# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=23

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## [New mobile workstation, also for Shapr3D... Mac or Windows?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-mobile-workstation-also-for-shapr3d-mac-or-windows/38666)

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**Author:** [@Jogika](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jogika)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-mobile-workstation-also-for-shapr3d-mac-or-windows/38666 "2025-07-07T20:33:56Z")

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Hi together, I just work often on my Ipad pro with Shapr3D, but also sometimes on a windows powered Laptop. The Laptop is more or less powerful, but nevertheless I am working currently on a drawing, where a lot of text…

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## [Is there a command to drop or raise a body to the main modelling plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-command-to-drop-or-raise-a-body-to-the-main-modelling-plane/38670)

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**Author:** [@Isaac.Citrom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isaac.Citrom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-command-to-drop-or-raise-a-body-to-the-main-modelling-plane/38670 "2025-07-07T18:08:45Z")

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(Just starting out) Is there a command to drop or raise a body to the main modelling plane, so that its bottom sits right on the XY plane? Thank you.

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## [Moving sketch doesnt work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-sketch-doesnt-work/38663)

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**Author:** [@hh44](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hh44)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-sketch-doesnt-work/38663 "2025-07-07T11:58:49Z")

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Hello, im having issues to move a sketch like on video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsPzc8iLORQ, it doesnt work the same way: edit: ok this started to work after i used “disconnect” option , but why i had…

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## [Importing Solidworks 2025 parts consistently fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-solidworks-2025-parts-consistently-fails/38628)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-solidworks-2025-parts-consistently-fails/38628 "2025-07-07T06:06:31Z")

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I recently had to update to Solidworks 2025 and any file made with/update to this version, consistently gives an “Import Failed” popup. I tried both old files converted to the new SW version, as well as files made fresh …

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## [Change length of line to match angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-length-of-line-to-match-angle/38659)

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**Author:** [@JBy09](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JBy09)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-length-of-line-to-match-angle/38659 "2025-07-06T18:59:18Z")

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Hello, I’m very new to this program. I am making a leg to a woodworking project. The outside angle is 14 degrees and the inside angle is 16 (as shown in the picture). When I adjusted these angles, and set the width o…

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## [There are invalid bodies in the model that cannot be exported](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/there-are-invalid-bodies-in-the-model-that-cannot-be-exported/21230)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/there-are-invalid-bodies-in-the-model-that-cannot-be-exported/21230 "2025-07-05T18:26:51Z")

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Hello, I’m receiving this error when I try to export my model to STL or SMF. I tried deleting the fillets which did not help. I tried deleting the mesh bodies I had imported into the model with the same result. Is there …

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## [Countersink hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/countersink-hole/8454)

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**Author:** [@mcs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mcs)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/countersink-hole/8454 "2025-07-05T08:34:32Z")

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I have a body where I’m preparing holes for screws. The holes need to have a conical countersink at the top to accommodate the screw head. I’ve tried to achieve this using the chamfer/fillet function. However, this funct…

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## [Shapr running slow on windows recently](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-running-slow-on-windows-recently/38643)

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**Author:** [@spaceffox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spaceffox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-running-slow-on-windows-recently/38643 "2025-07-04T23:35:22Z")

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Recently, Shapr has been running slow, the UI is taking a couple of seconds to pop up, and a couple more to let text be input. I’ve also had issues with it not letting me delete models in my project, causing issues with …

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## [How to combine sketches/lines together to extrude?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-sketches-lines-together-to-extrude/38639)

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**Author:** [@hh44](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hh44)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-sketches-lines-together-to-extrude/38639 "2025-07-04T15:32:41Z")

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Hello, how to combine those all shapes together in one shape, and do the extrude ?

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## [Can't move spine line down as on tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-spine-line-down-as-on-tutorial/38638)

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**Author:** [@hh44](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hh44)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-spine-line-down-as-on-tutorial/38638 "2025-07-04T11:13:00Z")

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Hi there, im following the tutorial but i can’t move spine line down.

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## [Scaling an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-an-object/38350)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 4:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-an-object/38350 "2025-07-04T04:55:36Z")

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I’m after some advice on scaling an object so that I can create two objects that fit one inside the other with a uniform thickness space between them. Essentially I need to create a mold and a plug to layup fibreglass …

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## [Smoothing out top line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/smoothing-out-top-line/38603)

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**Author:** [@dizzybone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dizzybone)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/smoothing-out-top-line/38603 "2025-07-02T17:54:58Z")

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So I’m working on this design, and I have it round on the top oart. Im trying to figure out how to completely make it smooth with that line you’ll see in the pic.

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## [Angle button doesnt appear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-button-doesnt-appear/38622)

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**Author:** [@hh44](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hh44)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-button-doesnt-appear/38622 "2025-07-02T14:22:31Z")

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Hello, im going through tutorial how to make a kettle, and i don’t know why most time angle arrow doesnt appear: and also this second thing didnt appear as well.

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## [Disable whatever this is](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-whatever-this-is/38209)

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**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\
**Replies:** 70\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-whatever-this-is/38209 "2025-07-02T04:12:04Z")

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How do I disable this? Every time I click a line or an edge, I have to select something from this pop-up menu. I don’t keep track of what’s what, and it’s unnecessary to have to do this every time.

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## [How to make Supports : Use Loft?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-supports-use-loft/38594)

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**Author:** [@markofbitcoin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markofbitcoin)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-supports-use-loft/38594 "2025-07-01T11:48:38Z")

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I’m creating a box to be 3D printed for my TEC-TEC-1G project. I have some mounting holes for the PCB and under these I want some supports. Managed to get those, but now want to add extra bracing/webbing so make those st…

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## [Tapered, chamfered contours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-chamfered-contours/38569)

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**Author:** [@Ozzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ozzy)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-chamfered-contours/38569 "2025-07-01T01:30:00Z")

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Hi all, new to the forum and Shapr3D. I come from the 2D world (ie. Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Affinity Designer, etc.). Ergo, I do all my sketches in these programs, export to DXF and import to my project - works well and …

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## [Cannot Dimension Hole Diameter in Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-dimension-hole-diameter-in-drawing/38597)

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**Author:** [@Dlconstruct](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dlconstruct)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-dimension-hole-diameter-in-drawing/38597 "2025-06-30T20:07:04Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Community, I am encountering an issue while creating a technical drawing from a body. When I create a drawing of a body that has round holes cut through, I am unable to add a diameter dimension to this hol…

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## [Watch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/watch/38593)

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**Author:** [@Yusuf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yusuf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/watch/38593 "2025-06-30T17:02:28Z")

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Hello, I want to draw the plastic part under the watch glass. I am having difficulty with the curvature equation. Can you help me? I am using an iPad.

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## [.DXF Export Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-issue/38558)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-issue/38558 "2025-06-30T16:24:54Z")

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I’m trying to export .DXF’s for upload to SendCutSend-- and when I upload them on their website, the open areas in my design show up randomly as not closed, and therefore the file is not usable for cutting. The sketch l…

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## [Stuck on tutorial - can't find centre of shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-tutorial-cant-find-centre-of-shape/38591)

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**Author:** [@hh44](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hh44)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-tutorial-cant-find-centre-of-shape/38591 "2025-06-30T15:49:47Z")

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Hello, I am stuck in tutorial where i dont know why i can’t find the centre of the shape as in the video

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## [Align Endpoints in Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-endpoints-in-sketch/38583)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-endpoints-in-sketch/38583 "2025-06-30T08:38:45Z")

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I’ve highlighted four points (orange) that I’d like aligned horizontally, but the alignment tool is greyed out. How do I align these? tx

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## [Any good strategies to tackle this Ronchamp ROOF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-good-strategies-to-tackle-this-ronchamp-roof/38589)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-good-strategies-to-tackle-this-ronchamp-roof/38589 "2025-06-30T07:52:08Z")

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I made this in Blender while back and want to recreate it in Shapr3d. It’s kinda like a boat and wing at the same time, I’m trying to find the best strategy to recreate this in Shapr. It was first formed, sanded and cu…

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## [Wavy line appearing inside lofted-\>shelled boat hull](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-line-appearing-inside-lofted-shelled-boat-hull/38584)

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**Author:** [@jgsparklab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jgsparklab)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-line-appearing-inside-lofted-shelled-boat-hull/38584 "2025-06-29T22:55:42Z")

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Hi. Trying to learn my way around loft function. I’ve created a bunch of sketches for a basic boat hull with two closed profiles and some guides. Lofting appears to go well. Then if I try and shell from the top surface …

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## [Simple way to taper a cylinder by setting diameter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-way-to-taper-a-cylinder-by-setting-diameter/38578)

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**Author:** [@I-AM-THE-BORG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/I-AM-THE-BORG)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-way-to-taper-a-cylinder-by-setting-diameter/38578 "2025-06-29T16:08:35Z")

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Hi, i am really new to Cad stuff, I’ve been looking on you tube but I cant work it out please can you help. I believe it should be a really simple task, but is made un-necessarily hard buy cad programs. (i am old ish 5…

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## [Extrude along arch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-along-arch/38573)

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**Author:** [@theoski](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theoski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-along-arch/38573 "2025-06-28T23:20:52Z")

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First off—what an amazing product. I was this close to jumping out the window after struggling with Fusion and I outgrew Tinkercad I’m stuck on something that seems simple but I just can’t figure it out. I want to extru…

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## [Sweep stopping just short of endpoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-stopping-just-short-of-endpoint/38566)

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**Author:** [@jgsparklab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jgsparklab)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-stopping-just-short-of-endpoint/38566 "2025-06-28T19:23:41Z")

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Hi. I am learning my way round the sweep. I have two sketches, Sketch One is a simple path in one plane. Sketch Two on another plane containing a circle. I sweep the circle in Sketch Two along the path in Sketch One. The…

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## [What is with this shape that I cannot select to delete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-with-this-shape-that-i-cannot-select-to-delete/38527)

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**Author:** [@markofbitcoin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markofbitcoin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-with-this-shape-that-i-cannot-select-to-delete/38527 "2025-06-28T13:52:22Z")

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I am making a case to 3D print. I was trying to make some supports under the mounting holes of the lid. At each corner, there seemed to be a different procedure to make what I wanted extruded. In one case, the LOFT funct…

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## [Unskippable tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unskippable-tutorial/38505)

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**Author:** [@bakadave](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bakadave)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unskippable-tutorial/38505 "2025-06-24T06:40:38Z")

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I come from a well estabilished CAD program, I really didn’t need to learn how to rotate an object. I found it incredibly frustrating, just letting you know.

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## [Best way to pattern a body along an angled face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-pattern-a-body-along-an-angled-face/38546)

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**Author:** [@acontreras](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/acontreras)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-pattern-a-body-along-an-angled-face/38546 "2025-06-27T17:48:17Z")

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I’m attempting to build a stand for some pin gauges I have designed the negative I need to create a boolean operation into the stand I tried to create a rectangular pattern, but it doesn’t seem to respect the original …

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## [AR Renderings with ipad pro renders black](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-renderings-with-ipad-pro-renders-black/38550)

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**Author:** [@Ulf1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ulf1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-renderings-with-ipad-pro-renders-black/38550 "2025-06-27T12:42:45Z")

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When trying to use the AR feature, surfaces appear glossy black almost regardless of the chosen material (standard material works), I tried different files, some of them worked some time ago but now show the same result.…

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