# Modeling Questions **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=24 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Export issues on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-issues-on-ipad/38534)
**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-issues-on-ipad/38534 "2025-06-26T11:15:18Z")
Shapr 3D provides 2 options for export : regular and quick The regular option allows to export a ZIP with all first level (not hidden) items. On my iPad this function is unreliable : it randomly group visible items in o… --- ## [Apple pencil USB-C](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-usb-c/38537)
**Author:** [@Eshan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eshan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-usb-c/38537 "2025-06-26T10:18:01Z")
Hello All, I recently got the base iPad (A16), and I am looking forward to use Shapr3D for basic 3D modelling. Since this iPad supports the Apple pencil USB-C and the 1st gen Apple pencil, I wanted to ask: Has anyone … --- ## [Chamfer and "no blend" error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-and-no-blend-error/38453)
**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-and-no-blend-error/38453 "2025-06-25T19:23:52Z")
I have this model I’ve created for 3D printing, which printed just fine (Image 1). Before printing I chamfered most of the edges to make them smooth. But when I tried to taper the end by moving the edge shown in Image 2 … --- ## [Designing a Hip Flask](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-a-hip-flask/38521)
**Author:** [@IkarusX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IkarusX)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-a-hip-flask/38521 "2025-06-25T16:22:05Z")
Dear Community, i’m new to Shapr3D but until now i managed to design everything iw anted as i wanted using the tutorials. Now i have to “reengineer” a hip flask (see attached drawing). I managed tho create the Body its… --- ## [Sync Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-issues/38315)
**Author:** [@TheWoodango](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheWoodango)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-issues/38315 "2025-06-10T09:06:04Z")
Trying to “sync” my drawing in order to share it, but it is timing out and saying I need to be connected, but I am connected, I am able to post this issue as proof my connection is good. --- ## [How to find basic functions of the software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-basic-functions-of-the-software/38498)
**Author:** [@ErnieHodge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ErnieHodge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-find-basic-functions-of-the-software/38498 "2025-06-24T11:55:16Z")
Hi, I’m a very new user of Shapr3D. I’m 78 and have had computers since 1987. Yes, that’s before the Internet. I can build mobile responsive websites, I’ve worked with Photoshop and Illustrator since somewhere around 20… --- ## [How to flip or reverse a body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-flip-or-reverse-a-body/38495)
**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-flip-or-reverse-a-body/38495 "2025-06-23T21:15:02Z")
I have an STL of a piece that I need to create the reverse of. The image here is of the component for the right side of a compartment. I need to create one that is exactly like it for the left side. Thanks, Mark --- ## [Subtraction boolean failed when cutting text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-boolean-failed-when-cutting-text/38485)
**Author:** [@Sacrifyser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sacrifyser)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-boolean-failed-when-cutting-text/38485 "2025-06-23T21:14:02Z")
Hello together, I’m totally new in Shapr3D so maybe you can help me. I want to cut out some text out of a body. But while cutting with the subtraction tool, it shows me “Boolean operation failed” for specific character… --- ## [Help with Creating Physical Railings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-physical-railings/38488)
**Author:** [@Jon1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jon1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-physical-railings/38488 "2025-06-23T05:26:46Z")
Hello, community! Is there a way to create evenly spaced poles for my railings along this spline? Currently, I’m on Shapr3D Mobile, and I’ve often found that creating railings for my projects is amongst the most time co… --- ## [Union Failure - Boolean Error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-failure-boolean-error/38458)
**Author:** [@KiwiPete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KiwiPete)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-failure-boolean-error/38458 "2025-06-21T17:25:57Z")
Hi - I have a problem with the Union Command. I have two overlapping bodies which I want to turn into one body. Every time I use the Union command, I get a Boolean Error (not sure what that means). I have checked out … --- ## [Exported .stl file looks different in Bambu Studio than it does in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-file-looks-different-in-bambu-studio-than-it-does-in-shapr3d/38473)
**Author:** [@Vuetron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vuetron)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-file-looks-different-in-bambu-studio-than-it-does-in-shapr3d/38473 "2025-06-21T14:56:09Z")
I’m new to all of this. I’m trying to create this coaster in Shapr3D with an anchor on it. I’m not sure if I’m missing any other steps or just doing it wrong but when I export it as an .stl and then open it up in Bambu… --- ## [Best Practice for Modeling Flexible Corrugated Tubes Along 3D Paths](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-practice-for-modeling-flexible-corrugated-tubes-along-3d-paths/38461)
**Author:** [@MKPark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MKPark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-practice-for-modeling-flexible-corrugated-tubes-along-3d-paths/38461 "2025-06-20T13:09:43Z")
I’m trying to draw a flexible tube coming out of a box, and I want to freely route it along the X, Y, and Z axes. Currently, I’m sketching multiple circles along the desired path and using the Loft feature, but the resul… --- ## [Can't create linked projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-linked-projection/38454)
**Author:** [@gregmaletic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gregmaletic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-linked-projection/38454 "2025-06-19T20:00:27Z")
I’m trying to project an edge of a rectangle (effectively, mounted on a “wall”) down to a plane on my floor. I want it to be Linked, so when the rectangle is resized, that resizing is reflected in the edge projected onto… --- ## [SVG Export results in a bunch of straight lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-results-in-a-bunch-of-straight-lines/38431)
**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-results-in-a-bunch-of-straight-lines/38431 "2025-06-19T19:43:29Z")
I exported a sketch created in Shapr3D to SVG, but it was output as a bunch of straight lines instead of Bézier curves. How can I export it as it was drawn in the sketch? --- ## [Exporting an isolated object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-an-isolated-object/22628)
**Author:** [@ptegler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptegler)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-an-isolated-object/22628 "2025-06-19T08:09:39Z")
as the subject states…why can’t we?! I work on many drawing that contain multiple items. right now the only way to export one part only is to duplicate the entire shapr file, then delete everything else leaving just t… --- ## [Can I separate bodies with out doing it piece by piece](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-separate-bodies-with-out-doing-it-piece-by-piece/38402)
**Author:** [@Marien](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marien)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-separate-bodies-with-out-doing-it-piece-by-piece/38402 "2025-06-16T09:46:10Z")
I making a furniture and to make my plans I do first, dimensions for the full body and secondly the dimension for each piece of the furniture, there is any way I can split or explode the body instead of doing it piece by… --- ## [Is There a Way to Orbit the Camera While Remaining On Axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-orbit-the-camera-while-remaining-on-axis/38420)
**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-orbit-the-camera-while-remaining-on-axis/38420 "2025-06-18T18:36:02Z")
I know the cube at the top right obviously allows one to rotate the workspace view, but it stops at fixed intervals; Let’s say I want to remain looking directly down at my object on the Z axis, but I want to rotate the … --- ## [Lines in 3d print where i have ledge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-3d-print-where-i-have-ledge/38408)
**Author:** [@dizzybone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dizzybone)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-in-3d-print-where-i-have-ledge/38408 "2025-06-17T16:28:43Z")
I have these lines or gaps in my print. All it is is a cylinder with a platform. The platform is unioned to the cylinder and everything looks normal in the splicer. What could be the issue here? --- ## [Weird Rotating Cmaera thingy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-rotating-cmaera-thingy/38373)
**Author:** [@Din0saur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Din0saur)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weird-rotating-cmaera-thingy/38373 "2025-06-13T22:33:30Z")
Just a quick question that i hope wont take much of your time. As shown in the image this just randomly happens its very annoying I wish to turn whatever feature this is off if possible. The camera just weirdly rota… --- ## [Making a 'flow along surface' design to a ring?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-flow-along-surface-design-to-a-ring/38374)
**Author:** [@rrscnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrscnc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-flow-along-surface-design-to-a-ring/38374 "2025-06-13T21:28:12Z")
hi just curious if this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKh9rYLVZZQ technique applies in Shapr3d? i made a ring design but i don’t know why the bottom part isn’t ‘straight’ like the sketch ( i want the bottom part to be… --- ## [Spring design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spring-design/38176)
**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spring-design/38176 "2025-06-13T14:39:36Z")
Hello everyone, Could someone please help out with a specific requirement regarding a spring design? I do create a simple spring by using the rotation tool but then want to finish one end on a straight rope. Trying to … --- ## [How to customise this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-customise-this/38360)
**Author:** [@Rtfm00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtfm00)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-customise-this/38360 "2025-06-13T08:00:23Z")
I have a seat, but the best I can manage is to make it sort of “square” - what I need is to slope the sides down to make it more comfortable - and not dig into the thighs. But I can’t figure it out. Can anyone help? S… --- ## [Payment via Paypal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/payment-via-paypal/38340)
**Author:** [@Holzstiel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Holzstiel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/payment-via-paypal/38340 "2025-06-12T17:57:16Z")
Hi, is it possible to pay for the Pro Version with Paypal? I can see the Card payment only. I dont have any CreditCard so Paypal would be my Favourite option. And is something like a Summersale planned? Like 2023 Tha… --- ## [IGES VS STEP import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-vs-step-import/38356)
**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-vs-step-import/38356 "2025-06-12T17:52:20Z")
I would like to know if there is a significant behaviour difference between STEP and IGES imported files in Shapr3D. I would like to work with a dedicated software for hydrofoil design but they only propose IGES as expor… --- ## [Trouble creating ring with Sweep and scale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-creating-ring-with-sweep-and-scale/38345)
**Author:** [@sleepygreen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sleepygreen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-creating-ring-with-sweep-and-scale/38345 "2025-06-11T20:22:42Z")
Hey Everyone - I’m trying to create a ring shape using the sweep tool, sweeping along half of a circular path (representing the ring’s circumference). I want the ring to have a graduated thickness, so I mirrored the shap… --- ## [Revolve and cut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-and-cut/38334)
**Author:** [@amirhkiani98](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/amirhkiani98)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-and-cut/38334 "2025-06-11T18:11:14Z")
Hi everyone, I have a full circular body, and attached to the bottom of it is a half-circle-shaped body. I also have a separate rectangular body that I’d like to cut using the shape of that half-circle. However, instead… --- ## [App crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash/38332)
**Author:** [@Smboard10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smboard10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crash/38332 "2025-06-11T08:44:37Z")
Hello, I seem to caused a crash on my iPad Air. I was working on my rocket injector plate and when I’m trying to rotate a segment of the engine with injectors removed. Copy, rotate, union, repeat. I guess I crossed a li… --- ## [Sharing Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-issues/38314)
**Author:** [@TheWoodango](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheWoodango)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-issues/38314 "2025-06-10T09:11:05Z")
Trying to share my drawings and it only works for the recipients if its on a browser. All of my friends cannot use/view my creations on their mobile phones. --- ## [Software or hardware issue?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-or-hardware-issue/38316)
**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/software-or-hardware-issue/38316 "2025-06-10T09:07:53Z")
Not sure what this is, items with “static” pop up now and then when modeling, only visible after the newest update. --- ## [Previous versions of shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/previous-versions-of-shapr3d/35350)
**Author:** [@simon.harris95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simon.harris95)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/previous-versions-of-shapr3d/35350 "2024-11-27T10:52:18Z")
Hi there, I’d really love to start using shapr3d and I don’t mind spending the money on the Pro subscription, However my PC doesn’t have the minimum spec required to run the current version so I was wondering if it’s p… [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=23) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=25)