# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=258

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## [Taipered thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/taipered-thread/3123)

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**Author:** [@Stalkybiscut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stalkybiscut)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/taipered-thread/3123 "2018-10-31T20:57:09Z")

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Is it possible to create a taipered screw thread?

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## [Importing photos issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-photos-issue/2724)

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**Author:** [@Hector](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hector)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-photos-issue/2724 "2018-10-31T14:26:45Z")

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Hello. I’m having trouble importing photos. When I import some photos they look good, but sometime photos looks dark, greenish and a little transparent. Dose anybody know how to solve this issue? Thanks fort your help. …

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## [Distorted Imported Images?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distorted-imported-images/2706)

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**Author:** [@Gypsydoguk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gypsydoguk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/distorted-imported-images/2706 "2018-10-31T14:26:22Z")

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Hi, I was going to ask about whether the ability to apply images to model surfaces was in the development timeline. But then thought I would see what could be done with the current image import function. In doing so I k…

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## [Crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash/3103)

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**Author:** [@Andyb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andyb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash/3103 "2018-10-29T01:12:26Z")

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Hi, could do with a bit of help. I have not opened this file for a while and am now experiencing an app crash when importing, it attempts to open but as the circle gets to about 75% shapr quits. Would be very great full…

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## [Is there some way to 3D sketch...?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-some-way-to-3d-sketch/3097)

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**Author:** [@F11BOT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/F11BOT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-some-way-to-3d-sketch/3097 "2018-10-28T14:50:35Z")

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I’m new to this type of modeling, I’ve done 3D modeling in Blender for a few years and this is completely different. I’m asking that question because I can’t find other way to model a car… I’m really lost in this. All …

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## [Glitches in section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitches-in-section-view/3081)

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**Author:** [@Claudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Claudio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glitches-in-section-view/3081 "2018-10-28T13:41:12Z")

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Please check out this section view, made with a construction plane at 30mm height: The parts circled in red should not belong to this section.

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## [Pattern on a ball](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-on-a-ball/3072)

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**Author:** [@Cesarine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cesarine)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-on-a-ball/3072 "2018-10-28T12:17:37Z")

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Is there someone who can tell me on which way, I can draw a pattern at a ball or egg or something like that. A pattern at the whole ball. I cannot find it at you tube or the programm. Thank you.

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## [Anyone from Ireland using Shapr 3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-from-ireland-using-shapr-3d/3061)

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**Author:** [@Cathal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cathal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anyone-from-ireland-using-shapr-3d/3061 "2018-10-24T21:41:47Z")

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Just wondering if there is anyone from Ireland using sharpr 3d, I am based in the west of Ireland. Cathal

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## [Big screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-screen/3076)

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**Author:** [@herdmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/herdmann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-screen/3076 "2018-10-24T10:01:34Z")

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Questione one: Is there a possibillity to get big scrreen on a 55 thumb sized TV screen for demos beeing done, if not could be a HTML5 supported webb streaming solution implemented to be fast enough to mirror ipad vi HTM…

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## [Subscription Problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-problem/3071)

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**Author:** [@haimi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/haimi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-problem/3071 "2018-10-23T11:03:36Z")

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I have been using the Pro Version, but suddenly now i can not create any new design. Its asking me to subscribe for the Pro right now. What should I do? And Now i am in the need to draw a parts. Thank you.

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## [“Some sketch elements may be missing” message](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-sketch-elements-may-be-missing-message/3065)

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**Author:** [@Claudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Claudio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-sketch-elements-may-be-missing-message/3065 "2018-10-22T21:51:49Z")

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Just noticed this message when opening a file: what does it mean? What can I do about that?

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## [Two issues with the Move/Scale/Rotate tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-issues-with-the-move-scale-rotate-tool/3056)

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**Author:** [@Claudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Claudio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-issues-with-the-move-scale-rotate-tool/3056 "2018-10-20T17:42:45Z")

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Noticed two issues with the Move/Scale/Rotate tool: If you check the “copy” toggle after initiating the movement, it won’t copy the original; Once you have selected/added a body, double tapping to unselect/remove it wo…

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## [Any members in the Ottawa-Montreal (Canada) area?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-members-in-the-ottawa-montreal-canada-area/3060)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-members-in-the-ottawa-montreal-canada-area/3060 "2018-10-20T22:10:30Z")

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Are there any Shapr3D forum members in the Ottawa-Montreal (Canada) area that I could contact by private message about a project?

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## [Selecting all shapes in a group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-all-shapes-in-a-group/3058)

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**Author:** [@drakermann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drakermann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-all-shapes-in-a-group/3058 "2018-10-20T21:51:06Z")

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Hey guys, Love the app. As I use it for my class projects I’m discovering more and more. That being said, I made a zipper with 575 individual teeth (all 575 shapes are in one group). When exported to KeyShot 8, I rea…

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## [Unselectable faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unselectable-faces/3043)

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**Author:** [@Claudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Claudio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unselectable-faces/3043 "2018-10-20T16:40:17Z")

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I have a visible face that can be selected only when I hide the bodies, please check the following pictures:

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## [Imported files (STEP, IGES) are not sketches, but bodies with strange properties and behaviours](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-files-step-iges-are-not-sketches-but-bodies-with-strange-properties-and-behaviours/3039)

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**Author:** [@Claudio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Claudio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-files-step-iges-are-not-sketches-but-bodies-with-strange-properties-and-behaviours/3039 "2018-10-17T12:26:41Z")

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I have a lot of dwg and dxf files and unfortunately Shapr3D cannot import these directly (seems a highly requested feature however!). So I am testing conversions with two Mac programs: FreeCAD and MoI. I am converting a…

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## [Place ("BEND") flat shapes on an arch without extruding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/place-bend-flat-shapes-on-an-arch-without-extruding/3010)

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**Author:** [@Tomasina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tomasina)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/place-bend-flat-shapes-on-an-arch-without-extruding/3010 "2018-10-17T11:00:41Z")

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Hey Guys See the attached drawing. How can I place these “infinity” shapes onto the arch without doing a “replace face” to attach them. I’d like to keep the height of the extrusion on the infinity shapes uniform (2mm hi…

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## [How to create a closed Earring from this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-closed-earring-from-this/3024)

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**Author:** [@Cesarine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cesarine)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-closed-earring-from-this/3024 "2018-10-16T14:35:20Z")

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I would like to make an Earring which is closed at upper and at the lower side. I have tried several was, but no good result. Is there someone who can help me with this? See the photo, to see wat I mean.

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## [Help me for freeform surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-for-freeform-surface/1991)

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**Author:** [@Cerch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cerch)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-for-freeform-surface/1991 "2018-10-15T13:03:08Z")

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Hi, how do I find this option? I have the pro version but I can’t find it.\[image\] Freeform surface

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## [New drawing video idea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-drawing-video-idea/3013)

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**Author:** [@mv3dnerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mv3dnerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-drawing-video-idea/3013 "2018-10-12T07:36:10Z")

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Is it possible to do a video showing a 3d design from this 2d drawing? It could be for Halloween…

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## [Symmetry Revelation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symmetry-revelation/3018)

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**Author:** [@vincitygialam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vincitygialam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symmetry-revelation/3018 "2018-10-12T11:13:14Z")

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Maybe this will help someone… Was watching the latest Motor video (Creating the Terminal Box) and I found it interesting that Symmetry was used to center a closed face on a line ( if I remember correctly ). This intrigu…

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## [How to Create Custom Light Sources](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-custom-light-sources/2999)

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**Author:** [@Sid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sid)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-custom-light-sources/2999 "2018-10-12T10:36:24Z")

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From all appearances, there is no utility in Shapr3D for creating custom model lighting (directional, intensity, etc.). I understand that such a feature would be unnessary for the vast majority of 3D modelers, but, for p…

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## [Shapr3D for woodworking](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-woodworking/2989)

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**Author:** [@MunsonT45](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MunsonT45)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-woodworking/2989 "2018-10-09T22:25:40Z")

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About 6 months ago I purchased an iPad Pro and pencil. My intent was to use this to design woodworking projects. I had tried using Sketchup, but it does not seem very intuitive and is not user friendly in my book. I was …

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## [Creating a hook with spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-hook-with-spline/2996)

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**Author:** [@Jspiegz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jspiegz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-hook-with-spline/2996 "2018-10-09T17:02:11Z")

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How would I go about this? I created a base, spline and tried to use the feature… Like so… Help!

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## [Import file size limit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-file-size-limit/2987)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-file-size-limit/2987 "2018-10-09T10:11:36Z")

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Heyyy is there a limit on the size of stp file I can successfully import? If not, does anyone mind trying to open a file for me? Won’t open in my app… Cheers, Rob

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## [Any way to draw a cam accurately?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-draw-a-cam-accurately/2985)

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**Author:** [@gw42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gw42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-way-to-draw-a-cam-accurately/2985 "2018-10-08T17:27:29Z")

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I want to draw an increasing radius cam that changes about.002" per degree

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## [Missing sketches in imported files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-sketches-in-imported-files/2940)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-sketches-in-imported-files/2940 "2018-10-03T07:10:26Z")

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For some reason on some workspaces, letters A-E are missing from the alphabet file I shared recently. Whenever I import the file, that group of sketches is just not there. Works fine in other workspaces. Kinda important …

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## [Has there been an update? Absolute or relative measure when making adjustments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-there-been-an-update-absolute-or-relative-measure-when-making-adjustments/2921)

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**Author:** [@Kevlad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kevlad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/has-there-been-an-update-absolute-or-relative-measure-when-making-adjustments/2921 "2018-10-02T16:36:22Z")

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Hi, When doing something like amending an extruded shape, I think you used to be able to reduce the size and the modify the amount of extrusion relative to where you started. E.g. if I have a vertical cylinder and I wan…

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## [Improvement ideas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvement-ideas/2963)

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**Author:** [@Bm3rmy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bm3rmy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/improvement-ideas/2963 "2018-10-02T03:16:31Z")

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Hi, Il get straight to the point. To be closer to professional use you need: Materials -asign materials to each part. Weight estimation is v important. Prefabs library - fastners and other relevant parts Quick spring…

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## [Active sketch plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/active-sketch-plane/2944)

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**Author:** [@Rhandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rhandi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/active-sketch-plane/2944 "2018-09-28T15:17:53Z")

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I’ am sure I’m missing something. I decided to spend an afternoon with Shapr3D. I did several tutorials but the one I got hung up on should have been simple. I did the electric motor tutorial but my problem came when tr…

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