# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=227

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## [Can I edit step files in shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-edit-step-files-in-shapr3d/8494)

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**Author:** [@7ushar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/7ushar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-edit-step-files-in-shapr3d/8494 "2020-07-30T08:06:16Z")

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Can I edit step files in shapr3d?

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## [3D Print](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print/404)

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**Author:** [@BeezhanTulu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BeezhanTulu)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print/404 "2020-07-30T07:00:21Z")

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How to use Shapr3d to print a 3D object.

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## [Chamfer direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-direction/8278)

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**Author:** [@nick-edw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nick-edw)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-direction/8278 "2020-07-29T21:53:50Z")

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Newbie question, is there a way of reversing the direction of a chamfer, I want the chamfer to blend my cylinder here clearly, not cut in the way it is?

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## [How to start a new design in architecture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-start-a-new-design-in-architecture/8485)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-start-a-new-design-in-architecture/8485 "2020-07-29T10:51:29Z")

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If I want to start a new design in the architecture mode, and I am designing objects mode (sorry if I am misquoting the modes) how do I start a new architecture mode design. Does it require a different subscription. Any…

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## [Tapered chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-chamfers/8476)

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**Author:** [@Mbarber866](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbarber866)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-chamfers/8476 "2020-07-28T17:15:50Z")

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Hi guys! Newbie here! I’m working on a watch project and I getting stuck on how to champher an edge starting from a point and getting gradually wider. Any help would be appreciated! See image above

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## [Generate sketch from flat object outline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generate-sketch-from-flat-object-outline/8469)

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**Author:** [@jsg963](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsg963)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generate-sketch-from-flat-object-outline/8469 "2020-07-28T00:53:07Z")

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If I bring a step file into S3D of a flat surfaced rectangular object with cavities and then create a rectangle solid object in S3D and do a subtract to end up with solid bodies in S3D of the cavities. I then want to sel…

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## [Scaling in upper right corner is blank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-upper-right-corner-is-blank/8463)

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**Author:** [@Learner\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Learner_2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-upper-right-corner-is-blank/8463 "2020-07-27T16:21:56Z")

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the scaling in the upper right corner of the screen is blank?? it did work before

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## [Exporting shapr3d design into Apple Reality Composer or Adobe Aero](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-shapr3d-design-into-apple-reality-composer-or-adobe-aero/8456)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-shapr3d-design-into-apple-reality-composer-or-adobe-aero/8456 "2020-07-27T01:47:02Z")

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Have anyone experience in these two apps? And using them with shapr3d withouth having to pull out the mac ? Is USDZ export the missing link? Or can one use any of the other export file types? I tried OBJ in both Realit…

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## [Does this call for using evolve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-this-call-for-using-evolve/8449)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-this-call-for-using-evolve/8449 "2020-07-26T22:29:04Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to recreate a part for a friend’s old classic car (component for the steering wheel) Could someone give me an ideal ( or point me to a video ) or which tool option I’d use in Shapr3D to get this type …

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## [Transferring Designs from old IPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-designs-from-old-ipad/8457)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-designs-from-old-ipad/8457 "2020-07-26T21:55:29Z")

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I recently upgraded my IPad and changed my Apple ID. I let my Shapr3D subscription lapse on my old IPad. Is there a way I can get the designs off the old IPad without upgrading to the pro version on the old IPad again? I…

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## [I have noticed that when I zoom in close](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-noticed-that-when-i-zoom-in-close/8415)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-noticed-that-when-i-zoom-in-close/8415 "2020-07-24T22:49:34Z")

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I have noticed that when I zoom in close to see the tolerance of surrounding parts, I have noticed the curved path of parts are not vector art smooth curved paths. I have a screenshot of the problem, Is there a low r…

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## [Importing a STEP file and cannot edit it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-step-file-and-cannot-edit-it/8401)

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**Author:** [@sbvaughn88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sbvaughn88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-step-file-and-cannot-edit-it/8401 "2020-07-23T07:58:56Z")

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I have drawn this in another program A few years ago and have converted it to a .step file with another file conversion tool. I believe it was originally a .sldprt file. I’ve pulled in to Shapr3D and I am trying to fin…

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## [iPad crashed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-crashed/8416)

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**Author:** [@Alexhristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexhristo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-crashed/8416 "2020-07-23T06:41:50Z")

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My iPad is backed up on icloud. Restored today and my designs are gone… Any suggestion?

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## [Using external monitor?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373)

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**Author:** [@AnkerBak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnkerBak)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373 "2020-07-22T20:10:09Z")

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Any one has experience with, how it is to use external monitor to the Ipad Pro when drawing in Shapr3D? I am considering using Shapr3D as my only 3D program. Since I do not draw complex constructions. Best Anker

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## [Newbie problem: conical](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-problem-conical/8421)

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**Author:** [@skip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skip)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-problem-conical/8421 "2020-07-22T14:13:34Z")

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Hello, my name is Dirk and I use shapr3D since some days. I am used to conventional CAD but want to try this fast and modern tool. Now I struggle trying to sketch a conical with defined diematers on each side. I only …

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## [Workflow suggestion: visibility toggle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workflow-suggestion-visibility-toggle/8375)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workflow-suggestion-visibility-toggle/8375 "2020-07-20T15:48:06Z")

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I’d like to see a way to toggle visibility of sketches/bodies from the items themselves. You would double tap to highlight the whole thing then perhaps long press with the stylus which brings up an option to hide it. Ki…

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## [Unable to load STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-load-step-file/8367)

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**Author:** [@captainsugars](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/captainsugars)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-load-step-file/8367 "2020-07-19T09:32:50Z")

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I have had my work convert a solidworks model to STEP and I am not able to load it onto my 2020 11’’ Ipad Pro. The file is approximately 180 MB in size. Is the file simply too large, or is there something else I should t…

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## [Having issues subtracting (Boolean error)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-issues-subtracting-boolean-error/2702)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-issues-subtracting-boolean-error/2702 "2020-07-18T23:00:32Z")

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Having issues subtracting , or intersecting my primary target object, any help would be wonderful. Anything I try I get the Boolean error or geometry error. I have made sure all the objects were merged, and tried separa…

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## [How to loft around a path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-around-a-path/8350)

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**Author:** [@slugbut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slugbut)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-around-a-path/8350 "2020-07-18T18:51:17Z")

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Hi, I want to be able to create a curved tooth similar to a tiger tooth. In fusion 360 I would create a loft and follow a path. Is there anyway I can recreate that effect please. Thanks, Jon

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## [Ipad app to create text as DXF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-app-to-create-text-as-dxf/8348)

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**Author:** [@Morten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Morten)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-app-to-create-text-as-dxf/8348 "2020-07-17T12:09:01Z")

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Hi, Any tips on ipad apps (or online services) which allows you to create text and convert into DXF format file for import into shapr3d?

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## [Export with sub-objects/bodies in single file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-with-sub-objects-bodies-in-single-file/8338)

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**Author:** [@greenlig](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/greenlig)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-with-sub-objects-bodies-in-single-file/8338 "2020-07-17T09:11:48Z")

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Hey there, new to the app. Really comfortable experience! I made a simple object with two separate pieces, and I’m trying to export a .STL or .STEP file. That all works fine, but the resulting file is a single mesh, with…

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## [A few feedbacks on Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-feedbacks-on-shapr3d/8341)

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**Author:** [@Mrosenblatt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mrosenblatt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-feedbacks-on-shapr3d/8341 "2020-07-16T16:54:14Z")

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I’m fairly new to Shapr3D, but an experienced Solidworks user. Really loving Shapr3D, but here are a few thoughts I wanted to share. I really miss the model tree in Solidworks for retrospective changes and editing. Re…

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## [How would I create this body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-body/8307)

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**Author:** [@TimGolden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TimGolden)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-body/8307 "2020-07-15T18:32:12Z")

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I’ve created a sketch and have been trying to make a body for it. I’ve tried using loft but the side done curve and the top becomes flat panels instead of domed.

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## [Moving the size tag for fillets or chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-the-size-tag-for-fillets-or-chamfers/8332)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-the-size-tag-for-fillets-or-chamfers/8332 "2020-07-15T11:39:08Z")

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Need some quick advice about something I’m having a blind spot about. When I tap an edge to make a fillet or chamfer the arrow appears and then when I drag it the size tag appears as well but it’s half under and hidden …

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## [New and process is an issue for me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-and-process-is-an-issue-for-me/8318)

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**Author:** [@Jel111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jel111)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-and-process-is-an-issue-for-me/8318 "2020-07-14T23:00:29Z")

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As title says I am trying to learn the way to make models and every time I am constantly redoing my steps because I come to a point where I modeled the wrong way. There seems to be a limited ability to adjust the measure…

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## [My objects disappearing when pan / rotating camera?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-objects-disappearing-when-pan-rotating-camera/8296)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-objects-disappearing-when-pan-rotating-camera/8296 "2020-07-14T14:05:45Z")

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Rebooted iPad Closed app & relaunched it Up to date iOS 13.5.1 On iPad Pro 12.9 (2020 Model) About 800 gigs of free space (RAM is not being interfered with) No apps running in background (RAM is not being interfered wit…

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## [Wired machinery (can we create loose wires in Shapr?)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wired-machinery-can-we-create-loose-wires-in-shapr/8295)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wired-machinery-can-we-create-loose-wires-in-shapr/8295 "2020-07-14T07:26:11Z")

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I’m trying to recreate the image below in Shapr - how would I go about creating the wires, without them looking like a rigid, solid geometry? but rather… loose and dangly I tried tracing, but sketch line doesn’t bend an…

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## [Duplicate being Prevented? (Video Inside)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-being-prevented-video-inside/8298)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicate-being-prevented-video-inside/8298 "2020-07-14T07:23:36Z")

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Rebooted iPad Closed app & relaunched it Up to date iOS 13.5.1 On iPad Pro 12.9 (2020 Model) About 800 gigs of free space (RAM is not being interfered with) No apps running in background (RAM is not being interfered wit…

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## [Rendering workflow suggestions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-workflow-suggestions/8308)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-workflow-suggestions/8308 "2020-07-14T01:17:28Z")

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Hey everyone. I’ve completed a few models that I’d like to get out of shapr3d to render for product design. Generally I render in Maya with Arnold, but does anyone have a good recommendation of rendering workflow for sha…

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## [Error selcting sketches after projecting body on plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-selcting-sketches-after-projecting-body-on-plane/8290)

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**Author:** [@ecamou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecamou)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-selcting-sketches-after-projecting-body-on-plane/8290 "2020-07-13T20:54:23Z")

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Hello. I revolved a shape to generate a male thread. So far everything worked ok. But after trying to project the thread on a plane, I got the outer permiterer of the thread. I wanted to delete some of the projection…

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