# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=232

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## [New member assistance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-member-assistance/7653)

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**Author:** [@Autogen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Autogen)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-member-assistance/7653 "2020-05-13T18:07:40Z")

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New member here. Thought I would say hello. I have created my first design in Shapr3D following a tutorial. Would anybody be kind enough to check out the stl files and tell me if it’s ok for 3D printing? Never designe…

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## [Hollow Loft Alternative Solution](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-loft-alternative-solution/7630)

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**Author:** [@Kennette21](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kennette21)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hollow-loft-alternative-solution/7630 "2020-05-13T06:46:28Z")

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Problem: No Hollow Loft You cannot loft if the result shape will be hollow Alternative Solution Split your “hollow” loft sketches in half and do two lofts. Then union the two after. new user, so could only upload one i…

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## [Freelance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freelance/7647)

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**Author:** [@HeWi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HeWi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freelance/7647 "2020-05-12T11:56:33Z")

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Looking for freelancer that can make after sketches or photos 2D and 3D drawings Direct email grupohewi@gmail.com

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## [Axes misaligned](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/axes-misaligned/7104)

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**Author:** [@Wolfgang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wolfgang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/axes-misaligned/7104 "2020-05-11T20:55:44Z")

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Hallo, I have two bodies with axes misaligned. How can i make the axes align. With translate i tried, but it did not work. Thanks Wolfgang

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## [Assembly Feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-feature/5956)

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**Author:** [@kitsushadow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kitsushadow)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-feature/5956 "2020-05-11T19:27:39Z")

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The purpose of this thread is to formally request an assembly feature. The ability to test / visualize the moving parts of a design are essential to rapidly prototyping and iterating designs before printing. Are assembl…

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## [How to move selected object(s) between folder/layer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-selected-object-s-between-folder-layer/7635)

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**Author:** [@Hdye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hdye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-selected-object-s-between-folder-layer/7635 "2020-05-10T15:18:06Z")

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Hi Is there any tutorial videos for this part, seems that the are some changes after update, and a move selected objects here functions missed. Thanks

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## [Extrude tool stuck on ‘new body’ option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-tool-stuck-on-new-body-option/7624)

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**Author:** [@Pau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pau)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-tool-stuck-on-new-body-option/7624 "2020-05-10T14:36:21Z")

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Hi, I’m new to shapr3D and up until the middle of yesterday I was able to use the extrude tool just fine to make holes like it was shown in the tutorials. Then something strange happened and the app suddenly stopped gues…

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## [New feature ideas category](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-ideas-category/7583)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-ideas-category/7583 "2020-05-10T10:53:21Z")

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Hi, Would we be able to have ‘Feature Ideas’ category in the forum. It’s great seeing people’s ideas for new features but the individual topics get a bit lost in the, now very long, ‘Any feature ideas’ thread. Thanks …

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## [How to build a spiral like this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-build-a-spiral-like-this/7623)

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**Author:** [@apricot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/apricot)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-build-a-spiral-like-this/7623 "2020-05-10T05:44:51Z")

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I built this model on my PC with Sketchup, and I want to make a twin in Shapr3D. However I find it difficult to draw a 3D sprial or something like that, has anybody got an idea?

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## [How to export pics without color and hidden lines?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-pics-without-color-and-hidden-lines/4747)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-pics-without-color-and-hidden-lines/4747 "2019-05-24T09:33:33Z")

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Hello everyone, I need to export pics without color and hidden lines, they are used for figures on the patents document. Is there anyone know how, pls kindly tell me ?:slightly\_smiling\_face:

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## [Building on a hilly terrain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-on-a-hilly-terrain/7617)

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**Author:** [@Pushpak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pushpak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-on-a-hilly-terrain/7617 "2020-05-09T05:06:47Z")

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I am trying to develop building on a contoured site.how do I use spline to make contours. Please share your observations. Regards

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## [Help w sketch constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-w-sketch-constraints/7607)

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**Author:** [@Jtietz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jtietz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-w-sketch-constraints/7607 "2020-05-08T20:49:37Z")

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Trying to understand how I can rotate one edge of a triangle (in a 2D sketch) and maintain the opposite angle. When I try, it maintains the length of the edge and instead alters the opposite angle to accommodate. I’ve …

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## [New to Shapr3d!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d/7594)

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**Author:** [@Leonel.hz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leonel.hz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d/7594 "2020-05-06T17:29:59Z")

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Hi I recently bought a iPad Pro and found out about this app. I was always interested in designing and creating stuff but I don’t know any basics of sketching out ideas or designing them with accurate measurements. Is th…

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## [Help creating this part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-this-part/7592)

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**Author:** [@WhaleWhaleWhale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WhaleWhaleWhale)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-this-part/7592 "2020-05-05T18:33:38Z")

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Hello, I’m quite new to this (and the app itself) I’m just wondering how I can do this part Thanks in advance!

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## [Selecting from the designs page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-from-the-designs-page/7590)

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**Author:** [@NeilW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-from-the-designs-page/7590 "2020-05-05T13:55:37Z")

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Last year I taught myself how to use this programme I thought reasonably competently for a complete amateur, but when I actually went to submit my first design to a 3D printing company to see how it would look I fell at …

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## [3d model of the earth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-of-the-earth/7588)

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**Author:** [@robreis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robreis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-of-the-earth/7588 "2020-05-05T05:07:45Z")

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Can anyone suggest a 3d model of the earth that I can import? We are using Shapr3d to help visualize challenging satellite orbit geometries. Thanks!

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## [Splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines/7545)

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**Author:** [@Gencb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gencb)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines/7545 "2020-05-03T17:34:04Z")

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I could drew splines but, after about 5-6 months ,today I can’t draw splines.I have old Apple Pencil (I bought 2015) so what is the issue ? Thanks

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## [Feature request or help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-or-help/7467)

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**Author:** [@jsg963](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsg963)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-or-help/7467 "2020-05-03T16:19:50Z")

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I often find I want to deselect all objects but I am zoomed into a model and do not have an unpopulated area to touch to deselect all. It would be handy if there was always a deselect All button available or someway of d…

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## [Import vector files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-vector-files/6942)

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**Author:** [@Elrotringo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elrotringo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-vector-files/6942 "2020-05-02T15:23:19Z")

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Hi, is it possible to import vector files, like .ai, or svg? and use it as different shapes? Im’ a graphic artist and I would like to more easily make 3d from my drawing :slight\_smile: thank you for help

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## [A few feature requests](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-feature-requests/4491)

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**Author:** [@Uroscadez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Uroscadez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-feature-requests/4491 "2020-04-29T20:00:23Z")

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As a relativly frequent user of Shapr and 15 yrs+ experience in other 3d software such as Maya and Solidworks, I have come up with some feature requests…some may actually be relativly easy to implement, others more compl…

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## [Feature Request - true coil tool and drag to select multiple items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-true-coil-tool-and-drag-to-select-multiple-items/6094)

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**Author:** [@Panduh3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Panduh3D)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-true-coil-tool-and-drag-to-select-multiple-items/6094 "2020-04-29T19:48:30Z")

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Hello Shapr3D team, New to Shapr3D, absolutely in love with it. Use my iPad a lot and this is perfect for me. I would love to see two features from a usability standpoint, the first being a true coil tool, I’m using rot…

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## [Error report when exporting to Solidworks using .IGS format file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-report-when-exporting-to-solidworks-using-igs-format-file/7482)

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**Author:** [@wangzhide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wangzhide)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-report-when-exporting-to-solidworks-using-igs-format-file/7482 "2020-04-28T16:53:24Z")

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Error report when exporting to Solidworks using .IGS format file.The problem is that in this case, some chamfered surfaces will be lost, but the .obj and X-T formats will not have this problem.

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## [Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback/7425)

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**Author:** [@jeremyocooney](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jeremyocooney)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback/7425 "2020-04-28T06:56:10Z")

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Hi guys, I have two questions. In a future update, can the extrude command create a new body by default? This would help speed up workflows, and especially help calculation time when working with complex/organic models. …

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## [Detaching a shape from an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detaching-a-shape-from-an-object/7497)

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**Author:** [@jonas.woehl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jonas.woehl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detaching-a-shape-from-an-object/7497 "2020-04-27T22:21:05Z")

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The title says it all. Let’s say I projected a plane onto an object (think of a bottle and the projected plane would be the label). I can then extrude the object (for example 0.5mm as paper depth) - so far, so good. N…

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## [How to translate along line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-translate-along-line/7500)

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**Author:** [@devonh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/devonh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-translate-along-line/7500 "2020-04-27T17:00:43Z")

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When translating along a wall, how do you translate the item along a line? I want to snap it to a corner, but it always seems to shift up or down slightly. There is no guide like when I’m sketching a box. The only way th…

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## [Are there vaiables/constants](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-vaiables-constants/7502)

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**Author:** [@wesmat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wesmat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-vaiables-constants/7502 "2020-04-27T16:50:43Z")

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I’d like to be able to define a value and then use that value when defining objects. For instance, right now I am modeling a tool rack and I’d like the base width to be 1/4 of the depth and when I change the depth the w…

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## [Is there a .shapr file image viewer for windows?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-shapr-file-image-viewer-for-windows/7183)

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**Author:** [@EF.Engineering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EF.Engineering)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-shapr-file-image-viewer-for-windows/7183 "2020-04-27T09:13:52Z")

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I want to be able to forward (.shapr) files to a couple of vendors that don’t have 3D/CAD programs, they just need to be able to view the files (rotate them, etc.). Is there a windows program that they can open the file…

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## [Guānyú shèjì xiàngmù dì fēnzǔ 9/5000 Grouping of design projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guanyu-sheji-xiangmu-di-fenz-9-5000-grouping-of-design-projects/7480)

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**Author:** [@wangzhide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wangzhide)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guanyu-sheji-xiangmu-di-fenz-9-5000-grouping-of-design-projects/7480 "2020-04-26T03:18:50Z")

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Hello,Glad I finally found our forum. Regarding the use of my design group in the shapr 3d software, I encountered some problems. In my product design work, it often involves many different products, even these products …

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## [How to do complex, multipart design with shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-complex-multipart-design-with-shapr3d/7148)

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**Author:** [@andrew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andrew)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-complex-multipart-design-with-shapr3d/7148 "2020-04-26T03:13:37Z")

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I see lots of example designs of engines with multiple interconnected parts and pipe/tubing stringing around and it looks lovely… only I don’t know how this can be done realistically with Shapr3d. I don’t see a real hier…

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## [Rendering App for iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-app-for-ipad/7428)

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**Author:** [@Gspro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gspro)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-app-for-ipad/7428 "2020-04-25T13:41:34Z")

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Hello everyone! Any recommendations for a 3D rendering app for the iPad? I do all the woodworking drawings in Shapr3D, but I would like to import them to a rendering app along with high quality “wood textures” and appl…

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