-surface-like-moon/11352)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Benjamin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-rough-surface-like-moon/11352 "2021-02-10T19:34:36Z")

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Hello all, I’m hoping to get some guidance on your thoughts on how I can achieve a bumpy surface like the moon. I attached an image of the texture I am going for. This surface will be on a flat rectangle. To be clean, I…

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## [Union issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issues/11348)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issues/11348 "2021-02-10T14:59:59Z")

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Can you give ununion option in Shapr3D? It will be very helpful. When we are modeling we union some parts, and after a few steps we feel that parts are not supposed to be union. So I need help. Waiting for your reply.

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## [How to make corrugated hose with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-corrugated-hose-with-shapr3d/11337)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-corrugated-hose-with-shapr3d/11337 "2021-02-09T15:18:09Z")

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## [Is it possible to export to GLTF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-to-gltf/11277)

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**Author:** [@j2020](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/j2020)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-to-gltf/11277 "2021-02-08T10:38:27Z")

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I would like to export to GLTF so I can load the model in Three.js for a web app. There is a GLTF loader for react-three-fiber. So I wonder if Shapr3D can export on the GLTF format

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## [Projection Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-bug/11300)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-bug/11300 "2021-02-08T10:22:33Z")

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Heya, I encountered for the second time now problems with projection. You can see the issue in the attached image. I project a body onto a construction plane. IMHO this should work. I also wonder why projection from bod…

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## [Stl import max file-size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-max-file-size/11318)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-import-max-file-size/11318 "2021-02-08T07:45:24Z")

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Hi folks, Just wondering if there’s a max file-size limit for importing stl files? I created a 345mb file which wouldn’t load, so ‘dumbed it down’ to about 200mb and still no luck. Then went all-out-low-poly for 45mb a…

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## [Subscription question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-question/11320)

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**Author:** [@scheme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scheme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-question/11320 "2021-02-08T07:31:56Z")

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First… just started evaluating shapr3d on my Mac after a brief iPad trial run. Very impressed with the results to date. Have been searching for an affordable + quality 3d CAD program for the Mac for some time now. Really…

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