# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=271

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## [How do I resize a group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-resize-a-group/1382)

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**Author:** [@Atx3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Atx3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-resize-a-group/1382 "2017-08-08T15:24:09Z")

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I found a previous post on this but it’s closed and the solution only suggests I use “the yellow things…” How do I resize an imported object? The object is imported as a group but I don’t see a method in “transform” to …

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## [Subtraction bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-bug/1369)

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**Author:** [@deets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deets)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-bug/1369 "2017-08-07T19:01:19Z")

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Broken.shapr (920 KB) I haven’t used Shapr In a while. Now I started a new Project. It repeatedly gives me troubles when sketching on a surface & then trying to subtract from the existing shape. The attached file shows …

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## [Trouble subtracting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-subtracting/1364)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-subtracting/1364 "2017-08-06T19:11:21Z")

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\[IMG\_1752\]\[IMG\_1753\] I am trying to subtract the green semi circle from the red design, for some reason it doesn’t work, it simply subtracts the extension of green leaving the original line I created the curvature with. …

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## [Scale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale/1343)

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**Author:** [@3procer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3procer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale/1343 "2017-07-29T08:58:22Z")

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Good evening I modeled an entire piece and wanted to play on her scale is it possible?

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## [Print from the app to network printer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-from-the-app-to-network-printer/1334)

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**Author:** [@Marcus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-from-the-app-to-network-printer/1334 "2017-07-26T16:58:42Z")

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If you have a network 3D printer can I print direct from the app?

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## [Road Map and Suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/road-map-and-suggestions/1332)

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**Author:** [@Marcus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/road-map-and-suggestions/1332 "2017-07-26T11:08:15Z")

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Hi, I am not sure if Shapr3D would be interested in sharing the current road map or if this is confidential corporate secrets? I am thinking if we had a new category for suggestions and people could comment on each one…

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## [Object tearing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-tearing/1323)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-tearing/1323 "2017-07-25T18:31:43Z")

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\[image\]\[image\]\[image\] Any ideas how to fix this tearing that keeps appearing ?

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## [Crashing During .Step Imports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-during-step-imports/1314)

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**Author:** [@Virtuousdeity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virtuousdeity)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-during-step-imports/1314 "2017-07-22T09:58:55Z")

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I have the newest IPad Pro 128 Gig. It seems that when I save some of my files in .step, there are issues with the reloading of these files, making any sort of progress on my work a headache. The program either crashes …

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## [iPad Pro 2nd Gen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pro-2nd-gen/1313)

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**Author:** [@Marcus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-pro-2nd-gen/1313 "2017-07-21T21:42:13Z")

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Hi, I have had my iPad Pro stolen and unfortunately not insured. I have just purchased a 2nd Generation 12.9" iPad Pro, but decided to get the 512GB model and go for 4G this time. Luckily still have my apple pencil so…

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## [Cannot draw a spline.....?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-draw-a-spline/1297)

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**Author:** [@k.lin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/k.lin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-draw-a-spline/1297 "2017-07-21T06:51:45Z")

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i press the straight line point and move the point. the straight line keeps in straight line.........orz|||| i cann't make the spline.......Σ(lliдﾟﾉ)ﾉ why? please tell me why(๑•́ ₃ •̀๑)

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## [Calculating angles between 2 faces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculating-angles-between-2-faces/1305)

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**Author:** [@jay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculating-angles-between-2-faces/1305 "2017-07-20T13:51:49Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m sketching out a timberframe hip roof and trying to use Shapr3D to better understand some of the angles and cuts. I’ll often extrude dimensional lumber in common sizes, rotate it to where I want it, the…

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## [Shapr 3D vs CAD software](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-vs-cad-software/1302)

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**Author:** [@Arno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arno)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-3d-vs-cad-software/1302 "2017-07-19T18:18:15Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m a industrial designer and I use mainly Solidworks at my work and at home for my own designs. Productivity with software is very low even if your an expert in using it daily. Shapr3D seems to boost p…

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## [Importing files?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-files/1290)

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**Author:** [@AngelArs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AngelArs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-files/1290 "2017-07-17T14:27:40Z")

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Wondering what kind of file formats Shapr3D can import? Reason I ask is because one of the new iPhone 8s are supposed to have a 3D scanner built in, and if that's true and you can scan a object in 3D, then it would be v…

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## [Drawing a grommet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-grommet/1289)

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**Author:** [@AngelArs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AngelArs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-grommet/1289 "2017-07-17T13:31:09Z")

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Anyone have a quick tutorial on how to make a grommet? Having issues with the center part. \[image\]

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## [Angles?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angles/1283)

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**Author:** [@Serhan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Serhan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angles/1283 "2017-07-14T15:22:12Z")

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Hello I am a new user. Before I buy the pro version I wanted to try little. First I watched few tutorials. But when I start playing with app. I had a few problems on I pad pro. First where are those angles? I read some …

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## [Problem with Subtract on a revolved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-subtract-on-a-revolved-surface/1281)

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**Author:** [@diverdarren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/diverdarren)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-subtract-on-a-revolved-surface/1281 "2017-07-14T04:22:21Z")

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Subtract is giving me some crazy results on a revolved surface. I have created a "ring' by revolving a circle through 360 degrees. I have then created 2 semi circles which I revolve through 20 degrees- looking to "sub…

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## [Newbiee here and a question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbiee-here-and-a-question/1275)

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**Author:** [@Dazzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dazzy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbiee-here-and-a-question/1275 "2017-07-13T09:24:26Z")

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Hello shapr3d team, I'm thinking about buying the app, subscribing for the year! It really seem's very easy to use and I'm impressed with what I've seen. Question: Is there a way to do 360º Animation of your 3d obje…

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## [Offset / inset issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-inset-issue/1259)

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**Author:** [@Firebird](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Firebird)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-inset-issue/1259 "2017-07-11T15:18:03Z")

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Having an issue with the offset tool, when I'm trying to inset it won't show anything smaller than 6mm, even if I input the dimension into th box.. it just vanishes - where am I going wrong?

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## [How to resize a group?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-resize-a-group/1239)

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**Author:** [@romainmalauzat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/romainmalauzat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-resize-a-group/1239 "2017-07-08T15:03:34Z")

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I'm new to shapr, and this thing is driving me crazy. How can I make a group or a shape bigger ? I'm pretty sure it's dead simple but I don't see any resize option, and transform doesn't seem to have this option.. Can an…

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## [Trouble Using Groups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-groups/1222)

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**Author:** [@chrismaka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrismaka)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-groups/1222 "2017-07-07T21:37:53Z")

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(Hi there! I'm new to Shapr3D but not to 3D modeling generally. I'm trying to work my way through the tutorial videos but running into some small problems. I've searched the forums to see if my questions have been asked …

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## [Adjusting angle between lines takes them "off grid"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-angle-between-lines-takes-them-off-grid/1223)

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**Author:** [@chrismaka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrismaka)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-angle-between-lines-takes-them-off-grid/1223 "2017-07-07T21:33:31Z")

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(Again, new to all this so I apologize if this has already been asked and answered -- I did look first!) This happens every time I start trying to sketch a shape with straight lines. If I draw two lines and connect the…

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## [Sketching points, center points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-points-center-points/1220)

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**Author:** [@kkc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kkc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching-points-center-points/1220 "2017-07-06T18:12:28Z")

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In the future will Shapr3D have the ability to sketch points? It is handy to be able to do a layout of sketched points first when making a spline curve, etc. Also, how about center points for circles?

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## [Freeform Surface tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-surface-tool/1219)

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**Author:** [@kkc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kkc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/freeform-surface-tool/1219 "2017-07-06T18:10:24Z")

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Is there a limit to the mesh pattern detail (number of lines) and control points that one can put on a non symmetrical surface and use the Freeform Surface tool to generate the correct shape?

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## [Off topic a bit- converting a file question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/off-topic-a-bit-converting-a-file-question/1216)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/off-topic-a-bit-converting-a-file-question/1216 "2017-07-05T08:03:10Z")

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Hey guys, this is a bit off topic but figure someone here may be able to help me. So earlier while working on a project in Shapr3D I found I screwed up a lot of measurements and decided to revert to the oldest known go…

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## [Can't move a simple line with one end locked](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-a-simple-line-with-one-end-locked/1214)

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**Author:** [@yomaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yomaster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-a-simple-line-with-one-end-locked/1214 "2017-07-03T21:54:12Z")

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ok this is a very basic problem that I always hit and I'm not sure why. 1) Draw a line 2) lock one end 3) add a length constraint to the line 4) move the other end of the line (it should trace around a circle with a fi…

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## [Using Fractional Units \[?\]](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-fractional-units/1213)

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**Author:** [@MichaelG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaelG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-fractional-units/1213 "2017-07-03T18:57:53Z")

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I only started using Shapr3D last night, so please forgive me if I have overlooked a feature: I am trying to re-draw some engineering components, which were designed and drawn in fractional units \[which is a not-uncomm…

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## [New sketch in air](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-in-air/1188)

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**Author:** [@tanisou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tanisou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-in-air/1188 "2017-06-30T04:49:11Z")

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\[image\] How to set new sketch in the air?

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## [Skew pyramid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/skew-pyramid/1127)

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**Author:** [@Teo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Teo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/skew-pyramid/1127 "2017-06-29T08:48:52Z")

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How can I create a skew pyramid with a trapezoid base? Ok, I can create a regular pyramid and I also have a trapezoid base as a plane already. But how is it possible to do a skew pyramid from that?

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## [Mirror a copy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-a-copy/1171)

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**Author:** [@Bendraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bendraft)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-a-copy/1171 "2017-06-28T04:46:31Z")

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Hi there I have been using ArciCad since 1992 and have just started using Shapr3D so I am new to this. Is there a function where I can mirror a copy? Thanks

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## [Loft issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue/1167)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issue/1167 "2017-06-27T20:43:09Z")

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stol ritning #3.shapr (520 KB) Hi, I have some problems with the loft tools, perhaps I'm not doing it right or is it the complex shapes? Do i need more profiles between? I am trying to get a smooth transition from the le…

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