# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=212

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## [Dimension Input Dialog Box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-input-dialog-box/11115)

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**Author:** [@Kando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kando)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-input-dialog-box/11115 "2021-01-27T08:22:54Z")

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Forgive me since I’m new to Shapr3D and the forum, if I’m repeating :pray: what might be an old request. But are we allowed or able to input addition, subtraction, multiplication, division inside the "dimension input di…

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## [Help with multi-component rigging?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-multi-component-rigging/11101)

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**Author:** [@Inspector34](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Inspector34)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-multi-component-rigging/11101 "2021-01-26T21:54:30Z")

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I’m looking to see if anyone has any helpful tips when working with a multi-component modeling scene. I’d like to set up a scene with anchored pivot points for certain components along the knuckle points and bolt locatio…

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## [Direct modeling doesn't always work as it should](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-modeling-doesnt-always-work-as-it-should/11058)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/direct-modeling-doesnt-always-work-as-it-should/11058 "2021-01-26T16:30:59Z")

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Hello everybody I can no longer edit the ring in height if a 180 ° rounding has been made (inner and outer edge max. Rounded). The curves themselves can no longer be deleted. Even with surface projection, I can’t make…

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## [Creating a tyre pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-tyre-pattern/11077)

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**Author:** [@TeeELL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TeeELL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-tyre-pattern/11077 "2021-01-26T15:10:56Z")

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I have produced a 2D tyre pattern (Firestone ‘trac’) and wish to copy it onto a 3D ‘tyre’ however, the pattern repeats only every 15 deg of arc. I am looking to print small scale tyres for model vehicles. Is there any …

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## [Sharing my creations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-my-creations/11074)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-my-creations/11074 "2021-01-26T07:40:29Z")

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I was trying to share my creations but it’s showing an error

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## [Move/rotate in sketch view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-in-sketch-view/11034)

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**Author:** [@Gingerseed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gingerseed)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-rotate-in-sketch-view/11034 "2021-01-26T02:52:06Z")

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Might not be calling it by its name, but, when in sketch view, moving a body doesn’t seem to be working for me anymore. Anyone know if there’s something I’m not doing properly? Thank you! Screenshot attached

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## [Boolean operations on imported STL file / mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operations-on-imported-stl-file-mesh/11016)

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**Author:** [@pion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pion)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operations-on-imported-stl-file-mesh/11016 "2021-01-26T00:55:26Z")

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I downloaded an STL file from Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3302538) and I’d like to modify it in Shapr3D (v3.57.1) by subtracting a couple of extruded bodies from it. However, I don’t seem to be able to…

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## [Rotate strip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-strip/11051)

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**Author:** [@frederic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/frederic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-strip/11051 "2021-01-25T19:53:03Z")

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Hello, I made a volume with vertical stripes. I want to achieve the same volume with 45 degree stripes. The volume changes when I rotate the top face 90 degrees. Maybe there is a solution to this problem. Thanks in adv…

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## [Problem with Volume Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-volume-bodies/11054)

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**Author:** [@Stefan7777777](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stefan7777777)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-volume-bodies/11054 "2021-01-25T18:12:00Z")

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Hallo dear community, to be fair I am pretty new to Shapr3d, but I love this tool. However, today I was facing a problem, and I have tried pretty much everything ! I want to create a pipe , and I want that the pipe doe…

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## [STL to STEP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-to-step/2979)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-to-step/2979 "2021-01-25T14:40:20Z")

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Would anyone here be kind enough to change an stl file to a step file for me? I’ve read somewhere that it’s possible, but not on iOS :slightly\_frowning\_face: Thanks in advance Rob

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## [Crash while trying to shell drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-while-trying-to-shell-drawing/11011)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-while-trying-to-shell-drawing/11011 "2021-01-25T08:56:27Z")

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Version 3.57.0 (726) Crash while shelling object. Imported this STEP file Free CAD Designs, Files & 3D Models | The GrabCAD Community Library tessellating bodies will take a really LONG time. Hid tail fin assembly …

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## [No "Done" button using Boolean Subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-done-button-using-boolean-subtract/11029)

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**Author:** [@jhogue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jhogue)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-done-button-using-boolean-subtract/11029 "2021-01-24T22:50:13Z")

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When I try doing a boolean Subtract, I do not get a “Done” button. I do get a “Done” button with Intersect and Union. J

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## [More Sketch Layers?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-sketch-layers/11027)

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**Author:** [@ElT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ElT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-sketch-layers/11027 "2021-01-24T21:59:33Z")

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Why can I not split Sketsches in to more sketch layers? That seems kinda missing? It is as specially very unhandy because they are cutting each other the hole time. It would be very handy if you could split them in gr…

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## [3.57 - Hover effects + 2D rotation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-57-hover-effects-2d-rotation/10953)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-57-hover-effects-2d-rotation/10953 "2021-01-22T22:06:19Z")

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Hi! We’re excited to start 2021 with a new beta version that includes hover effects and buttons for 2D rotation. First up, when you hover over anything—a face, sketch, edge, reference geometry, etc.—in your design spac…

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## [Group Items List Does Not Fill View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-items-list-does-not-fill-view/11010)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-items-list-does-not-fill-view/11010 "2021-01-24T12:40:59Z")

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Version: 3.57.0 (726) I have a bunch of body items. When I select the list the view scrollable list is short compared to the rest of the view. \*Here is an example:

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## [Drag Drop File Should Import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-drop-file-should-import/10823)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-drop-file-should-import/10823 "2021-01-23T15:30:39Z")

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It seems like when you drag and drop a file onto Shapr3D canvas it should trigger the import function. To me, that should be almost the same behaviour as when someone airdrops a file to the iPad while that app is running…

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## [Aligning two sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-sketches/11000)

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**Author:** [@uykucu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/uykucu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-sketches/11000 "2021-01-23T15:23:01Z")

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Hello, I am new to this app Is there a way to align a circle’s center to a rectangular’s center? Thank You

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## [Primary Tab Preference](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/primary-tab-preference/11007)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/primary-tab-preference/11007 "2021-01-23T15:22:57Z")

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In the Mac app (and iPad) I feel like always defaulting to the Discover tab is a bit annoying. I totally understand why you want to start users there in the beginning because you have a lot of discovery features there. B…

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## [Found a crash (Redo Import)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/found-a-crash-redo-import/10834)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/found-a-crash-redo-import/10834 "2021-01-23T15:07:38Z")

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Reproducibility: 100% I found a crash. Steps to reproduce Open a new drawing import gears.dxf move the gear drawing to anywhere (I just slightly drag it) On keyboard do Undo (CTL-Z) to put the object back to the sta…

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## [Import Designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-designs/10979)

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**Author:** [@RacketRebel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RacketRebel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-designs/10979 "2021-01-23T14:59:45Z")

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Hi how i can i import in a open design with the add command other design that are located on my designs page on a iPad – local storage on the iPad Or do need always to export the designs to an Cloud based folder?

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## [How to modify the circle shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modify-the-circle-shape/10988)

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**Author:** [@key60529](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/key60529)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modify-the-circle-shape/10988 "2021-01-23T14:54:58Z")

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Hello, I’m new to shapr3D, I would like to create a circle shape, but have more anchor so I could transform some of the anchor to create a shape like the image below … but after some search, still can’t find a solutio…

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## [Select all? Am I doing this wrong?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-am-i-doing-this-wrong/10940)

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**Author:** [@Icecold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Icecold)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-am-i-doing-this-wrong/10940 "2021-01-22T17:02:50Z")

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Maybe it’s my layers, or lack there of, but I can’t select all. I seen a suggestion I ’ use a keyboard, which makes me believe a simple onscreen button could be fixed, but I’m spending hours hand picking all these little…

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## [Radius of 1/128](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-of-1-128/10944)

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**Author:** [@JoelM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoelM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-of-1-128/10944 "2021-01-22T02:32:18Z")

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I am designing in inches and cannot see how to define a radius in 1/128th inch increments. 1/128th inch is almost exactly 0.2 mm, which is the resolution of my printer. The radius pop-up box only allows denominators up t…

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## [Mate/blend surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mate-blend-surface/10884)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mate-blend-surface/10884 "2021-01-21T03:40:37Z")

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Hey folks, I need help here. I’m making a part that mates to an imported scanned mesh. the surface opposite the mating surface to the scan is planar. each surface has a different shape. Attached photo: green is scan…

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## [Help joining 3D shape/Creating curved shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-joining-3d-shape-creating-curved-shape/10933)

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**Author:** [@9V7W3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/9V7W3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-joining-3d-shape-creating-curved-shape/10933 "2021-01-20T21:05:32Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m new to 3D drawing so I’m sorry if my questions are very amateurish! I’m trying to design a replacement grille for a front bumper of a car. I’m working on the right side only in the picture. I figure…

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## [File import and export formats](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-import-and-export-formats/10923)

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**Author:** [@MurrayWP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MurrayWP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-import-and-export-formats/10923 "2021-01-20T14:27:49Z")

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I have been using the trial version of Shapr3d for a couple of weeks now and so far I am very impressed. I’m looking at buying the full version but there are a couple of issues to do with file import and export. I am hea…

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## [Very slow to process multiple bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-to-process-multiple-bodies/10902)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-to-process-multiple-bodies/10902 "2021-01-20T09:48:03Z")

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I’ve made this threaded design successfully but found it is extremely slow to process the subtraction with multiple bodies (over 100) at the same time, is there any better way to make this design quickly?

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## [Working with cad data from umake](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-cad-data-from-umake/10910)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/working-with-cad-data-from-umake/10910 "2021-01-19T19:56:35Z")

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Hey curious if there is a way to modify surfaces that were imported from umake. Generally you can export as IGES into shapr, but once in shapr i cant seem to do much with it. if im lucky sometimes i can fillet a few bits…

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## [Strange lines appear when extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-lines-appear-when-extruding/10885)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-lines-appear-when-extruding/10885 "2021-01-19T10:41:28Z")

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I often have problems with the extrude and offset tools wherein they produce strange lines in the result. These lines seem to have no correspondence to any existing geometry. They simply seem extraneous, and they appea…

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## [Resetting defaults for subtract tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resetting-defaults-for-subtract-tool/10908)

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**Author:** [@Shaunsheep1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaunsheep1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resetting-defaults-for-subtract-tool/10908 "2021-01-19T15:39:55Z")

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Help I have been messing around with the subtract tool but now when I try to subtract the tool doesn’t work how do I Return the s settingsbackto their original configuration

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