# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=228

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## [New user interface - not stringing commands](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-interface-not-stringing-commands/8286)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-interface-not-stringing-commands/8286 "2020-07-13T15:26:09Z")

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Hey guys!, so love the new adaptive UI which recommends tools and operations. The biggest missed opportunity I can see is stringing multiple operations together. So say I select a face it recommends extruding, then I ex…

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## [Image Creation Failed? (When trying to Import image)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-creation-failed-when-trying-to-import-image/8297)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-creation-failed-when-trying-to-import-image/8297 "2020-07-12T12:06:45Z")

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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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## [How to convert exported obj with vertex colors to obj with texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-convert-exported-obj-with-vertex-colors-to-obj-with-texture/8288)

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**Author:** [@EchoDave](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EchoDave)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-convert-exported-obj-with-vertex-colors-to-obj-with-texture/8288 "2020-07-11T18:49:22Z")

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I’m doing this to use exported obj files in Unity, with the Shapr3D colors. Once in Unity, you could change the texture, colors and shader. It should also work for other 3D apps. For instance, you could then convert obj …

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## [How to clean up topology](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-clean-up-topology/8276)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-clean-up-topology/8276 "2020-07-11T14:56:41Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m having some trouble with my meshes, a lot of the time with tend to get very messy and then filleting becomes super hard. I try to use the delete function on faces but sometimes I’m not able to clean th…

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## [Export .obj with colors ( help )](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-obj-with-colors-help/7822)

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**Author:** [@Isaacleon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isaacleon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-obj-with-colors-help/7822 "2020-07-11T01:17:35Z")

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Hello, everybody! It’s my first time here. I hope to learn a lot from you. I’m trying to export an .obj with some different colored areas but when I open it in cinema 4D or Spark AR… it doesn’t recognize the different …

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## [Shapr 3d on macbook pro?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-on-macbook-pro/8275)

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**Author:** [@SteveLynch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SteveLynch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-on-macbook-pro/8275 "2020-07-10T21:21:01Z")

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hey Guys! I was wondering… with the New Os’s ability to run IOS apps, is it going to be possible to run Shapr on our Macbook? I have severalgraphics tablets, such as the Wacom Cintiq, which offer as many, if not more fea…

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## [Substracting from each other](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/substracting-from-each-other/8273)

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**Author:** [@Sebbe88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sebbe88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/substracting-from-each-other/8273 "2020-07-10T21:20:26Z")

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Hello While writing this topic i already have an idea how to fix it. I will subtract from one object and mirror it, but is there a better way to do it? A faster way or more correct? Thanks in advance!

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## [The beta version has Ended](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-beta-version-has-ended/8256)

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**Author:** [@etr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/etr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-beta-version-has-ended/8256 "2020-07-10T07:30:21Z")

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Hi, I have a problem. When I start the program, I get a message that the beta version has Ended

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## [iPad positioning/ergonomics using Shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-positioning-ergonomics-using-shapr/8260)

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**Author:** [@EchoV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EchoV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-positioning-ergonomics-using-shapr/8260 "2020-07-10T07:20:49Z")

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I’m new to Shapr on and IPad and am finding it almost impossible to have a steady hand for drawing or tracing, holding the pencil in the air and not being able to brace my hand or arm on anything. Hope that makes sense. …

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## [Expected LiDar Uses and Accuracy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expected-lidar-uses-and-accuracy/8234)

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**Author:** [@olioli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olioli)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expected-lidar-uses-and-accuracy/8234 "2020-07-09T13:17:58Z")

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Lidar potential uses in Shapr3D I’m dying to see the new Shapr3D update in iPadOS 14 to allow in-app lidar scanning and modeling. I see in the commercial that instant floor plans are one of the potential uses, but I am …

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## [Be aware with large files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/be-aware-with-large-files/8115)

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**Author:** [@setal2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/setal2003)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/be-aware-with-large-files/8115 "2020-07-09T08:36:09Z")

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The app has a problem dealing with large and complex files (assembles) Now I’m in impossibility to continue my work because when I’m trying to open the design (it takes about 2 min) at the end of loading the app quits u…

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## [Imported files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-files/8258)

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**Author:** [@Jvance94](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jvance94)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-files/8258 "2020-07-09T08:34:26Z")

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Hello I importrd two CAD files off of McMaster Carr and imported them into shapr 3D. Is there any way to make multiple imported files into one so that measurments, lines and other details can be added? Is there also a w…

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## [Link sketch to surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-sketch-to-surface/8239)

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**Author:** [@Morten](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Morten)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-sketch-to-surface/8239 "2020-07-08T23:12:46Z")

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Making a sketch on a extruded surface is great, however it seems to convert the surface a plane, which then doesn’t “follow” or stays with the surface if the extrusion is modified. Or is there a different way to achieve …

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## [Exporting files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files/8252)

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**Author:** [@Jvance94](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jvance94)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files/8252 "2020-07-08T09:31:08Z")

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Is there a list of supported software that can recieved exported SHAPR 3D sketches? ex. Revu bluebeam, Procore, aspen, etc.

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## [Faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces/8247)

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**Author:** [@Jvance94](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jvance94)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces/8247 "2020-07-07T17:15:40Z")

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When I make a 3-D object I make my markup on the right side surface. When I am done I go to the opposite (ledt) side surface and want to make shapes on it. When I go to sketch on the left side all of the shapes and lines…

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## [track pad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/track-pad/8243)

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**Author:** [@sentakio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sentakio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/track-pad/8243 "2020-07-07T14:18:55Z")

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can’t use trackpad

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## [Text in shapr?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-in-shapr/8221)

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**Author:** [@MASV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MASV)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-in-shapr/8221 "2020-07-06T11:48:03Z")

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Come on, surely there is a basic text function in shapr? I’m having to painstakingly trace text from an imported file. Not good.

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## [Importing files from solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-files-from-solidworks/8226)

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**Author:** [@cherianthomas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cherianthomas)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-files-from-solidworks/8226 "2020-07-05T14:57:04Z")

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i tried to import airfoil geometry from solidworks to shaper 3d. i tried to import the file with the extension of step, stl etcetera. but in shaper 3d it is not supporting. i thought it can be because it is a geometry f…

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## [Pull or stretch a surface from a point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pull-or-stretch-a-surface-from-a-point/8206)

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**Author:** [@Willis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Willis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pull-or-stretch-a-surface-from-a-point/8206 "2020-07-04T21:44:15Z")

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Hi, new and naive to Shapr3D. I am trying to do something i believe must be simple and will no doubt get it once ive played around for a bit but some quick help would be most appreciated. I am trying to design a stretch…

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## [How would you make this detachable?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-make-this-detachable/8213)

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**Author:** [@nmckaskle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nmckaskle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-you-make-this-detachable/8213 "2020-07-04T23:47:00Z")

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So I am trying to attach this bottom piece to the main body. I can’t thread it like a screw because the shape, due to the way sweep worked on the main piece, is slightly elliptical instead of a perfect circle. So I was t…

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## [Why can’t I shrink an object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-shrink-an-object/8209)

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**Author:** [@Kittenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kittenz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-t-i-shrink-an-object/8209 "2020-07-04T20:57:13Z")

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Once I get to a certain size with the scale tool, it won’t let me shrink and just says invalid body. Please explain? I’m trying to make a size chart, but I can’t now because of this.

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## [Shapr3D + Morpholio & Concepts - what about Affinity Designer, Procreate?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-morpholio-concepts-what-about-affinity-designer-procreate/8166)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-morpholio-concepts-what-about-affinity-designer-procreate/8166 "2020-07-02T16:33:48Z")

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Cool that S3D interacts with these other apps. BUT WHAT ABOUT… Affinity Designer: https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1415708938 Procreate: @Istvan Can we get the same love with these two…

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## [A 15 degree cut on the end of a rectangle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-15-degree-cut-on-the-end-of-a-rectangle/8188)

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**Author:** [@timurray2000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/timurray2000)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-15-degree-cut-on-the-end-of-a-rectangle/8188 "2020-07-02T02:19:05Z")

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I’m new and trying to figure this out but… I create a rectangle, make it 1-1/2" thick (a 2x4 piece of wood). I need to put a 15 degree angle on both ends. It’s essentially a chair leg than is at an angle. I know this…

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## [Exporting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting/8183)

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**Author:** [@Chad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chad)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting/8183 "2020-07-01T23:06:17Z")

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Thank you, I have a question about exporting a file. When I export a file to a cnc program or a 3D printer my designs aren’t coming out to scale, I always have to scale them up to there correct size. I’m I doing somethin…

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## [I’m having export problems!?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-m-having-export-problems/8171)

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**Author:** [@WebsterFab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WebsterFab)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-m-having-export-problems/8171 "2020-07-01T04:34:41Z")

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I’m having problems exporting my files, I’m not sure if it is on my end or the other. When my file is opened in another program it is converting the file to millimeters and make the part no useable. Not sure what needs …

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## [Texturing ever planned?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texturing-ever-planned/8167)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/texturing-ever-planned/8167 "2020-06-30T22:46:32Z")

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Maybe not to the extent in the video below… but somewhere near? @Istvan

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## [Can S3D offer image referencing for tracing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-s3d-offer-image-referencing-for-tracing/8149)

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**Author:** [@tactfulgamer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tactfulgamer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-s3d-offer-image-referencing-for-tracing/8149 "2020-06-30T22:23:39Z")

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Does S3D offer this feature? Basically, this feature offered by this app:

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## [Newbie 3D printer needs help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-3d-printer-needs-help/8145)

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**Author:** [@Cfia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cfia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-3d-printer-needs-help/8145 "2020-06-30T19:31:16Z")

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Hello all. I am new to Shapr3D and 3D printing but making slow progress. The problem I’m having is when I design something A specific size then print it, it always prints very small. Why would a file that is created f…

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## [New to design and 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-design-and-3d-printing/8163)

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**Author:** [@Twill176](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Twill176)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-design-and-3d-printing/8163 "2020-06-30T14:37:54Z")

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Hi, I made a 3D design and it has a lip for a top to slide over. When I print it the lip doesn’t print. I think it’s saving as a second body. I need them to print together. Please advise. Thanks

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## [Exporting with colour for direct Sketchfab upload?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-with-colour-for-direct-sketchfab-upload/8158)

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**Author:** [@independenter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/independenter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-with-colour-for-direct-sketchfab-upload/8158 "2020-06-30T13:56:57Z")

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\-I want to be able to export from Shapr3D and then upload my model directly to Sketchfab.com, without losing all the colour information. -Does anyone know if there is a way to export from Shapr3D and have the colour inf…

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