# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=247

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## [STl exporting errors (Low setting)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting-errors-low-setting/4975)

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**Author:** [@jetnoise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jetnoise)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-exporting-errors-low-setting/4975 "2019-07-03T08:37:28Z")

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So I am running into this problem again. Though maybe I just don’t understand how restrictive the lower settings can be. When I exported a simple bracket with a curve The curve has some bad polygons. At first I thought i…

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## [Furniture design tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-design-tutorials/5062)

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**Author:** [@Danzer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Danzer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-design-tutorials/5062 "2019-07-02T11:55:45Z")

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Hello, very new to this so looking for some help drawing furniture, particularly cabinets. Any help would be great. Cheers

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## [How to design a circle spring with Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-a-circle-spring-with-shapr3d/5050)

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**Author:** [@charleszhai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/charleszhai)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-a-circle-spring-with-shapr3d/5050 "2019-06-30T18:41:58Z")

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## [Problem in importing step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-importing-step-files/5029)

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**Author:** [@Hassan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hassan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-in-importing-step-files/5029 "2019-06-28T07:26:48Z")

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Why most of the step files not opening , I have downloaded some step files the simple design opens fine but the files heaving size greater than 20mb just keep loading and never open

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## [Revolve tool problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-problem/5026)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-tool-problem/5026 "2019-06-28T05:04:04Z")

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Hi folks :slight\_smile: My revolve tool seems to be buggered for some reason, please see attached pics. It’s very jagged & doesn’t follow the line… Is there something I can do to fix? Many thanks, Rob

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## [Possible to “explode” an imported body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-explode-an-imported-body/5024)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/possible-to-explode-an-imported-body/5024 "2019-06-27T21:45:04Z")

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I’m working with an imported step file that when originally exported from Rhino had the body divided into different layers. When imported to Shapr its only 1 body, but I see outlines on the body where it’s supposed to be…

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## [Automatic plane position](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-plane-position/4988)

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**Author:** [@simonhdma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonhdma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/automatic-plane-position/4988 "2019-06-24T05:20:53Z")

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Hey, I just started my journey with this superb app and I’m not sure if I missed this option. When I import step or stl file I expect the object will be placed on a plane not below it. Is there any option to not manually…

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## [£150 - £200 3D Printer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/150-200-3d-printer/4969)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/150-200-3d-printer/4969 "2019-06-23T18:05:07Z")

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Can anyone suggest a good 3D Printer for under £200 please? That I can connect to via Wi-Fi as obviously the crap that is IPad pro can’t take memory stick. Thank you.

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## [“Bad argument” when trying to revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-argument-when-trying-to-revolve/4973)

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**Author:** [@Ethos6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ethos6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bad-argument-when-trying-to-revolve/4973 "2019-06-22T17:10:56Z")

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New to Shaper and working through the instructional videos. While following the revolve video I was able to revolve around an axis for the solid shape. However once I did an offset to creat a hollow body I keep getting “…

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## [Functions suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/functions-suggestion/4966)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/functions-suggestion/4966 "2019-06-22T05:28:51Z")

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As gears,springs are rarely used in the design, but sometimes we really need it. My advice is providing a online service for generating parts like gears or springs by just inputing parameters via s web page. We generat…

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## [In Need of Someone to do a 3D Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-need-of-someone-to-do-a-3d-drawing/4968)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 5:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-need-of-someone-to-do-a-3d-drawing/4968 "2019-06-22T05:19:08Z")

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Does anyone here have any experience with FIVERR or an equivalent service - I’m retired and on a modest pension so finding the right person/service that I could afford is a real challenge. I’m a Shapr 3d Pro version mem…

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## [Two things](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-things/4911)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-things/4911 "2019-06-20T11:16:26Z")

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I have a hell of a time getting the center points of any shape except circles and ovals to activate. It only ends up selecting the whole thing if it’s a square or triangle etc. if I try to zoom in the center point stays …

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## [Feature Request : Fillet Method](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-fillet-method/4951)

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**Author:** [@eyeonestudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eyeonestudio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-fillet-method/4951 "2019-06-19T11:32:40Z")

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I would like a fillet like the picture.

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## [More date in STL file suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-date-in-stl-file-suggestion/4932)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-date-in-stl-file-suggestion/4932 "2019-06-17T02:33:51Z")

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Hi, I reinstalled iOS o my iPad Pro 12.9”. In doing so lost all my work files. I fund one stl file that I exported to my Lenovo notebook. Great. This is the main file I needed. With the beta version I can import the fi…

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## [Screenshot easy upgrade functionality](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-easy-upgrade-functionality/4914)

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**Author:** [@eSYS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eSYS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screenshot-easy-upgrade-functionality/4914 "2019-06-16T12:04:21Z")

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I’m drawing models that I want to mix with photos, so its important to take screen shots in the correct angle and lens. A new button should be available to import a photo to the background, this way we can place and move…

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## [Transform start position improvement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-start-position-improvement/4927)

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**Author:** [@Damcify](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Damcify)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-start-position-improvement/4927 "2019-06-16T10:06:25Z")

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Hi, just some feedback regarding the transform tool. I designed a deck and obviously it has many long planks. However, whenever I want to move a plank, I use the transform tool, select the plank, and then want to move i…

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## [Unable to tap to select fit spline control point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-tap-to-select-fit-spline-control-point/4818)

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**Author:** [@Tarkahn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tarkahn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-tap-to-select-fit-spline-control-point/4818 "2019-06-15T20:47:16Z")

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I am practicing with fit point splines and when I try to manipulate the spline control point it begins creating a new separate line. My pen cannot select the control point. I can select the spline center and move the s…

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## [Expected project behavior?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expected-project-behavior/4917)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expected-project-behavior/4917 "2019-06-15T05:14:46Z")

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I was just experimenting with various aspects of the program and found an odd behavior with the project tool. As you can see once I stop moving the shape I created, if I decide to go the other way it just disappears. 9yo…

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## [Snap faces together](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-faces-together/4703)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-faces-together/4703 "2019-06-14T18:29:29Z")

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I have a component and a location pin. The pin is at a compound angle to the component face. Can I bring face of the component and the flat end of the pin together, parallel in one easy move? Laborious having to try an…

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## [Reducer Spool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducer-spool/4896)

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**Author:** [@Tomtoll94](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tomtoll94)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducer-spool/4896 "2019-06-13T17:19:11Z")

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Hey everyone, I am trying to use this program for work and I am struggling with working out how to make a reducing spool the size I need to make is DN500 x DN400 “SCH 40 ANSI B16.5” Could someone let me know if making …

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## [Issues on section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-on-section/4906)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-on-section/4906 "2019-06-13T03:24:08Z")

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The outlines are necessary to figure out whether the different bodies conflict or not.

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## [Able to separate sketches to new layer?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/able-to-separate-sketches-to-new-layer/4905)

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**Author:** [@Rollk1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rollk1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/able-to-separate-sketches-to-new-layer/4905 "2019-06-12T21:09:22Z")

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Let’s say you begin a design then decide to duplicate it to make other variations. You move the body’s of V1 to a dedicated grouped layer no problem. However the sketches cannot be divided and remain on the same layer. I…

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## [Importing stl bodies into a single folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-stl-bodies-into-a-single-folder/4904)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-stl-bodies-into-a-single-folder/4904 "2019-06-12T16:44:46Z")

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Hi, I’ve just imported an stl file and I now have a list of 876 mesh bodies in the items window. First, would be great if such imports went straight into a single folder. Second, any way I can ‘Select All’ to put them…

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## [Issues on screen shot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-on-screen-shot/4902)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-on-screen-shot/4902 "2019-06-12T13:01:05Z")

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To give a promotion to user experience, in my personal opinion, a particular button for screen shot is necessary, sometimes for hand draw, sometimes for trimming the edges. Concern it :grin:

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## [Issues with rename function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-rename-function/4900)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-rename-function/4900 "2019-06-12T10:40:18Z")

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if I rename sth, it sometimes means I want to add words before or after the name recently, but there is no cursor, I have to move the selection box and delete the initial or last word, it confused me.

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## [Some bodies will cut through , others don’t](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-bodies-will-cut-through-others-don-t/4883)

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**Author:** [@Starsmyles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Starsmyles)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-bodies-will-cut-through-others-don-t/4883 "2019-06-11T17:58:52Z")

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I sketched a design to cut through a ring design like in the tutorial and only parts of the sketch will ‘cut’ through. See image.

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## [Issues and suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-and-suggestions/4890)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-and-suggestions/4890 "2019-06-11T09:24:43Z")

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So I have been diving in to Shapr over the last month and noticed some quirks, bugs and other things. First off, when you click the dimension box in the upper right to bring up the units, etc menu, you have to tap to ge…

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## [Creation plane snap to grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-plane-snap-to-grid/4887)

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**Author:** [@jpedrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jpedrick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-plane-snap-to-grid/4887 "2019-06-11T08:26:52Z")

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I noticed when I make a creation plane that’d off a origin plane that I’m unable to draw with snap to grid. What am I doing wrong?

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## [One week in, initial impressions, feature requests](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-week-in-initial-impressions-feature-requests/4886)

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**Author:** [@jpedrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jpedrick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/one-week-in-initial-impressions-feature-requests/4886 "2019-06-10T22:03:40Z")

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After playing with Shapr3D for a little over a week these are my initial impressions. I’m not a professional, but have messed around with blender and took some 3D CAD courses more than a decade ago in college. First, I…

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## [Which website does the Shapr3D official upload the stories to?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/which-website-does-the-shapr3d-official-upload-the-stories-to/4861)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/which-website-does-the-shapr3d-official-upload-the-stories-to/4861 "2019-06-10T01:21:50Z")

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I am interested in the stories, but I can not open them. Websites like YouTube are forbidden in my nation, Will you consider the local video .com in my country, thanks. Ian

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