# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=276

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## [Apple Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil/269)

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**Author:** [@Mike62009](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mike62009)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil/269 "2016-11-04T06:40:53Z")

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Does this app support only Apple Pencil?

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## [Draw a screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-screw/534)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-screw/534 "2016-11-04T00:46:48Z")

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Isthere any way to draw a screw ?

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## [Importing vectors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vectors/538)

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**Author:** [@srdjan\_susa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/srdjan_susa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vectors/538 "2016-11-03T13:56:24Z")

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Hi, I am new to shapr3d. I am doing some testing work and would like to extrude some words, Is there any way i can import vectors from illustrator or autocad to shapr3d and than extrude them? If not is there any way …

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## [Product Image Improvement Suggestion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/product-image-improvement-suggestion/536)

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**Author:** [@seigel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seigel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/product-image-improvement-suggestion/536 "2016-11-02T20:24:29Z")

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Hi! Just noticed that your password resets come from an app hosting provider domain. You may want to configure that to come from your domain. Less spam baity and also better looking! \[image\] Cheers James

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## [History / Undo PLEASE!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-undo-please/523)

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**Author:** [@Bonjiapps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bonjiapps)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-undo-please/523 "2016-10-26T07:13:33Z")

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I've lost so many hours re-designing pieces as a result of 'losing' my Undos. If the app crashes I loose them. Sometimes I just want to get to a previous iteration. This is the same in ANY app. A feature that every use…

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## [The Coordinate System](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-coordinate-system/518)

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**Author:** [@Harry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Harry)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-coordinate-system/518 "2016-10-24T13:49:35Z")

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New to Shapr3d I'm impressed with what I see. But completely disoriented by the coordinate system. To me topp should show the XY plane with X growing to th right and Y growing up and Z pointing towards me. Then front sho…

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## [Can't upgrade to Pro. Why? How to fix it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-upgrade-to-pro-why-how-to-fix-it/482)

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**Author:** [@vikor77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vikor77)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-upgrade-to-pro-why-how-to-fix-it/482 "2016-10-24T09:08:22Z")

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While trying to purchase year subscription I get failed every time. I have reset the iPad pro, the Apple account, even changed...nothing works. I can't upgrade to Pro version. HELP!!!

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## [Furniture and interior design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-and-interior-design/512)

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**Author:** [@Caroline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Caroline)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture-and-interior-design/512 "2016-10-21T14:21:53Z")

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First I'd like to draw a shelving unit to fit into a corner. It involves extruding in a number of directions and I lose the lines of the new rectangle I'm trying to make and have to flip from view to view to find it. I c…

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## [3d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing/514)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printing/514 "2016-10-21T11:45:17Z")

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When I have a design how can I print it? Shoul I export it or I can do it directly from the Shapr 3D ? I have a cube printer but I don't know how to send my design to it.

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## [Is it free version can extrude?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-free-version-can-extrude/506)

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**Author:** [@sopheak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sopheak)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-free-version-can-extrude/506 "2016-10-18T07:24:10Z")

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Hello ! a question about modeling.... is it free version can extrude? make 3D modeling?

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## [How to draw an Hexagon..?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-an-hexagon/480)

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**Author:** [@Tolesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tolesh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-draw-an-hexagon/480 "2016-10-13T20:25:17Z")

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I want know if you have any option to draw a regular shapes like an hexagon. is any easy way to do that..??? Best Regards Felipe

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## ["Transform" is out of line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-is-out-of-line/498)

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**Author:** [@diegoleon.s](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/diegoleon.s)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-is-out-of-line/498 "2016-10-13T19:42:30Z")

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Axis doesn't work well. The buttons are out of line.

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## [Unable to access your website from Ireland!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-access-your-website-from-ireland/477)

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**Author:** [@Riciad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Riciad)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-access-your-website-from-ireland/477 "2016-10-13T08:40:33Z")

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I am unable to access your website either through the app or independently in a browser. After some trial and error I pinned the problem down to access from Ireland being blocked. Using a VPN set to the U.S. I was able t…

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## [Lost Workspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-workspace/474)

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**Author:** [@PhotoWorkPlace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PhotoWorkPlace)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-workspace/474 "2016-10-10T19:43:37Z")

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Using the Off Set Tool Shapr crashed The Project still shows up in the Workspace palette but when clicking on it won't load Logged out and then Logged back in and still doesn't show up Have a Premium Account Was under t…

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## [Unexpected error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unexpected-error/443)

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**Author:** [@Maker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maker)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unexpected-error/443 "2016-09-27T21:03:04Z")

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Hi @all, I have a unexpected error during this shape. May be you have an Idear? The Holder to the basket (round) are not connected after print. In all views incl. cura you see they are connected. \[image\]\[image\]\[ima…

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## [How to export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export/449)

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**Author:** [@enevoran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/enevoran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export/449 "2016-09-25T13:44:56Z")

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What should i do To export a Darw?

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## [Tutorial dimensions missing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-dimensions-missing/441)

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**Author:** [@danac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danac)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-dimensions-missing/441 "2016-09-21T15:58:30Z")

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I've just started with Shapr3d. Looking at the initial online tutorials presented by Claas Kuhnen. It is IMPOSSIBLE to follow and reconstruct because no dimensions are given for the 2d sketches. Sometimes it is possi…

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## [Handling error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/handling-error/444)

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**Author:** [@Maker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/handling-error/444 "2016-09-21T09:17:28Z")

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Hi guys, Until yesterdays my shapr maks funny thing. The looks like a demo mode. If put finger to magnified 2 red dots show the finger position. If you pencil the pencil is shown on the screen. Using resolve I can't edit…

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## [Does Shapr3d work better on higher GB ipads?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-work-better-on-higher-gb-ipads/431)

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**Author:** [@cclb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cclb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-shapr3d-work-better-on-higher-gb-ipads/431 "2016-09-18T10:04:00Z")

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Do the GBs effect how well Sharp3d works? Quicker or smoother? Would it work better on a 128gb or on a 256gb ipad then on a 32gb one? & Is one best?

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## [Can you import other .stl to modify?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-other-stl-to-modify/429)

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**Author:** [@Necroamon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Necroamon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-import-other-stl-to-modify/429 "2016-09-16T14:23:35Z")

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Hi somebody knows if and how can import .stl files to Shapr3D to be modify?

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## [Apple pencil press function does not work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420)

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**Author:** [@Aaron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aaron)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420 "2016-09-12T15:09:21Z")

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I press the apple pencil on an object but i can't see the yellow arrow to manipulate it. iPad 12" IOS 9.3.5 I already use iTunes on my PC to restore iPod to factory settings. \[image\]

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## [Can I edit a shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-edit-a-shape/417)

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**Author:** [@Reini90](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reini90)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-edit-a-shape/417 "2016-09-08T06:44:08Z")

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When I created a shape can I edit the values? Thank you for your help. With best wishes Reinhard

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## [Gears](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gears/414)

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**Author:** [@mariopc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mariopc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gears/414 "2016-09-05T20:15:25Z")

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How to repeat a patron?

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## [Surfacing request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surfacing-request/411)

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**Author:** [@noliger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/noliger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surfacing-request/411 "2016-09-05T06:48:43Z")

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I'm absolutely loving Shapr. What a well designed powerful app. I would really enjoy having some more surfacing options. To be able to change the color would be very helpful. At some point down the road it would be grea…

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## [Exported model not the same as in Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-model-not-the-same-as-in-shapr3d/177)

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**Author:** [@lurka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lurka)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-model-not-the-same-as-in-shapr3d/177 "2016-05-09T08:23:12Z")

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Hi, Firstly, thanks for making a great App. I have a concern with a model that I am trying to make and export. Basically it is a double row, roller bearing, and in the app it has all the necessary components and spaci…

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## [Extruded problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-problem/398)

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**Author:** [@Abdullashameya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Abdullashameya)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruded-problem/398 "2016-08-31T16:10:40Z")

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Hello guys, I already use a free version but i can't extruded any face , it's that problem because I use a free version?! , pls gave me some help

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## [Outlines from a face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outlines-from-a-face/394)

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**Author:** [@Apixel1234](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Apixel1234)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/outlines-from-a-face/394 "2016-08-31T08:53:57Z")

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Hello, me again! Is it possible to extract an outline from a face, in order to edit it further? Or can one only turn outlines into faces but not go in the other direction? Thank you! Andres

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## [Extrude faces as group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-faces-as-group/393)

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**Author:** [@Mukhalad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mukhalad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-faces-as-group/393 "2016-08-30T19:06:51Z")

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\[image\]\[image\] How i can extrude the highlighted faces as one face .. I mean as group not as the 2nd. Pic ??

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## [Are sweeps broken?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-sweeps-broken/386)

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**Author:** [@Apixel1234](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Apixel1234)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-sweeps-broken/386 "2016-08-28T07:45:59Z")

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Hello, No matter what I try, the sweep tool ways generates mangled geometry. I'm starting with just a circle on the ground plane, and I've tried a spline as well as as a two straight line curve drawn on the "right" vie…

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## [Help with lofts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-lofts/384)

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**Author:** [@Apixel1234](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Apixel1234)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-lofts/384 "2016-08-26T22:17:06Z")

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Hello, I'm not sure if I'm using the loft tool correctly. I can loft between faces of two solids, but I can't seem to use it like on the little "info" video, because I can't create faces without a solid. In other apps,…

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