# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=251

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## [How to make 3D gears on shaper 3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-3d-gears-on-shaper-3d/3555)

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**Author:** [@Karrar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karrar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-3d-gears-on-shaper-3d/3555 "2019-03-30T20:45:57Z")

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I’m trying to learn how to create 3D gears any ideas ?

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## [Accidental double taps on edges either select object or deselect everything](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accidental-double-taps-on-edges-either-select-object-or-deselect-everything/4401)

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**Author:** [@A\_Adams](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/A_Adams)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accidental-double-taps-on-edges-either-select-object-or-deselect-everything/4401 "2019-03-30T05:48:53Z")

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This shit has me screaming and cursing. For real. I really like using the software for the most part… But when my hand shakes the wrong way and hits the screen twice with my pen I select the entire damn object. When I…

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## [2019 iPad Mini](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2019-ipad-mini/4400)

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**Author:** [@uber.geek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/uber.geek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2019-ipad-mini/4400 "2019-03-29T17:29:18Z")

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The new iPad Mini supports the Apple Pencil, so I imagine that Shapr will work on it, but just checking to see if that support is official. Thanks Adam

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## [Issues with new offset tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-new-offset-tool/4381)

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**Author:** [@Genius514](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Genius514)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-new-offset-tool/4381 "2019-03-28T16:50:48Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D for a while, I updated to the new version and the offset tool only works half of the time. Most uses result in a can’t offset this edge error. Any help would be appreciated.

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## [Feature idea: "hollowing tool"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-idea-hollowing-tool/1521)

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**Author:** [@JoostU](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoostU)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-idea-hollowing-tool/1521 "2019-03-27T13:15:29Z")

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I made some complex shapes which will be produced with 3D printing. For 3D SLS printing it sometimes is worthwhile to create hollow shapes. Can this be an idea for the future?

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## [How to change a piece of my drawings to a new bodie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-a-piece-of-my-drawings-to-a-new-bodie/4388)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 11:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-a-piece-of-my-drawings-to-a-new-bodie/4388 "2019-03-27T11:04:44Z")

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I can not find a way to pass a part of my drawing to a new bodie. In the previos versions I was able to create different groups when I have the complete drawing done and then pass parts of it to a different group to orga…

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## [Transform suggestion and possible bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-suggestion-and-possible-bug/4370)

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**Author:** [@Anne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-suggestion-and-possible-bug/4370 "2019-03-25T12:16:49Z")

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Two things - In “Move, Scale, Rotate” if you make a selection of objects, then begin transforming, then undo, you loose your possibly difficult and time consuming selection and have to start over with it. It would make m…

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## [Pro account vanished](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-account-vanished/4306)

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**Author:** [@Vivienne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vivienne)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pro-account-vanished/4306 "2019-03-25T11:56:42Z")

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Hi, i am a science teacher in high school. We have 3d printing class. I have pro version for teacher but it vanvished. My account should be expired in next January. I don’t know why. My husband said you guys probably ch…

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## [Ipad 6th Generation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-6th-generation/4342)

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**Author:** [@thermovex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thermovex)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-6th-generation/4342 "2019-03-23T20:43:41Z")

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Hi, i am a mechanical engineering student and i am going to buy 2018 ipad with a good deal. Is it enough for most of the things? Couldnt find any performance info. In addition i have a powerful pc ,probably not going for…

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## [Urgent help needed / bending](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/urgent-help-needed-bending/4348)

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**Author:** [@ShaperXOX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaperXOX)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/urgent-help-needed-bending/4348 "2019-03-22T21:15:16Z")

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Hello, I’m working with Shapr3D since 3 days now and I need help for this sculpture. I got a normal Zylinder and I need kinda shaped/circled blades, attached to the Zylinder. I uploaded a picture where it shows what I…

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## [New folder system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-folder-system/4355)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-folder-system/4355 "2019-03-22T21:08:36Z")

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Finally getting the hang of the new folder system, the one thing that I find a bit difficult though is when engaging the folder or objects is it intentional that the user is no longer able to move and View in different a…

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## [Labels and Dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/labels-and-dimensions/2372)

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**Author:** [@sonhouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sonhouse)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/labels-and-dimensions/2372 "2019-03-22T19:44:20Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to add dimension labels that are not elements or lines in a sketch? Or, do have to draw a fixed line to always show a measurement? I would like to just label some areas in the sketch with a measure…

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## [Beta testing forums?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-testing-forums/4332)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-testing-forums/4332 "2019-03-22T19:20:30Z")

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Been awhile since I have posted, I thought there used to be a beta specific forum ?

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## [Function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/function/4359)

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**Author:** [@TonyOttman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TonyOttman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/function/4359 "2019-03-22T15:06:50Z")

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Dear Shapr3D team, Please help me, I have been searching tutorial video online about Shapr3D function button on Shapr3D app. When I am practicing the design, I am can not find the quickest way to arrange my design comp…

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## [Beta 3.9 rc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-3-9-rc/4352)

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**Author:** [@PolyCypherpunk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PolyCypherpunk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-3-9-rc/4352 "2019-03-21T16:36:03Z")

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It appears as though, in beta 3.9 RC a much older issue has cropped up again. It is choking on imports. While trying to import a complex .step file (exported from Fusion 360) it begins to import, and then hangs for perpe…

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## [Fit point control handles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fit-point-control-handles/4336)

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**Author:** [@Anne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fit-point-control-handles/4336 "2019-03-20T15:43:01Z")

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Is it possible to break apart, or separate, the control handles for a fit spline point. Or do they always have to act in unison, remaining tangent? If it’s not possible, it would be great if it was. Is it possible to b…

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## [Modeling Trees](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-trees/4309)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-trees/4309 "2019-03-20T11:37:24Z")

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Just resubscribe in hope for better help and insight. Is it possible to model a tree with the app? the app update seems add a lot of possible creations. Thanks

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## [Design doesn’t open ( too large)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-doesn-t-open-too-large/4297)

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**Author:** [@Mina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mina)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-doesn-t-open-too-large/4297 "2019-03-19T14:31:05Z")

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my design does not open anymore because I have too many objects. what can I do? I need urgently, at least to open it to remove from the object.

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## [Dimension change for image imported](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-change-for-image-imported/4317)

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**Author:** [@bzyhero](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bzyhero)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-change-for-image-imported/4317 "2019-03-18T10:20:21Z")

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I tried to change the dimension of the image imported from 23mm to 80mm but it says out of bounds. Anyone help, please!

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## [Tutorials Update Status](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-update-status/4330)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-update-status/4330 "2019-03-18T00:49:50Z")

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It’s been promised a couple of times recently so I’m wondering what the status is on the tutorials update? Release date? Across the board or limited? A roadmap for beginners and including all of the available learning…

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## [Slight twist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slight-twist/4298)

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**Author:** [@Firefighter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Firefighter)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slight-twist/4298 "2019-03-15T09:24:57Z")

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Hello everyone is there a was to take an object and make a slight twist in it? Trying to reverse engineer a car part that has a slight twist. How would one go about doing this if it’s even possible. Thank you for your ti…

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## [Simple Spirale how to create?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-spirale-how-to-create/4302)

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**Author:** [@SoftBOOM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SoftBOOM)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-spirale-how-to-create/4302 "2019-03-14T18:56:52Z")

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Want to create a simple spring like clock-spring. Has anywhere an idea

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## [Request.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request/4246)

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**Author:** [@Kentarou108](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kentarou108)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request/4246 "2019-03-12T14:40:39Z")

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When importing a photo and scaling it, the selected color is too dark to see other layers. I want you to be able to change the transparency of the selected color as well. I prepared a movie to explain, but the attachment…

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## [Background color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-color/4285)

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**Author:** [@Dokumcu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dokumcu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/background-color/4285 "2019-03-11T09:23:05Z")

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Hello i have a think. can I make background color black

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## [Bug - group button in portrait](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-group-button-in-portrait/4282)

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**Author:** [@danielkrice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielkrice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-group-button-in-portrait/4282 "2019-03-10T14:57:17Z")

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Random bug but the group button doesn’t open/pop up when in portrait mode but works fine in landscape? The other buttons (tools etc…) work fine in portrait. Anyone else getting this? iPad Pro 12.9, version 3.8.2.

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## [Leather stamp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/leather-stamp/4263)

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**Author:** [@Firefighter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Firefighter)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/leather-stamp/4263 "2019-03-09T23:03:01Z")

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Hello all I was asked by a friend to make him a leather stamp. When I print it, it doesn’t print the whole stamp half of it is missing. This is the image I’m working with what might/am I doing wrong.

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## [Apple Logo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-logo/3951)

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**Author:** [@TJDESIGNER](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TJDESIGNER)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-logo/3951 "2019-03-09T20:46:12Z")

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Hi everyones ^^ Please help me I’d like to have the apple logo  for my creation. The most realistic possible :blush::pray:

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## [Problem URGENT with my PRO ACCOUNT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-urgent-with-my-pro-account/4270)

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**Author:** [@Roby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Roby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-urgent-with-my-pro-account/4270 "2019-03-09T16:02:54Z")

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Dear all, I have problems with my account. I’ve paid for a year the subscription but the app, continues to appear as a free trial account!! I use this cool app to work! But i can’t save any files format. Please , how…

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## [Wrong Loft between spline and ellipsoïde sections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-loft-between-spline-and-ellipsoide-sections/4252)

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**Author:** [@nico\_h](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nico_h)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrong-loft-between-spline-and-ellipsoide-sections/4252 "2019-03-08T22:23:48Z")

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Hello I am trying to loft between two complexe faces with Béziers curves, and I have weird results: The top and bottom parts do not lift the same way, and I think both ways are wrong. I would expect the the wides poin…

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## [Sweep rules and overcoming errors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-rules-and-overcoming-errors/4251)

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**Author:** [@Zack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zack)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-rules-and-overcoming-errors/4251 "2019-03-08T22:21:11Z")

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Is there any clear, consolidated place that explains Sweep rules? How do I know if a spine is too curvy? In practice, I’m trying to make this Daft Punk helmet model in a similar process as the bike helmet tutorial. But …

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