# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=26

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## [Items / component list](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-component-list/38148)

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**Author:** [@wmyatt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wmyatt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-component-list/38148 "2025-05-28T09:05:12Z")

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Is it possible to export the list of items / components into a list? So we can create a materials / cutting list

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## [Best 3D Printer In 2025, Guide For Choose](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-in-2025-guide-for-choose/38010)

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**Author:** [@UZma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UZma)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-in-2025-guide-for-choose/38010 "2025-05-27T18:31:48Z")

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I researched about the best 3D printer for the past few days because i want to start printing some models and parts at home i read reviews on The New York Times Wirecutter Tom’s Hardware and All3DP and they are marking t…

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## [Help making this slight arc/curve for a bracelet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-this-slight-arc-curve-for-a-bracelet/38128)

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**Author:** [@rrscnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrscnc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-this-slight-arc-curve-for-a-bracelet/38128 "2025-05-27T16:50:04Z")

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made this using the sweep, tried everything i could but no luck for reference: thank you! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [2d drawing bug elements dont render correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-bug-elements-dont-render-correctly/38131)

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**Author:** [@Spielepapagei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spielepapagei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-bug-elements-dont-render-correctly/38131 "2025-05-27T12:48:05Z")

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Hi there, i starded yesterday using shapr3d but i allready ran into a error after finishing my first model i wanted to create a 2d drawing but after placing the first view one of the key holes see the screenshot got inv…

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## [How to move Detail Callout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-detail-callout/38115)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-detail-callout/38115 "2025-05-26T17:08:03Z")

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Please tell me there is a way yo move the Detail View callout “A” to a different location to make the drawing more legible. I hope that Shapr3D will start to come out with more Drawing commands soon because the very basi…

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## [Create the inverse (or reverse) of a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-the-inverse-or-reverse-of-a-body/38114)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-the-inverse-or-reverse-of-a-body/38114 "2025-05-25T15:05:19Z")

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I’m creating a model to 3D print. I have a body with a hook on one end with fillets all around one side. I want to create the inverse of the body so I can join them together after printing. I’m trying to figure out how t…

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## [Mcmaster carr files not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcmaster-carr-files-not-working/36688)

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**Author:** [@simonkral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonkral)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcmaster-carr-files-not-working/36688 "2025-05-25T03:02:23Z")

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When I try to import fiels from mcmastercarr website. This shows up. I tried multiple different objects, but still nothing. I downloaded the step files.

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## [Basic Shapr3D action on an iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-shapr3d-action-on-an-ipad/38106)

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**Author:** [@Surrept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Surrept)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-shapr3d-action-on-an-ipad/38106 "2025-05-24T18:36:10Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Shapr3D and have been using it on my brand new iPad with my pencil. I’m drawing things to print on my 3D printer. I’ve gone through the tutorials and am able to draw things reasonably well, but I’m havi…

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## [Mirror Tool No Longer Accepts XYZ Lines After Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-tool-no-longer-accepts-xyz-lines-after-update/38093)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-tool-no-longer-accepts-xyz-lines-after-update/38093 "2025-05-24T17:21:21Z")

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Since the latest IPad updates, the Mirror tool no longer accepts the default XYZ axis lines—it just throws an “invalid selection” error. This forces us to create custom XYZ sketch lines for every new project, or midp…

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## [Rotating a set of pattern around a cylinder?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-a-set-of-pattern-around-a-cylinder/38078)

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**Author:** [@i-link](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/i-link)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-a-set-of-pattern-around-a-cylinder/38078 "2025-05-24T05:35:08Z")

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I wanted to project a set of patterns on a cylinder. What is the best way to do the projection so the shape and distance of the shapes maintain when on the cylinder? I had no problem with just a column, extrude the p…

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## [Are there any plans to launch an Android version of the application in the future](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-plans-to-launch-an-android-version-of-the-application-in-the-future/38080)

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**Author:** [@milusheep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/milusheep)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-plans-to-launch-an-android-version-of-the-application-in-the-future/38080 "2025-05-22T08:45:22Z")

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Android tablets are also very user-friendly on the market now. It also has high performance. Why not consider launching an Android version

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## [2025 Sweep final angle problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2025-sweep-final-angle-problem/38085)

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**Author:** [@Raul](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raul)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2025-sweep-final-angle-problem/38085 "2025-05-23T06:39:54Z")

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I had read some post about this problem in 2017, but it still happens for me, I don’t know if they fixed or if there is a new way to do this, but: I’m traying to do this easy SWEEP, and my shape finish in an incorrect an…

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## [Please separate the color function out of visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-separate-the-color-function-out-of-visualization/18242)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-separate-the-color-function-out-of-visualization/18242 "2025-05-22T19:27:07Z")

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The visualization function drops the FPS significantly on my M1 iPad pro and M1 imac, and all the line borders are disappeared, it makes me quite painful when colorizing my models and especially for the tiny parts and co…

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## [I can't open Sharp3D - it crashes as soon as I try to launch it.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-open-sharp3d-it-crashes-as-soon-as-i-try-to-launch-it/38079)

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**Author:** [@ctrl\_thy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctrl_thy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-open-sharp3d-it-crashes-as-soon-as-i-try-to-launch-it/38079 "2025-05-22T08:48:02Z")

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Why can’t I open my Sharp3D? It crashes immediately when I try to open it. It worked fine yesterday, but suddenly broke today. I uninstalled it and tried reinstalling from the Microsoft Store, but it still doesn’t work. …

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## [Align with origin?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-with-origin/28782)

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**Author:** [@Wayno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wayno)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-with-origin/28782 "2025-05-21T18:37:09Z")

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When inporting bodies they may not align with the grid system. Is there a way to align a point on the body to the origin specifically? Such a simple thing but ether I can’t find how to do it or it’s just not an option? T…

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## [Import to a Plane or move to a Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-to-a-plane-or-move-to-a-plane/38059)

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**Author:** [@PapyChef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PapyChef)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-to-a-plane-or-move-to-a-plane/38059 "2025-05-21T08:57:53Z")

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I have made a Parametric drawing of a telescopic tube. Each tube is dependant on the variables defined for base tube diameter, wall thickness, length & a gap. Each sketch of a tube is drawn on its own plane and I can …

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## [Splines - I can't figure them out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-i-cant-figure-them-out/38040)

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**Author:** [@Rtfm00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtfm00)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-i-cant-figure-them-out/38040 "2025-05-21T06:05:59Z")

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OK - I am trying to use splines to smooth out an airfoil shape created by Sketchup. The Sketchup generated edges are quite large, and I thought that tracing the points using a spline would give me a nice, un-faceted sur…

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## [Personal approach to Drawing layout, and using Intersection Marks, and centerlines?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-approach-to-drawing-layout-and-using-intersection-marks-and-centerlines/38063)

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**Author:** [@Bru\_swayne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bru_swayne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-approach-to-drawing-layout-and-using-intersection-marks-and-centerlines/38063 "2025-05-21T00:29:38Z")

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Besides being used for their obvious purposes, what are some other examples they may make sense to use in drawings? As an example, if there are two lines that would intersect but don’t in the drawing and I need to mark …

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## [New to it all... tutorials?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-it-all-tutorials/38042)

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**Author:** [@ozehop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ozehop)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-it-all-tutorials/38042 "2025-05-20T16:21:09Z")

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Hi, I’m new to the CAD/ Shapr3d. Any recommendations where to go to get some basic learning?

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## [Paramétric Hélix slot probleme…(and solution)!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-helix-slot-probleme-and-solution/38011)

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**Author:** [@Hell3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hell3d)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-helix-slot-probleme-and-solution/38011 "2025-05-20T14:28:01Z")

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Hello, I have a problem making a part with very precise tolerances. I can’t build the gray part guide to create a 36° rotation movement for a translation of the red axis of 24 mm high. The yellow axis must remain in co…

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## [Thumbnails stopped saving after the last update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails-stopped-saving-after-the-last-update/35164)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails-stopped-saving-after-the-last-update/35164 "2025-05-19T22:15:25Z")

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On Shapr3D for iPad, when I open a file, edit and save, the thumbnail doesn’t update to show the changed viewpoint. It’s most obvious because I’m viewing the model from a different direction when I save it, but once the …

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## [Problem with drawings - Curve showing up odd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-drawings-curve-showing-up-odd/38030)

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**Author:** [@emayhaich](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/emayhaich)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-drawings-curve-showing-up-odd/38030 "2025-05-19T13:26:47Z")

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Please see video here

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## [Create lip around box edge with curved corners](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-lip-around-box-edge-with-curved-corners/37997)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-lip-around-box-edge-with-curved-corners/37997 "2025-05-17T13:38:18Z")

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I’m trying to create a lip around the edges of a box: So that the edges look something like this: I’m stumped.

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## [ミラーモードにおけるスケッチハンドルの操作ができない win10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37998)

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**Author:** [@Mononium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mononium)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37998 "2025-05-17T12:47:22Z")

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スタッフの皆さんいつもありがとうございます。また困ったことが発生してしまいました。 スケッチをミラーモードにしてもハンドル操作だけ反映されません。 これはどうすればいいでしょうか？

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## [Step import is broken on Windows on ARM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-is-broken-on-windows-on-arm/32807)

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**Author:** [@disposedtrolley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/disposedtrolley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-import-is-broken-on-windows-on-arm/32807 "2025-05-16T20:44:18Z")

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Hello, I’m running Shapr3D on my Surface Pro 11, a Windows on ARM device. I understand that the Shapr3D is being compiled for ARM so I wasn’t expecting any compatibility issues. However, it seems that I’m unable to imp…

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## [ミラーモードにおけるスケッチ移動 Win10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37984)

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**Author:** [@Mononium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mononium)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/win10/37984 "2025-05-16T15:27:11Z")

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スタッフの皆さんいつもありがとうございます。 今回、困ったことがあり投稿いたします。 スケッチモードでミラーツールを使った移動および回転ができずに困っています。 スケッチ拘束のため変形に失敗とメッセージが出ます。 これは仕様なのでしょうか？ ちなみに拘束ボタンはグレーアウトしていて何もできません。 移動などができると便利なのですが、教えていただきたいです。 過去のトピックも見ましたが解決方法が見つかりませんでした。 …

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## [.shapr Default app assignment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-default-app-assignment/18986)

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**Author:** [@Arghus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arghus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-default-app-assignment/18986 "2025-05-15T22:06:30Z")

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I installed Shapr3d from microsoft store since my apple pencil is currently down imported a couple of files from ipad. and i am trying to link Shapr3d as default app for .shapr files, here is what i have tried: Rig…

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## [I deleted my project!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-my-project/37939)

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**Author:** [@markomarkmarko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markomarkmarko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-deleted-my-project/37939 "2025-05-15T15:01:32Z")

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what should i do when i deleted my project ? is ther any possible way to get it back??? i really need them !

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## [I want to extract some sub-projects from the main project into a new project. Is it possible to only export part of the project? I'm seeking some advice on this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-extract-some-sub-projects-from-the-main-project-into-a-new-project-is-it-possible-to-only-export-part-of-the-project-im-seeking-some-advice-on-this/37923)

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**Author:** [@ctrl\_thy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctrl_thy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-extract-some-sub-projects-from-the-main-project-into-a-new-project-is-it-possible-to-only-export-part-of-the-project-im-seeking-some-advice-on-this/37923 "2025-05-12T19:24:47Z")

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I’ve created a large project with multiple components, and now I want to extract one of its entities/components into a new project. Is there a cross-project copy feature or similar methods to achieve this?

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## [Overlapping Dimension Arrows in Shapr3D – Any Solution?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-dimension-arrows-in-shapr3d-any-solution/37945)

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**Author:** [@ridzwannormahazan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ridzwannormahazan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-dimension-arrows-in-shapr3d-any-solution/37945 "2025-05-15T08:45:47Z")

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Does anyone know how to tackle this problem? Since the distance between the holes is too small, the arrows overlap. In other CAD software, we can solve this by changing the arrows to dots or slashes, and by moving the …

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