# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=236

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## [Line/Arc option in Preferences](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-arc-option-in-preferences/6849)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-arc-option-in-preferences/6849 "2020-03-11T19:26:53Z")

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Would be nice to be able to set the Line/Arc type in preferences in order to save it. I like a lot the possibility to choose Line or Arc, but it does not stick between sessions. The same I’d like to see in a future Circl…

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## [Feedback: OBJ Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-obj-export/4901)

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**Author:** [@mzone3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mzone3d)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-obj-export/4901 "2020-03-11T17:19:08Z")

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Im just testing the OBJ export procedure using the subscription trial. I made a food processor pretty quickly as part of the test. Im quite happy with shapr as a modelling tool. So I exported it out and bought it in to…

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## [Export to a 3D Viewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-a-3d-viewer/6831)

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**Author:** [@alejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alejandro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-a-3d-viewer/6831 "2020-03-11T05:11:35Z")

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Hi there! Does anyone know if a model can be exported to an intermediate format (e.g. STEP) and from there to a multi platform viewer (Android, iOS, Mac, Win, Linux, etc.) or another format where a customer can zoom, ro…

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## [Body not copying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-not-copying/6820)

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**Author:** [@DanJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanJ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-not-copying/6820 "2020-03-10T16:58:21Z")

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I am trying to copy a body by selecting it by tapping until the entire body is blue. I then clicked on the + and it is highlighted, but when I drag only guide arrows drag with it but nothing else. I have a video but be…

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## [Help with moving line for an object already](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-moving-line-for-an-object-already/6824)

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**Author:** [@ps23Rick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ps23Rick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-moving-line-for-an-object-already/6824 "2020-03-09T22:16:56Z")

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Hi all… I’m fairly new to CAD work and I’m trying something new to me… So, I’ve drawn an object using nothing but lines for a project I’m considering. Once the object had all sides connected, I pulled it from a 1d objec…

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## [RGB for precise color matching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rgb-for-precise-color-matching/6819)

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**Author:** [@DanJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanJ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rgb-for-precise-color-matching/6819 "2020-03-09T11:55:05Z")

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Is there a way to input RGB values for the colors to match precise colors?

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## [Offset not working with spline tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-not-working-with-spline-tool/6818)

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**Author:** [@4monkeys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4monkeys)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-not-working-with-spline-tool/6818 "2020-03-09T08:48:02Z")

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Hi there! I am having an issue with the offset to not working when my sketch includes the spline tool. I’m pretty sure the design is closed Because I can use other tools such as extrude and shell. Is anyone else havin…

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## [3D Print service?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print-service/6759)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print-service/6759 "2020-03-09T03:17:59Z")

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Can someone please reccomend a 3d printing service in the UK. Small item. Thankyou and regards Richard.

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## [About nut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-nut/6815)

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**Author:** [@ctoicqtao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctoicqtao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-nut/6815 "2020-03-09T00:21:54Z")

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I want to draw a nut in ISO. But I can’t define screw pitch in the app. Can you help me, thanks

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## [Lofting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting/6800)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting/6800 "2020-03-08T09:39:06Z")

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I’ve drawn out some letters (my name) and copied them in any arc and it won’t allow me to loft them. I’ve taken just one of the letters and copied it straight up one time and it won’t let me loft it. I’ve tried other sha…

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## [Lofting error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-error/6808)

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**Author:** [@Swexam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Swexam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-error/6808 "2020-03-08T01:34:18Z")

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Hello! I’m new to lofting. Trying to build my first model using it but I keep getting the error in the screenshot. It does not matter which end I start from I keep getting the same error. What could possibly be wrong?

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## [Scribbled notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scribbled-notes/6535)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scribbled-notes/6535 "2020-03-07T21:40:52Z")

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Stuff I’ve made note of, big and small, in no order. There’s a significant difference between a straight-on view (top, left…) and an ordinary view. It snaps back if you try to change it, you can’t select bodies, etc. I…

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## [Feature request - toggle navigation method](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-toggle-navigation-method/6804)

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**Author:** [@mzone3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mzone3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-toggle-navigation-method/6804 "2020-03-06T18:16:59Z")

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I would really like to toggle the line creation tool on and off. By default the navigation is single finger viewport rotation and when the pen touches the screen, a sketch is created. I would like to have the option to…

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## [Relleno de una pieza creada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/relleno-de-una-pieza-creada/6782)

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**Author:** [@Almirantazgo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Almirantazgo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/relleno-de-una-pieza-creada/6782 "2020-03-04T09:45:35Z")

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Acabo de crear un joystick y dentro de mi pieza creada, está hüeca y al pasarlo a la impresora 3D no sale bien, por no tener grueso de pared. Una vez terminada, ¿se puede rellenar? gracias de antemano

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## [3d Scanner under £500](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scanner-under-500/6778)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scanner-under-500/6778 "2020-03-02T22:44:51Z")

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Hello Can anyone please reccomend a 3d scanner under £500. Preferably one where Shapr can accept the scan data, not necessary directly but as an stl file, via Google drive I guess. Thanks.

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## [Trimming/snip tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trimming-snip-tool/6764)

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**Author:** [@B\_morrill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B_morrill)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trimming-snip-tool/6764 "2020-02-29T14:55:24Z")

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I have been noticing that the trimming tool is slightly annoying in the sense that if I don’t tap the thing I want the first time it backs out of the tool. Could maybe like a drag the pen through the entities that are to…

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## [Countersinks?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/countersinks/6757)

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**Author:** [@Ford](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ford)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/countersinks/6757 "2020-02-29T05:49:37Z")

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New here, just started last night, quick question about something I couldn’t find in here or in any of the tutorials I looked at, is there a simple tool for countersinking holes on a drawing?

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## [Need to add a groove to sunglasses](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-add-a-groove-to-sunglasses/6761)

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**Author:** [@Akramna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Akramna)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-add-a-groove-to-sunglasses/6761 "2020-02-29T02:12:17Z")

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Hello. I am a new user of shapr3d and new to design. I need to add a groove to my sunglasses design. How can i do that and how can i specify the angle of the groove as i need 45 degrees on each side of the groove. Pleas…

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## [Why I can’t shell this loft object please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-i-can-t-shell-this-loft-object-please-help/6621)

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**Author:** [@Bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bradley)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 1:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-i-can-t-shell-this-loft-object-please-help/6621 "2020-02-29T01:19:06Z")

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I include the project file as a link. Can anyone tell me why I can’t shell this object with 1mm thickness. thanksObject

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## [Any chance of Shapr3d and Morpholio webinar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-of-shapr3d-and-morpholio-webinar/3008)

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**Author:** [@Cathal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cathal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-chance-of-shapr3d-and-morpholio-webinar/3008 "2020-02-28T22:44:46Z")

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I am really interested in seeing how morpholio and trace could be used to be used together. Any chance of a webinar on this? Or where could I find more information. Found a good free render for mac. Strata SE…

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## [Notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/notes/6751)

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**Author:** [@DCMEII](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DCMEII)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/notes/6751 "2020-02-28T12:00:20Z")

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Is there a way I can make notes? Sometimes I need to make a note about a body, line, or point and would like to be able to attach it to that piece somehow. A sticky note like in word, or maybe a place within the sketch o…

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## [More scribbled notes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-scribbled-notes/6689)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-scribbled-notes/6689 "2020-02-27T17:59:06Z")

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Both sweep and revolve are very touchy about the closed curve not intersecting itself. It’s not a problem conceptually, only as an implementation detail. Specially annoying when the intersection is just pivoting around…

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## [Don’t know how change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/don-t-know-how-change/6742)

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**Author:** [@Nctom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nctom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/don-t-know-how-change/6742 "2020-02-26T09:18:50Z")

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So someone email me a design but I’m needing make changes they sent it as whole body anyway change it so I move things around or add to the design?

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## [3rd Party printing service unable to save the STL file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-printing-service-unable-to-save-the-stl-file/6727)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3rd-party-printing-service-unable-to-save-the-stl-file/6727 "2020-02-24T19:18:45Z")

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My colleague can’t save the file I’ve sent him. He needs to save to memory stick and pass onto printing service. Is there some kind of anti-save encryption?

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## [I seem to have locked up most features of screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-seem-to-have-locked-up-most-features-of-screen/6735)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-seem-to-have-locked-up-most-features-of-screen/6735 "2020-02-24T13:56:53Z")

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I have created a model to 3d print. But I seem to have locked the buttons on the screen. All the “buttons” on the main screen around the edges wont do anything. The button and the text change size when I tap with the p…

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## [Extrusion... not able to "push through" desired objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-not-able-to-push-through-desired-objects/6724)

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**Author:** [@berghjon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/berghjon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-not-able-to-push-through-desired-objects/6724 "2020-02-24T09:54:16Z")

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Hi. I am brand new to Shapr and modeling, so I hope I am explaining this. Here is a simplified version of a woodworking joint I wish to create. This is what is happening (from left to right), and the last image is a phot…

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## [Sharp angles with splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharp-angles-with-splines/6702)

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**Author:** [@Lissp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lissp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharp-angles-with-splines/6702 "2020-02-24T08:25:05Z")

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Is there a way to add in a sharp corner/vertices in the middle of a spline and then continue on?

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## [Connecting heptagons at 45 degree angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-heptagons-at-45-degree-angle/6734)

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**Author:** [@mramsey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mramsey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-heptagons-at-45-degree-angle/6734 "2020-02-24T06:48:08Z")

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I am trying to create the smaller inner polygon along with all 7 of the top sides (shown in the sketch) raised up on top of the base polygon at exactly a 45 degree angle. I am not sure how else to describe this. I hope…

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## [Feature request related to additive manufacturing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-related-to-additive-manufacturing/6649)

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**Author:** [@4dxp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4dxp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-related-to-additive-manufacturing/6649 "2020-02-23T18:40:57Z")

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I asked here and there but here my suggestions 1 HQ stls are not manifold when exported 2 uniform mesh would be nice or “define maximum element”. Important when you want to morph the output later 3 3mf support. Files …

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## [Engraving Text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/engraving-text/5785)

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**Author:** [@Dpedersen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dpedersen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/engraving-text/5785 "2020-02-23T14:45:58Z")

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I need to engrave text on my 3D object. Is Shapr3D capable of doing this?

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