# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=211

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## [macOS Initial Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-initial-feedback/10012)

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**Author:** [@doconnor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doconnor)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-initial-feedback/10012 "2021-02-08T06:52:42Z")

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Hi guys, Delighted to be able to try out Shapr3D on my Mac, I think this has the potential to be a gamechanger for designers everywhere! Here are my first impressions of the macOS Beta without having gotten into the det…

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## [ICloud Backup/Exporting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup-exporting/4179)

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**Author:** [@Becca.Steudel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Becca.Steudel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/icloud-backup-exporting/4179 "2021-02-06T18:08:53Z")

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Hello! My iPad is damaged and I need to replace it. I am making sure that all my important files are backed up before I replace it. I have not found a way to export multiple files at once or even export them from the “D…

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## [Loft tool customization ideas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-customization-ideas/11298)

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**Author:** [@Spacjamen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spacjamen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-customization-ideas/11298 "2021-02-06T11:26:38Z")

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Hello ! Lastly I tried to design my funnel that has some interesting shape. I found that the loft tool don’t allow us to set up the way in which the surface of created body goes through the profiles. Take a look at pi…

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## [macOS 3.57.0 - can't find my designs after upgrade to BigSur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-3-57-0-cant-find-my-designs-after-upgrade-to-bigsur/11286)

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**Author:** [@murad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/murad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/macos-3-57-0-cant-find-my-designs-after-upgrade-to-bigsur/11286 "2021-02-05T22:00:16Z")

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Hello Shapr3D Team, I’m using the free version and had only 2 designs available. Yesterday I upgraded to Big Sur and it was fine at the beginning. But today for some reason I coudldn’t find my designs anymore. Instead i…

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## [Using Shapr3d for relief style work on woodworking CNC?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-for-relief-style-work-on-woodworking-cnc/2564)

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**Author:** [@Ton80](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ton80)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-for-relief-style-work-on-woodworking-cnc/2564 "2021-02-04T23:42:12Z")

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Hi. I am new to the forum and I am trying to evaluate Shapr3D and a few other apps. I am looking for an iOS based solution to work up relief style 3D for my CNC woodworking. I have been searching YouTube and google fo…

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## [Color Labels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-labels/11191)

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**Author:** [@Johnburk3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnburk3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-labels/11191 "2021-02-04T16:03:27Z")

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Can you add some basic color labels for colorblind users?

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## [Error message when making a copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-making-a-copy/11253)

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**Author:** [@RonVictor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonVictor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-when-making-a-copy/11253 "2021-02-04T11:55:52Z")

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I wish to make a copy of a simple item. I can move it ok, but when I try to copy it by clicking on the little plus sign, I get the following error message at the top of the screen. “ Transform operation failed, because …

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## [Fillets and Chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-and-chamfers/11160)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillets-and-chamfers/11160 "2021-02-03T18:11:07Z")

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I’m really enjoying modeling on Shapr3D after 3 days of using it. However, I’d like to request a useful command on your fillets and chamfers. Can the software team please look into adding the ability to include variable …

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## [DWG/DXF export proportion problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-proportion-problem/11247)

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**Author:** [@6060](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/6060)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-proportion-problem/11247 "2021-02-03T14:25:06Z")

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Sorry I just start learning and I am not that familiar with CAD. I exported this to a CAD file, I have tried exporting to both DWG and DXF files. But then when I use other CAD editing software to open it, the proport…

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## [Precision of dimensions? Rounding error?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precision-of-dimensions-rounding-error/11239)

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**Author:** [@mickelsp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mickelsp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/precision-of-dimensions-rounding-error/11239 "2021-02-02T23:20:35Z")

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Hi there, I’m an occasional user of Shapr3D on iOS and, more recently, on macOS. I really like the direction the Mac version is going in–I have high hopes for the interface redesign that will better adapt the program to…

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## [Viewing 2d drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-2d-drawing/11215)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-2d-drawing/11215 "2021-02-02T17:45:57Z")

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Can I view 2d drawings in Shapr 3d like Autocad?

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## [Sorta like a Hyperboloid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorta-like-a-hyperboloid/11233)

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**Author:** [@CantCADNeedHelp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CantCADNeedHelp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sorta-like-a-hyperboloid/11233 "2021-02-02T16:34:20Z")

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I’m completely new to CAD and design in general, so please excuse any and all ignorance. I’m a woodworker and I’ve decided that graph paper and graphite is going the way of the Yellow Pages. That being said, I’m trying…

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## [Panning in 2D with one finger vs two fingers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/panning-in-2d-with-one-finger-vs-two-fingers/11231)

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**Author:** [@henri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/henri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/panning-in-2d-with-one-finger-vs-two-fingers/11231 "2021-02-02T14:55:56Z")

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When drawing initial lines and shapes in 2D (in top view for example) it is so unnatural to pan around the canvas with two fingers opposed to using just one finger. Is there a hidden option somewhere or something I have …

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## [Any way to print sketches, to size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-print-sketches-to-size/6756)

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**Author:** [@russblank92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/russblank92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-print-sketches-to-size/6756 "2021-02-02T11:35:47Z")

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I need to print my sketches to use as a template for my designs

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## [Need help bending shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-bending-shape/11212)

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**Author:** [@Lok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lok)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-bending-shape/11212 "2021-02-01T17:42:33Z")

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I’m new to 3D, I’ve joined shapr3d last month, been learning and making few designs, but now I’m stuck, wondering if anyone can help, I want to bend the 3d object to the same shape or curve as the ring then Union, I’ve t…

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## [DXF Files 1000x larger than drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-1000x-larger-than-drawing/11213)

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**Author:** [@chrismower](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrismower)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-1000x-larger-than-drawing/11213 "2021-02-01T16:08:17Z")

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Every time I export to DXF then import into any other program the result is 1000 times larger, for example a square of 100mm per side comes out at 100 M per side. It is as if it is saving mm dimensions as meters. Is ther…

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## [Mass selecting face of different bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-selecting-face-of-different-bodies/11187)

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**Author:** [@Vincent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vincent)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mass-selecting-face-of-different-bodies/11187 "2021-02-01T12:10:28Z")

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Hi I’m trying to model a reciprocal frame. First of all, I’m doing a proof of concept in using Shapr3D and for that, I began to make a truncated icosahedron. I found then this video about SketchUp where you can adjust …

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## [Can copy a part from one design to another on free version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-copy-a-part-from-one-design-to-another-on-free-version/11208)

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**Author:** [@alp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-copy-a-part-from-one-design-to-another-on-free-version/11208 "2021-02-01T11:36:40Z")

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Hi, I’m a new user. Is it possible to copy a part from one design to another on the free version? For example, copying/merging the file “test2” into “test” file. Is this possible? Thanks

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## [Ellipse Roh Value](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-roh-value/11207)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-roh-value/11207 "2021-02-01T05:28:59Z")

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Would it be possible for the software team to add ellipse roh value? Because sometimes I like the bottom shape of the egg more then the top.

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## [Center-Line Off Center](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-line-off-center/11195)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-line-off-center/11195 "2021-02-01T05:23:15Z")

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I’m doing the Loft command and the outcome isn’t right. Please advise why the ellipse center is not on the center line? The ellipse was built from the ellipse tool and centered on the right default plane like all the o…

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## [Bug Report macOS Beta Version 3.56.1 (665)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-macos-beta-version-3-56-1-665/10567)

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**Author:** [@droussel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/droussel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-macos-beta-version-3-56-1-665/10567 "2021-02-01T03:59:17Z")

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Hi, The orientation gets confused when Shift-Dragging to move around a model after having selected a face on the Orientation Cube. Steps to reproduce: Double-click orientation cube to “reset” orientation. Shift-Drag …

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## [Bug Report: Keyboard shortcuts stop working after Zoom to selection, Delete item](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-keyboard-shortcuts-stop-working-after-zoom-to-selection-delete-item/11155)

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**Author:** [@bobjazz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bobjazz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-keyboard-shortcuts-stop-working-after-zoom-to-selection-delete-item/11155 "2021-01-30T08:58:50Z")

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Beta version: 3.57.0 (726) OS version: 10.15.7 (19H2) Hardware specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018), 16GB RAM I didn’t see this bug mentioned anywhere, so here it is. Keyboard shortcuts stop working after Zoom to selec…

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## [Import Scale Concept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-scale-concept/11139)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-scale-concept/11139 "2021-01-29T13:50:21Z")

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While looking at @Rohan 3rd drawing, I thought it would be nice if the “import” feature allowed you to set the initial scale and opacity in the workflow. I envision it would be something like this: User select image t…

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## [Radiusing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radiusing/9774)

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**Author:** [@Sculptingman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sculptingman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radiusing/9774 "2021-01-29T13:11:52Z")

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Now, I am new to Shapr- but have 40 years experience doing cad drawing. its possible the app has the functionally I mention below and I just have no idea where its hidden… But its worth asking… Most CAD drawing starts…

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## [Reset onboarding?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-onboarding/4504)

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**Author:** [@bdruth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bdruth)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reset-onboarding/4504 "2021-01-29T10:41:28Z")

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Is there any way to reset the app and go through onboarding again? Edit: on the iPad

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## [Object List Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-list-bug/11154)

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**Author:** [@armstrmw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/armstrmw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-list-bug/11154 "2021-01-29T01:25:30Z")

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It appears there is a bug that prevents the full object list from being displayed. You can see in the screenshot it stops after just a few list items rather than spanning the whole page. I ran the latest update, checked…

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## [Giving texture to a 3d model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/giving-texture-to-a-3d-model/11144)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/giving-texture-to-a-3d-model/11144 "2021-01-28T18:04:44Z")

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shapr3d\_export\_2021-01-28\_22h07m.shapr (693.6 KB) Can I give texture on any 3d model? Here is the model I have prepared for artificial floor designing. I need to apply texture to the created model so as to have a natura…

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## [Fillet isn’t working correctly. Please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-isn-t-working-correctly-please-help/11145)

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**Author:** [@MichaelSmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaelSmith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-isn-t-working-correctly-please-help/11145 "2021-01-28T16:56:47Z")

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Fillet is broken for me and won’t fillet. I am following the second tutorial, the one right after the basics and the last step isn’t working for me. I will post a video as soon as I am not a new user anymore. How do I be…

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## [Connecting two Circles With a Body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-two-circles-with-a-body/8892)

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**Author:** [@nmckaskle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nmckaskle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-two-circles-with-a-body/8892 "2021-01-27T19:21:02Z")

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See the image for a complete understanding. I’m trying to create a curved body that connects the two circles. As you can see, on one end the shapes are tilted while the others are not. I’ve tried a sweep along the line I…

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## [USDZ Reality Composer material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-reality-composer-material/9656)

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**Author:** [@samuele.meda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samuele.meda)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-reality-composer-material/9656 "2021-01-27T18:24:46Z")

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Hi I am new here and I need help, the direct USDZ export is fantastic but when I export a file as USDZ and import in Reality Composer, I cannot change the material or assign a new one Thanks

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