# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=240

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## [Difficulty exchanging files with solidworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-exchanging-files-with-solidworks/6024)

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**Author:** [@Bdereus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bdereus)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficulty-exchanging-files-with-solidworks/6024 "2019-12-07T12:26:17Z")

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Hi, I am working together with someone who can only use solidworks to edit files. I am trying to use his .STEP files however I am not able to open them using the ipad file manager. Shapr simply does not appear in the li…

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## [How to insert inside?!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-insert-inside/6180)

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**Author:** [@Chazy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chazy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-insert-inside/6180 "2019-12-06T18:52:02Z")

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Hi guys. I would like to know how to insert this shape edge to edge inside the cup. Thanks

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## [Lines and curve points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-and-curve-points/5946)

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**Author:** [@Spawn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spawn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-and-curve-points/5946 "2019-12-05T22:39:44Z")

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Hi does anyone know if you can translate points on a line or curve in any axis in Shapr3D? It seems that you can only move a point in the plane/axis the line/curve has been created in. It would be really good if there is…

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## [Casual user. Will my files be saved if I depart after a monthly plan and resubscribe later\>](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/casual-user-will-my-files-be-saved-if-i-depart-after-a-monthly-plan-and-resubscribe-later/6155)

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**Author:** [@Sunshine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sunshine)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/casual-user-will-my-files-be-saved-if-i-depart-after-a-monthly-plan-and-resubscribe-later/6155 "2019-12-03T17:37:01Z")

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As a potentially casual user, I’m wondering if I opt for the monthly plan if my created files will be saved in the Shapr3D system if I do not renew my subscription every month but for example I subscribe every other mont…

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## [Stuck in tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-tutorials/6150)

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**Author:** [@arobint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arobint)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-tutorials/6150 "2019-12-02T16:32:00Z")

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As in literally. The program won’t let me click on “Back to Design” at the top left. It just kind of blinks. New iPad Pro 11”

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## [Metric Bio-comparison](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/metric-bio-comparison/3619)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/metric-bio-comparison/3619 "2019-12-01T23:11:48Z")

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I just watched the demo just uploaded to YouTube titled Shapr3d Holes. Fairly basic and uses metric. As I watched the video I realized that the only way I could relate dynamically to lengths in mm was to translate back…

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## [Snap to grid won’t turn off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid-won-t-turn-off/6136)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid-won-t-turn-off/6136 "2019-12-01T10:17:55Z")

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I have turned off snap to grid in the pop up menu at the bottom but it is still functioning. When I move sketches I can’t place them accurately because they are snapping out of position. Can I disable the snap to grid …

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## [Boolean Failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed/6134)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-failed/6134 "2019-11-30T20:32:14Z")

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Hello all, I’ve spent the past couple of days (!!) working on some text to 3D print as a tablet to give to my neighbors, but the final part of the plan won’t work due to the ‘Boolean Failed’ error. I wish to subtract t…

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## [Motorcycle models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-models/5934)

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**Author:** [@Little\_Rock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Little_Rock)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-models/5934 "2019-11-30T20:08:32Z")

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\*\* So I thought I’d post my first model done in Shapr 3D. It was a fun way of learning how to use it having watched a few tutorials first. I’ve got more models to post soon and one nearly finished. Anyone else got …

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## [Right angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-angles/6128)

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**Author:** [@steely\_blues\_man](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/steely_blues_man)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/right-angles/6128 "2019-11-29T17:55:41Z")

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I am incredibly frustrated by the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a way to manage the direction of an angle I want to create. Shaking the pencil makes the angle go UP instead of DOWN. I don’t know if I am explaining…

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## [Helppp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helppp/6118)

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**Author:** [@Apprenticon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Apprenticon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/helppp/6118 "2019-11-27T21:08:30Z")

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Im trying to design a sword but i really need help with it anyone plz? Im new here

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## [Is dimensioning functionality problematic?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-dimensioning-functionality-problematic/6082)

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**Author:** [@xretsim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xretsim)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-dimensioning-functionality-problematic/6082 "2019-11-27T18:19:31Z")

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So I’m trying to produce a design for use by a person doing some woodworking for me, and I want to include dimensions. The UI and what I can find around the web and in these forums suggests that the functionality should …

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## [Please help me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me/6115)

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**Author:** [@Nzltyl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nzltyl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me/6115 "2019-11-27T13:34:57Z")

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Hi,…I’m learning this programme…can i as you a easy question… i drew it as using mirror and translate ,After I’m finishing my work,i used zoom…these points aren’t intersect…can you say me ,why?

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## [Inability to import sketch or model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inability-to-import-sketch-or-model/6104)

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**Author:** [@Lera](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lera)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inability-to-import-sketch-or-model/6104 "2019-11-27T09:18:14Z")

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I have bought Ipad recently and have a problem with importation. When i want to share, there are no any apps, then program stop to work at all. The sharing menu differ from represented in the tutorial.

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## [Hello](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hello/6092)

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**Author:** [@Nzltyl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nzltyl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hello/6092 "2019-11-26T21:57:33Z")

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Hi.I want to ask you a basic question. I want to do hot line (- - - - - -) in this programme .i wonder if can i draw it or not?

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## [Feature request - Array copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-array-copy/6089)

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**Author:** [@gomako](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gomako)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-array-copy/6089 "2019-11-24T14:53:57Z")

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Just found Shapr and it’s the best thing I have used for 3d on iPad, the UX is excellent. I would buy pro if you could array copy, 1d, 2d and radial would be awesome.

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## [New to Shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr/6073)

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**Author:** [@Jon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr/6073 "2019-11-22T11:16:09Z")

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I’m a fabricator looking for a simple cad programme to sketch 2D drawings for laser cutting profiles. Some can be complex with pcd’s ect. Radius corners ect. Could you add a corner radius function? Do you have any plans …

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## [Increasing The Construction Axis Length](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/increasing-the-construction-axis-length/6075)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/increasing-the-construction-axis-length/6075 "2019-11-21T17:53:00Z")

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Is there a way to increase the length of a construction axis after you have created it?

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## [Can’t Determine Spun Geometry Error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-determine-spun-geometry-error/6077)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-determine-spun-geometry-error/6077 "2019-11-21T17:46:26Z")

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So I got this error message while doing a revolve and I don’t understand it. How do I prevent this or get my revolve to work?

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## [Making A Snap Point While Moving](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-snap-point-while-moving/6054)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-a-snap-point-while-moving/6054 "2019-11-18T20:33:21Z")

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Is there a way to turn an end of a line or a part into a snapping point while moving, so that you can accurately snap things together? Please see photo.

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## [Extrude imported dwg file and other questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-imported-dwg-file-and-other-questions/6049)

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**Author:** [@Fred1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fred1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-imported-dwg-file-and-other-questions/6049 "2019-11-18T12:12:50Z")

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Hello. I’m very new to Shapr3D. My work involves drawing existing buildings and working on them in 3D. I do this on an iPad Pro using the Apple Pencil and after trying for a while I have some questions: Once I’ve i…

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## [Offset edge tool not working on curved edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-tool-not-working-on-curved-edge/6038)

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**Author:** [@bpompea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bpompea)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-tool-not-working-on-curved-edge/6038 "2019-11-16T16:01:14Z")

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video and title says it all! Thank you Barry

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## [Rotate & Align To Grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-align-to-grid/6039)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-align-to-grid/6039 "2019-11-14T14:58:12Z")

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How do you rotate an object like the hexagon in the photo below and align it to the grid without changing the shape and size of the hexagon?

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## [Rotary Cam Lobe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotary-cam-lobe/6017)

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**Author:** [@kitsushadow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kitsushadow)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotary-cam-lobe/6017 "2019-11-13T14:25:33Z")

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If you look, you’ll see there are pointy bits at the peak and valley. I’d like those to be smooth curves. Ideas?

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## [DWG files very heavy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-files-very-heavy/6027)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-files-very-heavy/6027 "2019-11-12T13:51:59Z")

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When I import relatively small dwg files from autocad to shapr3d they become really heavy and almost impossible to handle . Can I solve this somehow??

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## [How to lock pivot point of an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-pivot-point-of-an-object/6022)

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**Author:** [@DylanvanEgmond](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanvanEgmond)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-lock-pivot-point-of-an-object/6022 "2019-11-12T13:15:48Z")

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Hello you beautiful people! I’ve just started to use Shapr 3D and am in the process of getting my first design done. It’s a prototype for a tool I’d like to use for work. The design has a body and a hook that has to ro…

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## [How create a bulb-like wingtip for a RC airplane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-create-a-bulb-like-wingtip-for-a-rc-airplane/5949)

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**Author:** [@Robin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robin)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-create-a-bulb-like-wingtip-for-a-rc-airplane/5949 "2019-11-11T17:33:03Z")

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I try to sketch a wingtip for a RC acrobatic glider. The wingtip has its airfoil, this is a rough drawing: The final body should be a nice bulb-like body like this: The airfoil is not symmetric, the rotating tool s…

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## [Screenshot with dimension arrows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-with-dimension-arrows/6010)

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**Author:** [@Jsprking](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jsprking)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-with-dimension-arrows/6010 "2019-11-11T11:08:36Z")

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I really like this app. But miss that you can choose dimension arrows when taking a screenshot. Yours sincerely Jesper

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## [3D triangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-triangle/6004)

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**Author:** [@BenHoskings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenHoskings)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-triangle/6004 "2019-11-11T08:22:02Z")

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Trying to make 4 triangles and 4 trapeziums, such that they form the shapes made by the construction axes, very new here, any help would be great.

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## [Trying to make a worm gear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-worm-gear/5977)

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**Author:** [@kitsushadow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kitsushadow)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-make-a-worm-gear/5977 "2019-11-09T21:33:50Z")

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Trying to make a worm gear but i get some strange behavior when trying to create the grooves. For example, i create the grooves of the gear against the flat side of a cylinder, i then rotate one face of the cylinder to c…

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