# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=223

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## [How to delete complex sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-complex-sketch/9163)

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**Author:** [@rdiddly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rdiddly)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-complex-sketch/9163 "2020-09-25T12:48:16Z")

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I’m new to Shapr3D and not an engineer. Casual hobby user. Designing a pool and deck. I have found a much better way to draw the pool and want to delete the existing. Every time I select portions of it to delete I’m told…

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## [Text and Layers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-and-layers/9168)

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**Author:** [@rdiddly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rdiddly)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-and-layers/9168 "2020-09-25T12:02:55Z")

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I’ve used Shapr3D now for a few days. I am a hobbyist. I like to be able to communicate things I want built to people I hire to build them. (Like decks, and kitchens.) This is a novice’s feedback. Things I’d like to see …

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## [Tape measure function?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tape-measure-function/4624)

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**Author:** [@Ironboundmetalworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ironboundmetalworks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tape-measure-function/4624 "2020-09-25T12:02:21Z")

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I cannot seem to find a way to pull measurements and have them become part of the model, so as to screen shot and print to use as a shop drawing for fabrication. Am I missing something or is there no such function? I kno…

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## [Measure / Tape and push pull to match a surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-tape-and-push-pull-to-match-a-surface/1733)

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**Author:** [@Jeffrey776](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeffrey776)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measure-tape-and-push-pull-to-match-a-surface/1733 "2020-09-25T12:02:09Z")

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Is there a tape measure function? That would be super helpful also pushing and pulling a surface to match height / length of another surface would make a big difference and lastly having automatic division points in line…

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## [Export to .obf or .dxf format? Is it / when will it be available](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-obf-or-dxf-format-is-it-when-will-it-be-available/1532)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-obf-or-dxf-format-is-it-when-will-it-be-available/1532 "2020-09-25T10:54:02Z")

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Need the ability to pass files over to a CAD software in either an .obj or .dxf format, or at least a recommendation on any file converter apps or web tools you can recommend. Thanks!

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## [Can't get into the application](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-into-the-application/9167)

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**Author:** [@Witwill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Witwill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-into-the-application/9167 "2020-09-25T10:20:55Z")

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I renewed my licence on 25/6/20 Transaction ID: \[0A738825UY2567630 \]. However since this time I have not been able to log into the application. It seems to think that I have not renewed my licence. Can you check your sy…

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## [2D Export could be more intuitive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-could-be-more-intuitive/8980)

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**Author:** [@Sakana](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sakana)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-could-be-more-intuitive/8980 "2020-09-25T09:47:17Z")

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Heya! this is my first post, please be merciful. I’m a hobbyist/engineer and have purchased pro subscription. Proficient in both fusion360 and solidworks mainly from works I have done in uni. Recently I wanted to buil…

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## [Subtract](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract/9131)

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**Author:** [@MichaelaG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaelaG)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract/9131 "2020-09-24T17:25:35Z")

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I have so many problems to subtract a zylinder from another body with multiple parts. Before upate it was easyer. Na chance for me to set it with + or - . There nothing change. Best regards Michaela

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## [Textile Sock creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textile-sock-creation/9090)

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**Author:** [@junior](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/junior)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textile-sock-creation/9090 "2020-09-24T14:20:40Z")

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Hello dear shapr3d community and team. I am trying to design a sock but there are no tutorial on how to create this kind of drawing except the approach of picture below but to be totally honest it is so complicated that…

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## [Error message timing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-timing/9156)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-message-timing/9156 "2020-09-24T14:02:22Z")

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Would it be possible to have the error messages to stay longer on screen? Maybe until you tap on them? They come and go too fast for me to read them… sometimes I have to undo e redo the same action to be able to read wha…

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## [How to make this - lever style button with chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-lever-style-button-with-chamfers/9088)

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**Author:** [@Platzhalter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Platzhalter)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-lever-style-button-with-chamfers/9088 "2020-09-24T10:27:12Z")

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Hey folks, I need some advice how to design specific detail. I want to design and 3D-print a case for a pcb with a display and some buttons. As inspiration I looked at the Prusa Mini reset button. The button has this n…

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## [How would you make this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-make-this/9019)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-make-this/9019 "2020-09-24T07:31:11Z")

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Hey all, So how would span this gap? I can’t use splines for sweeping. Thanks!

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## [Help with curved and hollow piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-curved-and-hollow-piece/9133)

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**Author:** [@Terreos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Terreos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-curved-and-hollow-piece/9133 "2020-09-23T15:27:50Z")

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I’m trying to make some pieces for a friend. He gave me two pieces he wants me to replicate and 3D print for him. I’ll attach pictures to show what I’m trying to replicate. But simply I want to take a drawing curve to th…

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## [Add dimension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-dimension/9037)

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**Author:** [@Scanner2GO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scanner2GO)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-dimension/9037 "2020-09-22T09:07:49Z")

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If I draw a simple floor plan I like to add some dimension to it and export them to an pdf for example. Is this possible? Thanks, Scanner2GO

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## [Stand from Profile Sections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stand-from-profile-sections/9082)

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**Author:** [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stand-from-profile-sections/9082 "2020-09-22T06:45:33Z")

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Ref: Jayemery 37m I there a tutorial somewhere that shows the best way to build tubular weld assemblies. In s3d I’m trying to draw the 3d version of my oven supports made out of a stainless steel 25mm x1mm thick …

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## [Complex curvature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-curvature/9067)

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**Author:** [@jtsao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jtsao)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-curvature/9067 "2020-09-22T06:48:23Z")

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Will you guys be adding ability to create advanced curvature where edges meet and resolve like in the example shown (see attached. example shown is from Fusion 360. I’d add additional images comparing it to what I mean …

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## [Curvature Continuous](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curvature-continuous/9066)

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**Author:** [@jtsao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jtsao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 4:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/curvature-continuous/9066 "2020-09-22T04:56:58Z")

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When will you guys add curvature continuous function to the app?

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## [Any chance keyboard commands are coming?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-keyboard-commands-are-coming/9064)

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**Author:** [@jtsao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jtsao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-keyboard-commands-are-coming/9064 "2020-09-21T08:36:04Z")

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Any chance keyboard commands are coming? It’s annoying using this with the keyboard and Command + Z or Delete don’t do anything

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## [Backing out of Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backing-out-of-extrude/9055)

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**Author:** [@thepian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thepian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/backing-out-of-extrude/9055 "2020-09-20T02:38:56Z")

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As I’m figuring out how to do things I often find that I sketched something and extruded, but I want to change the sketch, and redo the Extrude. It seems that the two are separate, so if I move my splines, the bodies sta…

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## [From spline to surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-spline-to-surface/9047)

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**Author:** [@thepian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thepian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-spline-to-surface/9047 "2020-09-19T03:31:43Z")

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I’m trying to create an irregular circle and turn it into a printable object. So that, It is round but not circular It isn’t a disc, but an actual circle of around 1mm thickness Do you create two odd discs on extrudin…

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## [3rd point for arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-point-for-arc/9049)

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**Author:** [@penguin3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/penguin3d)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-point-for-arc/9049 "2020-09-18T19:50:28Z")

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I am looking through the videos posted on Udemy for Shapr3d, and in one it shows creating and editing an arc. In the video, there are the two endpoints and a 3rd point that controls the radius and direction of the arc. …

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## [Cannot separate sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-separate-sketches/9042)

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**Author:** [@isogulaleb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/isogulaleb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-separate-sketches/9042 "2020-09-18T08:05:38Z")

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I am totally beginner so sorry for the question in advance, surely I miss a basic concept here. I made the mistake to create sketches on the same plane and now I try to separate them afterwards. I saw a forum discussio…

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## [Making circle equal in a square](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-circle-equal-in-a-square/9045)

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**Author:** [@Toomtools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Toomtools)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-circle-equal-in-a-square/9045 "2020-09-18T03:29:02Z")

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I want to make my circles equal distance from the edge. Each circle is .625 in diameter and 6” apart. Now I just want them all to be even in the box

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## [Multiple perpendicular icon shows up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-perpendicular-icon-shows-up/8991)

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**Author:** [@Edwardkoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwardkoo)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-perpendicular-icon-shows-up/8991 "2020-09-17T09:45:42Z")

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Hi guys I’m totally new to this CAD thing, just downloaded this and figuring things out by following the tutorial. But one thing seems very odd is that there are so many perpendicular icon showing In the shape I draw, wh…

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## [Editing imported object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-object/9010)

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**Author:** [@Puresine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Puresine)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-imported-object/9010 "2020-09-17T09:01:52Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to edit the object imported from stl. file. Yet it seems that I’m missing something, since the object can only be selected as a whole. Guess I’m lacking some basic knowledge here. Would appreciate if you …

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## [Move whole object is only copying on even when off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-whole-object-is-only-copying-on-even-when-off/9035)

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**Author:** [@Aldomm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aldomm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-whole-object-is-only-copying-on-even-when-off/9035 "2020-09-17T08:12:21Z")

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After selecting a whole object, when I try moving it translating it, with copy off, the object gets copied regardless of what I do. Is this a bug?

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## [Embed or emboss a logo into shaper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embed-or-emboss-a-logo-into-shaper/9031)

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**Author:** [@krazykanuckjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krazykanuckjr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/embed-or-emboss-a-logo-into-shaper/9031 "2020-09-16T20:43:42Z")

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Hey there fellow designers / makers im looking for some guidance and help? Is there any tool or process where i can upload a logo image into Shaper3D to then emboss or embed it into my part? I’m familiar with the Solidwo…

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## [CNC furniture, best practice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-furniture-best-practice/9028)

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**Author:** [@Reidar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reidar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-furniture-best-practice/9028 "2020-09-16T18:33:37Z")

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My students are going to design a furniture in shapr3d (a small stool or a shelf maybe) and than cut the pieces on a CNC router. They will make it from a sheet of 15 or 18 mm plywood. Can you give me some ideas about wha…

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## [Variable fillet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet/9013)

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**Author:** [@Alano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet/9013 "2020-09-16T14:55:16Z")

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Did a search and found a thread back in 2016. Has this been addressed? Can you make variable fillets? I’m new to Shapr btw. :slight\_smile:

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## [fillet weld](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-weld/9022)

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**Author:** [@VGconsilio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VGconsilio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-weld/9022 "2020-09-16T13:24:27Z")

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How to draw fillet weld? Thanks.

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