# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=270

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## [Learn using Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learn-using-shapr3d/1584)

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**Author:** [@pixel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pixel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learn-using-shapr3d/1584 "2017-10-07T20:29:35Z")

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Hello, I try to watch video on link below https://shapr3d.com/design-school/ By Clicking on a video link nothing happen, has anyone encountered the same problem? or error from my side?

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## [Rendering with colors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-with-colors/1585)

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**Author:** [@JoostU](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoostU)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-with-colors/1585 "2017-10-07T13:28:11Z")

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Hi, I’m designing some products which will be produced in a combination a 3D prirnted part, an anodized aluminium part and rope. Shapr designs are ready and now I would like to render this a an app like A360 or Fusion3…

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## [Workspace gone blank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-gone-blank/1568)

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**Author:** [@voxar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/voxar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workspace-gone-blank/1568 "2017-10-01T16:57:15Z")

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Hi I made a design for our new patio some weeks ago. Today I was going to showcase it but only found a compeltely blank workspace. A few hours of work is seemingly gone. Do you think there’s a way to restore it? My oth…

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## [Bugs after ios11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-after-ios11/1544)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-after-ios11/1544 "2017-09-29T06:55:09Z")

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\[B090F815-E72C-419E-A0E1-5E85628B7901\]\[C36BFE49-D48C-43E8-8D0C-9B1AA78B2DF2\]\[3134DF87-883B-46AA-B947-FB7B3B2E1CE3\] Hi, I tried to subtract one shape in usb power adapter, but it seemed to be bug in pic3. Any idea? Same …

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## [Will surfacing be implemented?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-surfacing-be-implemented/1553)

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**Author:** [@Kenny](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kenny)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-surfacing-be-implemented/1553 "2017-09-28T13:53:45Z")

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Hey there, i recently discovered Shapr3D, and i gotta say, i’m impressed. Working on solidworks on a daily basis ,i’m currently looking to optimize my workflow and creativity. Shapr might be the way. My only concern is,…

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## [Autocad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad/399)

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**Author:** [@Abdullashameya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Abdullashameya)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad/399 "2017-09-22T17:01:56Z")

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Hi , the app is very good for modelling, but I want to ask can I import a autocad lines ?

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## [Need the ability to "phantom" some parts of a design drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-the-ability-to-phantom-some-parts-of-a-design-drawing/1533)

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**Author:** [@WayneC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WayneC)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-the-ability-to-phantom-some-parts-of-a-design-drawing/1533 "2017-09-22T00:14:46Z")

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Patent applications require drawings which present the design using colored items (to highlight the invention and a “phantom” format of parts of the item which are not the invention. This is done solely to highlight the …

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## [Expanded Metal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expanded-metal/1511)

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**Author:** [@KaneRatan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KaneRatan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/expanded-metal/1511 "2017-09-20T14:22:08Z")

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Is it possible to make expanded metal on this app

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## [Rotating and sweep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-and-sweep/1516)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-and-sweep/1516 "2017-09-20T06:00:04Z")

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\[IMG\_0444\]\[IMG\_0445\] 1st pic: after sweeping, one end of tube is not horizontal. I tried a few times and apparently I can do that by adjusting the curve. Is there any guidelines to make it perfect? 2nd: No closed loop…

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## [Any idea how to create checkering texture for grip?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-how-to-create-checkering-texture-for-grip/1506)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-how-to-create-checkering-texture-for-grip/1506 "2017-09-19T16:11:03Z")

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Topic says it all, I am trying to Checker texture around the object just like what is shown below, any ideas how this could be accomplished without taking 3 years to place each diamond lol? \[IMG\_1894\] Object I am tryin…

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## [Extruding issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-issue/1519)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-issue/1519 "2017-09-18T14:45:13Z")

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\[IMG\_0448\]\[IMG\_0450\] I am learning from the tutorial about USB power adaptor,which is based on previous version. I followed the instructions but Now I don’t see how to hide sketch? So I sketch almost everything and ex…

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## [How to learn Shapr3D version 2?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-learn-shapr3d-version-2/689)

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**Author:** [@wjohnson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wjohnson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-learn-shapr3d-version-2/689 "2017-09-15T12:12:55Z")

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I've just started using shapr3D (2.0.4) and planned to learn it by mimicking on my ipad pro the Basic Sketch tutorial (Sep' 2016, 17m) and the full-length tutorials as I watch them on my macbook. The behavior of shapr3D …

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## [Live Chamfer & Chamfer Problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/live-chamfer-chamfer-problem/1504)

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**Author:** [@aeko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aeko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/live-chamfer-chamfer-problem/1504 "2017-09-14T15:37:01Z")

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Just wondering if it’s possible to UN-chamfer an object after it’s been done. Like a “Live” chamfer that can be changed later, much like the drawing tools (Tangent, Horizontal/Vertical, etc). Also, why do chamfers not r…

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## [Drawing screw threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-screw-threads/529)

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**Author:** [@conanfee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/conanfee)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-screw-threads/529 "2017-09-14T10:15:20Z")

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I saw a nice example of a drink bottle that had some apparent threads at the top for the cap. I think (?) the author said they just drew some triangular shapes, revolved them and then tilted them to give th illusion of a…

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## [iPhone 8 plus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-8-plus/1495)

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**Author:** [@M0D1FY](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/M0D1FY)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iphone-8-plus/1495 "2017-09-13T11:37:06Z")

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If the IPhone 8 Plus uses a Apple Pencil, will there be a App for that device when the time come?

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## [How do I create a surface from 4 lines (rectangle)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-surface-from-4-lines-rectangle/1500)

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**Author:** [@ADLADLADL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ADLADLADL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-surface-from-4-lines-rectangle/1500 "2017-09-11T12:15:19Z")

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I have extruded a rectangle, but now the structure is open on 2 sides. How do I create a surface?

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## [Planar face direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/planar-face-direction/1492)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/planar-face-direction/1492 "2017-09-08T08:07:41Z")

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\[IMG\_0366\] Hi, I am figuring how to draw planar face the way I want. For instance, I pull a line up, a planar face will be there. In my pic, how to draw a planar face 90 degrees to A and 90 degrees to B. Furthermore, …

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## [Model disappeared from workspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-disappeared-from-workspace/1480)

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**Author:** [@Warrendavel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Warrendavel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-disappeared-from-workspace/1480 "2017-09-05T07:40:28Z")

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Hi, I was using the translate tool, all of a sudden my workspace went blank and now there is no model left in the workspace…any help would be appreciated.

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## [Select Interior Faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-interior-faces/1472)

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**Author:** [@IdeaSandbox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IdeaSandbox)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-interior-faces/1472 "2017-09-04T22:13:14Z")

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I’ve created an object and want to modify one of the inside faces. (I’ve highlighted in red line the interior face I want to modify). How do I get inside the object to be able to select it, please? The face that looks o…

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## [Importing models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-models/1470)

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**Author:** [@Zarusoba](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zarusoba)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-models/1470 "2017-09-02T09:19:25Z")

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Are you going to add support for importing from Google Drive, OneDrive etc? Couldn’t make head or tail of the import instructions in the current version.

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## [STL medium vs high quality](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-medium-vs-high-quality/1469)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-medium-vs-high-quality/1469 "2017-09-01T05:23:10Z")

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I would like to ask the 3D printing quality and finish based on medium quality STL file vs high quality STL file. I would assume if the thing that you want to print doesn’t have a whole lot of small details you should be…

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## [Tutorials repeat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-repeat/1452)

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**Author:** [@Lue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-repeat/1452 "2017-08-30T13:44:54Z")

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I can’t find how to repeat tutorials for tools and transform. I love to watch it and the experience on iPad Pro. Thank you so much.

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## [Moving a connected line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-a-connected-line/1460)

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**Author:** [@MattGrace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MattGrace)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-a-connected-line/1460 "2017-08-30T09:05:00Z")

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Hello. I’m new to shapr3d and so have been watching the tutorials. The tutorial about creating a cupboard shows a closed square being drawn and then one of the sides being moved / dragged to create a rectangle. In tryi…

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## [STL export only visible shape? Does shape location matter?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-export-only-visible-shape-does-shape-location-matter/1458)

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**Author:** [@chee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-export-only-visible-shape-does-shape-location-matter/1458 "2017-08-29T04:20:04Z")

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I am pretty new to Shapr3D. I have created a lot of sketches and shapes in a single workspace. I have separated several shapes into groups. When it comes to STL export, Does it only export the visible shape and not the s…

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## [Export to stp then import hangs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stp-then-import-hangs/1450)

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**Author:** [@Gonzoaz1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gonzoaz1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stp-then-import-hangs/1450 "2017-08-26T16:41:04Z")

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Export to stp file from shapr3d but when import it hangs at the importing popup. Completes the blue progress line and stays there hours… until I cancel.

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## [Design for a CNC Mill (OtherMill)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-for-a-cnc-mill-othermill/1446)

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**Author:** [@pmdillon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pmdillon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-for-a-cnc-mill-othermill/1446 "2017-08-24T16:39:21Z")

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Is is possible to design something with Shapr3D and export it to be milled on the OtherMill or another CNC machine? Thanks

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## [Render issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-issue/1430)

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**Author:** [@alexleao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexleao)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-issue/1430 "2017-08-23T06:35:57Z")

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Hello guys, I’m not using the Shapr3D for a while and when I come back and open an old file, I got a render issue. Look the roof… it may look like the rest… but now it has this wireframe look. What is this? A new featur…

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## [Creating a spine in 2 planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-spine-in-2-planes/1410)

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**Author:** [@Kviczko74](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kviczko74)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-spine-in-2-planes/1410 "2017-08-18T08:07:31Z")

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I am trying to create a tubular shape which has a couple of arms that leave the main shape at an angle in two different planes. Is there a way to extend the tubes out on a spline in 2planes simultaneously?

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## [Liquidating Groups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/liquidating-groups/1397)

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**Author:** [@Zorro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zorro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/liquidating-groups/1397 "2017-08-16T10:29:01Z")

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Hi there, apart from objects assembling unwanted to groups I don’t see how I can make this unwanted grouping undone, this is removing objects from a group. Suggestions welcome! Thank you in advance Z.

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## [IGES imports can not be edited](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-imports-can-not-be-edited/1394)

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**Author:** [@Gensmenger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gensmenger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-imports-can-not-be-edited/1394 "2017-08-15T15:26:50Z")

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I imported some IGES drawings of some parts that I’m working with. I was hoping to modify them by re machining them, it appears currently that Shapr3d does not allow editing of IGES imports. I was able to modify the …

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